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Event:
CEFC 325
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Jong Guk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from O Donno.
O Donno chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as O Donno checks a leg kick.
O Donno gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jong Guk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
O Donno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
O Donno connects with a body shot.
O Donno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Donno manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Donno.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Donno.
Jong Guk tests O Donno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've been told by Jong Guk's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk slips a straight right by O Donno.
Jong Guk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
O Donno blocks a low kick nicely.
Jong Guk throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Donno connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Donno moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#
It looks like Kim Jong Guk has been cut.
O Donno throws a front kick aimed at Jong Guk's knee but Jong Guk avoids it well.
Jong Guk throws a jab but it's blocked by O Donno. #T1#
Jong Guk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches O Donno on the side of the head.
O Donno looks to land a left hand but Jong Guk moved out of range nicely.
Jong Guk throws the left hand but O Donno avoids the punch easily.
O Donno throws out a counter right but Jong Guk avoids it with no problem.
A big left from O Donno misses.
O Donno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Donno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jong Guk.
O Donno slips under a jab from Jong Guk.
O Donno lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A jab from O Donno misses.
Jong Guk lands a slapping body shot.
O Donno pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jong Guk misses with a kick to the body.
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
Jong Guk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
O Donno misses the jab.
A lazy left from Jong Guk finds it's target.
O Donno throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jong Guk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
A low kick from Jong Guk is predictable there
and O Donno counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jong Guk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
O Donno misses with a body shot.
O Donno misses with a left hand
and O Donno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Donno tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jong Guk is able to avoid easily.
O Donno throws a good cross that connects.
Jong Guk tries to clinch up but O Donno circles away and keeps his distance.
O Donno throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jong Guk's head.
O Donno walks into a left hand.
O Donno misses the jab.
O Donno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but O Donno moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
O Donno pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jong Guk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
O Donno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jong Guk is keeping busy.#BC#
Jong Guk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
O Donno throws a series of punches but Jong Guk avoids them all with ease.
Jong Guk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jong Guk thuds his shin into the meat of O Donno's side.
O Donno scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jong Guk doesn't seem bothered though.
O Donno takes one on the button.
O Donno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jong Guk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jong Guk blocks a head kick by O Donno.
O Donno just misses with a punch to the body.
And Jong Guk counters with a quick kick to the body but O Donno blocks it.
O Donno throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk throws a chopping leg kick but O Donno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jong Guk sets himself, and O Donno steps forward looking for the clinch! Jong Guk avoids it this time.
O Donno lands a right hook to the body.
Jong Guk tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the head.
#T4#
Jong Guk throws a low kick but it's checked well by O Donno.
Jong Guk throws a nice inside leg kick.
O Donno jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Donno moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Donno! But no joy.
Jong Guk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Jong Guk misses its intended target.
Jong Guk misses with a hook
and O Donno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Jong Guk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jong Guk being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
O Donno breaks the clinch.
O Donno throws a jab but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Donno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
Jong Guk lands a body shot.
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch but O Donno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jong Guk pivots, looking for a leg kick but O Donno is out of range and Jong Guk settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kim Jong Guk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kim Jong Guk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jong Guk moves in looking to clinch but O Donno pushes him off.
Jong Guk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Donno.
Jong Guk thumps O Donno with a low kick.
Jong Guk cracks O Donno with a right hand to the side of the head.
O Donno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jong Guk fires out a quick counter leg kick but O Donno just manages to avoid it.
O Donno cracks Jong Guk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jong Guk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. O Donno checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
O Donno lands with a right hand.
O Donno throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a hook. O Donno ducked under it nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jong Guk.
O Donno finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk digs a good hook to O Donno's body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jong Guk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Donno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from O Donno.
Jong Guk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jong Guk swings for the body but O Donno moves out of range.
#T1#
O Donno gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jong Guk.#KD2#
O Donno sends Jong Guk crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! O Donno is motioning to the referee to let Jong Guk up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Jong Guk is rocked!
O Donno lands an uppercut, right on the button! Jong Guk tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aldo O Donno!
Aldo O Donno is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Aldo O Donno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kim Jong Guk spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, moving to 155 I guess unless I get my rematch........For now. Props to the New Champ, it was a tough fight for both of us.'.
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Event:
CEFC 321
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
O Donno tries to counter by clinching up but Jong Guk breaks away and moves out of range.
Jong Guk walks into a stiff left hand from O Donno.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the head.
O Donno throws the left hand but Jong Guk avoids the punch easily.
O Donno checks a low kick from Jong Guk.#CL2#
Jong Guk clinches with his opponent.
Jong Guk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Donno backwards.
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Donno misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, O Donno creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk keeps control of O Donno as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
O Donno misses with the head strike.
O Donno blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jong Guk as O Donno tries to tie him up.
O Donno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow.
O Donno throws a head punch that misses.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
#BC#
O Donno manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Jong Guk scores with a body shot.
O Donno swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk fakes the leg kick and cracks O Donno in the body.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Donno moves away.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but O Donno moves out of range.
O Donno misses with an uppercut. Jong Guk saw that one coming.
O Donno lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jong Guk takes a swing at O Donno's ribcage but misses.
O Donno fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jong Guk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
O Donno throws a right and a left that both miss.
O Donno 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.
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jong Guk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jong Guk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Jong Guk has O Donno up against the cage in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
O Donno is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jong Guk is keeping busy.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the side of O Donno's head. #T2##BC2#
Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jong Guk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL2#
Jong Guk has closed the distance and engaged O Donno in a clinch.
O Donno stalls. #BC2#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jong Guk slips under a jab.
Jong Guk lands a jab to the head.
O Donno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jong Guk.
It looked like O Donno was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
O Donno throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jong Guk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
O Donno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Donno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jong Guk to score with a decent uppercut.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Donno.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jong Guk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and O Donno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from O Donno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
O Donno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Donno blocks the body kick.
O Donno blocks the body kick.
#T3#
Jab from Jong Guk.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jong Guk slips under a jab from O Donno.
A clash of legs there as O Donno blocks the low kick.
A big left from O Donno misses.
A nice side step and Jong Guk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jong Guk misses with a right hand
and O Donno counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jong Guk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Donno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
O Donno tries to counter by clinching up but Jong Guk breaks away and moves out of range.
A lazy left from O Donno finds it's target.
Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Donno.
A leg kick checked by Jong Guk.
O Donno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but O Donno is just out of range.
Jong Guk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jong Guk wants to clinch but O Donno slips to the side
and O Donno counters with a left to the body.
Jong Guk missing with a left hand there. O Donno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jong Guk throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and O Donno counters with a straight right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk tries to clinch up but O Donno circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Jong Guk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jong Guk lands an uppercut.#T4#
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Jong Guk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jong Guk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk lands a hook that snaps the head of O Donno backwards.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by O Donno.
O Donno misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
O Donno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from O Donno.
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch but O Donno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Donno misses with a series of wild punches.
O Donno throws a lazy right hand but Jong Guk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Donno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Jong Guk takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jong Guk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Donno.
Jong Guk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Donno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Donno throwing a counter right hand but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.#CL2#
O Donno tries to keep at a distance but Jong Guk has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
O Donno breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Jong Guk instigates a clinch.
Jong Guk pushes O Donno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
O Donno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jong Guk scores with a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Jong Guk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
O Donno tries to break the clinch but Jong Guk is controlling the position. #BC#
O Donno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick which misses O Donno's front leg but catches the back leg as O Donno tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk connects with a right hand. O Donno shakes it off.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Jong Guk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Donno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
O Donno misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Jong Guk throws a body kick that misses
and O Donno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. O Donno does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Donno lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
O Donno walks into a stiff left hand from Jong Guk.
O Donno scores with a leg kick.
O Donno throws a series of punches but Jong Guk avoids them all with ease.
Jong Guk blocks a jab.
Jong Guk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jong Guk thuds a left hand into O Donno's body.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
O Donno tries a head kick but it misses.
O Donno gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
O Donno looks to land a combination but Jong Guk avoids it well.
Good work by Jong Guk as he checks the leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from O Donno.
A big right from O Donno misses.
Jong Guk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O Donno is able to avoid easily.
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the head.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jong Guk lands an uppercut.
Jong Guk is leaning against O Donno and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
O Donno working aggressively here.
O Donno looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
O Donno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
O Donno takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
O Donno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Jong Guk darts in and clinches O Donno up against the cage.
Jong Guk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Guk. #BC#
O Donno breaks from the clinch.
#T3#
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
O Donno scores with a one two! Jong Guk had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
O Donno misses the jab.
O Donno throws a jab but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
O Donno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch but O Donno is avoiding it.
O Donno cracks Jong Guk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Donno stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jong Guk.
O Donno is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut.
O Donno scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk lands a really nice looking cross but O Donno seems unphased.
Jong Guk misses with a jab to the body
and O Donno makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jong Guk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
O Donno lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
O Donno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
#T4#
Jong Guk throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jong Guk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
O Donno is looking for a counter combo.
Jong Guk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
O Donno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from O Donno there as he acknowledges the shot.
O Donno avoids a kick to the body.
Jong Guk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jong Guk throws a jab when O Donno was well out of range.
O Donno feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
O Donno lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
O Donno throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
O Donno connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jong Guk momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
O Donno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jong Guk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on O Donno if he has to take too many more of those.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick that knocks O Donno off balance momentarily.
Jong Guk closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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.
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.
#R3#
O Donno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jong Guk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. O Donno manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
O Donno missing with a left hand there. Jong Guk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Donno loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
O Donno takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jong Guk scores with a crisp jab that stopped O Donno in his tracks.
Jong Guk blocks a head kick by O Donno.
Jong Guk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between O Donno's hands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Guk.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Donno moves away.
As Jong Guk backs away, O Donno returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jong Guk lands with a hook. O Donno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
O Donno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Donno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jong Guk lands a really nice looking cross but O Donno seems unphased.
Jong Guk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Donno throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by O Donno. That's going to slow Jong Guk down. #T1#
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jong Guk staying out of range there.
Jong Guk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
O Donno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jong Guk.
O Donno throws the kick towards the body but Jong Guk avoids it.
Jong Guk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
O Donno will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Jong Guk.#CL2#
Jong Guk clinches up with O Donno and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from O Donno.
O Donno is trying to break the clinch but Jong Guk has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jong Guk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting O Donno counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
O Donno misses with a head kick.
O Donno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A good leg kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with an overhand left.
O Donno slips under a jab.
It looked like O Donno was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jong Guk.
O Donno tries to bum rush Jong Guk with a series of wild strikes but Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
O Donno misses with a straight right.
O Donno buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but O Donno moves out of range easily.
Jong Guk takes one on the button.
O Donno connects with a crisp jab.
Jong Guk lands a jab to the nose.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the body.
O Donno misses with an uppercut.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Donno moves away.
O Donno throws an overhand right that lands on Jong Guk's shoulder, as Jong Guk tries to avoid the shot.
Jong Guk thuds his shin into the meat of O Donno's side.
O Donno moves out of range of the strikes.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3##CL2#
Jong Guk takes the fight into the clinch.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as O Donno controls the action.
O Donno pressing his opponent against the cage.
O Donno looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
O Donno is trying to maintain a safe position but Jong Guk gets an underhook and turns O Donno into the cage.
O Donno takes a shot to the head.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donno controls his hands.
Jong Guk lands with a left to the head. #BC#
O Donno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jong Guk lands a right hook to the body.
O Donno misses with a leg kick.
Jong Guk feints and then cracks O Donno's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Donno down.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but O Donno moves out of range.
O Donno blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
O Donno scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but O Donno is having none of it.
O Donno thinks about countering with a head kick.
O Donno avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
O Donno is looking to counter punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from O Donno.
O Donno misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Jong Guk closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Jong Guk manages to break the clinch.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. O Donno looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jong Guk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
O Donno tried to counter with a leg kick but Jong Guk avoided it.
Jong Guk with a nice cross.
Jong Guk lands a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jong Guk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and O Donno has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from O Donno and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from O Donno misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk swings widly with a right hand
and O Donno counters with a stiff right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! O Donno crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jong Guk - the referee stops the clock and O Donno gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jong Guk. O Donno manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jong Guk thuds his shin into the meat of O Donno's side.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch but O Donno swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
O Donno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Guk.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
O Donno connects with a body shot.
Jong Guk connects with a right hand. O Donno shakes it off.
Jong Guk thows a body kick. O Donno tries to catch it but that hurt him.
O Donno blocks the body kick.
O Donno takes a swing at Jong Guk's ribcage but misses.
Jong Guk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Donno.
Jong Guk lands a jab to O Donno's midsection.
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O Donno doesn't seem bothered though.
O Donno walks into a stiff left hand from Jong Guk.
O Donno misses with a two punch combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Guk, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Donno swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Jong Guk closes the distance and clinches.
O Donno lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1##BC#
O Donno breaks from the clinch.
O Donno keeps the fight on the outside.
O Donno misses with a looping left.
O Donno scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
O Donno throws a nice looking combination but Jong Guk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jong Guk scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Jong Guk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with O Donno, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Jong Guk.
O Donno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jong Guk lands a right hand that snaps the head of O Donno backwards.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
O Donno is trying to break the clinch but Jong Guk has him pressed against the cage.
O Donno leaning his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, O Donno scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
O Donno breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Jong Guk clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Donno lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jong Guk backwards.
Jong Guk presses O Donno against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for O Donno.
Jong Guk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite O Donno's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
O Donno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jong Guk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Donno throws out the jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow O Donno down.
O Donno lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jong Guk's sensitive parts.
O Donno defending well as Jong Guk loads up on a big left hand.
O Donno missing with a left hand there. Jong Guk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jong Guk tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Donno. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Donno staying out of range there.
Jong Guk cracks O Donno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
O Donno lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
O Donno looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Guk is just out of range.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Donno missing with a left hand there. Jong Guk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
O Donno has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jong Guk.
O Donno throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
O Donno connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jong Guk's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
As Jong Guk backs away, O Donno returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
O Donno misses with a looping left.
Jong Guk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jong Guk.
O Donno checks a leg kick.
O Donno keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but O Donno is having none of it.
Jong Guk missing with a left hand there. O Donno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jong Guk moves forwards but O Donno connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Donno.
O Donno throws out a loose jab but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Donno is looking to slow Jong Guk down with leg kicks.
Jong Guk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Jong Guk takes the fight into the clinch.
O Donno has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kim Jong Guk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
O Donno circles away from the clinch attempt.
O Donno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Jong Guk drives through and clinches with O Donno against the cage.
#BC#
O Donno breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on O Donno if he has to take too many more of those.
O Donno goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
O Donno has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk blocks a leg kick.
Jong Guk cracks O Donno with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jong Guk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from O Donno.
O Donno throws a sloppy head kick
and Jong Guk counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Donno throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2#
Jong Guk clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Jong Guk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
O Donno fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jong Guk checks it well.
Jong Guk misses the jab.#T1#
Jong Guk dips to his left and cracks O Donno with an uppercut!
Jong Guk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O Donno has time to react.
Jong Guk wants to clinch.
O Donno appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jong Guk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Donno.
O Donno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Guk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk.
O Donno loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
O Donno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jong Guk at a distance.
O Donno keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
O Donno throws a series of punches but Jong Guk avoids them all with ease.
O Donno lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Donno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk.
Aldo O Donno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jong Guk throws a front kick that sends O Donno stumbling back into the cage.
O Donno throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body shot.
Jong Guk doesn't manage to clinch there - O Donno circles away.
O Donno chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Donno.
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. O Donno doesn't seem bothered though.
O Donno swats away the attempt to clinch by Jong Guk.
O Donno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
O Donno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Jong Guk instigates a clinch.
O Donno throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
A hook to the body from Jong Guk.
#BC2#
Jong Guk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jong Guk digs a good body shot into O Donno's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
#T3##CL2#
Jong Guk darts in and clinches O Donno up against the cage.
O Donno has Jong Guk pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk.
O Donno tries to stall but Jong Guk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jong Guk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
O Donno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Donno is trying to maintain a safe position but Jong Guk gets an underhook and turns O Donno into the cage.
O Donno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk lands with a right to the head.
Jong Guk lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Jong Guk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk tries to land a leg kick but O Donno saw it coming and moves away.
O Donno moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##CL2#
Jong Guk clinches.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by O Donno.
O Donno stalling in the clinch but Jong Guk improves position.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Donno misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
O Donno's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Jong Guk moves into the clinch successfully.
Jong Guk working aggressively here.
O Donno looking to stall.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
O Donno pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but O Donno sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL2#
Jong Guk clinches.
Jong Guk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Donno.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Guk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jong Guk 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Kim Jong Guk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Date: Nov 21, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Jong Guk moves into the clinch.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Jong Guk pushes Applegate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Applegate tries for a takedown but Jong Guk manages to get underhooks.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Jong Guk controls his hands.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk misses with some punches.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Jong Guk avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jong Guk. #BC2#
Jong Guk manages to break the clinch.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jong Guk jabs Applegate to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Applegate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk cracks a nice hook into Applegate's ribs.#T1#
Jong Guk doesn't manage to clinch there - Applegate circles away.
Jong Guk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Applegate is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jong Guk.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Jong Guk is avoiding it.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch but Applegate is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Applegate rushes Jong Guk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk is leaning against Applegate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jong Guk blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Our sources have told us that Applegate has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Jong Guk throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk lands a hook that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk lands a shot to the body.
Jong Guk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Jong Guk blocking some punches.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
Applegate digs a right hand into Jong Guk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jong Guk's gas tank.
Jong Guk throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Jong Guk.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Applegate misses with some punches.
Jong Guk lands a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from Applegate. #BC2#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Jong Guk circles away.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Jong Guk keeps it at a distance.
Applegate chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Guk is just out of range.
Applegate sets himself, and Jong Guk steps forward looking for the clinch! Applegate avoids it this time.#CL#
Applegate has Jong Guk up against the cage in a clinch.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
Jong Guk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Applegate seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jong Guk can turn it around.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate tries to work over Jong Guk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate tries a body shot but Jong Guk blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Jong Guk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Applegates head.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jong Guk.
Applegate tries to work over Jong Guk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Jong Guk pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jong Guk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Guk.
A right hook to the body lands for Applegate.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Jong Guk controls his hands.
Jong Guk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Jong Guk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
Applegate lands a shot to the body.
Jong Guk blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jong Guk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Applegate or not. #BC2#
Jong Guk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but Applegate moves out of range.
Applegate tries to counter by clinching up but Jong Guk breaks away and moves out of range.
Applegate throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Applegate throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jong Guk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A solid body kick from Jong Guk.
Applegate throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk cracks Applegate with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Jong Guk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Jong Guk working aggressively here.
Jong Guk blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Applegate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Applegate blocks the low kick.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch but Applegate is avoiding it.
Jong Guk lands a jab to the nose.
Applegate scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jong Guk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Applegate avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Applegate is looking to counter the offense by Jong Guk and move into the clinch.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Jong Guk circles away.
Jong Guk counters with a body kick.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jong Guk tries to counter with a clinch but Applegate shakes him off and moves away.
Jong Guk circles away from the clinch attempt.
That kick from Jong Guk tenderised Applegate's leg. Applegate is trying to keep his angry face on.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a head shot.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch but Applegate is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Jong Guk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jong Guk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jong Guk takes one on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good standup being displayed there by Jong Guk as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Applegate is looking to clinch but Jong Guk is avoiding it.
#CL#
Applegate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jong Guk, pushing him back against the cage.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice left hand lands by Jong Guk.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Applegate has Jong Guk pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jong Guk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Jong Guk avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage. #BC2#
Jong Guk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab by Applegate.#CL2#
Jong Guk has closed the distance and engaged Applegate in a clinch.
#BC2#
Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Applegate misses the target.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Jong Guk pushes him off.
Jong Guk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Applegate.
Applegate has a takedown stuffed.
A countering left hand to the body from Jong Guk misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abner Applegate. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Jong Guk darts in and clinches Applegate up against the cage.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling the position.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Jong Guk as the two fighters clinch.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate. #BC2#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Applegate works Jong Guk's body with a nice hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Jong Guk as he connects with a hook.
Jong Guk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jong Guk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Applegate. Applegate circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Applegate pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jong Guk lands a glancing blow to the side of Applegate's head.#CL#
Applegate closes the distance and clinches.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk gets underhooks to prevent Applegate's takedown attempt.
Jong Guk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Applegate.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate tries a body shot but Jong Guk blocks it.
Jong Guk lands a left hand.
Applegate tries a body shot but Jong Guk blocks it.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jong Guk.#BC2#
Jong Guk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
Applegate takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Applegate clinches up with Jong Guk and pushes him back against the cage.
Jong Guk is leaning against Applegate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Jong Guk tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk lands with a light punch inside.
Jong Guk can't break the clinch.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jong Guk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Applegate takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Applegate throws a series of punches but Jong Guk avoids them all with ease.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Applegate tries to clinch but Jong Guk is having none of it.
Jong Guk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Applegate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jong Guk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Applegate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jong Guk scores with a nice head shot.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Applegate tries to clinch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Applegate misses the target.
Jong Guk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jong Guk staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jong Guk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Applegate misses with a leg kick.
Applegate throws a low kick but Jong Guk moves out of range easily. #T1#
Jong Guk blocks a jab.
Jong Guk looks for the body kick but Applegate saw that one coming.
Applegate fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jong Guk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Applegate manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Applegate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Applegate throws the left hand but Jong Guk avoids the punch easily.
Applegate throws out a powerful jab.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch.
Applegate is looking to counter the offense by Jong Guk and move into the clinch.
Jong Guk lands an overhand right.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Jong Guk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Applegate tries to clinch up.#CL#
Jong Guk tries to keep at a distance but Applegate has taken the fight into the clinch.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Applegate.
Jong Guk scores with a shoulder strike.
Abner Applegate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short right from Applegate.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Jong Guk swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Jong Guk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jong Guk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jong Guk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate is working Jong Guk over against the cage.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Applegate.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
Applegate is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Applegate manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Applegate checks a leg kick. #CL#
Applegate rushes Jong Guk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Jong Guk.
#BC#
Applegate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jong Guk wants to clinch up but Applegate keeps it at a distance.
Jong Guk connects with a jab.
Jong Guk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Applegate throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jong Guk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jong Guk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Applegate.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Applegate.
Jong Guk catches Applegate with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Applegate tries to clinch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch but Applegate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Applegate throws a shot from downtown. Jong Guk moves away and avoids it.
Applegate walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
An inside leg kick lands from Applegate.
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 lands a body shot.
Applegate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Applegate takes a swing at Jong Guk's ribcage but misses.
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Applegate.
Jong Guk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jong Guk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jong Guk lands with an uppercut that bounces Applegate off the cage and back into range.
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch but Applegate swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Applegate.
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jong Guk avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Jong Guk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate swats away the attempt to clinch by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk is looking to land body kicks.
Jong Guk tries to clinch up but Applegate circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Guk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jong Guk 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
Our winner, Kim Jong Guk, 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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Event:
CEFC 315
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
O Donno throws a leg kick that misses.
O Donno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
O Donno throws a hook to the side of Jong Guk's head but Jong Guk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jong Guk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jong Guk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Donno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
O Donno misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk looks for the body kick but O Donno saw that one coming.
Jong Guk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jong Guk cracks O Donno with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but O Donno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Donno moves away.
O Donno misses with a hook.
O Donno tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Jong Guk - just one landing. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
O Donno throws a hook but Jong Guk avoids it easily.#T1##CL#
Jong Guk rushes O Donno and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
O Donno is trying to break the clinch but Jong Guk is controlling him.
O Donno avoiding damage.
Jong Guk misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Donno takes a shot to the head.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Donno prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
O Donno is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
O Donno escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jong Guk scores with a kick to the body.
O Donno fails to land with a series of punches.
O Donno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
O Donno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
O Donno walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
O Donno fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jong Guk is out of range. #CL#
Jong Guk moves into range and clinches up with O Donno.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short uppercut from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as O Donno controls the action.
O Donno has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jong Guk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if O Donno can turn it around.
Jong Guk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of O Donno backwards.
Jong Guk misses with a punch on the inside.
Jong Guk pushes O Donno back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short left from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from O Donno.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donno controls his hands.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donno controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk. #T3#
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as O Donno controls the action.
O Donno is struggling to control the position.#BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That kick from Jong Guk tenderised O Donno's leg. O Donno is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but O Donno is just out of range.
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Donno swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for O Donno.
Jong Guk fails with an attempt to clinch.
O Donno is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jong Guk, as that shot connected.
O Donno misses with a few strikes there.
O Donno connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
O Donno scores with a jab to the head.
Jong Guk wants to clinch up but O Donno keeps it at a distance.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but O Donno moves out of range easily.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - O Donno scores with a four punch combination!
Jong Guk is looking to wear down O Donno with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Donno swats away the attempt to clinch by Jong Guk.
O Donno darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but O Donno is just out of range.
O Donno tries to work over Jong Guk's front leg with a kick but Jong Guk checks it.
O Donno jabs at Jong Guk's body.
O Donno cracks Jong Guk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jong Guk takes a swing at O Donno's ribcage but misses.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the leg kick from O Donno.
Jong Guk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O Donno is able to avoid easily.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from O Donno, right into the meat.
O Donno thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jong Guk tries a low kick but O Donno avoids it.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from O Donno.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Donno.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk connects with a nice looking jab.
Jong Guk lets loose with a powerful body kick. O Donno will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jong Guk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the body.
O Donno missing with a left hand there. Jong Guk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jong Guk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that O Donno can do to turn this around?
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt O Donno.#CL#
Jong Guk clinches up with O Donno and pushes him back against the cage.
Jong Guk lands with a right to the head.
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
O Donno blocks an uppercut.
Jong Guk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down O Donno.
Jong Guk being controlled against the cage.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as O Donno controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Donno blocks a body shot from Jong Guk. #BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
O Donno throws a shot to the body.
Jong Guk is looking to slow O Donno down with leg kicks.
O Donno throws a jab when Jong Guk was well out of range.
Jong Guk blocks a head kick by O Donno.
#T1#
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Donno manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
O Donno throws a jab but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a chopping leg kick but O Donno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
O Donno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jong Guk circles away quickly and effectively.
O Donno takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
O Donno lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by O Donno.#CUT2#
It looks like Kim Jong Guk has been cut.
Jong Guk ducks right into an uppercut from O Donno. #ROC2#
Jong Guk is rocked!
Jong Guk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
O Donno closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Jong Guk! O Donno dives in looking to finish! Jong Guk is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aldo O Donno!
After winning the bout, Aldo O Donno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Kim Jong Guk spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, moving to 155 I guess unless I get my rematch........For now. Props to the New Champ, it was a tough fight for both of us.'.
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Event:
CEFC 312
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Jong Guk has managed to clinch.
Applegate throws a knee to the head but misses.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Jong Guk prevents the takedown attempt.
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from Applegate.
We've been informed that Applegate has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jong Guk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jong Guk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jong Guk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jong Guks head.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate takes a shot to the head.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate looking to slow down the pace here.
I was talking to Jong Guk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Applegate lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Jong Guk digs a right hand into Applegate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Applegate's gas tank.
Jong Guk misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Jong Guk on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jong Guk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike.
Applegate lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Jong Guk.
A short left from Applegate.
Jong Guk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate presses Jong Guk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate lands a body shot.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow. #T2#
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
Jong Guk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Applegate.
Jong Guk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Applegate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jong Guk scores with a hook to the body. Applegate takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Applegate clinches up with Jong Guk and pushes him back against the cage.
Applegate tries a body shot but Jong Guk blocks it.
Jong Guk tries to circle away but Applegate has him pinned against the cage.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
Jong Guk is working Applegate over against the cage.
Jong Guk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Jong Guk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Applegates head. #TD2#
Applegate pulls guard.
Jong Guk tries to stand but Applegate is controlling from the bottom.
Applegate can't keep his opponent in guard - Jong Guk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jong Guk wants to control but Applegate is keeping him busy.
Jong Guk wants to stand up but Applegate has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jong Guk not doing much here.
#T4#
Applegate wants to control but Jong Guk is keeping busy and won't allow it. #ES2#
Applegate has one foot on Jong Guk's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Applegate sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jong Guk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#CL#
Jong Guk takes the fight into the clinch.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
A hook to the body from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk 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.
#R2#
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Applegate.
Applegate blocks a jab.#CL#
Applegate gets tackled into the cage by Jong Guk. Jong Guk maintains the clinch.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Jong Guk avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Jong Guk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Applegate or not.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
The referee is keeping an eye on Applegate - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from Applegate.
A hook to the body from Applegate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jong Guk lands with a right to the head.
Applegate tries to circle away but Jong Guk has him pinned against the cage.
Applegate lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jong Guk.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Jong Guk instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Jong Guk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.
Applegate lands a right hand.
Jong Guk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kim Jong Guk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Jong Guk's head. #BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Applegate has managed to clinch.
#T2#
A short right from Jong Guk on the inside.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Jong Guk blocks an uppercut.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate stalling against the cage.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jong Guks head.
Jong Guk lands with a left to the head.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Applegate misses with an elbow strike.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jong Guk backwards.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jong Guk. #BC2#
Applegate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Applegate checks it well. #TD2#
Applegate throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jong Guk was covering up waiting for the punch and Applegate finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jong Guk wants to get back to his feet but Applegate is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Applegate controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#ES#
Jong Guk wriggles free and stands up.
Jong Guk lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T4##CL#
Jong Guk has Applegate up against the cage in a clinch.
Applegate pushes off an throws an elbow but Jong Guk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Applegate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Jong Guk's head.
Applegate has Jong Guk pressed against the cage, preventing Jong Guk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jong Guk working aggressively here.
Applegate looking to throw knees to the head but Jong Guk is blocking nicely.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Jong Guk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Applegate changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jong Guk looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Jong Guk bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Applegate shoots in and gets a takedown into Jong Guk's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
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 Kim Jong Guk will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Jong Guk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jong Guk tries a low kick but Applegate avoids it.
Applegate tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Applegate shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Applegate misses with a hook. Jong Guk ducked under it nicely.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a good cross that connects.
Jab from Applegate.
Jong Guk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Applegate instigates a clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Jong Guk lands a right hand. #T1#
Applegate cracks Jong Guk with a nice body shot.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Applegate.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Jong Guk avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
Jong Guk swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
Jong Guk lands a body punch.
Applegate misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jong Guk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jong Guk blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Applegate lands a shot to the body.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Jong Guk blocks an uppercut.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Applegate misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Jong Guk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Jong Guk circles away.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jong Guk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Applegate tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jong Guk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Applegate somewhat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Applegate forces Jong Guk back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Applegate breaks from the clinch.
Applegate tries to move into range but Jong Guk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Jong Guk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Applegate bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jong Guk's head.#CL2#
Applegate instigates a clinch.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Applegate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Applegate.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk tries to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Applegate lands a body shot.
Applegate with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Jong Guk controls his hands.
Applegate tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jong Guk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jong Guk.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abner Applegate really 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.
#R4#
Applegate slips under a jab from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk wants to clinch.
Applegate scores with a jab to the head.
Applegate thumps Jong Guk with a low kick.
Applegate is looking to clinch.
Jong Guk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Applegate moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
#CL2#
Applegate darts in and clinches Jong Guk up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
Applegate tries to work over Jong Guk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jong Guk blocks it with crossed arms.
Jong Guk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
#T1#
Applegate scores with a shoulder strike.
Jong Guk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jong Guk pushes Applegate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Applegate gets through Jong Guk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Applegate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jong Guks head.
Jong Guk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Jong Guk.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate is leaning against Jong Guk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Jong Guk cracks Applegate with a nice body shot.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Jong Guk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jong Guk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters circling a little - Jong Guk finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kim Jong Guk is winning the standup battle so far.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Applegate rushes Jong Guk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jong Guk scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Jong Guk.
#T3#
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jong Guk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jong Guk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk misses with some punches.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Jong Guk backwards.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Jong Guk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Jong Guk.
Applegate digs a right hand into Jong Guk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jong Guk's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Applegate.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Applegate lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jong Guk lands with a short shot to the head.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Jong Guk.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Jong Guk's head. #ROC2#
Jong Guk is rocked!
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Oh Jong Guk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Applegate fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Jong Guk seems to have got his legs back now.
Jong Guk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
Applegate pushes Jong Guk against the cage. Applegate is working some dirty boxing. Applegate pushes off with a quick right hook! Jong Guk goes down! Jong Guk tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Applegate moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abner Applegate!
Abner Applegate is the new welterweight champion!
After the big win, Abner Applegate made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MMA Hype Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Kim Jong Guk had this to say: 'Well, moving to 155 I guess unless I get my rematch........For now. Props to the New Champ, it was a tough fight for both of us.'.
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CEFC 309
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Jong Guk tries to land a front kick but Rollins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rollins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jong Guk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Jong Guk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jong Guk takes a swing at Rollins's ribcage but misses.
A leg kick checked by Rollins.
Rollins steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rollins misses with a looping left.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch but Rollins is avoiding it.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch.
Rollins wants to counter the offense by Jong Guk and move into the clinch position.
Jong Guk tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk cracks Rollins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jong Guk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jong Guk lands with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jong Guk.
#T1#
Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jong Guk is looking to wear down Rollins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rollins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jong Guk.
Rollins looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Guk is just out of range.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Rollins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk.
Rollins walks into a left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Guk.
Rollins misses with an uppercut.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away.
Jong Guk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jong Guk misses with a straight left.
Rollins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rollins throws the left hand but Jong Guk avoids the punch easily.
Rollins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jong Guk.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Rollins gets tackled into the cage by Jong Guk. Jong Guk maintains the clinch.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow.
Rollins working aggressively here.
Rollins throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Rollins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rollins.
A hook to the body from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
Rollins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Rollins checks it.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Jong Guk moves into the clinch successfully.
Rollins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jong Guk.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins swings wildly with an uppercut but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jong Guk works on Rollins's body with a couple of short punches.
Rollins can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Rollins blocks it.
Rollins prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rollins misses with some punches.
#BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch lands to the side of Jong Guk 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Rollins tries to keep at a distance but Jong Guk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jong Guk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rollins.
Jong Guk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rollins's elbow. #BC#
Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
Rollins lands a nice hook to Jong Guk's body. Jong Guk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Jong Guk takes the fight into the clinch.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jong Guk scores with a nice head shot.
Rollins takes one to the chin there.
Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Jong Guk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jong Guk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That kick from Jong Guk tenderised Rollins's leg. Rollins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good shot there by Jong Guk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Jong Guk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Rollins controls his hands.
Rollins works on Jong Guk's body with a couple of short punches.
Kim Jong Guk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jong Guk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jong Guk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around?
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk tries to work over Rollins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rollins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk misses with some punches.
Rollins misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Jong Guk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jong Guk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jong Guk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rollins's calf.
Rollins with a nice cross.
Jong Guk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Rollins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk. #T1#
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Rollins.
Rollins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jong Guk wants to clinch.
Jong Guk doesn't manage to clinch there - Rollins circles away.
Rollins missing with a left hand there. Jong Guk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice shot by Jong Guk.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rollins checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk tries to land a front kick but Rollins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rollins misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
and Jong Guk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Jong Guk on the inside.
Jong Guk is trying to break the clinch but Rollins is controlling him.
Jong Guk throws a punch but it's blocked by Rollins. #T2#
Rollins throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Jong Guk.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rollins is breathing heavily.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Rollins blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rollins.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rollins.
Rollins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rollins blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk blocks an uppercut.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jong Guk is working Rollins over against the cage.
Jong Guk cracks Rollins with a nice body shot.#T3#
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the head.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rollins's calf.
Jong Guk lands a really nice looking cross but Rollins seems unphased.
#CL#
Rollins tries to keep at a distance but Jong Guk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rollins misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk is working Rollins over against the cage.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jong Guk blocking some punches.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Rollins controls the action.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Rollins avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage. #T4#
Rollins pushes Jong Guk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Jong Guk.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk.
Rollins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Rollins is rocked!
Jong Guk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rollins is still on wobbly legs! Can Jong Guk finish him?
Jong Guk pushes Rollins against the cage. Jong Guk is working some dirty boxing. Jong Guk pushes off with a quick right hook! Rollins goes down! Rollins tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jong Guk moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kim Jong Guk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEFC 306
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Jong Guk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Loel defending well as Jong Guk loads up on a big left hand.
Jong Guk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jong Guk throws a wild body kick that Loel sees coming a mile off.
Loel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jong Guk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Loel is out of range and Jong Guk settles back down.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot.
Jong Guk with a nice cross.
Loel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Jong Guk moves into the clinch.
Jong Guk is trying to break the clinch but Loel is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Loel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Loel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Loel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Loel is looking to control Jong Guk's arms but Jong Guk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Loel has his back to the cage.
Loel stalling.
A hook to the body from Loel.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Loel's elbow.
Loel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Jong Guk on the inside.
Loel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Loel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Loel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#BC#
Jong Guk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jong Guk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Loel avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Loel throws a series of punches but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Loel tries to clinch up but Jong Guk circles away and keeps his distance.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick as Loel jumps back.
Loel misses with a straight left. #CL#
Jong Guk moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a left to the head.
Jong Guk tries to work over Loel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loel lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Loel as the two fighters clinch.
Loel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Loel controls the action.
Loel comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Kim Jong Guk has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Jong Guk scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Loel swings wildly with an uppercut but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jong Guk blocks an uppercut.
Loel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Loel gets through Jong Guk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loels head.
Loel tries a body shot but Jong Guk blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Loel scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Jong Guk manages to break the clinch.
Loel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Loel tries to close the distance and clinch but Jong Guk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jong Guk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Loel dips to his left and cracks Jong Guk with an uppercut!
Jong Guk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Loel misses with a hook.#T3#
Jong Guk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jong Guk clobbers Loel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Loel tries to close the distance and clinch but Jong Guk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Loel misses its intended target.
Loel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Loel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a looping right.
Loel checks a leg kick nicely.
Loel walks into a left hand.
Jong Guk throws a good cross that connects.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Loel.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Loel counters with a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk slips a jab from Loel.
Loel walks into a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Jong Guk clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from Loel. #BC#
Jong Guk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body kick.
Jong Guk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Loel misses with a straight left. #CL#
Jong Guk pushes Loel up against the cage in a clinch.
Jong Guk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk pushes Loel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Loel is rocked!
Loel blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to break free but Loel pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Loel.
Jong Guk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Jong Guk forces Loel back against the cage and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Loel tries to work over Jong Guk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kim Jong Guk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Loel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL#
Jong Guk clinches up against the cage.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loel misses with a body punch.
Loel prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Loel lands an uppercut.
Loel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Loel digs a right hand into Jong Guk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jong Guk's gas tank.
Loel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Loel controls the action.
Jong Guk lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Loel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jong Guk lands an uppercut.
Loel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk blocks a body shot from Loel.
Jong Guk blocks a body shot from Loel.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Loel.
Jong Guk misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Loel is still on wobbly legs! Can Jong Guk finish him?
Jong Guk lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from Loel.
Loel working aggressively here.
Loel struggles to land a body shot inside as Jong Guk controls his hands.
Jong Guk blocking some punches.
Loel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Good body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loel backwards.
Loel throws a head punch that misses.
Loel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jong Guk.
Loel lands a damaging elbow.
Jong Guk digs a right hand underneath Loel's ribcage. Loel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Loel is breathing heavily.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Loel avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Jong Guk pushes Loel against the cage. Jong Guk is working some dirty boxing. Jong Guk pushes off with a quick right hook! Loel goes down! Loel tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Jong Guk moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Kim Jong Guk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
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.#CL#
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.
#BC#
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. #CL#
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.
#BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.#TD2#
Rigano shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jong Guk pushes Rigano off but Rigano dives into side control.
#T1#
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. #ES#
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!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rigano. #ES#
Jong Guk throws Rigano to one side and escapes!#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#TD2#
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. #ES#
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.#T4#
Rigano walks into a straight right hand from Jong Guk.
Rigano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Rigano shoots in and gets a takedown into Jong Guk's guard.#ES#
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.
#CL#
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.
#R2#
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.#TD2#
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.#ES#
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.
#CL#
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. #BC#
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. #T1#
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?#T2#
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.#CL#
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. #BC#
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.#T3##CL#
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. #BC#
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.#T4##CL#
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.
#BC#
Jong Guk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
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.
#ROC#
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.
#R3#
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.#TD2#
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. #ES#
Jong Guk pushes Rigano off and scrambles back to his feet.
Jong Guk throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Jong Guk clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
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.#T1#
Jong Guk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
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.
#CL#
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.
#T2#
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. #BC#
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.#CL#
Jong Guk clinches. #T3#
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.#T4#
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.#BC#
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!
#R4##CL#
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.#BC#
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.#CL#
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. #T1##BC#
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.#CL#
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.#T2#
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.#CL#
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.
#BC#
Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
#TD2#
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. #ES#
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. #T3#
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
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.#T4#
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!
#R5#
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.
#CL#
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.
#CL#
Jong Guk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rigano has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
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.
#CL#
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.#BC#
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.#T2#
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!#T3#
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.#T4#
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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Event:
CEFC 301
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Applegate blocks the body kick.
That kick from Applegate tenderised Jong Guk's leg. Jong Guk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Applegate 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.
Jong Guk lands a jab to the nose.
Jong Guk wants to clinch up but Applegate keeps it at a distance.
A good leg kick by Applegate.
Jong Guk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jong Guk motions for Applegate to come forward. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Applegate throws the left hand but Jong Guk avoids the punch easily.
Applegate gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Applegate's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jong Guk under the eye.
We've been informed that Applegate has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Applegate throws a head kick that misses.
Applegate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jong Guk jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk connects with a right hand. Applegate shakes it off.
Applegate takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong Guk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab by Applegate.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Applegate swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Applegate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Guk.#CL#
Jong Guk pushes Applegate up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Jong Guk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk cracks Applegate with a nice body shot.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Applegate blocks it.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Jong Guk can't break the clinch.
Jong Guk tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk lands a hook that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Jong Guk tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Jong Guk scores with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk working aggressively here.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Jong Guk controls his hands.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
Applegate takes a shot to the head.
Jong Guk throws a head punch that misses.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Applegate breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Jong Guk's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but Applegate avoids it.
Applegate blocks a jab.
Jong Guk misses with a hook. Applegate ducked under it nicely.
Jong Guk lands an overhand right.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk lands a really nice looking cross but Applegate seems unphased.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jong Guk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jong Guk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
Applegate moves away from the strike by Jong Guk.
Applegate walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jong Guk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jong Guk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Applegate is able to avoid easily.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4#
Applegate attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jong Guk slips a jab from Applegate.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Applegate throws a quick inside leg kick.
Applegate throws a series of punches but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk cracks Applegate with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left lands for Applegate.
Applegate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jong Guk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jong Guk tries to clinch but Applegate moves away
and Applegate counters with a low kick, right behind Jong Guk 's knee.
Jong Guk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Applegate throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
Jong Guk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jong Guk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jong Guk wants to clinch.
Applegate misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk swings widly with a right hand
and Applegate counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jong Guk 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.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Applegate down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Applegate doesn't seem bothered though.
Jong Guk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Applegate can do to turn this around?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Guk, right into the meat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Nice uppercut lands for Jong Guk. That snapped Applegate's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Jong Guk as he connects with a hook.
Jong Guk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jong Guk is looking to slow Applegate down with leg kicks.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kim Jong Guk is winning the standup battle so far.
Jong Guk gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Applegate counter with a right hand.
Jong Guk scores with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A jab from Applegate misses.
It looked like Jong Guk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Applegate has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk connects with a looping right hand.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick that knocks Applegate off balance momentarily.
Applegate lands a right hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good shot there by Jong Guk.
Nice jab there from Applegate.
Applegate loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.#T1#
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Jong Guk.
Applegate misses with an uppercut.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch but Applegate is avoiding it.
Applegate misses with an uppercut. Jong Guk saw that one coming.#CL#
Applegate tries to keep at a distance but Jong Guk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jong Guk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jong Guk.
Applegate's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Jong Guk lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kim Jong Guk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a hook that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Applegate as the two fighters clinch.
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jong Guk throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Jong Guk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Applegate scores with a nice short uppercut.
Applegate drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jong Guk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Jong Guk throws a body kick that misses.
Jong Guk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jong Guk throws a push kick but Applegate slaps the foot to one side.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Applegate misses with a body shot.
Applegate throws a hook but Jong Guk avoids it easily.
Applegate steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk slips under a jab.
Applegate missing with a left hand there. Jong Guk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Applegate misses with a low kick.
Applegate drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jong Guk checks a low kick from Applegate.
Applegate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Applegate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Jong Guk dodges the punch combination from Applegate.
Jong Guk slips a straight right by Applegate.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Applegate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Applegate misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Jong Guk forces Applegate back against the cage and clinches.
Applegate misses with a punch on the inside.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Jong Guk controls his hands.
Applegate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that second round.
That's time! Jong Guk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Applegate on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Applegate moves out of range of the body kick.
Jong Guk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Applegate throws a low kick but Jong Guk moves out of range easily.
Jong Guk swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Jong Guk is avoiding it.
Applegate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Applegate wants to clinch.
Applegate fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Applegate stuns Jong Guk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Applegate scores with a jab to the head.
Applegate keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Jong Guk thuds his shin into the meat of Applegate's side.
Applegate takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Applegate.
Applegate takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Applegate throws a big shot that misses.
Jong Guk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Applegate tries to bum rush Jong Guk with a series of wild strikes but Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jong Guk blocks a jab.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Applegate tries to bum rush Jong Guk with a series of wild strikes but Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Applegate throws a looping overhand right but Jong Guk ducks down to avoid it.
Jong Guk wants to land a leg kick but Applegate is out of range.
Applegate jabs Jong Guk right on the nose. Jong Guk blinks but takes it well.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Applegate tries a quick counter leg kick but Jong Guk is wise to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Applegate.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Applegate lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jong Guk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jong Guk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2##CL#
Jong Guk forces Applegate back against the cage and clinches.
Jong Guk swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Applegate controls his hands.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jong Guk backwards.
Jong Guk lands a left hand.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Applegate is rocked!
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Applegate lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jong Guk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Applegate scores with a body shot.
Applegate will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jong Guk is looking to counter punch.
Applegate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Guk.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
A jab from Jong Guk finds it's way through Applegate's defenses.
Jong Guk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Applegate.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jong Guk throws a wild body kick that Applegate sees coming a mile off.
Jong Guk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Applegate stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Applegate ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
Applegate is looking to chop away at Jong Guk's legs.
Jong Guk tried to counter with a leg kick but Applegate avoided it.
Jong Guk throws the kick towards the body but Applegate avoids it.
Jong Guk lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Jong Guk.
A big right from Applegate misses.
Jong Guk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Applegate misses with an uppercut. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Applegate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Applegate moves away.
Applegate scores with a body shot.
Applegate fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jong Guk.
Jong Guk swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Applegate moves out of range.
#CL#
Jong Guk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Jong Guk is working Applegate over against the cage.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow.
Jong Guk lands a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Jong Guk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Applegate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Applegate tries to clinch but Jong Guk is having none of it.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Applegate has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Guk.
Applegate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
Applegate misses with a head kick.
Applegate avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Applegate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Applegate misses.
Applegate loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick which misses Applegate's front leg but catches the back leg as Applegate tries to avoid it. #CL#
Jong Guk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Applegate, pushing him back against the cage.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Jong Guk manages to break the clinch.
Applegate attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Applegate just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Jong Guk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Applegate doesn't seem phased though.
Applegate takes a swing at Jong Guk's ribcage but misses.
Applegate throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Applegate.
Jong Guk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Applegate misses with a two punch combination.
Jong Guk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Applegate 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.
Applegate waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Guk.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Applegate's calf.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Jong Guk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate is trying to stall.
Jong Guk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jong Guk cracks Applegate with a nice body shot.
Applegate is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Jong Guk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jong Guk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Applegate is still on wobbly legs! Can Jong Guk finish him?
Jong Guk lands a big right hand that drops Applegate! The killer instinct kicks in and Jong Guk finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jong Guk!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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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Event:
CEFC 299
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jong Guk scores with a body shot.
Jong Guk looks for the body kick but Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Kuznetsov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot that sends Kuznetsov's belly button to the back.
Kuznetsov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kuznetsov with a jab.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Guk is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Jong Guk misses its target.
Jong Guk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Jong Guk's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jong Guk lands a head shot.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kuznetsov duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
#CL#
Jong Guk has Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Jong Guk cracks Kuznetsov with a nice body shot.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kuznetsov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Kuznetsov.
Jong Guk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk presses Kuznetsov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Kuznetsov controls the action.
Kuznetsov trying to stall but Jong Guk improves his position.
Kuznetsov is trying to push Jong Guk away but Jong Guk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike.
Jong Guk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuznetsov looks winded!
A short uppercut from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Jong Guk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Jong Guk clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2#
Kuznetsov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jong Guk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Jong Guk tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kuznetsov is still on wobbly legs! Can Jong Guk finish him?
Jong Guk lands with a light punch inside.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Kuznetsov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kuznetsov seems to have recovered his senses.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuznetsov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike.
Jong Guk lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a body shot.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kuznetsov's elbow.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Jong Guk.
Kuznetsov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk dips a shoulder and cracks Kuznetsov with a mighty uppercut! Kuznetsov falls back against the cage and Jong Guk unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kuznetsov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Jong Guk screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Kim Jong Guk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
CEFC 296
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Tupolski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tupolski checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Jong Guk pushes Tupolski up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski.
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tupolski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tupolski.
Jong Guk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tupolski is out of range and Jong Guk settles back down.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Tupolski checks it.
Tupolski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab lands there for Jong Guk.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
That kick from Jong Guk tenderised Tupolski's leg. Tupolski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tupolski just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tupolski.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tupolski lands with a nice body punch.
Tupolski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Tupolski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tupolski moves out of range as Jong Guk strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Guk.
#T1#
Jong Guk looks to land a body kick but Tupolski moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Tupolski misses the target.
Tupolski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jong Guk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jong Guk tried to score with a low kick but Tupolski checks it.
Tupolski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jong Guk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
#CL2#
Jong Guk darts in and clinches Tupolski up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Jong Guk.
Tupolski prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk working aggressively here.
Tupolski throws a head punch that misses.
Tupolski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk managing to block the knees to the body from Tupolski.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Tupolski controls his hands.
Jong Guk avoiding damage as Tupolski throws knees to the body.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tupolski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jong Guk lands a left hand.
Tupolski with the Thai clinch, 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!
Tupolski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
Tupolski prevents a body shot from Jong Guk. #BC2#
Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot that snaps Tupolski's head back.
Tupolski is looking to wear down Jong Guk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A left lands for Tupolski.#CL2#
Jong Guk pushes Tupolski up against the cage in a clinch.
Tupolski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jong Guk is defending well for now.
Tupolski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jong Guk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tupolski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tupolski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Tupolski landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jong Guk lands a body shot.
Jong Guk lands a nice uppercut.
Tupolski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tupolski throws a head punch that misses.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jong Guk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jong Guk digs a right hand into Tupolski's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tupolski's gas tank.
Tupolski is breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Tupolski as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Tupolski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tupolski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jong Guk can turn it around.
Jong Guk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tupolski missing with knees to the body.
Tupolski blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Tupolski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Tupolski avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jong Guk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk presses Tupolski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tupolski takes a shot to the head.
Tupolski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jong Guk backwards.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Tupolski avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Jong Guk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jong Guk lands a body punch.
Jong Guk presses Tupolski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
Jong Guk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tupolski backwards.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jong Guk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jong Guk gets through Tupolski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Tupolski is rocked!#BC2#
Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
Jong Guk throws an overhand right that drops Tupolski like a sack of potatoes! Jong Guk dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk is the new welterweight champion!
Kim Jong Guk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Katurian Tupolski was interviewed post fight and said 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.
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Event:
CEFC Fight Night 227
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Naoki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Naoki's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jong Guk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Naoki scrambles back to his feet.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Naoki saw that one coming.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Naoki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong Guk throws a front kick aimed at Naoki's knee but Naoki avoids it well.
Naoki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot that sends Naoki's belly button to the back.
Naoki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.#CL#
Jong Guk clinches with his opponent.
Naoki is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jong Guk is defending well.
Jong Guk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Jong Guk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Naoki walks into a stiff left hand from Jong Guk.#CUT#
It looks like Takeshi Naoki has been cut.
Naoki tries to move into range but Jong Guk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Jong Guk closes the distance and clinches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Naoki takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
Naoki wants a takedown but no success here.
Naoki tries for a takedown but Jong Guk manages to get underhooks.
Kim Jong Guk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeshi Naoki.
Naoki is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jong Guk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jong Guk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk presses Naoki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Naoki can't get the takedown.
Naoki wants a takedown.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Naoki blocks it.
#BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jong Guk lands a jab.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jong Guk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Naoki will feel that in the morning.
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Naoki.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Naoki's calf.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Naoki has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Good work by Jong Guk as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jong Guk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Guk thumps Naoki with a low kick.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Naoki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A solid body kick from Jong Guk. #CL#
Jong Guk takes the fight into the clinch.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from Naoki.
Still in the clinch, Naoki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Naoki prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Naoki blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Naoki can't get the takedown.
Naoki trying to control the position but instead, Jong Guk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Naoki into the cage.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Naoki.
#T3#
A short left from Jong Guk.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jong Guk.
Naoki looks winded!#BC#
Jong Guk manages to break the clinch.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the head.
A good leg kick by Jong Guk.
Naoki keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Jong Guk moves into the clinch.
Naoki is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Naoki is looking to control Jong Guk's arms but Jong Guk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Naoki has his back to the cage.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Naoki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jong Guk after a bit of a struggle.
Naoki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jong Guk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Naoki takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jong Guk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jong Guk keeps Naoki at a distance using the push kick.
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Naoki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Naoki down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Jong Guk forces Naoki back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
Jong Guk stuns Naoki with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jong Guk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Naoki takes a swing at Jong Guk's ribcage but misses.
Jong Guk sizes up Naoki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jong Guk checks a low kick from Naoki.
Naoki moves forwards but Jong Guk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Naoki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk lands a jab to Naoki's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takeshi Naoki's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Naoki takes one to the chin there.
Jong Guk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Naoki walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jong Guk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jong Guk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Naoki.
Naoki takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jong Guk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but Naoki moves out of range.
Jong Guk scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Jong Guk gets a clinch.
Naoki 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.
Naoki taking a breather.
Jong Guk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jong Guk lands a body punch.
Naoki is breathing heavily.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Jong Guk - that landed with a thud.
Naoki has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a right hand.
Naoki blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk gets through Naoki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Jong Guk lands a body shot.
Jong Guk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Naoki can do to turn this around?
Jong Guk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Jong Guk as the two fighters clinch.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk scores with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Naoki backwards.
Jong Guk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jong Guk tries to work over Naoki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Naoki looking for a takedown.
Kim Jong Guk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#
Naoki is rocked!
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Naoki is still on wobbly legs! Can Jong Guk finish him?
A short body shot lands from Jong Guk as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
Jong Guk lands a slapping body shot.
Jong Guk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Naoki's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Naoki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jong Guk scores with a jab. Naoki acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jong Guk drops Naoki with a big left hand! Naoki is injured, injured bad! Jong Guk jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jong Guk!
A relieved looking Kim Jong Guk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
CEFC 291
Date: Jun 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Koltun fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jong Guk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jong Guk scores with a body shot.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Koltun checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice side step and Koltun releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jong Guk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Koltun moves out of range.
Jong Guk jabs at Koltun's body.
Jong Guk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Koltun 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.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koltun appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jong Guk is looking to wear down Koltun with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jong Guk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Koltun shoots in and drives through. Jong Guk sprawls well.
Koltun shoots in for a takedown but Jong Guk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kim Jong Guk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Jong Guk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koltun looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jong Guk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun avoids a kick to the body.
Koltun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1#
Jong Guk throws a chopping leg kick but Koltun manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jong Guk misses with a hook.
Jong Guk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Koltun.
Koltun blocks a leg kick.
Jong Guk keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jong Guk lands with an uppercut that bounces Koltun off the cage and back into range.
Koltun goes for a double leg but Jong Guk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jong Guk continues to drive forward.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jong Guk - that will leave a mark!
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Koltun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body shot.
Jong Guk tries to land a front kick but Koltun steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Koltun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jong Guk defends it well.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Jong Guk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jong Guk with a hook.#TD2#
Koltun shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Jong Guk pushes Koltun off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koltun blocks the body kick.
#TD2#
Koltun dives in and scores a takedown into Jong Guk's guard.#ES#
Jong Guk has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Koltun is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Koltun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koltun looking for a takedown.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Koltun controls his hands.
Jong Guk cracks Koltun with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Koltun. #BC#
Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Koltun has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jong Guk.
Koltun checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Jong Guk swings for the body but Koltun moves out of range.
Jong Guk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Koltun's sensitive parts.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Koltun down.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Koltun is just out of range.
Jong Guk misses with a kick to the body.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Koltun counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Koltun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Koltun looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koltun looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A slow jab from Jong Guk misses its intended target.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Koltun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Koltun sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4##TD2#
Koltun closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jong Guk quickly recovers to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jong Guk.
Koltun stops Jong Guk from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jong Guk keeping full guard, as Koltun tries to pass.
Jong Guk wants to stand up but Koltun is controlling him.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#ES#
Jong Guk has his feet on Koltun's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Koltun dives in for a single leg takedown but Jong Guk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jong Guk misses with a jab to the body
and Koltun counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jong Guk lands with a straight right. Koltun didn't see that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jong Guk cracks Koltun with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jong Guk connects with a jab.
Koltun slips a straight right by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koltun moves away.
Marek Koltun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jong Guk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jong Guk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jong Guk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koltun under the eye.
A big right from Jong Guk misses.
Jong Guk throws an overhand right that lands on Koltun's shoulder, as Koltun tries to avoid the shot.
Nice sprawl there from Jong Guk as Koltun shoots in.
Koltun tries to move into range but Jong Guk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koltun moves away.
Koltun on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Koltun misses with a takedown attempt - Jong Guk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Koltun moves out of range of the body kick from Jong Guk.
#T1#
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk pushes Koltun away with a front kick.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koltun.
Koltun drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jong Guk defends it well.
Jong Guk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koltun can do to turn this around?
Koltun slips a jab from Jong Guk.
Koltun doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Koltun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Koltun takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body kick.
Jong Guk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koltun.
Jong Guk throws a jab when Koltun was well out of range.
Kim Jong Guk is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Jong Guk. That snapped Koltun's head back.
Jong Guk cracks Koltun with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jong Guk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk lands with a kick to the ribs.
#T2#
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Koltun moves out of range.
Koltun has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Koltun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Koltun passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jong Guk!
Koltun throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jong Guk because Koltun loaded up on that one.
Jong Guk squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Koltun looking to control but Jong Guk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koltun throwing strikes here but Jong Guk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Koltun fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Koltun looking to finish Jong Guk with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jong Guk!
Jong Guk is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Koltun has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jong Guk trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jong Guk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Koltun lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Koltun trying to control but Jong Guk is having none of it.
Jong Guk sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jong Guk controlling the position for now.
Koltun is looking to advance position but Jong Guk won't allow it. #SUB2#
Koltun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#ES#
Jong Guk pushes Koltun off and gets back to his feet.
Jong Guk throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Koltun to counter with a crisp jab.
Jong Guk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Koltun. #TD2#
Koltun shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jong Guk's guard.
Koltun prevents Jong Guk from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Koltun's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Koltun trying to control but Jong Guk is working from the bottom.
Jong Guk pulls Koltun in to control the position.
Koltun slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Koltun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jong Guk wants to get back to his feet.
Koltun wants to control but Jong Guk is keeping him busy.
Jong Guk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Koltun on the ground.#ES#
Jong Guk manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Koltun keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Koltun decides to pull guard.
Koltun looking to control.
Jong Guk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Koltun is proving hard to escape from.
Koltun keeping full guard, as Jong Guk tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jong Guk is looking to stand up but Koltun won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koltun's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
Jong Guk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Koltun shoots in looking for a takedown but Jong Guk manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Koltun's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jong Guk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk cracks Koltun with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Koltun closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koltun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jong Guk tries to kick Koltun off but Koltun keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jong Guk has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Koltun is working away from the top position though.
Jong Guk is staying active underneath Koltun, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Koltun looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Koltun stops Jong Guk from getting back to his feet.
Jong Guk trying to hold on to Koltun's head to control him but Koltun postures up.
Jong Guk is trying to stand up here but Koltun is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Koltun is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jong Guk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Koltun is pressing down on Jong Guk's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jong Guk is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Koltun looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jong Guk looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Koltun working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jong Guk is trying to stand back up but Koltun is controlling him
Jong Guk is refusing to be controlled, as Koltun sits in half guard.
Jong Guk looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koltun avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circling - Jong Guk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Koltun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Jong Guk misses with a hook.
Koltun with the counter takedown but Jong Guk avoids it easily.
Koltun tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jong Guk defends well and Koltun ends up having to push Jong Guk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3#
Jong Guk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jong Guk jabs Koltun right on the nose. Koltun blinks but takes it well.
Koltun with a poor takedown
and Jong Guk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kim Jong Guk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marek Koltun.
Jong Guk misses with a looping left.
Koltun walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jong Guk.
Koltun takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Koltun feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Koltun takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Koltun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jong Guk keeping moving, preventing Koltun from controlling successfully.
Jong Guk wants to stand up but Koltun is controlling him.
Jong Guk wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4#
Koltun works over Jong Guk with some ground and pound from guard.
Koltun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jong Guk looking to control.
Koltun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jong Guk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koltun won't allow Jong Guk to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Koltun has a takedown stuffed.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Koltun throws out a counter right but Jong Guk avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk throws an overhand right that lands on Koltun's shoulder, as Koltun tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Koltun drives through and clinches with Jong Guk against the cage.
Koltun blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Koltun is defended easily by Jong Guk.
Nice shot lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk looks to throw the jab but Koltun is out of range.
Koltun now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jong Guk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Koltun drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Koltun is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jong Guk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koltun has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jong Guk!
Koltun lands a big elbow.
Koltun scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jong Guk?
#T1#
Jong Guk wants to try and get back to his feet.
Koltun lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#SUB2#
Koltun looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Koltun lands a big shot there that rocks Jong Guk but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Jong Guk tries to hold on but Koltun postures up.
Koltun sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Koltun thowing shots but they're missing.
Jong Guk is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Jong Guk gets back to half guard.
Jong Guk looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB2#
Koltun seems to be looking for submissions.
Marek Koltun has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2##SUB2#
Koltun is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jong Guk is trying to get back to full guard.
Koltun takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Koltun landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Koltun prevents Jong Guk from standing back up.
Koltun trying to control the action but Jong Guk is working from the bottom.
Koltun lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jong Guk is trying to stand.
Koltun not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jong Guk wants to get back to his feet.
Koltun scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Jong Guk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Koltun.
Jong Guk pushes Koltun off looking to stand but Koltun dives back in and keeps control.
Koltun controlling the action here.
Jong Guk has his hands clasped together around Koltun's back. He's all about the action.
Jong Guk is trying to maintain the position but Koltun is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Koltun takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Koltun seems to be working for a kimura but Jong Guk defends the submission attempt.
Jong Guk trying to control from the bottom.
#T4#
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.
Jong Guk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jong Guk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES#
Jong Guk pushes Koltun off and gets back to his feet.
Koltun has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Koltun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jong Guk is looking to counter the offense by Koltun and move into the clinch.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the head.
Jong Guk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jong Guk digs a good hook to Koltun's body.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Koltun looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body shot.
Koltun wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Marek Koltun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Jong Guk misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Koltun closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jong Guk did well to prevent Koltun getting side control.
Koltun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Koltun is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Koltun lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jong Guk! More strikes land and this one is all over! Koltun jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marek Koltun!
Marek Koltun is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Marek Koltun stared into the camera and said 'I'm the champ. Now time to go get a piece of ass.'.
Kim Jong Guk was interviewed post fight and said 'Well, moving to 155 I guess unless I get my rematch........For now. Props to the New Champ, it was a tough fight for both of us.'.
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Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Jong Guk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Tupolski misses with a straight right.
Jong Guk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jong Guk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tupolski is out of range and Jong Guk settles back down.
Nice body kick from Tupolski.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Tupolski strikes.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Jong Guk avoids it.
Jong Guk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tupolski at a distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Jong Guk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jong Guk. That did some damage!
Jong Guk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tupolski checks it well.
Tupolski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jong Guk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tupolski looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
Jong Guk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Jong Guk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Tupolski moved away.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Tupolski.
Some bone on bone action there as Tupolski checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jong Guk missing with a left hand there. Tupolski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
A leg kick checked by Jong Guk.
Tupolski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jong Guk tries to counter with a clinch but Tupolski shakes him off and moves away.#T1#
Jong Guk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tupolski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tupolski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jong Guk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Jong Guk finds it's way through Tupolski's defenses.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick from Tupolski.
Jong Guk is looking to land body kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tupolski.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the body.
Tupolski takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jong Guk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jong Guk lands a right hook to the body.
Tupolski looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk tries to work over Tupolski's front leg with a kick but Tupolski checks it.
Tupolski throwing a counter right hand but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Tupolski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tupolski scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Jong Guk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Tupolski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tupolski down.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Jong Guk avoids it.
Jong Guk connects with a looping right hand.
Tupolski throws a head kick that misses.
Jong Guk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Jong Guk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tupolski is able to avoid easily.
Tupolski swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jong Guk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jong Guk throws the kick towards the body but Tupolski avoids it.
Jong Guk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Tupolski misses with a left hand
enabling Jong Guk to counter with a crisp jab.
Jong Guk scores with a hook.
Jong Guk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tupolski rather than just go for the knockout.
Tupolski moves forwards but Jong Guk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jong Guk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tupolski moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Tupolski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jong Guk throws out the jab.
Tupolski slips under a jab.
Tupolski quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tupolski throws a shot from downtown. Jong Guk moves away and avoids it.
Jong Guk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tupolski throws a lazy right hand but Jong Guk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tupolski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good work by Jong Guk as he checks the leg kick.
Jong Guk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tupolski with a body shot.
Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tupolski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jong Guk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tupolski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tupolski checks a low kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a jab when Tupolski was well out of range.
Jong Guk misses with a straight left. #T3##CL#
Tupolski rushes Jong Guk and presses him up against the cage.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk tries to work over Tupolski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Jong Guk.
A short right from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tupolski misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jong Guk.
Tupolski lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Tupolski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jong Guk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
Tupolski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a jab when Tupolski was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tupolski.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Tupolski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jong Guk throws out the jab.
Jong Guk swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Tupolski counter with a right hand.
Jong Guk tries to land a leg kick but Tupolski saw it coming and moves away.
Tupolski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupolski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jong Guk pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Jong Guk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jong Guk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tupolski throws a jab when Jong Guk was well out of range.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jong Guk lands a jab to Tupolski's midsection.
Jong Guk with a nice cross.
Tupolski tries to clinch up.
Jong Guk avoids a kick to the body.
Jong Guk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tupolski.
Jong Guk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jong Guk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tupolski motions for Jong Guk to come forward. Tupolski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tupolski lands a nice hook to Jong Guk's body. Jong Guk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tupolski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Guk.
Tupolski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tupolski lands with an uppercut that bounces Jong Guk off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk throws the kick towards the body but Tupolski avoids it.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the body.
Tupolski throws a shot to the body.
Tupolski scores with a leg kick.
Tupolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
#R2#
Jong Guk connects with a body shot.
Tupolski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
Tupolski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jong Guk.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
Jong Guk throws a good cross that connects.
Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk lands with a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
A little feinted left hand from Tupolski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jong Guk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
Tupolski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Tupolski.
Jong Guk lands a lovely overhand right.
Tupolski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupolski misses with a body kick.
Tupolski defending well as Jong Guk loads up on a big left hand.
Jong Guk connects with a jab.
Jong Guk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tupolski.
Jong Guk misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Jong Guk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tupolski on the side of the head.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick.
Tupolski tries to land a body kick#CL2#
and Jong Guk moves into the clinch.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Tupolski controls the action.
#BC2#
Jong Guk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Jong Guk misses.
Jong Guk checks a leg kick nicely.
Tupolski misses with a hook. Jong Guk ducked under it nicely.
Tupolski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Jong Guk.
Tupolski moves out of range of the body kick from Jong Guk.
#CL#
Tupolski moves into the clinch.
Tupolski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tupolski blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
Tupolski cracks the inside of Jong Guk's front leg.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tupolski.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tupolski takes a step back to recover.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tupolski if he has to take too many more of those.
#T2#
Jong Guk takes one on the button.
Tupolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tupolski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Jong Guk throws a solid leg kick but Tupolski takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jong Guk.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick.
Jong Guk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tupolski doesn't seem bothered though.
Jong Guk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Tupolski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tupolski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jong Guk connects with a right hand. Tupolski shakes it off.
Tupolski misses with a straight right.
Jong Guk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Tupolski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tupolski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jong Guk.
Tupolski swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jong Guk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jong Guk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slow jab from Tupolski misses its intended target.
Tupolski explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Tupolski clinches with his opponent.
#T3#
Tupolski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tupolski lands an elbow inside that Jong Guk shrugs off.
Tupolski takes a shot to the head.
Jong Guk lands a right hand.
Tupolski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jong Guk lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Tupolski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tupolski tries to clinch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jong Guk.
Tupolski throws a push kick but Jong Guk slaps the foot to one side.
Tupolski throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tupolski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tupolski throws a push kick but Jong Guk slaps the foot to one side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski misses with a looping right.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Jong Guk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Tupolski closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk is leaning against Tupolski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short body shot lands from Jong Guk as the two fighters clinch.
Jong Guk digs a right hand underneath Tupolski's ribcage. Tupolski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the side of Tupolski's head. #BC2#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tupolski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jong Guk counters with a body kick.
Tupolski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk blocks the body kick.
Jong Guk lands a jab to the head.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick as Tupolski jumps back.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jong Guk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jong Guk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tupolski. Tupolski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jong Guk misses with a straight left.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the strikes.
Jong Guk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jong Guk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Jong Guk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tupolski moves away.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jong Guk is looking to slow Tupolski down with leg kicks.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
Jong Guk takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses.
Tupolski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jong Guk wants to counter with a clinch but Tupolski pushes him away.
Tupolski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tupolski dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jong Guk. That did some damage!
Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
Jong Guk misses with a looping right.
Tupolski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jong Guk throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Tupolski misses the target.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Jong Guk connects with the punch.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but Tupolski avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
#T1#
Tupolski throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
Good work by Jong Guk as he checks the leg kick.
Tupolski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jong Guk.
It looked like Tupolski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tupolski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tupolski goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tupolski throws out a leg kick but Jong Guk moves out of range and Tupolski only half commits.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski throws a looping overhand right but Jong Guk ducks down to avoid it.
Tupolski moves out of range of the body kick from Jong Guk.
A big left from Tupolski misses.
Jong Guk tries to counter with a clinch but Tupolski shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circling - Tupolski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jong Guk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tupolski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tupolski misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Guk, right into the meat.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Tupolski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tupolski half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tupolski moves away from the strike by Jong Guk.
Tupolski slips under a jab.
Tupolski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Guk.#T2#
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Jong Guk avoids it.#CL#
Tupolski moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jong Guk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tupolski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jong Guk lands the left hand.
Tupolski avoids a kick to the body.
Tupolski looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tupolski.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Tupolski avoids it easily.
Tupolski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jong Guk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice body kick from Tupolski.
A big left from Jong Guk misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jong Guk - that will leave a mark!
Jong Guk tries to move into range but Tupolski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tupolski misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick
enabling Tupolski to counter with a crisp jab.
Tupolski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jong Guk to score with a decent uppercut.#T3#
Jong Guk slips a straight right by Tupolski.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tupolski.
Tupolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Guk.
Tupolski looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
Tupolski plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jong Guk throws an overhand right that lands on Tupolski's shoulder, as Tupolski tries to avoid the shot.
Jong Guk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski.
Jong Guk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A jab from Tupolski misses.
Jong Guk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tupolski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk motions for Tupolski to come forward. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk looks to land a left hand but Tupolski moved out of range nicely.
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tupolski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jong Guk scores with a jab. Tupolski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jong Guk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jong Guk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tupolski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tupolski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A good leg kick by Tupolski. #T4#
Tupolski throws a leg kick that misses.
Tupolski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tupolski buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses.
Jong Guk throws the kick towards the body but Tupolski avoids it.
Tupolski misses the shot to the body.
Tupolski checks a low kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Tupolski sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tupolski fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jong Guk is out of range.
Jong Guk throws out a loose jab but Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Tupolski defending well as Jong Guk loads up on a big left hand.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
Tupolski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jong Guk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tupolski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk digs a good hook to Tupolski's body.
A big right from Tupolski misses.
Tupolski misses with a looping right.
Tupolski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jong Guk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tupolski scrambles back to his feet.
Jong Guk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tupolski's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Jong Guk scores with a push kick.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tupolski's head backwards.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupolski is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Tupolski tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tupolski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jong Guk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tupolski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jong Guk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jong Guk with a jab.
Jong Guk staying out of range there.
Tupolski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jong Guk.
Tupolski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tupolski throws a body kick that misses.
Jong Guk throws a series of punches but Tupolski avoids them all with ease.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Tupolski checks it.
Tupolski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jong Guk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tupolski checks a leg kick.
Tupolski is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tupolski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Guk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jong Guk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jong Guk scores with a hook to the body. Tupolski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jong Guk scores with a spinning back kick!
Tupolski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jong Guk throws a looping overhand right but Tupolski ducks down to avoid it.
Tupolski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jong Guk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tupolski has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tupolski and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tupolski lands a slapping body shot.
Tupolski looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
Tupolski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Jong Guk walks into a jab.
Jong Guk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice shot lands for Jong Guk.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jong Guk slips under a jab.
Jong Guk scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Jong Guk has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tupolski.
Tupolski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jong Guk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jong Guk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jong Guk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tupolski jabs Jong Guk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk cracks the inside of Tupolski's front leg.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tupolski was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jong Guk takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tupolski.
Tupolski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Tupolski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tupolski. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Tupolski moves out of range.
Jong Guk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Jong Guk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupolski.
Tupolski looks for the body kick but Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Jong Guk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Tupolski blocks it.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tupolski manages to avoid it.
Tupolski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Jong Guk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk throws out a loose jab but Tupolski uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Tupolski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jong Guk.
Tupolski connects with a crisp jab.
Tupolski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a body kick that misses.
Jong Guk takes a swing at Tupolski's ribcage but misses.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tupolski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tupolski moves in looking to clinch but Jong Guk pushes him off.
Tupolski checks the leg kick.
Tupolski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tupolski avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tupolski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jong Guk manages to circle out of the way.#T4#
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tupolski throws a lazy right hand but Jong Guk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tupolski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupolski 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.
Tupolski scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Tupolski drives through and clinches with Jong Guk against the cage.
Tupolski throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
A body shot lands from Tupolski.
Tupolski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tupolski lands a good knee to the midsection. Jong Guk won't want to take too many of those.
Jong Guk blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jong Guk lands an uppercut.
Tupolski lands a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from Tupolski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kim Jong Guk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Tupolski misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jong Guk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tupolski momentarily.
Jong Guk throws out a powerful jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Tupolski blocks the leg kick.
Jong Guk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tupolski.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tupolski wants to clinch up but Jong Guk keeps it at a distance.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Tupolski saw that one coming.
Tupolski thumps Jong Guk with a low kick.
Tupolski feints and then cracks Jong Guk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jong Guk down.
Tupolski throws a shot from downtown. Jong Guk moves away and avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupolski throws out a loose jab but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk.
Tupolski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Tupolski is just out of range.
Tupolski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tupolski lands a jab to the head.
Tupolski misses with a hook. Jong Guk ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk digs a good body shot into Tupolski's ribs.#T1#
Jong Guk lands a right hook to the body.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
Jong Guk lands a nice hook to Tupolski's body. Tupolski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tupolski tries to close the distance and clinch but Jong Guk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tupolski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tupolski swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Tupolski avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tupolski has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jong Guk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tupolski.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tupolski!
Jong Guk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tupolski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tupolski.
Tupolski looks to throw the jab but Jong Guk is out of range.
Tupolski is looking to slow Jong Guk down with leg kicks.
Jong Guk looks to throw the jab but Tupolski is out of range.
Jong Guk lunges at Tupolski with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tupolski's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tupolski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a lovely overhand right.
Katurian Tupolski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Tupolski moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Tupolski.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Tupolski.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick that knocks Tupolski off balance momentarily.
Tupolski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Tupolski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jong Guk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tupolski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An inside leg kick from Tupolski misses. #CL#
Tupolski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jong Guk gets through Tupolski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tupolski tries to work over Jong Guk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tupolski.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jong Guk presses Tupolski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jong Guk lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk - that landed with a thud.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Tupolski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jong Guk thumps Tupolski with a low kick.
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
Tupolski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jong Guk scores with a jab.
Tupolski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
Tupolski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jong Guk scores with a hook to the body. Tupolski takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tupolski's head backwards.
Tupolski misses with the body kick
and Jong Guk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tupolski's knee momentarily.
Jong Guk catches Tupolski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jong Guk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
Crunch! Tupolski slams his shin into Jong Guk's torso.
Jong Guk scores with a nice strike.
Tupolski looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A cross from Tupolski lands.
Tupolski 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 fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jong Guk. Tupolski shrugs it off though.
Jong Guk cracks Tupolski with an open hand slap.
Tupolski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jong Guk.
Tupolski sets himself, and Jong Guk steps forward looking for the clinch! Tupolski avoids it this time.
A solid body kick from Jong Guk.
Tupolski is looking to land body kicks.
Jong Guk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jong Guk.
Tupolski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jong Guk lands with a right hand.
Tupolski throws an overhand right that lands on Jong Guk's shoulder, as Jong Guk tries to avoid the shot.
Good leg kick by Jong Guk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jong Guk.
Tupolski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tupolski takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tupolski misses with a hook.
Tupolski sets himself, and Jong Guk steps forward looking for the clinch! Tupolski avoids it this time.
A left and a right from Jong Guk both land. Nice combination.
Jong Guk works the jab nicely.
Tupolski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tupolski throws the kick towards the body but Jong Guk avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Guk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jong Guk 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Peck scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk is the new welterweight champion!
Kim Jong Guk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Katurian Tupolski was interviewed post fight and said 'Fighting is a tough business. All the props to my opponent - he was better tonight. I will be back stronger.'.
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Event:
Syn 573 - World To Come
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Donk. Jong Guk catches Savkov right on the button with a cross.
Jong Guk throws an overhand right that lands on Savkov's shoulder, as Savkov tries to avoid the shot.
Jong Guk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jong Guk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Savkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Savkov misses with a hook. Jong Guk ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Savkov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jong Guk is trying to stand.
Savkov throwing shots but Jong Guk is blocking nicely.
Jong Guk is trying to stand up here but Savkov is controlling him well.
Savkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jong Guk is trying to stand.
Savkov slips a nice elbow through Jong Guk's hands, connecting with Jong Guk's forehead.
Jong Guk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Savkov on the ground.
Jong Guk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savkov is taking a breather. Jong Guk says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Savkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jong Guk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Savkov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jong Guk is looking to escape.
Savkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Jong Guk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savkov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Savkov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jong Guk defending well though.
Savkov prevents Jong Guk from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jong Guk trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Savkov trying to control from half guard but Jong Guk is working away.
Savkov thows a huge punch but Jong Guk dodges it nicely.
Jong Guk is trying to stand.
#ES#
Jong Guk kicks off Savkov and gets to his feet.
Savkov checks a leg kick.
Savkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Savkov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Savkov avoids it easily.
Savkov scores with a jab. Jong Guk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
#TD2#
Savkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
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 stand up but Savkov is controlling him. #T2#
Savkov postures up in Jong Guk's guard and throws a big left but Jong Guk blocks it.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jong Guk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savkov postures up and lands a big shot to Jong Guk's brow.
Savkov is pushing down on Jong Guk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jong Guk is fighting to maintain full guard but Savkov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jong Guk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Savkov stops Jong Guk from getting back to his feet.
Jong Guk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Savkov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Savkov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Savkov throwing shots but Jong Guk is blocking nicely.
Savkov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jong Guk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savkov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Savkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Jong Guk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Jong Guk trying to hold on to Savkov's head to control him but Savkov postures up.
Savkov working Jong Guk over with strikes.
Jong Guk is looking for a sweep. Savkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jong Guk tries to kick Savkov off but Savkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Savkov trying to control the action but Jong Guk is working from the bottom.
Savkov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Savkov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jong Guk's head.
Jong Guk is looking to control Savkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jong Guk avoid being mounted?
Jong Guk is staying active underneath Savkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jong Guk controlling the position well.
Jong Guk tries to kick Savkov off but Savkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a kimura here.
Jong Guk is trying to stand back up but Savkov is controlling him
#T4#
Savkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jong Guk wants to get back to full guard.#ES#
Jong Guk kicks off Savkov and gets to his feet.
Jong Guk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jong Guk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Jong Guk tries to keep at a distance but Savkov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jong Guk throws a head punch that misses.
Savkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Savkov controls the action.
Jong Guk takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk lands a hook that snaps the head of Savkov backwards.
Savkov tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk stops a takedown attempt from Savkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice cross by Jong Guk.
Savkov scores with a hook.
Savkov loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savkov.
As Savkov backs away, Jong Guk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Savkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jong Guk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Savkov is looking to clinch.
Jong Guk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jong Guk throws a wild body kick that Savkov sees coming a mile off.
Jong Guk connects with a right hand. Savkov shakes it off.
Savkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Savkov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jong Guk's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savkov postures up.
Pavel Savkov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jong Guk wants to stand up but Savkov is controlling him.
Savkov scoring with some ground and pound.
Jong Guk wants to stand but Savkov is controlling the position. #T1#
Jong Guk keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully. #ES#
Jong Guk pushes Savkov off and gets back to his feet.
Jong Guk lands a right hook to the body.
Savkov misses the jab.
Nice shot by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jong Guk lands with a nice body punch.
Jong Guk digs a good body shot into Savkov's ribs.
Savkov moves in looking to clinch but Jong Guk pushes him off.
Savkov throws a jab when Jong Guk was well out of range.
Savkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savkov.
#T2#
Jong Guk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Savkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jong Guk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Savkov moves out of range.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Savkov saw that one coming.
Jong Guk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kim Jong Guk is winning the standup battle so far.
Savkov walks into a stiff left hand from Jong Guk.
Savkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.#TD2#
Savkov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Savkov lands strikes from half guard.
Jong Guk is looking to escape.
Jong Guk is concentrating on defense, preventing Savkov from advancing position.
Jong Guk is not content to let Savkov control the position.
Savkov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jong Guk haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Savkov working Jong Guk over with strikes.
Jong Guk is trying to stand.
#T3#
Jong Guk is not content to let Savkov control the position.
Savkov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Savkov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jong Guk defends it well.
Jong Guk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Savkov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Savkov lands with a punch from half guard.
Jong Guk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Savkov.
Jong Guk desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4#
Savkov stops Jong Guk from getting back to his feet.
Savkov winds up and cracks Jong Guk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savkov is nestled in close to Jong Guk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Savkov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Savkov stops Jong Guk from getting back to his feet.
Savkov is keen to just control but Jong Guk is a slippery customer.
Jong Guk is looking to escape.
Jong Guk is staying active underneath Savkov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savkov thows a huge punch but Jong Guk dodges it nicely.
Savkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Savkov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jong Guk keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pavel Savkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Donk. Jong Guk catches Savkov right on the button with a cross.
Jong Guk lands a jab.
Savkov moves away from the strike by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Savkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Savkov down.
Savkov cracks Jong Guk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Savkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savkov moves away.
Jong Guk throws a body kick that misses.
Jong Guk misses with a hook
and Savkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Savkov moves out of range of the body kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Savkov's hands.
Decent striking displayed by Savkov there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Guk.
Savkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong Guk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Savkov.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Savkov checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
Savkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jong Guk.
Some wild striking there from Savkov.
A jab from Jong Guk misses.
Savkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Savkov scores with the left hand. Jong Guk knows he should have avoided that one.
Savkov goes for a double leg but Jong Guk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jong Guk continues to drive forward.
Nice defenses there by Jong Guk.
Savkov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jong Guk.
A jab from Jong Guk misses.
It seemed like Savkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Savkov ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savkov. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jong Guk.
Savkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jong Guk lands the left hand.
Savkov looks to land a combination but Jong Guk avoids it well. #T2#
Jong Guk misses with a hook. Savkov ducked under it nicely.
Savkov looks to throw the jab but Jong Guk is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Savkov. That did some damage!
A swing and a miss from Savkov.
Kim Jong Guk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savkov cracks Jong Guk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Savkov throws a nice looking combination but Jong Guk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savkov misses with an uppercut. Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Savkov moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
Jong Guk misses with a looping right.
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Savkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Savkov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jong Guk connects with a nice looking jab.
A lazy left from Jong Guk finds it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk slips a straight right by Savkov.
Jong Guk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jong Guk keeps Savkov at a distance using the push kick.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Savkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Jong Guk walks into a straight right hand from Savkov.
Jong Guk looks to land a right hand but Savkov moved out of range.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savkov's calf.
Jong Guk jabs Savkov right on the nose. Savkov blinks but takes it well.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Savkov dives in and grabs Jong Guk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jong Guk pushes down on Savkov's head and hops out.
Kim Jong Guk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Savkov.
Jong Guk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Savkov misses with a takedown attempt - Jong Guk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Savkov.
Savkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jong Guk.
Nice sprawl there from Jong Guk as Savkov shoots in.
Savkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savkov manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Savkov blocks the leg kick.
Savkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Jong Guk circles away.
Jong Guk takes a swing at Savkov's ribcage but misses.
Pavel Savkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Jong Guk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Savkov's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Jong Guk. No joy for Savkov on that attempt.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick that knocks Savkov off balance momentarily.
Savkov misses with a few strikes there.
Savkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Savkov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jong Guk.
A jab from Savkov misses.
Savkov throws a jab when Jong Guk was well out of range.
Jong Guk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Savkov.
Savkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Savkov.
Savkov blocks a low kick nicely.
Jong Guk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jong Guk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Jong Guk's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Savkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jong Guk.
Savkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Guk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Savkov has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Savkov!
A very excited looking Pavel Savkov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Kim Jong Guk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, moving to 155 I guess unless I get my rematch........For now. Props to the New Champ, it was a tough fight for both of us.'.
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Event:
Syn 568 - Crystal Clear
Date: Mar 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Jong Guk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makaki Iii appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Makaki Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makaki Iii down.
Makaki Iii ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
Makaki Iii throws out a leg kick but Jong Guk moves out of range and Makaki Iii only half commits.
Jong Guk throws a body kick that misses.
Makaki Iii tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jong Guk lands a right hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jong Guk - that will leave a mark!
A looping hook to the body misses from Makaki Iii. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jong Guk lands a slapping body shot.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk lands with a nice body kick.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jong Guk.#CL2#
Makaki Iii has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Makaki Iii saw that one coming.#T1#
Jong Guk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makaki Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jong Guk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jong Guk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good leg kick by Jong Guk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL2#
Makaki Iii has managed to clinch.
Makaki Iii tries a body shot but Jong Guk blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Jong Guk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Makaki Iii throws a body kick.
Makaki Iii throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.#T2#
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Makaki Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makaki Iii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makaki Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jong Guk lands with an overhand left.
Good exchange - Jong Guk coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Makaki Iii.
Jong Guk digs a good body shot into Makaki Iii's ribs.
Jong Guk misses with a lunging right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a left to the body.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Makaki Iii is just out of range.
We've been told by Jong Guk's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jong Guk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Makaki Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
A leg kick checked by Makaki Iii.#CL2#
Makaki Iii clinches with his opponent.
Makaki Iii makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Makaki Iiis head. #T3#
Makaki Iii lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii digs a right hand into Jong Guk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jong Guk's gas tank.
Makaki Iii misses with the head strike.
Jong Guk lands a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jong Guk swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
Makaki Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Makaki Iii or not.
A short uppercut from Makaki Iii.
Jong Guk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Makaki Iii on the inside.
Jong Guk swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Jong Guk avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jong Guk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Jong Guk.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
#T4##BC#
Jong Guk manages to break the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a leg kick but Jong Guk moved away.
Makaki Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jong Guk.
Makaki Iii staying out of range there.
Jong Guk lands with an overhand left.
Jong Guk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Makaki Iii's head.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Makaki Iii tries to score with a low kick but Jong Guk moves his leg out of the way.
Makaki Iii looks to throw the jab but Jong Guk is out of range.
Jong Guk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makaki Iii throws out the jab.
Jong Guk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jong Guk is looking to land body kicks.
A nice side step and Makaki Iii releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makaki Iii tries a quick counter leg kick but Jong Guk is wise to it.
Makaki Iii slips a jab from Jong Guk.
Makaki Iii misses the jab.
Makaki Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Makaki Iii feints a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kim Jong Guk will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jong Guk scores with a hook to the body. Makaki Iii takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Makaki Iii throws a push kick but Jong Guk slaps the foot to one side.
Jong Guk throws a shot to the body.
Jong Guk slips under a jab from Makaki Iii.
Jong Guk is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Jong Guk gets tackled into the cage by Makaki Iii. Makaki Iii maintains the clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Makaki Iii lands a shot to the body.
Jong Guk takes a shot to the head.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike.
Makaki Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Makaki Iii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makaki Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Makaki Iii lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii.
Jong Guk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Jong Guk wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Still in the clinch, Makaki Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Makaki Iii pushes Jong Guk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Makaki Iii gets through Jong Guk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Jong Guk controls his hands.
Makaki Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Makaki Iii tries to throw a body punch but Jong Guk avoids it by throwing Makaki Iii back against the cage.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
Makaki Iii prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Makaki Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Jong Guk swings wildly with an uppercut but Makaki Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Makaki Iii is leaning against Jong Guk and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Makaki Iii can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii. #T2#
Jong Guk tries to break free but Makaki Iii pushes him back against the cage.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
A shot in the inside from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jong Guk.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makaki Iii. #BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
Makaki Iii defending well as Jong Guk loads up on a big left hand.
Makaki Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makaki Iii was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Good exchange - Makaki Iii coming out on top.
Jong Guk is looking to slow Makaki Iii down with leg kicks.
Jong Guk digs a good hook to Makaki Iii's body.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch up but Jong Guk keeps it at a distance.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch up but Jong Guk keeps it at a distance.
Makaki Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jong Guk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Makaki Iii to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Makaki Iii moves forwards but Jong Guk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Makaki Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jong Guk misses with a lunging right hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice body shot.
Makaki Iii throws the kick towards the body but Jong Guk avoids it.
Jong Guk is looking to chop away at Makaki Iii's legs. #CL2#
Makaki Iii clinches with his opponent.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Makaki Iii controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Makaki Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Makaki Iii lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Makaki Iii lands with a light punch inside.
Makaki Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the side of Makaki Iii's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Makaki Iii. #T4#
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Makaki Iii avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow.
Makaki Iii blocking some punches.
Makaki Iii misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Jong Guk blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jong Guk.
Makaki Iii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jong Guk.
Makaki Iii scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Makaki Iii.
Jong Guk blocks a body shot from Makaki Iii. #BC#
Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makaki Iii moves away.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Makaki Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk throws a body kick that misses
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jong Guk throws the kick towards the body but Makaki Iii avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Makaki Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Makaki Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#
Jong Guk is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaki Iii throws an overhand right that drops Jong Guk like a sack of potatoes! Makaki Iii dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yancy Makaki Iii!
Yancy Makaki Iii thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Kim Jong Guk had this to say: 'Well, moving to 155 I guess unless I get my rematch........For now. Props to the New Champ, it was a tough fight for both of us.'.
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Event:
Syn 566 - State of Mind
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Jong Guk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jong Guk scores with a nice right hand.
Jong Guk has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bosch is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A slow jab from Bosch misses its intended target.
Jong Guk cracks the inside of Bosch's front leg.
Jong Guk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bosch throws a jab when Jong Guk was well out of range.
Bosch throws an off balance right hand
and Jong Guk counters with a left to the body.
Bosch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jong Guk works Bosch's body with a nice hook.
Bosch takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jong Guk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bosch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bosch throws a wild body kick that Jong Guk sees coming a mile off.
Jong Guk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jong Guk blocks a low kick nicely.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick as Bosch jumps back.
Bosch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
Jong Guk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Bosch misses the target.
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Jong Guk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bosch.
Bosch checks the leg kick.
Jong Guk fakes the leg kick and cracks Bosch in the body.
Jab from Bosch.
Bosch scores with a sloppy right hand. Jong Guk should have avoided that one.
Bosch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bosch misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Jong Guk blocks the leg kick.
Jong Guk moves away from the strike by Bosch.
Jong Guk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bosch on the side of the head.
Jong Guk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk lands with a cross.
Jong Guk motions for Bosch to come forward. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosch throws a good cross that connects.
Bosch throws a looping overhand right but Jong Guk ducks down to avoid it.
Jong Guk misses with a straight right.
Jong Guk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bosch stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Jong Guk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bosch.
Bosch throws a nice head kick!
Bosch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jong Guk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bosch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Bosch missing with a left hand there. Jong Guk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jong Guk is looking to score with low kicks.
Bosch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bosch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jong Guk throws a wild body kick that Bosch sees coming a mile off.
Jong Guk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jong Guk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Bosch blocks the low kick.
Jong Guk thuds his shin into the meat of Bosch's side.
Jong Guk scores with the left hand. Bosch knows he should have avoided that one.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Bosch strikes.
Bosch throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk delivers a nice body kick.
Bosch checks the leg kick.
Bosch moves out of range as Jong Guk strikes.#T3#
Jong Guk wants to slow Bosch down by chopping away at his legs.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Jong Guk connects with a looping right hand.
Jong Guk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jong Guk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bosch had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Bosch down.
Bosch looks to throw the jab but Jong Guk is out of range.
Jong Guk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jong Guk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jong Guk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bosch.
Jong Guk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A big left from Bosch misses.
Bosch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
Jong Guk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bosch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Bosch misses the target.
Jong Guk wants to counter the offense by Bosch and move into the clinch position.
Jong Guk throws a low kick, looking for Bosch's leg but Bosch calmly moves out of range.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bosch's head backwards.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Bosch blocks it.
Jong Guk throws out a loose jab but Bosch uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bosch is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bosch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bosch throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk misses with a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bosch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Bosch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bosch throws a looping overhand right but Jong Guk ducks down to avoid it.
Jong Guk fakes the leg kick and cracks Bosch in the body.
Jong Guk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bosch throws out a loose jab but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jong Guk blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Bosch does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Bosch lands.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bosch.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bosch lands with a cross.
Bosch throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
A left lands for Bosch.
Bosch checks a low kick 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! Back to the action!
#R2#
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bosch moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Bosch down.
A good leg kick by Bosch.
Bosch slips under a jab.
Bosch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jong Guk misses the jab.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Bosch.
Jong Guk keeps the fight on the outside.
Bosch walks into a stiff left hand from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk jabs Bosch to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bosch paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bosch moves out of range as Jong Guk strikes.
Bosch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bosch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Bosch throws a body kick.
Jong Guk misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bosch moves away.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Bosch cracks a nice hook into Jong Guk's ribs.
Jong Guk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jong Guk lands with a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bosch, right into the meat.
Bosch moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
As Jong Guk backs away, Bosch returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bosch checks it well.
Jong Guk swings widly with a right hand
and Bosch counters with a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bosch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bosch steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jong Guk. That one must have hurt.
Bosch lands with a good body shot.
Bosch scores with a hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body.
Bosch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jong Guk scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
Bosch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jong Guk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bosch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jong Guk lands with a kick to the ribs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bosch might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Jong Guk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bosch misses with a body kick.
Bosch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bosch wants to slow Jong Guk down by chopping away at his legs.
Jong Guk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jong Guk looks to throw the jab but Bosch is out of range.
Bosch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bosch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bosch slips under a jab.
Bosch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bosch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jong Guk throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Bosch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bosch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Bosch throws a body shot but no joy.
Bosch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jong Guk flicks out a counter leg kick but Bosch steps away.
Bosch throws out a powerful jab.
Jong Guk is looking to score with low kicks.
Jong Guk misses with a looping left.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bosch is looking to score with low kicks.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bosch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bosch throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Jong Guk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Guk.
A short right from Jong Guk.
Bosch tries to work over Jong Guk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bosch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Guk.
Bosch misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Bosch fails to land.
Bosch will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A shot in the inside from Jong Guk. #T4#
Bosch prevents a body shot from Jong Guk. #BC2#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bosch ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
An attempted straight right counter from Bosch misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bosch lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jong Guk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jong Guk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bosch thumps Jong Guk with a low kick.
Bosch misses with a wild body shot.
Bosch throws a shot from downtown. Jong Guk moves away and avoids it.
Jong Guk looks to land a body kick but Bosch moved away.
Jong Guk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bosch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Guk.
Jong Guk connects with a single shot there.
That kick from Jong Guk tenderised Bosch's leg. Bosch is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bosch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jong Guk.
Bosch drops his hands momentarily and Jong Guk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk throws a big shot that misses.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bosch manages to avoid it.
Bosch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jong Guk scores with a jab.
Bosch misses with a kick to the body.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bosch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jong Guk misses with a looping left.
Bosch throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
Jong Guk misses with a kick to the body.
Bosch lands with an overhand left.
Bosch throws out a loose jab but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bosch blocks a leg kick.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bosch just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Jong Guk.
Bosch throws a leg kick but Jong Guk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A cross from Jong Guk lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Jong Guk is predictable there
and Bosch counters with a big head kick but Jong Guk shrugs it off.
Jong Guk throws a push kick but Bosch slaps the foot to one side.
Jong Guk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jong Guk misses with a leg kick
and Bosch counters with a low kick, right behind Jong Guk 's knee. #T1#
Bosch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jong Guk thows a leg kick but Bosch checks it
and Bosch counters with a stiff right hand.
Jong Guk misses with a looping left.
Bosch moves out of range of the strikes.
Bosch misses with an uppercut.
Bosch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jong Guk staying out of range there.
Jong Guk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Bosch will feel that in the morning.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bosch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jong Guk under the eye.
Bosch throws a shot from downtown. Jong Guk moves away and avoids it.
Jong Guk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bosch.
Jong Guk misses with a jab to the body
and Bosch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bosch lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bosch misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Bosch sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Heribert Bosch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jong Guk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bosch feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jong Guks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bosch defending well as Jong Guk loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Bosch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jong Guk misses with a looping left.
Bosch misses with an uppercut.
Jong Guk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jong Guk throws a right hand that misses
and Bosch counters with a stiff right hand.
Bosch misses with a hook.
Bosch moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
Bosch throws a hook to the side of Jong Guk's head but Jong Guk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
Jong Guk looks to throw the jab but Bosch is out of range.
Bosch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jong Guk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jong Guk loads up on a big right hand but Bosch slips the punch.
Jong Guk on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Jong Guk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bosch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bosch scores with a nice body kick.
Jong Guk throws a shot from downtown. Bosch moves away and avoids it.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Bosch saw that one coming.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bosch swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jong Guk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice uppercut lands for Bosch. That snapped Jong Guk's head back.
Jong Guk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bosch.
Bosch throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bosch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Bosch.
Bosch misses with a hook. Jong Guk ducked under it nicely.
Bosch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Bosch.
Bosch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tests Bosch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Bosch is just out of range.
Bosch ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Bosch rushes Jong Guk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Bosch.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jong Guk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bosch scores with a shoulder strike.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Bosch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bosch wants to break free but Jong Guk has control.
Jong Guk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bosch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Heribert Bosch.
Well Jong Guk 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
During a confident post fight interview, Kim Jong Guk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Syn 564 - Invasion
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Naranbaatar shoots in looking for a takedown. Jong Guk tries to sprawl out of it but Naranbaatar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jong Guk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Naranbaatar lands a nice shot that snaps Jong Guk's head back.
Naranbaatar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Naranbaatar will feel that in the morning.
Naranbaatar throws a chopping leg kick but Jong Guk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jong Guk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Naranbaatar moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a looping right.
A slow jab from Jong Guk misses its intended target.
Naranbaatar takes a swing at Jong Guk's ribcage but misses.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk slips under a jab from Naranbaatar.
Jong Guk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Naranbaatar rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Jong Guk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Naranbaatar delivers a nice body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a nice body kick.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the body.
Naranbaatar swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Naranbaatar.
A swing and a miss from Jong Guk.
Naranbaatar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naranbaatar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jong Guk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jong Guk misses with a straight left.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jong Guk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Naranbaatar.
Jong Guk thuds his right hand into Naranbaatar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Naranbaatar misses with an uppercut
and Jong Guk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Naranbaatar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jong Guk lands with a nice body punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
Naranbaatar blocks a jab.
Naranbaatar fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jong Guk looks to land a body kick but Naranbaatar moved away.
Jong Guk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jong Guk thinking.
Jong Guk misses with a straight right.
Naranbaatar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Jong Guk tries to score with a low kick but Naranbaatar moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Naranbaatar blocks the leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jong Guk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jong Guk wants to counter the offense by Naranbaatar and move into the clinch position.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Naranbaatar was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
A decent looking cross lands there for Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar misses with a looping right.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Naranbaatar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jong Guk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jong Guk is looking to stand up but Naranbaatar isn't so interested in that idea. #T3#
Jong Guk keeping full guard, as Naranbaatar tries to pass.
Jong Guk is looking to stand up but Naranbaatar isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Jong Guk pushes Naranbaatar off and gets back to his feet.
Naranbaatar lands a jab to Jong Guk's midsection.
Nice straight punches there by Jong Guk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jong Guk.
Naranbaatar looks for the body kick but Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Jong Guk misses with a leg kick
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Naranbaatar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jong Guk lands the left hand.#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Naranbaatar as he connects with a hook.
Jong Guk misses with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Naranbaatar misses with a straight right.
Jong Guk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Naranbaatar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Naranbaatar strikes.
Naranbaatar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranbaatar sets himself, and Jong Guk steps forward looking for the clinch! Naranbaatar avoids it this time.
Jong Guk throws a sloppy body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick but Jong Guk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jong Guk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jong Guk. Naranbaatar shrugs it off though.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Naranbaatar moves out of range.
Jong Guk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Naranbaatar throws a hook but Jong Guk avoids it easily.
Jong Guk cracks Naranbaatar with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jong Guk misses with the body kick
and Naranbaatar counters with a right hand to the body.
Naranbaatar jabs at Jong Guk's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Naranbaatar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Naranbaatar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot
and Naranbaatar counters with a solid body kick. #TD#
Naranbaatar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jong Guk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jong Guk wants to get back to his feet but Naranbaatar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naranbaatar trying to control but Jong Guk is working from the bottom.
Jong Guk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Naranbaatar advances to half guard.
Jong Guk is looking for a sweep. Naranbaatar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naranbaatar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jong Guk pushes Naranbaatar off looking to stand but Naranbaatar dives back in and keeps control.
Naranbaatar trying to control from half guard but Jong Guk is working away.
Naranbaatar performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Naranbaatar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T1#
Jong Guk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Naranbaatar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naranbaatar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jong Guk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Naranbaatar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Naranbaatar wants to work for an arm triangle but Jong Guk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jong Guk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jong Guk is looking for a sweep. Naranbaatar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Naranbaatar trying to control the action but Jong Guk is working from the bottom.
Naranbaatar wants to pass to mount but Jong Guk is defending the position.
Naranbaatar is trying to control the action in half guard but Jong Guk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws the left hand but Naranbaatar avoids the punch easily.
Jong Guk is looking to chop away at Naranbaatar's legs.
Jong Guk checks a low kick from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a right hand that misses
and Naranbaatar counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jong Guk thinking.
Naranbaatar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
A combination from Naranbaatar does no damage.
Jong Guk defending well as Naranbaatar loads up on a big left hand.
Naranbaatar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jong Guk misses with a straight right.
Naranbaatar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Naranbaatar throws a leg kick but Jong Guk moved away.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Naranbaatar connects with a jab.
A solid body kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheers as Jong Guk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Naranbaatar doesn't seem phased though.
Naranbaatar will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Naranbaatar checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Naranbaatar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk lands a body shot.
Jong Guk slips under a jab from Naranbaatar.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Naranbaatar defending well as Jong Guk loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Naranbaatar lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jong Guk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jong Guk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Naranbaatar moves away.
Naranbaatar throws a wild body kick that Jong Guk sees coming a mile off.
Jong Guk misses with a jab to the body
and Naranbaatar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jong Guk cracks the inside of Naranbaatar's front leg.
Jong Guk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Naranbaatar in his tracks.
A good leg kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Naranbaatar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk needs to keep his hands up - Naranbaatar had a free shot at his head there.
Naranbaatar 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.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naranbaatar scores with a sloppy right hand. Jong Guk should have avoided that one.
Jong Guk misses with a kick to the body.
Jong Guk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jong Guk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jong Guk's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kim Jong Guk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Naranbaatar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Jong Guk moves into range and connects with a jab.
Naranbaatar avoids a kick to the body.
Jong Guk throws a jab but it's blocked by Naranbaatar.
Jong Guk throws a lazy right hand but Naranbaatar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jong Guk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Naranbaatar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Naranbaatar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jong Guk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Naranbaatar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Tarkhan Naranbaatar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk misses with a hook. Naranbaatar ducked under it nicely.
Jong Guk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Jong Guk.
Naranbaatar lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
Naranbaatar connects with a solid leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk loads up on a big right hand but Naranbaatar slips the punch.#T1#
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Naranbaatar appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jong Guk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Naranbaatar.
As Jong Guk backs away, Naranbaatar returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Naranbaatar connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Jong Guk. That snapped Naranbaatar's head back.
Naranbaatar avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk looks to land a body kick but Naranbaatar moved away.
Naranbaatar blocks a leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jong Guk blocks a jab.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Naranbaatar sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Naranbaatar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Naranbaatar takes one on the button.
Jong Guk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Naranbaatar at a distance.
Naranbaatar bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jong Guk's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Naranbaatar moves out of range. #T2#
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Naranbaatar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Naranbaatar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Naranbaatar throws out a loose jab but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Naranbaatar throws a body kick.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jong Guk works the jab nicely.
Jong Guk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jong Guk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Naranbaatar throws out the jab.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Naranbaatar manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Naranbaatar.
Jong Guk misses with a straight left.
Jong Guk misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Naranbaatar.
A clash of legs there as Jong Guk blocks the low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Jong Guk blocks the leg kick.
Jong Guk lands with a straight right. Naranbaatar didn't see that one coming.
Naranbaatar looks to land a body kick but Jong Guk moved away.
Jong Guk blocks a jab.#T3#
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Naranbaatar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Naranbaatar down.
Naranbaatar punishes Jong Guk's body with a nice straight punch.
Naranbaatar doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jong Guk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Naranbaatar. Naranbaatar circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar with a nice cross.
Jong Guk blocks a low kick nicely.
Jong Guk slips a jab and a cross from Naranbaatar.
Jong Guk leaves Naranbaatar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Naranbaatar jabs at Jong Guk's body.
Jong Guk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Naranbaatar at a distance.
Naranbaatar connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Naranbaatar with a hook.
Naranbaatar throws a looping overhand right but Jong Guk ducks down to avoid it.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Naranbaatar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jong Guk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Naranbaatar at a distance.
Jong Guk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Naranbaatar on the side of the head.
Jong Guk scores with a sloppy right hand. Naranbaatar should have avoided that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk looks for the body kick but Naranbaatar saw that one coming.
Jong Guk throws the kick towards the body but Naranbaatar avoids it.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Naranbaatar misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk lands with an overhand left.
Jong Guk walks into a straight right hand from Naranbaatar.
Naranbaatar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk throws a front kick that sends Naranbaatar stumbling back into the cage.
Jong Guk throws a lazy right hand but Naranbaatar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Naranbaatar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jong Guk is out of range.
Jong Guk throws out a counter right but Naranbaatar avoids it with no problem.
Jong Guk scores with a push kick.
Jong Guk looks to land a left hand but Naranbaatar moved out of range nicely.
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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Syn 560 - Hell to Pay
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Meyer misses with a low kick.
Meyer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Meyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk jabs at Meyer's body.
Meyer connects with a looping right hand.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Meyer moves out of range.
Meyer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jong Guk - that will leave a mark!
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
Meyer misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot.
Jong Guk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Meyer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meyer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T1#
Jong Guk moves forwards but Meyer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jong Guk tried to score with a low kick but Meyer checks it.
Jong Guk cracks Meyer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Meyer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Meyer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meyer wants to clinch up but Jong Guk keeps it at a distance.
Jong Guk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Meyer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jong Guk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jong Guk throws a chopping leg kick but Meyer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jong Guk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Meyer.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but Meyer moves out of range easily.
Meyer half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jong Guk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Meyer's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyer checks a leg kick.#T2#
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Jong Guk misses.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Meyer checks it.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Meyer is just out of range.
Jong Guk jabs Meyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jong Guk jabs Meyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Meyer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AK Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
Jong Guk throws a shot from downtown. Meyer moves away and avoids it.
Meyer throws a counter high kick but Jong Guk was just alert enough to avoid it.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Meyer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Meyer lands a jab to the nose.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut
and Meyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jong Guk checks a leg kick nicely.
Jong Guk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Meyer is able to avoid easily.
Meyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk digs a good body shot into Meyer's ribs.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range. #T3#
Meyer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jong Guk.
Meyer takes one to the chin there.
Jong Guk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jong Guk blocks the body kick.
Nice shot lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk delivers a nice body kick.
Jong Guk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jong Guk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jong Guk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jong Guk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Meyer throws a low kick but Jong Guk moves out of range easily.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Meyer on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Meyer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Meyer throws a hook to the side of Jong Guk's head but Jong Guk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Meyer.#T4#
Jong Guk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Meyer.
Meyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Meyer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
Jong Guk tried to score with a low kick but Meyer checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Meyer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jong Guk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jong Guk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Meyer throws a body kick.
Jong Guk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut.
Meyer tried to counter with a leg kick but Jong Guk avoided it.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick that knocks Meyer off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meyer. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meyer misses with a body punch
and Jong Guk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meyer misses with a few strikes there.
Jong Guk misses with a looping left.
Meyer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Meyer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
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!
#R2#
Jong Guk slips a straight right by Meyer.
Nice defenses there by Meyer.
Meyer misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick from Meyer.
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jong Guk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Guk.
Meyer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Meyer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Meyer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jong Guk doesn't seem bothered though.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meyer throws a front kick aimed at Jong Guk's knee but Jong Guk avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Meyer lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Meyer is looking to chop away at Jong Guk's legs. #T1#
Jong Guk looks to throw the jab but Meyer is out of range.
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jong Guk throws an off balance right hand
and Meyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jong Guk blocks a jab.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Meyer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Meyer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Meyer.
Meyer throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot
and Meyer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Meyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk tries to bum rush Meyer with a series of wild strikes but Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jong Guk is looking to chop away at Meyer's legs.
Meyer blocks a jab.
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
Meyer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Jong Guk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Meyer. That did some damage!#CL#
Jong Guk tries to keep at a distance but Meyer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Meyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk is trying to break free.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meyer misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
Meyer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Meyer misses the target.
Jong Guk is looking to chop away at Meyer's legs.
Meyer lands a leg kick that knocks Jong Guk off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Jong Guk misses its intended target.
Meyer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Meyer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Meyer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Meyer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Meyer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Meyer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jong Guk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Meyer.
Jong Guk lands with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Meyer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Meyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Some bone on bone action there as Jong Guk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jong Guk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Meyer. That did some damage!
Jong Guk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Meyer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Guk tries a low kick but Meyer avoids it.
Meyer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Meyer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Meyer moves out of range of the body kick.
Meyer throwing a counter right hand but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.#T4#
Meyer throws a head kick but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jong Guk, as that shot connected.
Meyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meyer moves away.
Nice defenses there by Meyer.
Meyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jong Guk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk takes one to the chin there.
A leg kick checked by Meyer.
Meyer swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Meyer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Meyer throws a leg kick that misses.
Jong Guk lands with a cross.
Meyer slips a jab 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 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.
#R3#
Meyer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ulrik Meyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Guk.
Meyer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheers as Meyer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jong Guk doesn't seem phased though.
Jong Guk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meyer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jong Guk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Meyer lunges at Jong Guk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jong Guk's hand.
Meyer feints and then cracks Jong Guk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jong Guk down.
Meyer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Meyer throws a lazy right hand but Jong Guk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jong Guk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk.
Meyer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jong Guk.
Meyer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jong Guk thumps Meyer with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
Meyer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jong Guk digs a good hook to Meyer's body.
Meyer moves forwards but Jong Guk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jong Guk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Meyer moves out of range of the body kick.
Jong Guk moves away from the strike by Meyer.
A little jabbing left from Jong Guk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jong Guk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Meyer thumps Jong Guk with a low kick.
Jong Guk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Meyer misses its intended target.
Meyer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
#T2#
Meyer walks into a left hand.
Meyer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Meyer.
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Meyer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meyer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jong Guk misses with a straight left.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meyer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jong Guk tries to move into range but Meyer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jong Guk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jong Guk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jong Guk tries to land a body kick
and Meyer counters with a good low kick that Jong Guk was not able to check.
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Meyer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jong Guk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jong Guk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Meyer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Meyer throws a jab when Jong Guk was well out of range.
A low kick from Jong Guk is predictable there
letting Meyer counter with a right hand.
Meyer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jong Guk throws a lazy right hand but Meyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jong Guk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Meyer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC#
Jong Guk is rocked!
Meyer fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Jong Guk out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ulrik Meyer!
An intense looking Ulrik Meyer took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Stunned, thought he would kick my butt again.'.
The defeated Kim Jong Guk had this to say: 'Well, moving to 155 I guess unless I get my rematch........For now. Props to the New Champ, it was a tough fight for both of us.'.
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Syn 557 - Revolve
Date: Dec 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Murhaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jong Guk looks to land a left hand but Murhaa moved out of range nicely.
Jong Guk thumps Murhaa with a low kick.
Murhaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Guk scores with a hook to the body. Murhaa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Murhaa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jong Guk misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk.
Murhaa lands with a straight right. Jong Guk didn't see that one coming.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jong Guk.
Murhaa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murhaa slips under a jab from Jong Guk.
Murhaa wants to counter with a clinch but Jong Guk pushes him away.
Jong Guk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa staying out of range there.
Murhaa takes a swing at Jong Guk's ribcage but misses.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Murhaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jong Guk.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jong Guk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Murhaa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murhaa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Murhaa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Murhaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jong Guk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murhaa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jong Guk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jong Guk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murhaa's head backwards.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick which misses Murhaa's front leg but catches the back leg as Murhaa tries to avoid it.
Jong Guk throws a low kick, looking for Murhaa's leg but Murhaa calmly moves out of range.
Murhaa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murhaa sizes up Jong Guk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Some bone on bone action there as Jong Guk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jong Guk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Murhaa if he has to take too many more of those.
Jong Guk throws a big shot that misses.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Murhaa ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Murhaa throws a body kick.
Murhaa misses with a low kick as Jong Guk jumps back.
Jong Guk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murhaa to score with a decent uppercut.
Jong Guk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murhaa's sensitive parts. #T2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Jong Guk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murhaa is looking to clinch.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murhaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the strikes.
Murhaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Murhaa.
Jong Guk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but Murhaa moves out of range easily.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Jong Guk checks it.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murhaa fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murhaa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jong Guk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jong Guk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murhaa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Murhaa lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jong Guk will feel that in the morning.
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Guk.
Murhaa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk digs a good hook to Murhaa's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Murhaa down. #T3#
Murhaa throws a lazy right hand but Jong Guk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jong Guk throws a chopping leg kick but Murhaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Murhaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jong Guk.
Murhaa tries to score with a low kick but Jong Guk moves his leg out of the way.
Good work by Jong Guk as he checks the leg kick.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Jong Guk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jong Guk lands with a right hand.
Jong Guk scores with a sloppy right hand. Murhaa should have avoided that one.
Jong Guk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk throws an overhand right that lands on Murhaa's shoulder, as Murhaa tries to avoid the shot.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Murhaa misses.
It looked like Jong Guk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick.
Jong Guk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murhaa catches Jong Guk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murhaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T4#
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Murhaa.
Murhaa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Guk.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa.
Jong Guk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murhaa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murhaa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jong Guk.
Murhaa throws the kick towards the body but Jong Guk avoids it.
Jong Guk throws a low kick, looking for Murhaa's leg but Murhaa calmly moves out of range.
Murhaa misses with a left hand #CL#
and Jong Guk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jong Guk.
Murhaa throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Murhaa misses with a knee strike.
Jong Guk lands a body shot. #BC#
Jong Guk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murhaa blocks a jab.
It seemed like Murhaa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Murhaa.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Murhaa loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
Murhaa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murhaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A slow jab from Jong Guk misses its intended target.
Murhaa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jong Guk - that will leave a mark!
Murhaa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jong Guk lands a jab to Murhaa's midsection.
Jong Guk cracks a nice hook into Murhaa's ribs.
Murhaa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jong Guk in his tracks.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Murhaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A bone on bone clash there as Murhaa blocks the leg kick.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick that knocks Murhaa off balance momentarily.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Jong Guk avoids the punch easily.
Jong Guk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Murhaa looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murhaa throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jong Guk blocks a jab.
Jong Guk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Murhaa throws a big shot that misses.
Murhaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jong Guk.#T1#
Murhaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jong Guk.
A slow jab from Jong Guk misses its intended target.
Murhaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jong Guk lands with a shot to the body.
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
Murhaa throws a right hand that Jong Guk ducks under and follows up with a left that Jong Guk also avoids with ease.
A big left from Jong Guk misses.
Jong Guk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murhaa checks a low kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jong Guk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range.
Jong Guk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhaa can do to turn this around?
Jong Guk jabs Murhaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A bone on bone clash there as Murhaa blocks the leg kick.
Jong Guk thows a leg kick but Murhaa checks it
and Murhaa counters with a stiff right hand.
Jong Guk scores with a jab.#T2#
Murhaa wants to land a leg kick but Jong Guk is out of range.
Jong Guk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Murhaa takes one on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Murhaa checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good leg kick by Jong Guk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murhaa throws the left hand but Jong Guk avoids the punch easily.
Jong Guk scores with a nice strike.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
Murhaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murhaa.
The fighters circling - Murhaa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Murhaa misses.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murhaa misses with an uppercut.
Murhaa works the jab nicely.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Murhaa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jong Guk throws a shot from downtown. Murhaa moves away and avoids it.
Jong Guk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Murhaa moves out of range.
Murhaa ducks right into an uppercut from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to work over Murhaa's front leg with a kick but Murhaa checks it.
Murhaa throws a low kick, looking for Jong Guk's leg but Jong Guk calmly moves out of range.
Jong Guk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murhaa is out of range.
Murhaa is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jong Guk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murhaa.
Jong Guk jabs at Murhaa's body.
Murhaa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murhaa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jong Guk throws a low kick, looking for Murhaa's leg but Murhaa calmly moves out of range.
Murhaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murhaa misses with a low kick as Jong Guk jumps back.
Jong Guk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jong Guk throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.#T4#
Murhaa lands an overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot that sends Murhaa's belly button to the back.
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
Murhaa misses with a kick to the body.
Jong Guk throws a front kick aimed at Murhaa's knee but Murhaa avoids it well.
Donk. Jong Guk catches Murhaa right on the button with a cross.
Jong Guk misses with a hook.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murhaa checks it well.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Jong Guk.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
As Murhaa tries to get set, Jong Guk tries to push him back and clinch up but Murhaa manages to avoid the attempt.
The fighters circling - Jong Guk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murhaa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the head.
Murhaa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murhaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murhaa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murhaa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murhaa thumps Jong Guk with a low kick.#CL2#
Murhaa clinches up against the cage.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Murhaa.
Murhaa prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jong Guk.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Jong Guk controls his hands.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jong Guk is looking to land body kicks.
Nice defenses there by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk connects with a nice looking jab.
Jong Guk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jong Guk sets himself, and Murhaa steps forward looking for the clinch! Jong Guk avoids it this time.
Murhaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Guk is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murhaa.
That kick from Jong Guk tenderised Murhaa's leg. Murhaa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jong Guk jabs Murhaa right on the nose. Murhaa blinks but takes it well.
Murhaa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Jong Guk misses the target.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim Jong Guk is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Jong Guk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jong Guk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Murhaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murhaa cracks Jong Guk with an open hand slap.
Murhaa misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Murhaa is just out of range.
Murhaa follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Good work by Murhaa as he checks the leg kick.
Murhaa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
A telegraphed right hand from Murhaa misses the target.
Murhaa misses with a leg kick.
Murhaa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jong Guk missing with a left hand there. Murhaa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murhaa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jong Guk cracks the inside of Murhaa's front leg.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murhaa.
Murhaa tried to score with a low kick but Jong Guk checks it.
Murhaa scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Jong Guk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good exchange - Jong Guk coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk thows a body kick. Murhaa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jong Guk misses with a looping right.
Jong Guk tries a low kick but Murhaa avoids it.
Jong Guk thumps Murhaa with a low kick.
Jong Guk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
Jong Guk lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jong Guk lands a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
A leg kick checked by Murhaa.
Nice body kick from Murhaa.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murhaa misses with a looping left.
Murhaa throws a leg kick but Jong Guk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murhaa throws a jab when Jong Guk was well out of range.
Jong Guk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Murhaa.
Decent striking displayed by Jong Guk there.#T3#
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jong Guk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murhaa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murhaa lands a jab to the nose.
Murhaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong Guk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murhaa throws a low kick but Jong Guk moves out of range easily.
Murhaa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Murhaa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jong Guk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Murhaa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murhaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Murhaa misses with a body punch
and Jong Guk counters with a nice uppercut.
Murhaa throws a low kick, looking for Jong Guk's leg but Jong Guk calmly moves out of range.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body shot.
Murhaa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jong Guk is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the strikes.
Jong Guk throws a jab when Murhaa was well out of range.
Phol Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A cross from Jong Guk lands.
Murhaa avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Murhaa lands a jab to Jong Guk's midsection.
Murhaa throws out a leg kick but Jong Guk moves out of range and Murhaa only half commits.
Murhaa blocks a low kick nicely.
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick and Jong Guk moves out of range easily.
Nice uppercut there from Jong Guk.
Murhaa throws a head kick but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Murhaa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot lands for Murhaa.
Murhaa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murhaa misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murhaa manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Murhaa down.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
Murhaa throws a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Guk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jong Guk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
Our winner, Kim Jong Guk, 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.
Phol Murhaa spoke after the fight, saying 'vittu'.
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Event:
Syn 555 - Alpha
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Jong Guk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jong Guk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jong Guk looks to land a right hand but Volkov moved out of range.
Jong Guk slips under a jab from Volkov.
Volkov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jong Guk is able to avoid easily.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volkov tries to work over Jong Guk's front leg with a kick but Jong Guk checks it.
Volkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Volkov throws a front kick that sends Jong Guk stumbling back into the cage.
Volkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Jong Guk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkov.
Jong Guk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Volkov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a front kick aimed at Volkov's knee but Volkov avoids it well.
Volkov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jong Guk lands with a hook. Volkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Volkov 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.#T1#
Volkov connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk slips a straight right by Volkov.
Volkov connects with a jab.
Volkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
Volkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Volkov throws an overhand right that lands on Jong Guk's shoulder, as Jong Guk tries to avoid the shot.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Volkov! But no joy.
Volkov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Volkov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Volkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jong Guk throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Volkov 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 scores with a jab to the head.
Volkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk sizes up Volkov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Jong Guk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
Volkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Jong Guk throws a good cross that connects.
Jong Guk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jong Guk there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slow jab from Jong Guk misses its intended target.
Jong Guk misses with a looping left.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Volkov checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Volkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Volkov.
Volkov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
Jong Guk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Volkov.#CUT2#
It looks like Kim Jong Guk has been cut.
Volkov lands a body shot.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Volkov blocks it.
Volkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Volkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Volkov throws a hook but Jong Guk avoids it easily.
Volkov tries a low kick but Jong Guk avoids it.
Jong Guk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch lands to the side of Volkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Volkov lands a leg kick that knocks Jong Guk off balance momentarily.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Volkov misses with a few strikes there.
Jong Guk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Volkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.#T4#
Jong Guk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Volkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jong Guk throws a looping overhand right but Volkov ducks down to avoid it.
Jong Guk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jong Guk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Volkov's head.
Jong Guk lands with a right hand.
Jong Guk thows a body kick. Volkov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Volkov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Volkov checks a leg kick nicely.
Volkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jong Guk throws out the jab.
Volkov throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
Jong Guk blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Jong Guk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Volkov.
Jong Guk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Volkov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jong Guk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the side of Volkov's head but Volkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kim Jong Guk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Volkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Volkov's calf.
A leg kick checked by Volkov.
Volkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jong Guk momentarily.
A jab from Jong Guk does it's job there.
Volkov moves out of range as Jong Guk strikes.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Volkov's calf.
Jong Guk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Volkov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Volkov down.
Volkov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
A good leg kick by Jong Guk.
Kim Jong Guk is winning the standup battle so far.
A chopping leg kick lands by Volkov. #T1#
Volkov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Jong Guk tries to score with a low kick but Volkov moves his leg out of the way.
Volkov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Volkov misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Volkov.
Jong Guk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
Jong Guk slips a jab from Volkov.
Jong Guk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Volkov moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
Jong Guk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Volkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Volkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Volkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jong Guk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Volkov is able to avoid easily.
Volkov wants to counter the offense by Jong Guk and move into the clinch position.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Volkov manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Volkov.
Jong Guk cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick as Volkov jumps back.
That kick from Jong Guk tenderised Volkov's leg. Volkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov slips a straight right by Jong Guk.
Volkov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jong Guk tries a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Volkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Volkov cracks Jong Guk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Volkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk misses with a leg kick.
Jong Guk misses with a straight left.
Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T3#
A leg kick checked by Volkov.
Volkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jong Guk lands with a hook. Volkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jong Guk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Volkov.
Volkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jong Guk throws a big shot that misses.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Volkov checks it well.
Jong Guk with a jab.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Jong Guk.
Volkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jong Guk. That did some damage!
Jong Guk lands with a right hand.
Volkov loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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 throws a sloppy body shot
and Volkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jong Guk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Volkov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4#
A slow jab from Volkov misses its intended target.
Jong Guk misses with a leg kick
and Jong Guk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Volkov.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Volkov moves out of range.
Jong Guk throws a lazy right hand but Volkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Volkov looks to land a combination but Jong Guk avoids it well.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Jab by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Volkov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Jong Guk lands with a good body shot.
Jong Guk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#
Jong Guk is rocked!
Volkov closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Jong Guk out cold! Jong Guk corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ilya Mstislav Volkov!
Our winner, Ilya Mstislav Volkov, 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.
The defeated Kim Jong Guk had this to say: 'Well, moving to 155 I guess unless I get my rematch........For now. Props to the New Champ, it was a tough fight for both of us.'.
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Event:
Syn 552 - Apathetic
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Diggs throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Jong Guk to counter with a crisp jab.
Diggs has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A left lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
A countering left hand to the body from Diggs misses.
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Diggs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Diggs down.
Jong Guk blocks a head kick by Diggs.
Jong Guk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jong Guk scores with a nice strike.
Diggs walks into a stiff left hand from Jong Guk.
Diggs slips a jab from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Diggs slips a straight right by 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 lands a leg kick that knocks Diggs off balance momentarily.
Diggs works Jong Guk's body with a nice hook.
Diggs misses with a low kick as Jong Guk jumps back.
Jong Guk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Guk throws an off balance right hand
and Diggs counters with a straight right hand.
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Jong Guk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jong Guk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diggs cracks Jong Guk with a good jab.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick
letting Diggs counter with a right hand.
Jong Guk looks to land a left hand but Diggs moved out of range nicely.
Jong Guk blocks a jab.
Diggs swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jong Guk.
Diggs moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jong Guk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diggs has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Diggs there as he acknowledges the shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Diggs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs slips under a jab from Jong Guk.
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Diggs misses the target.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk scores with a nice head shot.
Jong Guk looks to throw the jab but Diggs is out of range.
A good leg kick by Jong Guk. #T2#
Diggs throws out a loose jab but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs throws out a loose jab but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diggs looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
Jab from Diggs.
Diggs takes one to the chin there.
Diggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diggs buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick that knocks Diggs off balance momentarily.
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Jong Guk moves away from the strike by Diggs.
Diggs on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jong Guk wants to slow Diggs down by chopping away at his legs.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to work over Diggs's front leg with a kick but Diggs checks it.
Diggs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jong Guk is out of range and Diggs settles back down.
Jong Guk lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Diggs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diggs.
Jong Guk cracks the inside of Diggs's front leg.
Jong Guk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diggs.
Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
Nice jab there from Diggs.
Diggs wants to land a leg kick but Jong Guk is out of range.
Diggs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jong Guk slips under a jab.
Diggs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jong Guk's hands.
Diggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk cracks Diggs with a good jab.
Diggs throws a hook to the side of Jong Guk's head but Jong Guk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diggs throws a hook but Jong Guk avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diggs. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diggs walks into a straight right hand from Jong Guk.#T4#
A big right from Diggs misses.
Jong Guk is looking to counter the offense by Diggs and move into the clinch.
Diggs turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk checks the leg kick.
Diggs misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick.
Diggs throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk blocks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Diggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
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.
Jong Guk scores with a decent looking hook.
Jong Guk tried to score with a low kick but Diggs checks it.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk cracks Diggs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diggs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jong Guk is out of range.
Jong Guk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diggs lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kim Jong Guk will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jong Guk throws an off balance right hand
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Diggs moves out of range of the leg kick from Jong Guk.
It seemed like Diggs was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jong Guk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diggs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diggs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jong Guk throws an overhand right that lands on Diggs's shoulder, as Diggs tries to avoid the shot.
Jong Guk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diggs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk scores with a hook to the body. Diggs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Diggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Jong Guk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jong Guk.
Nice cross by Jong Guk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diggs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jong Guk throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Jong Guk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jong Guk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donk. Jong Guk catches Diggs right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
A big left from Jong Guk misses.
Diggs doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jong Guk blocks a jab.
A cross from Jong Guk lands.
Jong Guk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diggs lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jong Guk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Guk is just out of range.
Diggs misses with a looping right.
A big right from Jong Guk misses.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Diggs looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Guk.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Jong Guk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jong Guk misses with a leg kick.
Diggs slips a jab and a cross from Jong Guk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jong Guk lunges at Diggs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diggs's hand. #T2#
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jong Guk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Diggs with a nice cross.
Diggs wants to slow Jong Guk down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice shot by Jong Guk.
A low kick from Jong Guk is predictable there
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jong Guk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A decent looking cross lands there for Diggs.
Nice uppercut there from Jong Guk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jong Guk is out of range and Diggs settles back down.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Diggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jong Guk. Jong Guk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jong Guk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Jong Guk tries to counter by clinching up but Diggs breaks away and moves out of range.#T3#
Jong Guk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diggs loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
Jong Guk jabs at Diggs's body.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Diggs misses the target.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs scores with a decent looking hook.
Jong Guk thumps Diggs with a low kick.
Diggs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jong Guk tries to work over Diggs's front leg with a kick but Diggs checks it.
Donk. Jong Guk catches Diggs right on the button with a cross.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut.
Diggs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jong Guk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab by Diggs.#ROC2#
Jong Guk is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diggs walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Jong Guk drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Diggs swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Jong Guk's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orlando Diggs!
Orlando Diggs is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Orlando Diggs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Kim Jong Guk was interviewed post fight and said 'Well, moving to 155 I guess unless I get my rematch........For now. Props to the New Champ, it was a tough fight for both of us.'.
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Event:
Syn 550 - Devastation
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Kaunismieli lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws a big shot that misses.
Kaunismieli darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kaunismieli slips a straight right by Jong Guk.
A slow jab from Kaunismieli misses its intended target.
Kaunismieli scores with a leg kick.
Kaunismieli just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick which misses Kaunismieli's front leg but catches the back leg as Kaunismieli tries to avoid it.
Jong Guk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kaunismieli scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kaunismieli misses with a straight left.
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaunismieli doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A good leg kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch up but Jong Guk keeps it at a distance.
Jong Guk tries a quick counter leg kick but Kaunismieli is wise to it.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the head.
Kaunismieli takes one to the side of the head.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jong Guk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaunismieli. That did some damage!
Kaunismieli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Jong Guk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Guk, right into the meat.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kaunismieli blocks a low kick nicely.
Kaunismieli was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kaunismieli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jong Guk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaunismieli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaunismieli throws a body shot but no joy.
Kaunismieli 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.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jong Guk moves away from the strike by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jong Guk takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaunismieli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jong Guk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jong Guk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kaunismieli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jong Guk scrambles back to his feet.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Nice shot lands for Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaunismieli takes a swing at Jong Guk's ribcage but misses.
Kaunismieli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaunismieli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaunismieli doesn't seem bothered though.
Jong Guk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaunismieli. That did some damage!
Jong Guk lands a jab.
Kaunismieli thuds his right hand into Jong Guk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kaunismieli.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaunismieli.
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 takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kaunismieli walks into a straight right hand from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk jabs Kaunismieli right on the nose. Kaunismieli blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Kaunismieli rushes Jong Guk and presses him up against the cage.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Kaunismieli avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage. #T3#
Kaunismieli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kaunismieli fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Kaunismieli.
#BC2#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
Kaunismieli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jong Guk counters with a leg kick.
Kaunismieli wants to land a leg kick but Jong Guk is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Jong Guk as he connects with a hook.
Jong Guk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kaunismieli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaunismieli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jong Guk just manages to avoid it.
Kaunismieli works Jong Guk's body with a nice hook.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot that sends Kaunismieli's belly button to the back.
Kaunismieli checks a low kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a good body shot.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch there but Jong Guk circles away.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kaunismieli. That did some damage!
Jong Guk misses with a hook.#T4#
Jong Guk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Kaunismieli misses the target.
A low kick from Jong Guk misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Kaunismieli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jong Guk tries to work over Kaunismieli's front leg with a kick but Kaunismieli checks it.
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
Jong Guk tries a low kick but Kaunismieli avoids it.
Kaunismieli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Guk.
Kaunismieli tries to score with a low kick but Jong Guk moves his leg out of the way.
Jong Guk misses with a looping right.#CL#
Kaunismieli has closed the distance and engaged Jong Guk in a clinch.
#BC2#
Jong Guk manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Kaunismieli tenderised Jong Guk's leg. Jong Guk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jong Guk blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Kaunismieli moves out of range.
Kaunismieli ducks right into an uppercut from Jong Guk.
Kaunismieli takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk motions for Kaunismieli to come forward. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaunismieli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jong Guk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kaunismieli on the side of the head.
Kaunismieli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Kaunismieli checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jong Guk lands a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk digs a good body shot into Kaunismieli's ribs.
Jong Guk keeps the fight on the outside.
Jong Guk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaunismieli slips a jab from Jong Guk.
Kaunismieli throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kaunismieli defending well as Jong Guk loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A good leg kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Kaunismieli is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jong Guk.
Kaunismieli lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jong Guk's sensitive parts.
Kaunismieli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jong Guk doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaunismieli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Jong Guk misses the target.
Kaunismieli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kaunismieli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk throws a lazy uppercut
and Kaunismieli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jong Guk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch.
Jong Guk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaunismieli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kaunismieli throws a jab but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jong Guk! But no joy.
Kaunismieli checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kaunismieli throwing a counter right hand but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kaunismieli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A quick step to the side and Kaunismieli tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaunismieli looks to throw the jab but Jong Guk is out of range.
Jong Guk throws out a powerful jab.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jong Guk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kaunismieli circles away quickly and effectively.
Jong Guk cracks Kaunismieli with a good jab.
Kaunismieli is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jong Guk misses with a leg kick
enabling Kaunismieli to counter with a crisp jab.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot that sends Kaunismieli's belly button to the back.
Jong Guk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kaunismieli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook.
Jong Guk tries to score with a low kick but Kaunismieli moves his leg out of the way.
Kaunismieli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jong Guk misses the jab.
Kaunismieli misses with a low kick.
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jong Guk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kaunismieli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kaunismieli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Jong Guk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jong Guk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kaunismieli misses the shot to the body.
Kaunismieli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jong Guk counters with a stiff right hand.
Jong Guk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jab, jab by Kaunismieli - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Jong Guk.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kaunismieli checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk jabs at Kaunismieli's body.
Kaunismieli tries to close the distance and clinch but Jong Guk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jong Guk throws a big shot that misses.
Jong Guk looks to land a right hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range.
Kaunismieli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaunismieli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Guk.
Kaunismieli misses with an uppercut.
Jong Guk wants to counter with a clinch but Kaunismieli pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4#
Kaunismieli works the jab nicely.
Jong Guk swings widly with a right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a left to the body.
Kaunismieli throws an overhand right that lands on Jong Guk's shoulder, as Jong Guk tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Jong Guk misses.
Jong Guk misses with a leg kick
enabling Kaunismieli to counter with a crisp jab.
Kaunismieli looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Guk is just out of range.
Kaunismieli sets himself, and Jong Guk steps forward looking for the clinch! Kaunismieli avoids it this time.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Guk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kaunismieli.
Jong Guk keeps the fight on the outside.
Kaunismieli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kaunismieli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaunismieli looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jong Guk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Kaunismieli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk tried to score with a low kick but Kaunismieli checks it.
Kaunismieli lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kaunismieli doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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 fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Kaunismieli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kaunismieli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jong Guk thows a leg kick but Kaunismieli checks it
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk.
Kaunismieli takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jong Guk stuns Kaunismieli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jong Guk connects with a nice looking jab.
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
Jong Guk misses with a leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jong Guk.
Kaunismieli scores with a nice head shot.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Guk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL#
Kaunismieli pushes Jong Guk up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jong Guk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jong Guk throws out a loose jab but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jong Guk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jong Guk thuds a left hand into Kaunismieli's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jong Guk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kaunismieli has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kaunismieli and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Jong Guk. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jong Guk slips under a jab from Kaunismieli.
Jong Guk throws a jab but it's blocked by Kaunismieli.
Jong Guk tries to land a leg kick but Kaunismieli saw it coming and moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Jong Guk.
Kaunismieli is looking to slow Jong Guk down with leg kicks.
Kaunismieli is looking to clinch.
Jong Guk wants to counter with a clinch but Kaunismieli pushes him away.
Kaunismieli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kaunismieli connects with a looping right hand.
Jong Guk misses with a kick to the body.
Kaunismieli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jong Guk.
Kaunismieli lands with a straight right. Jong Guk didn't see that one coming.
Jong Guk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaunismieli's sensitive parts.
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Kaunismieli.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk. #T2#
Nice body punch from Jong Guk.
Kaunismieli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jong Guk.
Kaunismieli blocks a jab.
Kaunismieli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch up.
Kaunismieli moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kaunismieli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kaunismieli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kaunismieli staying out of range there.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Kaunismieli has knocked Jong Guk down with a huge combo! Kaunismieli steps away and waves a wobbly Jong Guk back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Jong Guk is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kim Jong Guk has been cut.
Jong Guk throws a poor cross that misses
and Kaunismieli counters with a big left hand that crumples Jong Guk! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kalervo Kaunismieli!
A relieved looking Kalervo Kaunismieli thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Kim Jong Guk spoke after the fight, saying 'Well, moving to 155 I guess unless I get my rematch........For now. Props to the New Champ, it was a tough fight for both of us.'.
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Event:
Syn 548 - Institutionalized
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Tsoi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws the left hand but Tsoi avoids the punch easily.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsoi slips a straight right by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a lazy right hand but Tsoi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jong Guk avoids a kick to the body.
Jong Guk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tsoi. That did some damage!
A leg kick checked by Tsoi.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a right hook to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a kick to the body.
Tsoi throws a body kick that misses.
Tsoi throws a hook but Jong Guk avoids it easily.
Jong Guk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsoi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jong Guk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi slips a straight right by Jong Guk.
Tsoi misses with a kick to the body.
Good work by Jong Guk as he checks the leg kick.
Tsoi lands with a shot to the body.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jong Guk throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tsoi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tsoi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jong Guk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsoi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1#
Tsoi swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tsoi has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Tsoi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Tsoi moves out of range.
Jong Guk is looking to wear down Tsoi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jong Guk with a nice cross.
Jong Guk lands with a right hand.
Tsoi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jong Guk is looking to counter the offense by Tsoi and move into the clinch.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Tsoi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tsoi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jong Guk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsoi throws out the jab.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tsoi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tsoi checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tsoi avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Tsoi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jong Guk on the side of the head.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsoi.
A punch lands to the side of Tsoi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tsoi throws the left hand but Jong Guk avoids the punch easily.
Tsoi connects with a body shot.#T2#
Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a low kick, looking for Tsoi's leg but Tsoi calmly moves out of range.
Tsoi just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsoi is looking to land body kicks.
Tsoi works Jong Guk's body with a nice hook.
Tsoi lands a jab to Jong Guk's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsoi misses the target. #CL2#
Tsoi drives through and clinches with Jong Guk against the cage.
Tsoi tries to work over Jong Guk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tsoi's elbow. #TD2#
Tsoi pulls guard effortlessly.
Jong Guk is fighting to break Tsoi's control of his arms but Tsoi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jong Guk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tsoi is proving hard to escape from.
Jong Guk not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Tsoi has his hands on Jong Guk's head, controlling the position.
Jong Guk wants to stand but Tsoi has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tsoi managing to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tsoi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsoi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Tsoi.
Jong Guk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsoi.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jong Guk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tsoi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tsoi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL2#
Tsoi gets a clinch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Tsoi fails to land.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Tsoi avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Tsoi lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Tsoi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jong Guk with a nice cross.
Jong Guk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsoi.
Jong Guk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tsoi.
Jong Guk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jong Guk wants to slow Tsoi down by chopping away at his legs.
Tsoi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Tsoi - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tsoi blocks the body kick.
Jong Guk slips a straight right by Tsoi.
Tsoi tries to work over Jong Guk's front leg with a kick but Jong Guk checks it.
Jong Guk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tsoi throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good work by Tsoi as he checks the leg kick.
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tsoi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jong Guk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsoi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Tsoi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A low kick from Jong Guk is predictable there
and Tsoi counters with an outside leg kick.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD2#
Tsoi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jong Guk's guard.
Tsoi prevents Jong Guk from getting back to his feet.
Tsoi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tsoi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jong Guk will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
More stalling from Tsoi.
Jong Guk is pushing Tsoi's head away, looking to escape. Tsoi manages to hold on to the position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi trying to control the action but Jong Guk is working from the bottom.
Tsoi tries to move to mount but Jong Guk blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Tsoi is looking to take a break and control but Jong Guk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jong Guk seems a little lost for a moment, as Tsoi dominates the positioning.
Tsoi cracks Jong Guk with a big right hand but Jong Guk just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jong Guk is trying to get back to his feet.
Jong Guk trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Jong Guk trying to remain calm as Tsoi controls from the top position.
Jong Guk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SU#
Jong Guk decides to return to a standing position.
Tsoi misses with an uppercut.
Tsoi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tsoi misses with a straight right.
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
Tsoi throws a body kick that misses.
Tsoi moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Tsoi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jong Guk.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Tsoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsoi is looking to clinch but Jong Guk is avoiding it.
Jong Guk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tsoi.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Tsoi is just out of range.
Jong Guk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Tsoi moves out of range.
Tsoi wants to counter the offense by Jong Guk and move into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tsoi throws a leg kick which misses Jong Guk's front leg but catches the back leg as Jong Guk tries to avoid it.
Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsoi.
Jong Guk tries to counter by clinching up but Tsoi breaks away and moves out of range.
Jong Guk motions for Tsoi to come forward. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tsoi momentarily.
Tsoi shoots in and drives through. Jong Guk sprawls well.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsoi manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsoi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsoi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tsoi blocks a leg kick.
Jong Guk lands a body shot.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsoi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tsoi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Jong Guk tests Tsoi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
Tsoi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tsoi misses with a looping left.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jong Guk blocks a leg kick.
Jong Guk is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tsoi is looking to score with low kicks.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tsoi.
Jong Guk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsoi at a distance.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsoi was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tsoi misses with a looping left.
Tsoi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jong Guk 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.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick.
Jong Guk throws a push kick but Tsoi slaps the foot to one side.
Tsoi misses with a looping right.
Tsoi throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsoi cracks a nice hook into Jong Guk's ribs.
Viktor Tsoi seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Jong Guk with a nice cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Jong Guk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jong Guk slips a straight right by Tsoi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tsoi. That's going to slow Jong Guk down.
Tsoi 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.
The crowd cheers as Jong Guk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tsoi doesn't seem phased though.
Tsoi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tsoi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tsoi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsoi tries to score with a low kick but Jong Guk moves his leg out of the way.
Tsoi throws a shot from downtown. Jong Guk moves away and avoids it.
Jong Guk is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Tsoi 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.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws out a leg kick but Tsoi moves out of range and Jong Guk only half commits.
Tsoi checks a leg kick nicely.
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Tsoi.
Tsoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsoi.
Tsoi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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 Kim Jong Guk will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Tsoi avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Tsoi misses with a body kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tsoi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tsoi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jong Guk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jong Guk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsoi.
It looked like Jong Guk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tsoi throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tsoi blocks a leg kick.
Tsoi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jong Guk.
Tsoi throws a wild body kick that Jong Guk sees coming a mile off.
As Tsoi tries to get set, Jong Guk tries to push him back and clinch up but Tsoi manages to avoid the attempt.
Tsoi tries to land a front kick but Jong Guk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Tsoi moves out of range.
Jong Guk throws a body kick that misses.
Jong Guk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tsoi slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi tries to score with a low kick but Jong Guk moves his leg out of the way.
Jong Guk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tsoi defending well as Jong Guk loads up on a big left hand.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick.
Jong Guk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tsoi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Tsoi throws a push kick but Jong Guk slaps the foot to one side.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk is looking to chop away at Tsoi's legs.
Tsoi with the counter takedown but Jong Guk avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Tsoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk thumps Tsoi with a low kick.
Tsoi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsoi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Guk.
Tsoi looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Guk is just out of range.
A big left from Tsoi misses.
A big left from Jong Guk misses.
Jong Guk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A good leg kick by Tsoi.
Tsoi throws out a loose jab but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsoi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jong Guk scores with a hook to the body. Tsoi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jong Guk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tsoi scores with a hook to the body. Jong Guk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tsoi looks to land a left hand but Jong Guk moved out of range nicely.
Jong Guk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Tsoi catches Jong Guk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tsoi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk missing with a left hand there. Tsoi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk misses with a jab to the body
and Tsoi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crunch! Tsoi slams his shin into Jong Guk's torso.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tsoi moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
Tsoi with a nice cross.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Tsoi strikes.
Tsoi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tsoi throws a leg kick but Jong Guk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tsoi pushes Jong Guk away with a front kick.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Tsoi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A jab from Jong Guk misses.
A left lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tsoi is looking to slow Jong Guk down with leg kicks. #T3#
Jong Guk throws a series of punches but Tsoi moves out of range.
Tsoi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsoi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tsoi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tsoi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jong Guk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A shot to the liver by Tsoi. Beautiful body shot.
Tsoi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tsoi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tsoi throws a hook but Jong Guk avoids it easily.
Jong Guk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tsoi's head.
That kick from Jong Guk tenderised Tsoi's leg. Tsoi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tsoi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jong Guk in his tracks.
Tsoi moves out of range as Jong Guk strikes.
Tsoi is looking for the big counter here.
Tsoi tries to clinch up.
Tsoi throws the kick towards the body but Jong Guk avoids it.
Jong Guk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tsoi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tsoi. Jong Guk shrugs it off though.
A bone on bone clash there as Tsoi blocks the leg kick.
#T4#
Tsoi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Tsoi misses.
An inside leg kick from Tsoi misses.
Tsoi feints and then cracks Jong Guk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jong Guk down.
Jong Guk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsoi.
Jong Guk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jong Guk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jong Guk throws a chopping leg kick but Tsoi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tsoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tsoi.
Tsoi scores with a spinning back kick!
Jong Guk avoids a kick to the body.
Tsoi blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsoi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Tsoi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tsoi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsoi.
Tsoi wants to slow Jong Guk down by chopping away at his legs.
Jong Guk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Tsoi really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Tsoi throws the left hand but Jong Guk avoids the punch easily.
Jong Guk misses with a looping right.
Tsoi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tsoi jabs Jong Guk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jong Guk is looking to chop away at Tsoi's legs.
Jong Guk scores with a kick to the body.
Jong Guk throws a solid leg kick but Tsoi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to score with a low kick but Tsoi moves his leg out of the way.
Tsoi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick that misses.
Tsoi misses with a wild body shot.
Tsoi misses with a kick to the body.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Tsoi - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk motions for Tsoi to come forward. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab by Tsoi.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsoi misses the jab.
A cross from Tsoi lands.#T1#
A lazy left from Tsoi finds it's target.
Jong Guk loads up on a big right hand but Tsoi slips the punch.
Tsoi scores with a body shot.
Good work by Tsoi as he checks the leg kick.
Jong Guk works Tsoi's body with a nice hook.
Jong Guk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tsoi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That kick from Jong Guk tenderised Tsoi's leg. Tsoi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jong Guk swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Jong Guk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jong Guk will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tsoi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Tsoi.
Jong Guk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
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.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tsoi with a hook.
Tsoi digs a good body shot into Jong Guk's ribs.
Tsoi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Guk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tsoi misses with a wild body shot.
Tsoi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jong Guk throws a jab when Tsoi was well out of range.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick.
Jong Guk misses with a hook. Tsoi ducked under it nicely.
Jong Guk looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tsoi moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
Jong Guk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tsoi connects with a looping right hand.
Tsoi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsoi. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tsoi is looking to chop away at Jong Guk's legs.
Jong Guk misses with a hook.
Tsoi lands a right hook to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T3#
Tsoi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tsoi moves out of range of the strikes.
Tsoi connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsoi.
Tsoi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tsoi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tsoi throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Tsoi misses with a low kick.
Tsoi scores with a nice right hand.
Tsoi misses with a hook.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsoi avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Tsoi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tsoi avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk is looking to chop away at Tsoi's legs.
Tsoi throws a wild body kick that Jong Guk sees coming a mile off.
Jong Guk tried to counter with a leg kick but Tsoi avoided it.#T4#
Jong Guk jabs at Tsoi's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tsoi counters with a thumping low kick.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but Tsoi moves out of range easily.
Tsoi defending well as Jong Guk loads up on a big left hand.
Jong Guk tries to work over Tsoi's front leg with a kick but Tsoi checks it.
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tsoi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jong Guk throws out the jab.
Tsoi connects with a jab.
Jong Guk walks into a left hand.
A clash of legs there as Jong Guk blocks the low kick.
Jong Guk looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jong Guk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tsoi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tsoi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tsoi connects with a looping right hand.
Jong Guk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tsoi on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tsoi lands a front kick.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tsoi ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Tsoi dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
#R5#
Tsoi throws the left hand but Jong Guk avoids the punch easily.
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Tsoi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tsoi down.
Tsoi throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Tsoi moves out of range.
Tsoi moves away from the strike by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsoi.
Tsoi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tsoi lands a nice hook to Jong Guk's body. Jong Guk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Tsoi moves forwards but Jong Guk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A lazy left from Jong Guk finds it's target.
Jong Guk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tsoi misses with a hook. Jong Guk ducked under it nicely.
Jong Guk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tsoi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoi lands a nice shot that snaps Jong Guk's head back.
Tsoi misses with a body kick.
Tsoi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tsoi misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jong Guk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tsoi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tsoi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Jong Guk moves forwards but Tsoi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tsoi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jong Guk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Tsoi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tsoi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tsoi wants to slow Jong Guk down by chopping away at his legs.
Jong Guk motions for Tsoi to come forward. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tsoi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a solid leg kick but Tsoi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jong Guk.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tsoi.
Tsoi misses with an uppercut.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Tsoi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tsoi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jong Guk thumps Tsoi with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tsoi checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk delivers a nice body kick.
Viktor Tsoi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Jong Guk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tsoi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jong Guk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tsoi.
Kim Jong Guk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jong Guk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsoi manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tsoi! But no joy.
Tsoi tries to land a front kick but Jong Guk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tsoi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tsoi slips under a jab.
Tsoi misses with a straight right.
Tsoi looks to throw the jab but Jong Guk is out of range.
A slow jab from Tsoi misses its intended target.
Jong Guk loads up on a big right hand but Tsoi slips the punch.
Jong Guk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tsoi has time to react.
Tsoi throws a jab but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Tsoi scores with a nice right hand.
Tsoi misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Jong Guk.#T3#
Jong Guk connects with the punch.
Tsoi misses the shot to the body.
Jong Guk lands with a good body shot.
Tsoi throws a leg kick but Jong Guk moved away.
Jong Guk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsoi.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot
and Tsoi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jong Guk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tsoi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsoi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jong Guk. Jong Guk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Jong Guk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tsoi throws the kick towards the body but Jong Guk avoids it.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Tsoi feints and then cracks Jong Guk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jong Guk down.
Jong Guk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Tsoi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Tsoi checks it.
Tsoi takes one to the chin there.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Tsoi. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tsoi throws a big shot that misses.
Jong Guk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a hook.
Jong Guk is looking to slow Tsoi down with leg kicks.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk takes a swing at Tsoi's ribcage but misses.
Jong Guk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tsoi.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tsoi.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Tsoi down.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tsoi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters circling a little - Tsoi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jong Guk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tsoi.
Tsoi avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Tsoi checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kim Jong Guk.
Well Tsoi 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktor Tsoi!
Viktor Tsoi looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Im on my last contract before retiring. I've achieved what's out there to achieve.'.
The defeated Kim Jong Guk had this to say: 'Well, moving to 155 I guess unless I get my rematch........For now. Props to the New Champ, it was a tough fight for both of us.'.
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Syn 546 - Apex
Date: Sep 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Luzhin misses with a hook.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick as Luzhin jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Luzhin. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luzhin tries to land a front kick but Jong Guk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Luzhin throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luzhin moves away.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luzhin.
Jong Guk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jong Guk throws out a loose jab but Luzhin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luzhin.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Luzhin moves out of range.
Luzhin misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Luzhin just manages to avoid it.
Luzhin connects with a body shot that sends Jong Guk's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Luzhin blocks the leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Luzhin. Beautiful body shot.
Jab by Luzhin.
Luzhin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Luzhin throws a body kick that misses.
Jong Guk blocks the body kick.
#T1#
Jong Guk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luzhin manages to avoid it.
Luzhin tries to score with a low kick but Jong Guk moves his leg out of the way.
Luzhin misses the body punch
and Jong Guk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jong Guk misses with a straight left.
Luzhin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Luzhin throws a chopping leg kick but Jong Guk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jong Guk was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk lands the left hand.
Jong Guk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luzhin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jong Guk throws an off balance right hand
and Luzhin counters with an outside leg kick.
Luzhin scores with a jab to the head.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luzhin was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Luzhin is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jong Guk darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jong Guk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Luzhin slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luzhin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jong Guk momentarily.
Luzhin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jong Guk half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Luzhin doesn't seem bothered though.
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Luzhin takes a swing at Jong Guk's ribcage but misses.
As Luzhin tries to get set, Jong Guk tries to push him back and clinch up but Luzhin manages to avoid the attempt.
Luzhin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luzhin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jong Guk staying out of range there.
Jong Guk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A leg kick checked by Luzhin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luzhin! But no joy.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Luzhin moves out of range.
Luzhin takes one to the chin there.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk catches Luzhin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Luzhin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jong Guk throws a jab but it's blocked by Luzhin.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Luzhin avoids it easily.
Luzhin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Luzhin misses with an uppercut.
Crunch! Luzhin slams his shin into Jong Guk's torso.
Luzhin misses with a kick to the body.
Jong Guk thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Jong Guk with a nice cross.
Luzhin scores with a push kick.
Luzhin is looking to slow Jong Guk down with leg kicks.
Jong Guk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Luzhin fakes the leg kick and cracks Jong Guk in the body.
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
Luzhin avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Luzhin's calf.
Luzhin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jong Guk rather than just go for the knockout.
Luzhin throws a solid leg kick but Jong Guk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Luzhin.
Luzhin throws a right and a left that Jong Guk avoids nicely.
Luzhin blocks a low kick nicely.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Luzhin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jong Guk misses with a straight left.
Jong Guk throws a big shot that misses.
Luzhin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jong Guk.
Luzhin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've been informed that Luzhin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luzhin moves out of range as Jong Guk strikes.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Luzhin.
Jong Guk checks a low kick from Luzhin.
Luzhin avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Luzhin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jong Guk blocks it well.
Jong Guk lands an overhand right.
Luzhin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk takes a swing at Luzhin's ribcage but misses.
And Luzhin responds with a good body kick, but Jong Guk manages to step out the way in time.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Luzhin. Those never looked like landing.
Luzhin lands a body shot.
Luzhin throws a body kick that misses.
Jong Guk digs a good hook to Luzhin's body.
Good leg kick by Jong Guk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luzhin will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jong Guk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Luzhin in his tracks.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but Luzhin moves out of range easily.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luzhin.
Jong Guk blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kim Jong Guk will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jong Guk throws a leg kick which misses Luzhin's front leg but catches the back leg as Luzhin tries to avoid it.
Jong Guk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luzhin manages to avoid it.
Luzhin throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Luzhin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jong Guk blocks it well.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body shot.
Luzhin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luzhin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Luzhin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luzhin scores with a hook.
A big left from Jong Guk misses.
Jong Guk takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jong Guk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luzhin throws out the jab.
Luzhin lands with an uppercut that bounces Jong Guk off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Luzhin misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk lunges at Luzhin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luzhin's hand.
Luzhin throws a body kick that misses.
Jong Guk tried to score with a low kick but Luzhin checks it.
Luzhin misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Luzhin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but Luzhin avoids it.
Jong Guk looks to throw the jab but Luzhin is out of range.
Luzhin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jong Guk blocks it well.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick that knocks Luzhin off balance momentarily.
Jong Guk scores with a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Kim Jong Guk is winning the standup battle so far.
Luzhin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luzhin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jong Guk at a distance.
Luzhin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to work over Luzhin's front leg with a kick but Luzhin checks it.
Luzhin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luzhin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luzhin misses with a looping right.
Jong Guk blocks a head kick by Luzhin.
#T2#
A combination from Jong Guk does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luzhin loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luzhin.
Luzhin slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Luzhin misses.
Jong Guk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Luzhin to score with a decent uppercut.
Luzhin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Jong Guk misses the target.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Luzhin throws a body kick.
Jong Guk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Luzhin.
Jong Guk tries a low kick but Luzhin avoids it.
Jong Guk scores with a body shot.
Jong Guk misses with a hook. Luzhin ducked under it nicely.
A big left from Jong Guk misses.
Luzhin throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luzhin just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Luzhin checks it.
Luzhin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Jong Guk misses.
Luzhin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jong Guk blocks it well.
Jong Guk lands a jab to Luzhin's midsection.
Jong Guk connects with a nice looking jab.
#T3#
Luzhin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong Guk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Luzhin checks a leg kick.
Luzhin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luzhin was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
A solid body kick from Luzhin.
Decent striking displayed by Jong Guk there.
Luzhin connects with a body shot.
Luzhin throws a jab when Jong Guk was well out of range.
Jong Guk jabs at Luzhin's body.
Luzhin scores with a push kick.
Luzhin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Guk is just out of range.
Jong Guk connects with a jab.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
Luzhin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Luzhin throws a sloppy head kick and Jong Guk moves out of range easily.
Luzhin misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
A shot to the liver by Jong Guk. Beautiful body shot.
Luzhin takes a swing at Jong Guk's ribcage but misses.
Luzhin throws a push kick but Jong Guk slaps the foot to one side.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk.
Luzhin throws a wild body kick that Jong Guk sees coming a mile off.
Jong Guk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Luzhin manages to circle out of the way.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the head.
Luzhin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jong Guk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jong Guk will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jong Guk takes a swing at Luzhin's ribcage but misses.
Jong Guk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jong Guk digs a good body shot into Luzhin's ribs.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Jong Guk misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Luzhin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Luzhin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luzhin.
Luzhin is looking to land body kicks.
Jong Guk is looking to counter with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Jong Guk sizes up Luzhin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Luzhin throws a head kick but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Luzhin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jong Guk staying out of range there.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Luzhin moves out of range.
Luzhin thinks about the counter body kick.
Luzhin cracks Jong Guk with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Luzhin rushes Jong Guk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jong Guk avoids it.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Luzhin.
Luzhin tries a knee to the head but Jong Guk blocks it.
Luzhin misses with a knee strike.
Luzhin has a couple of punches blocked by Jong Guk.
Still in the clinch, Jong Guk scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk. #BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luzhin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luzhin throws a low kick but Jong Guk avoids it.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Luzhin checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
A leg kick checked by Luzhin.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luzhin throws a body kick that misses.
Luzhin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jong Guk tried to score with a low kick but Luzhin checks it.
Luzhin throws a body kick that misses.
Luzhin scores with a spinning back kick!
Jong Guk tries to work over Luzhin's front leg with a kick but Luzhin checks it.
Luzhin thows a body kick. Jong Guk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luzhin moves away.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luzhin.
Luzhin swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk looks to land a right hand but Luzhin moved out of range.
Jong Guk looks to land a right hand but Luzhin moved out of range.#T2#
Luzhin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Luzhin tries to get set, Jong Guk tries to push him back and clinch up but Luzhin manages to avoid the attempt.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luzhin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A swing and a miss from Jong Guk.
Luzhin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jong Guk with a body shot.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luzhin.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luzhin misses with a kick to the body.
Luzhin lands with a nice body punch.
Jong Guk tries to land a leg kick but Luzhin saw it coming and moves away.
Jong Guk tries to land a leg kick but Luzhin saw it coming and moves away.
Nice shot by Luzhin.
Jong Guk works Luzhin's body with a nice hook.
Luzhin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jong Guk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Luzhin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luzhin moves away.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luzhin at a distance.
Luzhin scores with a body shot.
Luzhin throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jong Guk.
Luzhin is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Luzhin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jong Guk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luzhin.
Luzhin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luzhin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Luzhin blocks the leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a jab but it's blocked by Luzhin.
Luzhin looks to land a body kick but Jong Guk moved away.
Jong Guk defending well as Luzhin loads up on a big left hand.
Luzhin just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Luzhin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luzhin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jong Guk slips under a jab from Luzhin.
Jong Guk throws a looping overhand right but Luzhin ducks down to avoid it. #T4#
Luzhin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick.
Jong Guk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Luzhin.
Some bone on bone action there as Luzhin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Luzhin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luzhin.
Luzhin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick
and Luzhin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luzhin throws a front kick aimed at Jong Guk's knee but Jong Guk avoids it well.
Jong Guk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Luzhin has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luzhin lands an overhand right.
Jong Guk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Luzhin is able to avoid easily.
Jong Guk is looking to slow Luzhin down with leg kicks.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jong Guk cracks Luzhin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Jong Guk misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Luzhin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jong Guk loads up on a big right hand but Luzhin slips the punch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Luzhin checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
Luzhin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lunges at Luzhin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Luzhin's hand.
Jong Guk misses with a looping right.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Luzhin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luzhin down.
Luzhin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jong Guk has time to react.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Luzhin.
Jong Guk is looking to score with low kicks.
Luzhin misses with a body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Luzhin.
Luzhin lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jong Guk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Luzhin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jong Guk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Guk takes one to the chin there.
Jong Guk stuns Luzhin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Luzhin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luzhin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Luzhin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luzhin.
Jong Guk lands with an overhand left.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Luzhin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Luzhin.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Luzhin avoids it easily.
Luzhin throws an overhand right that lands on Jong Guk's shoulder, as Jong Guk tries to avoid the shot.
Luzhin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A slapping body kick lands there for Luzhin.
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luzhin connects with a single shot there.
Luzhin misses with a low kick.
Luzhin swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
#T2#
Luzhin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luzhin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Guk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luzhin throws a hook to the side of Jong Guk's head but Jong Guk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the liver by Jong Guk. Beautiful body shot.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luzhin moves away.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Luzhin.
Luzhin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Luzhin on the side of the head.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Luzhin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Luzhin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luzhin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Luzhin moves out of range of the body kick.
Luzhin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Guk is just out of range.
Jong Guk throws a chopping leg kick but Luzhin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Luzhin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Luzhin slips under a jab from Jong Guk.#T3#
Luzhin checks a leg kick.
Luzhin lands with a shot to the body.
Luzhin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk throws a shot to the body.
Luzhin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luzhin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jong Guk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jong Guk checks a low kick from Luzhin.
Jong Guk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A clash of legs there as Luzhin blocks the low kick.
Jong Guk checks a low kick from Luzhin.
Luzhin misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Jong Guk as he checks the leg kick.
Luzhin throws a looping overhand right but Jong Guk ducks down to avoid it.
Jong Guk tried to counter with a leg kick but Luzhin avoided it.#T4#
Luzhin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jong Guk throws a solid leg kick but Luzhin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luzhin.
Donk. Luzhin catches Jong Guk right on the button with a cross.
Luzhin tries to clinch but Jong Guk is having none of it.
Jong Guk takes a swing at Luzhin's ribcage but misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luzhin works Jong Guk's body with a nice hook.
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Luzhin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Luzhin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jong Guk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Luzhin scores with a shot to the body.
Luzhin throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
Luzhin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Luzhin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jong Guk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Luzhin is out of range.
Luzhin misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kim Jong Guk will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Jong Guk walks into a stiff left hand from Luzhin.
Jong Guk ducks right into an uppercut from Luzhin.
Luzhin takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jong Guk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luzhin throws the kick towards the body but Jong Guk avoids it.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Luzhin moves out of range.
Jong Guk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luzhin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk motions for Luzhin to come forward. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Luzhin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk thumps Luzhin with a low kick.
Luzhin throws a body kick that misses
and Jong Guk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luzhin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jong Guk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Jong Guk misses with a hook. Luzhin ducked under it nicely.
Luzhin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Luzhin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Luzhin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Luzhin.
Luzhin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jong Guk blocks a jab.
Luzhin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Luzhin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jong Guk misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Luzhin misses.
Luzhin ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
Luzhin avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Luzhin ducks right into an uppercut from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Luzhin tries to land a front kick but Jong Guk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jong Guk wants to land a leg kick but Luzhin is out of range.
Luzhin throws the kick towards the body but Jong Guk avoids it.#T2#
Jong Guk misses with a straight left.
Jong Guk with a nice cross.
Jong Guk clobbers Luzhin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Luzhin. That did some damage!
Luzhin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luzhin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Luzhin misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luzhin.
Luzhin misses with a body kick.
Luzhin swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Luzhin misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk lands with a shot to the body.
Luzhin throws a head kick that misses.
Luzhin throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Luzhin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jong Guk is looking to score with low kicks.
Luzhin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jong Guk.#T3#
A big left from Luzhin misses.
A clash of legs there as Luzhin blocks the low kick.
Luzhin misses with a straight left.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Luzhin moves out of range.
Luzhin steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Luzhin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk 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.
Luzhin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Jong Guk throws a good cross that connects.
Nikolai Luzhin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Luzhin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luzhin down.
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luzhin's head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Luzhin - that will leave a mark!
Luzhin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Luzhin misses the target.
Jong Guk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Luzhin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Luzhin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luzhin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jong Guk scores with a nice head shot.
Luzhin throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk is looking to counter the offense by Luzhin and move into the clinch.
Luzhin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Luzhin checks a low kick from Jong Guk.
Luzhin throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jong Guk lands a right hook to the body.
Luzhin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jong Guk misses with a hook.
Luzhin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Luzhin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Luzhin moves out of range.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Luzhin moved away.
Jong Guk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kim Jong Guk.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jong Guk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kim Jong Guk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Syn 544 - Colossus
Date: Sep 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Nice shot lands for Jong Guk.
Diggs is looking to score with low kicks.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but Diggs avoids it.
Diggs tries a quick counter leg kick but Jong Guk is wise to it.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk moves away from the strike by Diggs.
Diggs connects with a crisp jab.
Jong Guk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Diggs throws out a leg kick but Jong Guk moves out of range and Diggs only half commits.
Jong Guk throws a big shot that misses.
Jong Guk lands a right hook to the body.
Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Diggs unleashes a big counter combination but Jong Guk bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Diggs scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diggs.
Diggs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As Diggs backs away, Jong Guk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Diggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs.
Diggs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diggs.
Diggs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Jong Guk slips under a jab.
Diggs misses with a looping left.
Diggs moves out of range of the body kick from Jong Guk.
Diggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diggs just manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diggs throws the left hand but Jong Guk avoids the punch easily.
Jong Guk cracks the inside of Diggs's front leg.
Jong Guk loads up on a big right hand but Diggs slips the punch.
Diggs punishes Jong Guk's body with a nice straight punch.
Diggs throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
It appears Jong Guk was looking to counter with a kick there.
Diggs throws a nice looking combination but Jong Guk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Diggs ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
Diggs tries to work over Jong Guk's front leg with a kick but Jong Guk checks it.
Jong Guk checks a low kick from Diggs.
Diggs throws a right hand that Jong Guk ducks under and follows up with a left that Jong Guk also avoids with ease.
Jong Guk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Diggs throws out a leg kick but Jong Guk moves out of range and Diggs only half commits.
Diggs moves away from the strike by Jong Guk. #T2#
Jong Guk connects with the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diggs throws an overhand right that lands on Jong Guk's shoulder, as Jong Guk tries to avoid the shot.
Diggs takes a swing at Jong Guk's ribcage but misses.
Diggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diggs throws the left hand but Jong Guk avoids the punch easily.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Diggs.
Jong Guk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Diggs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diggs feints a counter leg kick.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Diggs's calf.
A big left from Diggs misses.
Jong Guk lands the left hand.
Diggs connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the side of Diggs's head but Diggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diggs misses the shot to the body.
Diggs throws a looping overhand right but Jong Guk ducks down to avoid it.
Diggs looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
Jong Guk misses with a hook. Diggs ducked under it nicely.
Diggs dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Diggs misses the target.
Jong Guk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Diggs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jong Guk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Diggs finds it's way through Jong Guk's defenses.
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Diggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jong Guk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A good leg kick by Jong Guk.
Diggs misses with a series of wild punches.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs tries to score with a low kick but Jong Guk moves his leg out of the way.
Jong Guk connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
Diggs cracks the inside of Jong Guk's front leg.
Diggs throws a leg kick which misses Jong Guk's front leg but catches the back leg as Jong Guk tries to avoid it.
Diggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Guk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Diggs lunges at Jong Guk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jong Guk's hand.
Diggs checks a low kick from Jong Guk.#T4#
Jong Guk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Diggs misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
Diggs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Diggs has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs.
Diggs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diggs scores with a nice right hand.
Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diggs.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the side of Diggs's head but Diggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diggs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Jong Guk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diggs manages to circle out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Jong Guk.
And Jong Guk counters with a quick kick to the body but Diggs blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick from Jong Guk misses.
Diggs thuds his right hand into Jong Guk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but Diggs avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kim Jong Guk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jong Guk moves out of range of the leg kick from Diggs.
Diggs lands a nice hook to Jong Guk's body. Jong Guk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
Diggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jong Guk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jong Guk cracks the inside of Diggs's front leg.
Jong Guk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diggs motions for Jong Guk to come forward. Diggs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Jong Guk.
A clash of legs there as Diggs blocks the low kick.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
Diggs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jong Guk under the eye.
Jong Guk delivers a nice body kick.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Jong Guk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diggs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diggs scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Diggs.
Diggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Diggs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jong Guk tests Diggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Jong Guk digs a good hook to Diggs's body.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Diggs lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters circling - Jong Guk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diggs scoring well with a low kick there.
Diggs misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggs.
Diggs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jong Guk defending well as Diggs loads up on a big left hand.
Diggs looks to land a left hand but Jong Guk moved out of range nicely.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jong Guk tries to land a leg kick but Diggs saw it coming and moves away.
Diggs misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jong Guk staying out of range there.#T2#
Diggs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diggs looks for the body kick but Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Jong Guk throws a looping overhand right but Diggs ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Diggs misses.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Guk is just out of range.
Diggs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jong Guk.
Diggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diggs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jong Guk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diggs appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Jong Guk misses.
A big left from Jong Guk misses.
Diggs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jong Guk misses with a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jong Guk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diggs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diggs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Diggs checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Diggs. #T3#
Jong Guk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diggs. That did some damage!
Diggs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Diggs misses.
It looked like Jong Guk was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diggs.
Jong Guk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diggs takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Diggs lunges at Jong Guk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jong Guk's hand.
Diggs scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jong Guk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut
and Diggs counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jong Guk's knee momentarily.
Diggs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diggs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jong Guk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diggs connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Diggs.
Diggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jong Guk motions for Diggs to come forward. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Diggs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diggs.
Jong Guk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jong Guk with a hook.#T4#
Jong Guk thumps Diggs with a low kick.
Jong Guk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jong Guk.
Diggs scores with a punch to the head.
Jong Guk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Diggs is out of range and Jong Guk settles back down.
Diggs misses with a hook.
Jong Guk thuds a left hand into Diggs's body.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Diggs saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Diggs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jong Guk staying out of range there.
Jong Guk lands a front kick.
Jong Guk lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jong Guk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jong Guk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Diggs. That did some damage!
Diggs lands a jab to the nose.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Diggs.
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 Kim Jong Guk will probably get the nod.
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.
#R3#
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diggs.
Diggs moves into range and connects with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Diggs misses the target.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs throws a big shot that misses.
Kim Jong Guk is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Diggs misses its intended target.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Diggs there.
Jong Guk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diggs looks to throw the jab but Jong Guk is out of range.
Jong Guk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Diggs just manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diggs's hands.
Good leg kick by Jong Guk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Diggs has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jong Guk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jong Guk throws a series of punches but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Diggs blocks the body kick.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Guk is just out of range.
Jong Guk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Diggs.
Diggs lands a really nice looking cross but Jong Guk seems unphased.
Diggs throws a low kick but Jong Guk moves out of range easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diggs checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk looks to throw the jab but Diggs is out of range.
Jong Guk slips a straight right by Diggs.
Jong Guk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diggs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diggs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong Guk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Diggs defending well as Jong Guk loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Diggs.
Diggs blocks a leg kick.
Jong Guk loads up on a big right hand but Diggs slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Diggs's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Diggs ducks right into an uppercut from Jong Guk.
Diggs cracks the inside of Jong Guk's front leg. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk lands a leg kick that knocks Diggs off balance momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Diggs misses the target.
Jong Guk blocks a jab.
Diggs misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Jong Guk to counter with a crisp jab.
Jong Guk throws a front kick aimed at Diggs's knee but Diggs avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Diggs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A bone on bone clash there as Diggs blocks the leg kick.
Diggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jong Guk misses with a looping right.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Jong Guk sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
Diggs walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jong Guk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jong Guk.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs throws a hook but Jong Guk avoids it easily.
A cross from Diggs lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diggs. That's going to slow Jong Guk down.
Jong Guk misses with a hook.
Diggs looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Diggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jong Guk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jong Guk jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Diggs scoring well with a low kick there.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Sloppy strikes from Diggs. Those never looked like landing.
Jong Guk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jong Guk is looking to chop away at Diggs's legs.
Diggs throws a combination. Jong Guk tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jong Guk wants to slow Diggs down by chopping away at his legs.
Diggs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Diggs looks to land a combination but Jong Guk avoids it well.
Diggs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jong Guk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jong Guk scores with a nice head shot.
Diggs connects with a high kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diggs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jong Guk finds it's way round the side to connect with Diggs's head.
Diggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to score with a low kick but Diggs moves his leg out of the way.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Jong Guk staying out of range there.
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diggs, right into the meat.
Diggs lands a slapping body shot.
Diggs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Jong Guk misses.
Diggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diggs blocks a jab.
Diggs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs misses the jab.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diggs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Diggs avoids it easily.
Diggs checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Orlando Diggs just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Diggs lands a front kick.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot that sends Diggs's belly button to the back.
Jong Guk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jong Guk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Diggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Diggs jabs Jong Guk right on the nose. Jong Guk blinks but takes it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diggs. That's going to slow Jong Guk down.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick which misses Diggs's front leg but catches the back leg as Diggs tries to avoid it.
Jong Guk misses the jab.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Diggs throws a body kick.
Diggs checks a leg kick.
Diggs throws an overhand right that lands on Jong Guk's shoulder, as Jong Guk tries to avoid the shot.
Jong Guk slips under a jab from Diggs.
Jong Guk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Diggs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk misses with a hook. Diggs ducked under it nicely.
Jong Guk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot that sends Diggs's belly button to the back.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diggs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diggs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Jong Guk throws a low kick, looking for Diggs's leg but Diggs calmly moves out of range.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Guk, right into the meat.
A big left from Jong Guk misses.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diggs.
Diggs throws out a counter right but Jong Guk avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jong Guk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diggs staying out of range there.
Diggs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jong Guk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jong Guk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diggs.
Jong Guk looks to throw the jab but Diggs is out of range.
Diggs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jong Guk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diggs can pounce on him.
Diggs scores with a jab to the head.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Jong Guk tries to work over Diggs's front leg with a kick but Diggs checks it. #T2#
Diggs misses with a head kick.
Jong Guk jabs Diggs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jong Guk is looking to chop away at Diggs's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diggs lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jong Guk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jong Guk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A solid leg kick lands there 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!
Diggs slips a straight right by Jong Guk.
Diggs staying out of range there.
Diggs is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jong Guk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jong Guk blocks a head kick by Diggs.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diggs throws a low kick, looking for Jong Guk's leg but Jong Guk calmly moves out of range.
Diggs scores with a jab. Jong Guk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Jong Guk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
Jong Guk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Diggs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jong Guk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Diggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Diggs misses with a straight left.
Diggs misses with a hook. Jong Guk ducked under it nicely.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jong Guk with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries a low kick but Diggs avoids it.
Diggs moves out of range as Jong Guk strikes.
Diggs moves out of range of the body kick.
Diggs 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.
Jong Guk cracks Diggs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jong Guk tries a low kick but Diggs avoids it.
Jong Guk tries to land a leg kick but Diggs saw it coming and moves away.
Diggs cracks the inside of Jong Guk's front leg.
Jong Guk throws out a loose jab but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jong Guk.
Good leg kick by Diggs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Diggs scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Diggs throws out a leg kick but Jong Guk moves out of range and Diggs only half commits.
Diggs scores with a nice strike.
Jong Guk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut.
Diggs connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Nice uppercut there from Jong Guk.
Diggs misses with an uppercut. Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Diggs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jong Guk backs up against the cage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Guk, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Diggs.
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
Diggs lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diggs blocks a leg kick.
Diggs fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Diggs staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Kim Jong Guk will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Jong Guk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diggs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut there from Jong Guk.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
Jong Guk walks into a stiff left hand from Diggs.
Diggs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diggs throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Guk.
Jong Guk thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Diggs.
Diggs throws an overhand right that lands on Jong Guk's shoulder, as Jong Guk tries to avoid the shot.
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diggs doesn't seem bothered though.
Donk. Jong Guk catches Diggs right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk blocks a leg kick.
Diggs lands with a nice body punch.
Diggs fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jong Guk is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Jong Guk misses the target.#T1#
Jong Guk misses with a hook. Diggs ducked under it nicely.
Diggs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Diggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Guk is just out of range.
Jong Guk with a hook.
Jong Guk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diggs.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Diggs strikes.
Diggs misses the jab.
Diggs misses with a head kick.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Diggs checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Diggs down.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Diggs tries a low kick but Jong Guk avoids it.
Jong Guk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Diggs on the side of the head.
Jong Guk with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Diggs misses the target. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Jong Guk misses.
Diggs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Diggs lands a nice looking body shot.
Diggs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Diggs moved away.
Diggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Diggs misses.
Diggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Diggs throws a chopping leg kick but Jong Guk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Diggs slips a straight right by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jong Guk slips a jab from Diggs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diggs. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Diggs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diggs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Diggs scores with a punch to the head.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jong Guk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diggs. Diggs circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jong Guk slips a jab from Diggs.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diggs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Diggs throws an overhand right that lands on Jong Guk's shoulder, as Jong Guk tries to avoid the shot.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Diggs tries to work over Jong Guk's front leg with a kick but Jong Guk checks it.
Diggs throws the left hand but Jong Guk avoids the punch easily.
Jong Guk is looking to counter punch.
Jong Guk takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
Jong Guk cracks Diggs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Diggs lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Diggs connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Diggs moves out of range.
Jong Guk jabs at Diggs's body.
Jong Guk swings widly with a right hand
and Diggs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diggs clobbers Jong Guk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diggs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a hook
and Diggs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Jong Guk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice cross by Diggs.
Jong Guk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Diggs.
Jong Guk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Guk, right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggs throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Orlando Diggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Orlando Diggs.
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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:48
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Kim Jong Guk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Syn 541 - Divergent
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Jong Guk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jergensen is out of range.
Jong Guk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jong Guk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jergensen missing with a left hand there. Jong Guk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jergensen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jong Guk throws out the jab.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jergensen manages to avoid it.
Jergensen shoots and misses
and Jong Guk counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Jergensen misses.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jong Guk throws a solid leg kick but Jergensen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jong Guk.
A left lands for Jong Guk.
Jergensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jergensen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jong Guk at a distance.
Jong Guk lands a really nice looking cross but Jergensen seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Jergensen strikes.
Jergensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jergensen ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
A combination from Jergensen does no damage.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jergensen manages to avoid it.#T1#
Jong Guk motions for Jergensen to come forward. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk misses with a jab to the body
and Jergensen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jergensen looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
Jong Guk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jergensen.
Jong Guk takes a swing at Jergensen's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Jergensen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jong Guk was covering up waiting for the punch and Jergensen finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Jong Guk manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from Jergensen.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Jergensen controls the action.
Jong Guk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jergensens head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk misses with a punch on the inside.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Jergensen avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Jong Guk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good body shot from Jergensen.
Jong Guk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards.
Jergensen misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Jergensen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T2#
Jergensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jong Guk controls his hands.
Jergensen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jergensen has a couple of punches blocked by Jong Guk.
Jergensen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jong Guk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jergensen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jong Guk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jong Guk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jergensen momentarily.
Jergensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jergensen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Jergensen feints the counter takedown.
Jergensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Jong Guk.
Jergensen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jong Guk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jergensen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kim Jong Guk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Jergensen.
Jong Guk digs a good hook to Jergensen's body.
Jong Guk 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.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T3#
Jergensen scores with a jab to the body.
Jergensen staying out of range there.
Jergensen throws a shot from downtown. Jong Guk moves away and avoids it.
Jergensen scores with a decent looking hook.
Jong Guk tries to work over Jergensen's front leg with a kick but Jergensen checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Jergensen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jong Guk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jergensen. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jergensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Jergensen misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Jong Guk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good standup being displayed there by Jergensen as he connects with a hook.
Jergensen looks to land a left hand but Jong Guk moved out of range nicely.
Jergensen tries to clinch up but Jong Guk circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Jong Guk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jergensen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jong Guk.
Jergensen throws a jab but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Jergensen moves in looking to clinch but Jong Guk pushes him off.
Jergensen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Jergensen saw that one coming.#T4#
Jergensen throws a jab when Jong Guk was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Jergensen misses the target.
Jergensen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Guk.
Jergensen swinging wildly here.
Jong Guk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jergensen misses the shot to the body.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Jergensen strikes.
Jergensen fails with the takedown#CL#
and Jong Guk counters by clinching up.
Jergensen takes a shot to the head.
Jergensen 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.
Jong Guk is working Jergensen over against the cage.
Jergensen tries to work over Jong Guk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jergensen wants to stall.
Jergensen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jong Guk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Jergensen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Jong Guk keeps the fight on the outside.
Jong Guk tries to counter by clinching up but Jergensen breaks away and moves out of range.
Kim Jong Guk is winning the standup battle so far.
Jergensen misses with a hook. Jong Guk ducked under it nicely.
Jergensen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jong Guk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jergensen manages to circle out of the way.
Jergensen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jergensen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jergensen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong Guk looks to throw the jab but Jergensen is out of range.
Jergensen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jong Guk defends it well.
A big left from Jergensen misses.
Jong Guk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jergensen on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Jergensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jergensen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jong Guk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Jergensen moves into range and clinches up with Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Jergensen blocks it.
Jong Guk gets through Jergensen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kim Jong Guk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jong Guk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jergensen can do to turn this around?
Jong Guk lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jergensen.
Jergensen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jong Guk. #T1#
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk lands a body punch.
A body shot lands from Jong Guk.
Jergensen is breathing heavily.
Jong Guk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Jergensen blocks it.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Jergensen blocks it.
Jergensen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jong Guk controls his hands.
Jong Guk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jergensen backwards. #BC#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk thumps Jergensen with a low 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 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jergensen.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jergensen looks for a takedown but Jong Guk sprawls well.
Jergensen throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Jong Guk.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Jong Guk. Beautiful body shot.
Jong Guk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jergensen is out of range.
Jong Guk misses with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Jergensen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jergensen looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jong Guk is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jergensen working away.
Jong Guk gets back to half guard.#ES#
Jong Guk pushes Jergensen off and gets back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Jergensen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jergensen tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jergensen swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jergensen throws an overhand right that lands on Jong Guk's shoulder, as Jong Guk tries to avoid the shot.
Jergensen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jong Guk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jergensen slips under a jab from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Jergensen checks it. #T3#
Jergensen misses the shot to the body.
Jergensen tries to bum rush Jong Guk with a series of wild strikes but Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jergensen takes a swing at Jong Guk's ribcage but misses.
Jergensen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jergensen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jergensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Jergensen.
Jergensen throws out a loose jab but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jong Guk lunges at Jergensen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jergensen's hand.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jergensen 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.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jergensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jergensen on the side of the head.
Jergensen misses with a body shot.
Jergensen misses with an uppercut. Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Jergensen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jong Guk throws out the jab.
Jergensen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Guk, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Jergensen saw that one coming.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Jergensen moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Jergensen.
Jong Guk jabs Jergensen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jergensen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jong Guk misses with a straight right.
Jong Guk misses with a hook.
Jergensen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jong Guk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jergensen lands a jab to the nose.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk takes a swing at Jergensen's ribcage but misses.
Jergensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Jergensen.
Jergensen throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Jergensen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jong Guk sprawls well initially but Jergensen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk pushes Jergensen off looking to stand but Jergensen dives back in and keeps control.
Jergensen is nestled in close to Jong Guk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jergensen prevents Jong Guk from improving his position.
Jong Guk wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jong Guk tries to land a leg kick but Jergensen saw it coming and moves away.
Jong Guk clobbers Jergensen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jergensen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jong Guk circles away quickly and effectively.
Jong Guk slips under a jab from Jergensen.
Jong Guk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jergensen's hands.
Jergensen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jergensen jabs at Jong Guk's body.
Jong Guk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jergensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jergensen.
Jergensen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk slips a jab from Jergensen.
Jong Guk works Jergensen's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jergensen lands with an uppercut that bounces Jong Guk off the cage and back into range.
Jergensen looks for a takedown but Jong Guk sprawls well.
Jergensen blocks a jab.
Jergensen throws a body shot but no joy.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jergensen misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Jergensen misses with a hook. Jong Guk ducked under it nicely.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Jergensen throws a looping overhand right but Jong Guk ducks down to avoid it.
Jergensen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jergensen throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
Jong Guk tries a low kick but Jergensen avoids it.
Jong Guk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Jergensen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jong Guk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jong Guk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jergensen throws out a loose jab but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jong Guk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jergensen.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jergensen checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the side of Jergensen's head but Jergensen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk is looking to slow Jergensen down with leg kicks.
Sven Jergensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jergensen was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Jergensen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jong Guk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jergensen stalks Jong Guk and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jong Guk's face. Jong Guk staggers backwards, shaken.
Jong Guk jabs at Jergensen's body.
Jong Guk connects with a nice looking jab.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jergensen looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
Jergensen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Guk.
Jergensen misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk.
Jergensen stuns Jong Guk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jergensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jong Guk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jergensen is out of range and Jong Guk settles back down.
Jergensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk is looking to counter the offense by Jergensen and move into the clinch.
Jong Guk lands a nice hook to Jergensen's body. Jergensen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Jergensen throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Jong Guk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jergensen scores with a shot to the side of Jong Guk's head.
Jong Guk is trying to force a seperation but Jergensen has the dominant position.
Jergensen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk tries to work over Jergensen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Jong Guk.
Jergensen can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jong Guk.
Jergensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Jergensen.
Jergensen misses with a body punch.
Jergensen blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Jergensen blocks it.
Jergensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jergensen misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Jergensen.
Jergensen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jong Guk is fending him off so far but Jergensen persists. Nope, Jong Guk circles away and we're back to standing.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A good leg kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jergensen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jong Guk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jergensen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jong Guk moves away from the strike by Jergensen.
Jergensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jergensen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Jong Guk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jergensen walks into a jab.
Jergensen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jong Guk moves away from the strike by Jergensen.
A swing and a miss from Jong Guk.
That kick from Jong Guk tenderised Jergensen's leg. Jergensen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jergensen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Jergensen throws a series of punches but Jong Guk avoids them all with ease.
Jong Guk looks to throw the jab but Jergensen is out of range.
Jergensen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jergensen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Kim Jong Guk thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Syn 538 - Exsanguinate
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Jong Guk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Gracie lands a nice looking body kick.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gracie clobbers Jong Guk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie defending well as Jong Guk loads up on a big left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Gracie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gracie cracks Jong Guk with an open hand slap.
Gracie moves out of range as Jong Guk strikes.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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.
Jong Guk blocks the body kick.
Jong Guk wants to counter with a clinch but Gracie pushes him away.
Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
Gracie sets himself, and Jong Guk steps forward looking for the clinch! Gracie avoids it this time.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie throws a push kick but Jong Guk slaps the foot to one side.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jong Guk.
Gracie checks a leg kick nicely.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk lands with a right hand.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body shot.
Jong Guk throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Jong Guk 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Guk, right into the meat.
Gracie throws a lazy right hand but Jong Guk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jong Guk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Jong Guk shows good takedown defense.
Gracie slips under a jab from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie tries to land a front kick but Jong Guk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie 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!
Gracie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Jong Guk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie's corner calls for a 1-2. Gracie obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Gracie tries to score with a low kick but Jong Guk moves his leg out of the way.
Jong Guk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jong Guk lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
Jong Guk misses with a straight left.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Jong Guk blocks a head kick by Gracie.
Gracie fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A big left from Jong Guk misses.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jong Guk, as that shot connected.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie misses the jab.
Jong Guk blocks a low kick nicely.
Jong Guk cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Jong Guk cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Jong Guk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Jong Guk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jong Guk works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Jong Guk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Jong Guk is quick to defend against it.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jong Guk.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Jong Guk avoids it well and moves away.
Jong Guk loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Jong Guk looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Jong Guk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie throws a low kick, looking for Jong Guk's leg but Jong Guk calmly moves out of range.
Jong Guk clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie throws a front kick aimed at Jong Guk's knee but Jong Guk avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jong Guk! But no joy.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Jong Guk throws a leg kick that misses.
Gracie throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gracie misses with a leg kick.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jong Guk tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jong Guk to the ground. Jong Guk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gracie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Jong Guk avoids it.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but Jong Guk defending well.
Gracie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#ES2#
Jong Guk makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
Jong Guk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gracie. That did some damage!
Jong Guk throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk 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.
#R2#
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie throws the left hand but Jong Guk avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Jong Guk misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jong Guk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Gracie tries to clinch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Jong Guk is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk works the jab nicely.
Jong Guk motions for Gracie to come forward. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Jong Guk moved away.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jong Guk cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.#T1#
Gracie throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jong Guk counters with a straight right hand.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Guk.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Jong Guk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jong Guk tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Jong Guk.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gracie tests Jong Guk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gracie.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jong Guk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Jong Guk is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
A big left from Gracie misses.
Jong Guk throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Jong Guk sprawls well.#T3#
Gracie goes for a double leg but Jong Guk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jong Guk continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Jong Guk lands with a shot to the body.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jong Guk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jong Guk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jong Guk slips under a jab.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jong Guk.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jong Guk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jong Guk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jong Guk sprawls and moves away.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Jong Guk misses its intended target.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jong Guk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk lands a jab to the head.
Donk. Jong Guk catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Jong Guk lands a right hook to the body.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gracie moves out of range of the leg kick from Jong Guk.
Gracie throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Jong Guk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jong Guk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Jong Guk. Beautiful body shot.
Gracie lands with a good body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Guk, right into the meat.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jong Guk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Jong Guk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jong Guk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab lands there for Jong Guk.
A big left from Jong Guk misses.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and Jong Guk counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jong Guk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jong Guk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk misses with a straight right.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jong Guk as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie sets himself, and Jong Guk steps forward looking for the clinch! Gracie avoids it this time.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gracie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Gracie.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Jong Guk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gracie is able to avoid easily.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.#T2#
Jong Guk thuds his right hand into Gracie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jong Guk scores with a decent looking hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jong Guk blocks the body kick.
Gracie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk checks a leg kick nicely.
Jong Guk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jong Guk lands with a good body shot.
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jong Guk lands with a nice body punch.
Jong Guk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracie.
Jong Guk punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Jong Guk swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie counters with a right hand to the body.
Gracie walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Jong Guk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gracie throws a hook but Jong Guk avoids it easily.
Jong Guk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk jabs at Gracie's body.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Jong Guk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
Jong Guk throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Gracie tries to move into range but Jong Guk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk wants to counter with a clinch but Gracie pushes him away.
Jong Guk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk moves out of range as Gracie throws a body kick.
#T4#
Gracie tries a head kick but it misses.
Jong Guk jabs at Gracie's body.
Jong Guk with a jab.
Gracie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jong Guk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice shot by Jong Guk.
Nice body kick from Gracie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk throws a half hearted mid kick.
That kick from Jong Guk tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ground and pound from Gracie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Guk connects with a single shot there.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Jong Guk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jong Guk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gracie throws out a loose jab but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie thows a leg kick but Jong Guk checks it
and Jong Guk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk.
Gracie throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jong Guk lands with a nice body punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Guk.
Gracie tries to land a leg kick but Jong Guk saw it coming and moves away.
Jong Guk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
A low kick from Jong Guk misses #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Jong Guk kicks off Gracie and gets to his feet. #T1#
Jong Guk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jong Guk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gracie throws a shot from downtown. Jong Guk moves away and avoids it.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
Jong Guk tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jong Guk with a jab.
Jong Guk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Gracie attempts a counter takedown but Jong Guk avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jong Guk did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk wants to get back to his feet.
Gracie scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jong Guk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jong Guk is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Jong Guk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Jong Guk manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gracie keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Jong Guk gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Jong Guk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jong Guk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gracie throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
Jong Guk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie misses with a kick to the body.
Gracie moves in looking to clinch but Jong Guk pushes him off.
Jong Guk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Guk.
#T3#
Jong Guk is looking to score with low kicks.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Gracie scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Jong Guk makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jong Guk.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jong Guk sprawls and moves away.
Jong Guk staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gracie checks it well.
Jong Guk avoids a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk. #T4#
Gracie throws a half hearted mid kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gracie checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body shot.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jong Guk sprawls and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Guk.
Gracie with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Gracie 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jong Guk tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick from Gracie.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but Jong Guk moved away.
Jong Guk scores with a decent looking hook.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Gracie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jong Guk throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Jong Guk tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice sprawl there from Jong Guk as Gracie shoots in.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Jong Guk punishes Gracie's body with a nice straight punch.
Jong Guk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Jong Guk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Jong Guk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateus Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Jong Guk. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is looking to wear down Jong Guk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jong Guk takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie misses with a hook. Jong Guk ducked under it nicely.
Gracie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jong Guks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Gracie 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.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Jong Guk is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Mateus Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gracie is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie won't allow Jong Guk to get back to his feet.
Gracie stands up over Jong Guk, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jong Guk is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #ES2#
Jong Guk pushes Gracie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Jong Guk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jong Guk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gracie looks for the body kick but Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the strikes.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick #TD#
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Jong Guk wriggles free and stands up. #T3#
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A left lands for Jong Guk.
Gracie tries to clinch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Gracie pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jong Guk is out of range and Gracie settles back down.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gracie. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Jong Guk cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Gracie misses the target.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Jong Guk's head but Jong Guk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie misses with an uppercut. Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Jong Guk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Gracie on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jong Guk 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Jong Guk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Gracie.
Good exchange - Jong Guk coming out on top.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Guk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jong Guk 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Kim Jong Guk, 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.
Mateus Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'Im still the fucking champ and anybody who says otherwise will end up in a Bodybag'.
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Syn 534 - Vespertine
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Diggs misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Diggs.
Diggs wants to clinch up but Jong Guk keeps it at a distance.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk wants to land a leg kick but Diggs is out of range.
Diggs lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jong Guk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jong Guk jabs at Diggs's body.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Diggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jong Guk throws out a loose jab but Diggs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diggs looks for the body kick but Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Diggs looks to land a body kick but Jong Guk moved away.
Diggs takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Diggs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jong Guk, pushing him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow.
Jong Guk is trying to force a seperation but Diggs has the dominant position.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diggs's elbow.
Diggs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk lands a body shot. #T1#
Diggs prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Orlando Diggs has been cut.
Jong Guk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jong Guk blocks a body shot from Diggs.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk - that landed with a thud.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Diggs controls the action.
Diggs blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diggs.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Diggs.
A nice left hand lands by Jong Guk.
#BC2#
Jong Guk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diggs throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Diggs.
Diggs throws an overhand right that lands on Jong Guk's shoulder, as Jong Guk tries to avoid the shot.
Diggs lands a head shot.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Diggs is just out of range.
Jong Guk dips to his left and cracks Diggs with an uppercut!
A clash of legs there as Jong Guk blocks the low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
Diggs lands with a kick to the ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jong Guk checks a leg kick. #T2#
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Diggs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jong Guk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diggs rather than just go for the knockout.
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
Jong Guk lands with a cross.
Jong Guk scores with a hook to the body. Diggs takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
Diggs misses with a hook.
Jong Guk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jong Guk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk works Diggs's body with a nice hook.
Diggs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jong Guk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diggs lands with an uppercut that bounces Jong Guk off the cage and back into range.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Jong Guk misses.
Diggs lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Diggs lands a jab to the head.
Jong Guk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diggs at a distance.
Diggs throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
It looks like Diggs has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3#
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Diggs throws a wild body kick that Jong Guk sees coming a mile off.
Jong Guk tries a quick counter leg kick but Diggs is wise to it.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diggs moves away.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Diggs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diggs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Diggs sees it coming and moves out of range.
Diggs missing with a left hand there. Jong Guk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Diggs checks it.
Jong Guk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jong Guk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diggs throws a right and a left that Jong Guk avoids nicely.
Diggs tries to land a leg kick but Jong Guk saw it coming and moves away.
Jong Guk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diggs.
Diggs connects with a right hand. Jong Guk shakes it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Diggs misses the target.
Diggs is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Good exchange - Diggs coming out on top.
Diggs throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick from Diggs.
Diggs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Diggs moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diggs throws out a loose jab but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jong Guk connects with a single shot there.
Jong Guk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Diggs. That one must have hurt.
Nice body punch from Diggs.
Jong Guk looks to throw the jab but Diggs is out of range.
Jong Guk avoids a kick to the body.
Diggs wants to clinch up but Jong Guk keeps it at a distance.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Diggs - just one landing.
Diggs looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Diggs tries to score with a low kick but Jong Guk moves his leg out of the way.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Jong Guk blocks the low kick.
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Diggs.
Diggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diggs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab from Diggs.
Jong Guk throws a jab but it's blocked by Diggs.
Diggs misses with the body kick
and Jong Guk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jong Guk lands with a hook. Diggs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kim Jong Guk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jong Guk lands a jab to Diggs's midsection.
Diggs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jong Guk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jong Guk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Diggs misses.
Diggs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jong Guk avoids a punch combination nicely.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk staying out of range there.
Diggs thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jong Guk if he has to take too many more of those.
Diggs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice jab there from Diggs.
Diggs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from 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 attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Diggs dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jong Guk. That did some damage!
Jong Guk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Diggs pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jong Guk is looking to chop away at Diggs's legs.
Diggs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good work by Diggs as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Jong Guk blocks the low kick.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk missing with a left hand there. Diggs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jong Guk has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jong Guk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diggs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diggs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diggs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Diggs swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Diggs swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Diggs lands a leg kick that knocks Jong Guk off balance momentarily.
Diggs needs to keep his hands up - Jong Guk had a free shot at his head there.
Diggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diggs.
Diggs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jong Guk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jong Guk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jong Guk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Diggs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jong Guk wants to counter the offense by Diggs and move into the clinch position.
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jong Guk checks a leg kick. #T2#
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Diggs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jong Guk lands with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jong Guk.
Diggs looks to throw the jab but Jong Guk is out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Diggs, right into the meat.
Diggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk connects with a jab.
Diggs takes one to the side of the head.
Diggs throws a lazy right hand but Jong Guk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jong Guk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jong Guk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Diggs misses.
Jong Guk throws a jab when Diggs was well out of range.
Diggs wants to land a leg kick but Jong Guk is out of range.
Jong Guk slips a straight right by Diggs.
Jong Guk cracks Diggs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jong Guk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diggs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diggs doesn't seem bothered though.
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Diggs with a nice cross.
Diggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Diggs thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jong Guk if he has to take too many more of those.
Jab by Diggs.
Nice body kick from Diggs.
Diggs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Diggs misses with the combination.
Diggs throws a shot from downtown. Jong Guk moves away and avoids it.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diggs throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk scores with the left hand. Diggs knows he should have avoided that one.
Diggs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diggs looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
Diggs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jong Guk has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Diggs.
Diggs misses with an uppercut.
Diggs sets himself, and Jong Guk steps forward looking for the clinch! Diggs avoids it this time.
Jong Guk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diggs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Diggs.
Jong Guk's jab looks to have found its range, popping Diggs under the eye.
Diggs scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Diggs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Diggs stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jong Guk.
Diggs throws a low kick but Jong Guk moves out of range easily.
Diggs pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jong Guk is out of range and Diggs settles back down.
Nice defenses there by Diggs.
Diggs is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Diggs scores with the left hand. Jong Guk knows he should have avoided that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Diggs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Diggs checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk slips a jab from Diggs.
Jong Guk defending well as Diggs loads up on a big left hand.
Jong Guk slips under a jab.
Jong Guk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
Diggs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from Jong Guk misses the target.
Jong Guk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jong Guk connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Diggs momentarily.
Diggs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jong Guk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kim Jong Guk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Orlando Diggs's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Diggs.
Jong Guk looks to land a right hand but Diggs moved out of range.
Diggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Diggs tries to score with a low kick but Jong Guk moves his leg out of the way.
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.
Diggs avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Diggs misses with the combination.
Diggs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jong Guk.
Diggs misses with a straight right.
Jong Guk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jong Guk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diggs checks it well.
Diggs appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs slips a jab from Jong Guk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Diggs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Diggs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jong Guk slips under a jab from Diggs.
Jong Guk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jong Guk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Jong Guk cracks the inside of Diggs's front leg.
Jong Guk misses with a hook.
Diggs throws the left hand but Jong Guk avoids the punch easily.
Diggs misses with an uppercut. Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Diggs sets himself, and Jong Guk steps forward looking for the clinch! Diggs avoids it this time.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jong Guk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diggs looks for the body kick but Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Diggs connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Diggs throws a hook to the side of Jong Guk's head but Jong Guk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Diggs misses.
Diggs throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Diggs misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk misses with a straight left.
Jong Guk moves away from the strike by Diggs.
Jong Guk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Diggs darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Diggs misses the jab.
Jong Guk thumps Diggs with a low kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diggs throws a low kick, looking for Jong Guk's leg but Jong Guk calmly moves out of range.
Diggs feints and then cracks Jong Guk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jong Guk down. #T2#
Diggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diggs throws a leg kick but Jong Guk sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big left from Jong Guk misses.
Diggs scores with a nice head shot.
Diggs connects with a looping right hand.
Diggs avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jong Guk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jong Guk loads up on a big right hand but Diggs slips the punch.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Jong Guk backs away, Diggs returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jong Guk checks a low kick from Diggs.
Jong Guk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A leg kick checked by Diggs.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Diggs throws the kick towards the body but Jong Guk avoids it.
Jong Guk cracks Diggs with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diggs looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
Jong Guk throws a big shot that misses.
Diggs misses with a straight right.
Jong Guk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jong Guk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Diggs checks a low kick from Jong Guk.
It looked like Diggs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Diggs connects with the punch.
Diggs looks to throw the jab but Jong Guk is out of range.
Jong Guk throws the left hand but Diggs avoids the punch easily.
Diggs misses with a looping right.
Jong Guk takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
Jong Guk looks to land a left hand but Diggs moved out of range nicely.
Diggs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Diggs lands a head shot.
Diggs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Diggs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diggs pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range.
Diggs thinks about countering with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Jong Guk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diggs looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk misses with a straight right.
Diggs 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.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Diggs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Jong Guk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diggs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diggs avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Diggs connects with an inside leg kick.
Diggs motions for Jong Guk to come forward. Diggs throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Diggs moves out of range.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diggs manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk works Diggs's body with a nice hook.
Jong Guk lands a right hook to the body.
Diggs misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Jong Guk moves into the clinch.
Diggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow.
Diggs misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Jong Guk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Diggs wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Orlando Diggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kim Jong Guk.
Well Jong Guk 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 Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
A victorious Kim Jong Guk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Syn 531 - Incendiary
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Rollins lands with a nice body punch.
Rollins connects with a high kick.
Jong Guk dips to his left and cracks Rollins with an uppercut!
A slapping leg kick lands for Rollins.
Jong Guk misses with a hook.
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a chopping leg kick but Rollins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rollins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jong Guk momentarily.
We've been told by Jong Guk's head coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rollins.
Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Jong Guk lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jong Guk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rollins to score with a decent uppercut.
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
Rollins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jong Guk.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rollins tries to land a front kick but Jong Guk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rollins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Rollins moved away.
Rollins connects with a solid leg kick.
Jong Guk misses the jab.#T1#
Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jong Guk misses with a hook. Rollins ducked under it nicely.
Jong Guk throws a front kick aimed at Rollins's knee but Rollins avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rollins.
Rollins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rollins throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jong Guk.
Rollins misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rollins is able to avoid easily.
Rollins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rollins loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
Good work by Rollins as he checks the leg kick.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rollins.
Some bone on bone action there as Jong Guk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rollins has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rollins connects with an inside leg kick.
Rollins misses with a hook. Jong Guk ducked under it nicely.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Rollins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rollins looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jong Guk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rollins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rollins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A good leg kick by Rollins.
Rollins connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
A big right from Rollins misses.
Jong Guk avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rollins throws a low kick but Jong Guk moves out of range easily.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins cracks Jong Guk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jong Guk checks a leg kick nicely.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk throws the left hand but Rollins avoids the punch easily.
Rollins pushes Jong Guk away with a front kick.
Rollins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jong Guk stuns Rollins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rollins's calf.
Jong Guk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rollins.
Rollins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rollins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rollins ducks right into an uppercut from Jong Guk.
Rollins throws a low kick but Jong Guk avoids it.
Rollins misses with a looping right.
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Jong Guk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Rollins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rollins.
Rollins connects with a solid leg kick.
Rollins checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Rollins.
Jong Guk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Rollins misses.
Rollins throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jong Guk 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.
Rollins throws a solid leg kick but Jong Guk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rollins.
A good leg kick by Rollins.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rollins's head backwards.
Jong Guk stuffs the takedown attempt from Rollins. Rollins gets slowly back to his feet.
Good exchange - Jong Guk coming out on top.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rollins, right into the meat.
Jong Guk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk misses with a leg kick. #T4#
Rollins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jong Guk throws out the jab.
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Rollins.
Rollins misses with a low kick as Jong Guk jumps back.
Jong Guk throws a big shot that misses.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Rollins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Guk throws out a leg kick but Rollins moves out of range and Jong Guk only half commits.
Jong Guk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rollins.
Rollins throws a half hearted mid kick.
That kick from Jong Guk tenderised Rollins's leg. Rollins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jong Guk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jong Guk throws a looping overhand right but Rollins ducks down to avoid it.
Rollins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jong Guk misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk blocks a head kick by Rollins.
Rollins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rollins throws a lazy right hand but Jong Guk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Castor Rollins will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Rollins throws a solid leg kick but Jong Guk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rollins.
Jong Guk misses with a lunging right hand
and Rollins counters with a nice body kick.
Rollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Guk.
A jab from Jong Guk misses.
Rollins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rollins is looking to chop away at Jong Guk's legs.
Jong Guk throws a low kick, looking for Rollins's leg but Rollins calmly moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jong Guk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rollins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rollins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jong Guk backing away here, and Rollins unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rollins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk wants to slow Rollins down by chopping away at his legs.
Castor Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jong Guk, as that shot connected.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins motions for Jong Guk to come forward. Rollins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rollins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jong Guk - that will leave a mark!
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Rollins is just out of range.
Jong Guk lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rollins throws a solid leg kick but Jong Guk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rollins.#T1#
Rollins motions for Jong Guk to come forward. Rollins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Rollins moved away.
Rollins misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk lands with a shot to the body.
Rollins staying out of range there.
Jong Guk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jong Guk throws the left hand but Rollins avoids the punch easily.
Rollins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk blocks a low kick nicely.
Jong Guk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rollins manages to circle out of the way.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick that knocks Rollins off balance momentarily.
Rollins is looking to land body kicks.
Jong Guk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rollins tries to score with a low kick but Jong Guk moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Jong Guk blocks a jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Rollins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rollins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Guk, right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Jong Guk.
A telegraphed right hand from Jong Guk misses the target.
Jong Guk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jong Guk tries to score with a low kick but Rollins moves his leg out of the way.
Jong Guk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rollins is out of range and Jong Guk settles back down.
Rollins lands a glancing blow to the side of Jong Guk's head.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Jong Guk misses its target.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jong Guk is looking to slow Rollins down with leg kicks.
Jong Guk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rollins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick that misses.
Jong Guk misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Rollins counter with a right hand. #T3#
Rollins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jong Guk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rollins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Rollins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Good work by Rollins as he checks the leg kick.
Jong Guk backing away here, and Rollins unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rollins.
Jong Guk tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rollins manages to circle out of the way.
Rollins throws a sloppy head kick and Jong Guk moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Rollins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rollins.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jong Guk lands with a hook. Rollins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rollins feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jong Guk's calf.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rollins moves away.
Rollins looks to throw the jab but Jong Guk is out of range.
Jong Guk is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rollins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rollins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rollins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rollins checks a leg kick.
Rollins throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rollins getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4##TD2#
Rollins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Jong Guk has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rollins is on him like a limpet, forcing Jong Guk back against the cage.#BC#
Jong Guk breaks from the clinch.
Rollins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jong Guk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rollins slips a jab from Jong Guk.
Rollins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jong Guk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rollins's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rollins was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Rollins blocks the body kick.
Jong Guk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rollins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jong Guk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rollins.
Rollins tries to bum rush Jong Guk with a series of wild strikes but Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some bone on bone action there as Rollins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rollins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jong Guk. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jong Guk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rollins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Rollins takes one on the button.
Rollins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jong Guk jabs Rollins right on the nose. Rollins blinks but takes it well.
Jong Guk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins throws a low kick, looking for Jong Guk's leg but Jong Guk calmly moves out of range.
Rollins with a jab.
Jong Guk slips a jab from Rollins.
Rollins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Rollins flicks out a counter leg kick but Jong Guk steps away.
Jong Guk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rollins lands a jab to Jong Guk's midsection.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rollins. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rollins just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rollins.#T1#
Rollins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good work by Rollins as he checks the leg kick.
Rollins feints a counter leg kick.
Jong Guk tries to work over Rollins's front leg with a kick but Rollins checks it.
Rollins scores with a jab. Jong Guk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Rollins tries to get set, Jong Guk tries to push him back and clinch up but Rollins manages to avoid the attempt.
Rollins throws a shot to the body.
Rollins throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Rollins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Jong Guk.
Rollins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rollins is looking to slow Jong Guk down with leg kicks.
Rollins lands a glancing blow to the side of Jong Guk's head.
Rollins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rollins throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Rollins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jong Guk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rollins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jong Guk misses with a lunging right hand
and Rollins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Jong Guk throws the left hand but Rollins avoids the punch easily.
Rollins misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the head.
Jong Guk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jong Guk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a front kick aimed at Rollins's knee but Rollins avoids it well.
Jong Guk throws a front kick aimed at Rollins's knee but Rollins avoids it well.
Rollins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rollins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jong Guk looks to land a right hand but Rollins moved out of range.
Rollins lands with a cross.
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jong Guk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rollins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rollins blocks a leg kick.
Rollins misses with a kick to the body.
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Rollins.
Jong Guk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T3#
Rollins throws a solid leg kick but Jong Guk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rollins.
Rollins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jong Guk walks into a straight right hand from Rollins.
Jong Guk moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rollins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rollins.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the body.
Rollins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Jong Guk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jong Guk throws a jab but it's blocked by Rollins.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Rollins throws a body kick.
Jong Guk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rollins drops his hands momentarily and Jong Guk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Jong Guk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rollins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rollins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rollins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Rollins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk misses with a straight right.
Rollins throws a push kick but Jong Guk slaps the foot to one side.
Rollins lands with a shot to the body.
Rollins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rollins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Rollins as he checks the leg kick.
Rollins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rollins motions for Jong Guk to come forward. Rollins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rollins blocks a jab.
Rollins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jong Guk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jong Guk lands a slapping body shot.
Rollins defending well as Jong Guk loads up on a big left hand.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Syn 529 - Gravity
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1#
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.#T1#
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.#CL#
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.#BC2#
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.#CL#
Sullivan takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Sullivan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#T2#
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. #ES2#
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.#T3#
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.#CL#
Sullivan forces Jong Guk back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
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.
#T4#
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 #TD#
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!
#R2#
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.#T1#
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.#T2#
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.#CUT2#
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.
#T3#
Sullivan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
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. #BC2#
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.#T4#
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 #TD#
and Sullivan counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
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!
#R3#
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. #T1#
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.#TD#
Sullivan scores with a takedown into Jong Guk's guard.
Jong Guk seems keen to control Sullivan's posture.#ES2#
Jong Guk pushes Sullivan off and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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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Event:
CEC 513
Date: Apr 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Steam on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jong Guk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steam swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steam is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Steam throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Steam takes a swing at Jong Guk's ribcage but misses.
Steam looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steam throws a head kick that misses.
Jong Guk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A big left from Steam misses.
Steam misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steam. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk scores with a punch to the head.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Steam sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steam looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jong Guk wants to counter with a clinch but Steam pushes him away.
Steam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steam throws a poor cross that misses
and Jong Guk counters with a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Steam saw that one coming.
Steam takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Steam down.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick from Steam.
#T1#
Steam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jong Guk.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Steam moves out of range as Jong Guk strikes.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Steam sees it coming and moves out of range.
Steam is looking to counter punch.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick which misses Steam's front leg but catches the back leg as Steam tries to avoid it.
Jong Guk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Steam is out of range.
Jong Guk throws out a leg kick but Steam moves out of range and Jong Guk only half commits.
Steam takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Steam takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jong Guk scores with a body shot.
Steam throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk punishes Steam's body with a nice straight punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk blocks a head kick by Steam.
Jong Guk is trying to counter with his kicks.
A head kick by Steam misses
and Jong Guk counters with a thumping low kick.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steam is looking to wear down Jong Guk with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jong Guk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steam. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Jong Guk as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Jong Guk connects with a looping right hand.
Jong Guk is looking to slow Steam down with leg kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Jong Guk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jong Guk connects with a looping right hand.
Jong Guk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk sizes up Steam with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Steam throws a solid leg kick but Jong Guk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Steam.
Jong Guk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A low kick from Steam is predictable there
and Jong Guk finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Steam moves out of range of the body kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick that knocks Steam off balance momentarily.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steam throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Jong Guk counters by moving into the clinch.
Jong Guk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steam.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steam.
Jong Guk misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Jong Guk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steam checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut.
Jong Guk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steam had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
Jong Guk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Steam's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Steam down.
Steam throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Steam throws a looping overhand right but Jong Guk ducks down to avoid it.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jong Guk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steam.
Steam feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Steam checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steam.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steam takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steam looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steam checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Jong Guk misses
enabling Steam to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Kim Jong Guk has been cut.
Steam avoids a kick to the body.
Jong Guk with a jab.
Jong Guk throws a lazy right hand but Steam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Jong Guk is looking to slow Steam down with leg kicks.
Steam is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steam moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Jong Guk. Beautiful body shot.
Steam moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jong Guk shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jong Guk punishes Steam's body with a nice straight punch.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Steam avoids it easily.
Jong Guk throws a chopping leg kick but Steam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jong Guk checks a low kick from Steam.
Steam misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Jong Guk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steam.
Jong Guk keeps control of Steam as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Jong Guk manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Steam.
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Danga de danga de dang - Steam scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kim Jong Guk's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Jong Guk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steam.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steam!
Steam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steam throws a front kick that sends Jong Guk stumbling back into the cage.
Steam lands a nice shot that snaps Jong Guk's head back.
Steam pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jong Guk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steam.
Steam throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jong Guk counters with a solid body kick.
Jong Guk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steam does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Steam keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steam scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jong Guk doesn't seem bothered though.
Jong Guk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Guk takes a swing at Steam's ribcage but misses.
Steam looks for the body kick but Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Jong Guk throws out a loose jab but Steam uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Steam darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Steam on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
Jong Guk scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jong Guk thuds his right hand into Steam's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk misses with a looping left.
It looked like Steam was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws out a powerful jab.
Jong Guk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk throws a wild body kick that Steam sees coming a mile off.
Jong Guk thows a leg kick but Steam checks it
and Steam counters with a three punch combo that has Jong Guk backing up. Jong Guk nods at Steam to acknowledge the strikes.#ROC#
Jong Guk is rocked!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Steam throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Jong Guk is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bronson Steam!
Bronson Steam retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Bronson Steam thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
SYN 517 - Hoshino vs Lil wayne
Date: Apr 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Saibot looks to land a body kick but Jong Guk moved away.
A jab from Jong Guk does it's job there.
Jong Guk has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Saibot is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Saibot misses with a shot to the body
and Jong Guk counters with a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a solid leg kick but Saibot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jong Guk.
Saibot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jong Guk misses the body punch
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jong Guk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL2#
Jong Guk moves into the clinch.
Jong Guk blocks an uppercut.
Jong Guk misses with a punch on the inside.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Saibot is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk.
Saibot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Saibot manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saibot's calf.
Jong Guk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saibot.
Saibot scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saibot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jong Guk throws out the jab. #T1##CL2#
Jong Guk darts in and clinches Saibot up against the cage.
Jong Guk lands with a short shot to the head.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Saibot throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saibot's elbow.
Jong Guk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saibot misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saibot.
A short right from Jong Guk on the inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Noob Saibot has been cut.
Saibot has had enough of the clinch but Jong Guk keeps him there for the moment.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jong Guk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk cracks Saibot with a nice body shot.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk blocking some punches.
Jong Guk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saibot.
Jong Guk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jong Guk lands with a left to the head.
Jong Guk tries to work over Saibot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jong Guk.
Saibot blocks an uppercut.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk blocks an uppercut.
Jong Guk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saibot lands a hook that snaps the head of Jong Guk backwards.
Jong Guk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Saibot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saibot misses with an uppercut. Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.#T3#
Saibot throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jong Guk tries to clinch up.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saibot circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Saibot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jong Guk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saibot lands a glancing blow to the side of Jong Guk's head.
Jong Guk throws out a leg kick but Saibot moves out of range and Jong Guk only half commits.
Jong Guk wants to slow Saibot down by chopping away at his legs.
Saibot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Saibot avoids it easily.
Saibot tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch.
As Jong Guk backs away, Saibot returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saibot blocks a leg kick.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saibot moves away.
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saibot paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jong Guk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saibot manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A counter left hand to the body from Saibot misses its target.#T4#
Jong Guk lands with a cross.
Nice body kick there by Jong Guk.
Saibot scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saibot on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saibot moves out of range as Jong Guk strikes.
Jong Guk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saibot on the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Jong Guk - just one landing.
Jong Guk scores with a hook to the body. Saibot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Saibot is predictable there
and Jong Guk counters with a right hand to the body.
Saibot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Nice uppercut there from Jong Guk.
Saibot scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jong Guk doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk misses with a leg kick.
Saibot is looking to counter punch.
Jong Guk throws the kick towards the body but Saibot avoids it.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saibot checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noob Saibot's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jong Guk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jong Guk tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Jong Guk gets a clinch.
A short right from Jong Guk on the inside.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it.
Saibot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jong Guk cracks Saibot with a nice body shot.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Saibot breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jong Guk lands with a shot to the body.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Jong Guk flicks out a counter leg kick but Saibot steps away.
A low kick from Jong Guk misses
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Saibot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
Jong Guk moves away from the strike by Saibot.
Jong Guk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saibot throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Saibot lands a jab to the head.
Jong Guk misses with a leg kick
and Saibot cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick
and Saibot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jong Guk thinking.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saibot has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
It looks like Saibot has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Saibot takes a swing at Jong Guk's ribcage but misses.
Jong Guk wants to counter the offense by Saibot and move into the clinch position.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saibot moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saibot lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk closes the distance but Saibot moves to the side
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Jong Guk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saibot checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jong Guk tests Saibot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jong Guk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saibot throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
Saibot checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Saibot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Jong Guk instigates a clinch.
Jong Guk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saibot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saibot lands with a light punch inside.
Jong Guk pushes Saibot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jong Guk swings wildly with an uppercut but Saibot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Jong Guk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saibot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saibot can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
Jong Guk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saibot.
Saibot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saibot misses with the head strike.
Saibot lands with a right to the head.
Jong Guk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saibot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saibot. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saibot takes a shot to the head.
Jong Guk pushes Saibot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jong Guk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Saibot is rocked!
Saibot blocks an uppercut.
Oh Saibot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Saibot blocks it.
Saibot seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from Saibot.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saibot backwards.
Saibot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Jong Guk.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saibot blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Jong Guk.
Saibot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jong Guk throws a punch but it's blocked by Saibot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Jong Guk.
Saibot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Noob Saibot's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jong Guk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saibot.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but Saibot moves out of range.
Jong Guk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch but Saibot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Saibot as he checks the leg kick.
Saibot blocks a leg kick.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk wants to counter the offense by Saibot and move into the clinch position.
Donk. Jong Guk catches Saibot right on the button with a cross.
Saibot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jong Guk digs a good hook to Saibot's body.
Jong Guk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk cracks Saibot with a good jab.
Saibot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.#T1#
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick from Saibot.
Saibot throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk misses with a looping left.
It looked like Saibot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jong Guk.
Decent striking displayed by Saibot there.
Saibot ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jong Guk lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jong Guk misses the target.
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Jong Guk looks to land a right hand but Saibot moved out of range.
Saibot misses the jab.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jong Guk throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
Saibot is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jong Guk looks to throw a body kick
and Jong Guk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saibot's calf.
Saibot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jong Guk's sensitive parts.
Saibot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saibot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jong Guk under the eye.
Saibot connects with the punch.
Jong Guk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jong Guk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saibot is out of range and Jong Guk settles back down.
Saibot is looking to counter punch.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saibot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Jong Guk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
Saibot throws a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Saibot.
Saibot swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
#T3#
Saibot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice body kick there by Saibot.
Saibot lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jong Guk's sensitive parts.
Saibot blocks a low kick nicely.
Jong Guk throws a jab when Saibot was well out of range.
Saibot throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saibot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saibot throws a jab when Jong Guk was well out of range.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saibot cracks the inside of Jong Guk's front leg.
Saibot misses the jab.
Saibot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but Saibot moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Saibot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saibot throws a head kick but Jong Guk moves out of range.
#CL2#
Jong Guk has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Saibot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Saibot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saibot scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saibot prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk blocks a body shot from Saibot.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Saibot blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Saibot has a couple of punches blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Saibot controls the action.
Jong Guk works on Saibot's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Saibot breaks from the clinch.
Jong Guk moves in looking to clinch but Saibot pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kim Jong Guk.
Well Jong Guk 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
Our winner, Kim Jong Guk, 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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Event:
CFC 422
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Munson scores with a jab. Jong Guk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Munson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Robert Munson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Munson.
Jong Guk wants to counter with a clinch but Munson pushes him away.
Munson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but Munson moves out of range.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong Guk throws a lazy right hand but Munson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good leg kick by Jong Guk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Munson loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
Munson throws a leg kick but Jong Guk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jong Guk delivers a nice body kick.
Munson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Munson is just out of range.
Jong Guk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jong Guk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jong Guk throws a low kick, looking for Munson's leg but Munson calmly moves out of range.
Munson swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Good work by Munson as he checks the leg kick.
Jong Guk misses with a looping left.
Jong Guk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Munson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Munson connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Munson delivers a nice body kick.
Munson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Jong Guk scores with a crisp jab that stopped Munson in his tracks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Munson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jong Guk jabs Munson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Munson.
Donk. Munson catches Jong Guk right on the button with a cross.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but Munson is having none of it.
Jong Guk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Munson rather than just go for the knockout.
Jong Guk misses the jab.
Jong Guk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Munson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Munson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick that knocks Munson off balance momentarily.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk lands the left hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Munson.
Munson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Munson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Munson blocks a low kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Jong Guk misses. #T2#
Jong Guk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Munson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Munson throws a big shot that misses.
Munson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jong Guk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Munson throws a chopping leg kick but Jong Guk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Munson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Munson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Munson is just out of range.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Munson saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Munson misses its intended target.
Munson ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
Munson moves out of range of the leg kick from Jong Guk.
Nice jab there from Munson. #CL2#
Jong Guk forces Munson back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Munson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Munson moves out of range.
Jong Guk tries to clinch up but Munson circles away and keeps his distance.
Munson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Munson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Munson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Munson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A low kick from Munson misses
and Jong Guk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice defenses there by Munson.
The fighters circling - Jong Guk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Munson.
Jong Guk jabs Munson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Munson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Munson thumps Jong Guk with a low kick.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Munson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Munson.
Jong Guk slips under a jab from Munson.
A leg kick checked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Munson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jong Guk is out of range.
Jong Guk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jong Guk cracks a nice hook into Munson's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munson lands with a nice body kick.
Jong Guk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T4#
A big right from Jong Guk misses.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Munson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munson manages to avoid it.
Munson misses with a low kick.
Munson cracks Jong Guk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Munson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Munson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Munson blocks it.
Munson thuds his shin into the meat of Jong Guk's side.
Munson with a jab.
Jong Guk throws a chopping leg kick but Munson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jong Guk misses with a straight right.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick that misses.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut.
Jong Guk throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk throws an overhand right that lands on Munson's shoulder, as Munson tries to avoid the shot.
Jong Guk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Munson. Munson obviously looking to wear him down.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Munson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jong Guk checks it well.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk 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.
#R2#
Jong Guk takes a swing at Munson's ribcage but misses.
Munson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Munson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Munson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Munson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk looks to land a right hand but Munson moved out of range.
Munson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Munson fakes the leg kick and cracks Jong Guk in the body. #CL2#
Jong Guk has Munson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jong Guk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jong Guk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Munson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jong Guk controls his hands.
Jong Guk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Munson takes a shot to the head.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jong Guk has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Munson.
Munson scores with a shot to the side of Jong Guk's head.
Jong Guk blocking some punches.
Munson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Jong Guk on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Munson's elbow. #T1#
Munson throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munson blocks an uppercut.
Jong Guk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Munson avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Jong Guk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Munson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jong Guk can turn it around.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk gets through Munson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Munson controls his hands.
Jong Guk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
Munson throws an elbow that misses.
Jong Guk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Munson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Munson fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Munson.
Munson blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
A short uppercut from Munson.
Jong Guk throws a head punch that misses.
Jong Guk throws a punch but it's blocked by Munson.
Munson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Munson blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jong Guk misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Munson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Munson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munson throws a shot from downtown. Jong Guk moves away and avoids it.
Jong Guk connects with a jab.
Jong Guk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Munson throws a chopping leg kick but Jong Guk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jong Guk lands a jab to Munson's midsection.
A shot to the liver by Jong Guk. Beautiful body shot.
Munson misses the jab.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munson misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk takes one on the button.
Munson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jong Guk.
Nice defenses there by Munson.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Munson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Munson throws a shot from downtown. Jong Guk moves away and avoids it.
Jong Guk misses the body punch
and Munson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Munson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jong Guk checks a leg kick.
Munson takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab lands there for Munson.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Munson moved away.
Munson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jong Guk blocks a leg kick.
Munson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jong Guk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Munson to score with a decent uppercut.
Munson stuns Jong Guk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Munson looks to throw the jab but Jong Guk is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Jong Guk misses.
Munson throws a hook to the side of Jong Guk's head but Jong Guk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Munson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Munson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T4#
Jong Guk throws the kick towards the body but Munson avoids it.
Munson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jong Guk just manages to avoid it.
Munson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jong Guk scores with a hook.
Munson scores with a kick to the body.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick from Munson.
Munson misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Munson misses.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of Munson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jong Guk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Munson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Munson moved away.
Munson avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Munson scores with a jab. Jong Guk acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Jong Guk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jong Guk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jong Guk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A head kick misses from Munson.
Munson throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kim Jong Guk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Jong Guk blocks a jab.
Munson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk throws the left hand but Munson avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Jong Guk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Munson misses with an uppercut. Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Jong Guk throws out a leg kick but Munson moves out of range and Jong Guk only half commits.
Munson throws a low kick but Jong Guk avoids it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jong Guk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Munson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Munson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Munson.
Nice body kick from Jong Guk.
A telegraphed right hand from Jong Guk misses the target.
Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munson.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jong Guk is out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk stuns Munson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick as Munson jumps back.
Jong Guk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Munson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Munson throws out a loose jab but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jong Guk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Munson. That did some damage!
Jong Guk takes a swing at Munson's ribcage but misses.
Munson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jong Guk wants to counter with a clinch but Munson pushes him away.
Munson scores with a spinning back kick!
Jong Guk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jong Guk cracks Munson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Munson looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
Munson connects with the punch.
Jong Guk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Munson misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk tries a quick counter leg kick but Munson is wise to it.
Jong Guk throws out a leg kick but Munson moves out of range and Jong Guk only half commits.
Jong Guk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jong Guk checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Jong Guk misses.
Nice defenses there by Jong Guk.
Munson misses with a head kick.
Munson is looking to slow Jong Guk down with leg kicks.
Munson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T2#
Jong Guk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jong Guk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Munson swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Jong Guk misses.
Munson lands with an overhand left.
Some bone on bone action there as Munson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Munson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jong Guk.
Munson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the leg kick from Munson.
Nice cross by Munson.
Munson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Munson tried to score with a low kick but Jong Guk checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Munson, right into the meat.
Munson throws a solid leg kick but Jong Guk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Munson.
Munson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Munson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nice shot lands for Jong Guk.
Munson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jong Guk's calf.
Munson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Munson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.#T3#
Jong Guk misses the jab.#CL2#
Jong Guk moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Munson manages to break the clinch.
Jong Guk swings widly with a right hand
enabling Munson to counter with a crisp jab.
Munson checks a leg kick nicely.
Jong Guk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Munson throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Munson throws a leg kick but Jong Guk moved away.
Jong Guk blocks a leg kick.
Jong Guk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munson misses with a straight left.
Jong Guk only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Munson misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Munson misses
and Jong Guk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick from Munson misses.
Jong Guk lands a slapping body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Jong Guk there.
Munson throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munson moves away.
Munson is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Munson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jong Guk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jong Guk lands with an uppercut that bounces Munson off the cage and back into range.
Munson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk.
Munson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Munson sets himself, and Jong Guk steps forward looking for the clinch! Munson avoids it this time.
Good shot there by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jong Guk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Munson.
Jong Guk lands a slapping body shot.
Munson misses with a leg kick.
Munson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Jong Guk to counter with a crisp jab.
Munson misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Jong Guk tenderised Munson's leg. Munson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jong Guk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Munson.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Kim Jong Guk just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Munson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Munson delivers a nice body kick.
Munson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Munson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Munson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
A big left from Jong Guk misses.
Munson 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 lands a nice leg kick that just misses Munson's sensitive parts.
Munson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jong Guk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Jong Guk.
Munson checks a leg kick nicely.
A big left from Munson misses.
Jong Guk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munson throws a jab when Jong Guk was well out of range.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick which misses Munson's front leg but catches the back leg as Munson tries to avoid it.
Munson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the leg kick from Munson.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Munson checks a leg kick.#T1#
Munson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jong Guk looks to land a right hand but Munson moved out of range.
Munson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jong Guk just manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jong Guk tried to score with a low kick but Munson checks it.
Munson throwing a counter right hand but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk tries to score with a low kick but Munson moves his leg out of the way.
Munson throws a big shot that misses.
Munson is looking to slow Jong Guk down with leg kicks.
Munson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jong Guk is able to avoid easily.
Munson tries to score with a low kick but Jong Guk moves his leg out of the way.
Munson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk checks a low kick from Munson.
Jong Guk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munson.
Nice body kick from Munson.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick.
Munson swinging wildly here.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Munson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
A leg kick checked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk flicks out a counter leg kick but Munson steps away.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jong Guk just manages to avoid it.
Munson throws a wild body kick that Jong Guk sees coming a mile off.
Jong Guk finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Jong Guk blocks the low kick.
Munson blocks a low kick nicely.
Munson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk blocks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Jong Guk coming out on top.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Munson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jong Guk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jong Guk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Jong Guk.
Munson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jong Guk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Munson throws a push kick but Jong Guk slaps the foot to one side.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Munson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munson throwing a counter right hand but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.#T3#
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
Munson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Munson connects with a body shot that sends Jong Guk's belly button to the back.
Jong Guk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Munson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Munson.
Jong Guk lands a nice hook to Munson's body. Munson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jong Guk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk looks to land a left hand but Munson moved out of range nicely.
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Munson.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick from Munson.
Jong Guk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Munson. That one must have hurt.
Jong Guk thuds a left hand into Munson's body.#CL2#
Jong Guk clinches up with Munson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Munson avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk throws a punch but it's blocked by Munson.
A short right from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Jong Guk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jong Guk blocks a body shot from Munson.
Jong Guk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk throws a punch but it's blocked by Munson.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Munson's elbow.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Munson's elbow.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Munson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jong Guk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Munson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jong Guk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Munson or not. #BC#
Munson breaks from the clinch.
Munson tries to land a leg kick but Jong Guk saw it coming and moves away.
Jong Guk lands a lovely overhand right.
Munson is looking to land body kicks.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick
and Munson counters with a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk checks a low kick from Munson.
Munson checks a low kick from Jong Guk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Kim Jong Guk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Munson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Munson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Munson moves out of range.
Jong Guk with a hook.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick which misses Munson's front leg but catches the back leg as Munson tries to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk is looking to slow Munson down with leg kicks.
Munson keeps the fight on the outside.
Jong Guk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jong Guk slips under a jab from Munson.
Jong Guk throws out a counter right but Munson avoids it with no problem.
Jong Guk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jong Guk checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munson moves away.
Jong Guk throws the left hand but Munson avoids the punch easily.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Munson is just out of range.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Munson strikes.
Jong Guk throws out a counter right but Munson avoids it with no problem.
Jong Guk scores with the left hand. Munson knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Jong Guk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Munson. That did some damage!
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk throws a looping overhand right but Munson ducks down to avoid it.
Jong Guk misses with a looping left.
Jong Guk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Munson.
Jong Guk slips under a jab.
Munson slips a straight right by Jong Guk.
Munson looks for the body kick but Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Munson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jong Guk momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Munson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jong Guk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jong Guk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Munson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Munson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Munson blocks the leg kick.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Munson is just out of range.
Munson scores with a hook to the body. Jong Guk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Munson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Robert Munson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jong Guk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jong Guk.
Munson misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Munson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Munson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jong Guk lands a body shot.
Jong Guk throws a low kick, looking for Munson's leg but Munson calmly moves out of range.
Jong Guk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Munson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Munson tries to land a leg kick but Jong Guk saw it coming and moves away.
Jong Guk throws a chopping leg kick but Munson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jong Guk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick that knocks Munson off balance momentarily.
Jong Guk checks the leg kick.
Munson throws a jab when Jong Guk was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Munson as he connects with a hook.
Munson throws a lazy right hand but Jong Guk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Munson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Munson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Munson connects with a nice looking jab.
Jong Guk with a hook.
Munson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Munson tries to score with a low kick but Jong Guk moves his leg out of the way.
Munson throws a big shot that misses.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Munson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Munson scores with a push kick.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jong Guk throws a jab but it's blocked by Munson.
Munson thinks about countering with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a kick to the body
enabling Munson to counter with a crisp jab.
Munson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Munson avoids it easily.
Jong Guk throws a chopping leg kick but Munson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jong Guk.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Munson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Munson throws a front kick aimed at Jong Guk's knee but Jong Guk avoids it well.
Jong Guk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jong Guk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Munson throws out the jab.
Munson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Munson throws a solid leg kick but Jong Guk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Munson.
Jong Guk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Munson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Munson there.
Jong Guk blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a big shot that misses.
Munson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munson misses with a low kick as Jong Guk jumps back.
Munson misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Jong Guk.
Jab, jab by Munson - just one landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Guk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jong Guk 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
During a confident post fight interview, Kim Jong Guk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CFC 419
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
Jong Guk cracks Reach with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reach looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk punishes Reach's body with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Jong Guk misses its intended target.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Reach throws out a counter right but Jong Guk avoids it with no problem.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reach was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reach.
Reach pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reach manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Reach releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Reach looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jong Guk keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reach! But no joy.
Jong Guk looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jong Guk clobbers Reach with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jong Guk lands with a cross.
Jong Guk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reach's head.
Jong Guk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Reach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reach looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reach's coach down at K.O.N.Y. was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Reach's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jong Guk works the jab nicely.
Jong Guk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Reach's sensitive parts.
Jong Guk wants to clinch up but Reach keeps it at a distance.
Jong Guk throws a front kick aimed at Reach's knee but Reach avoids it well.
Reach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jong Guk throws a looping overhand right but Reach ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk throws a hook but Reach blocks it.#T2#
Jong Guk connects with an inside leg kick.
Reach throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reach throws the left hand but Jong Guk avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Jong Guk does it's job there.
Jong Guk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reach. That did some damage!
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jong Guk slips a jab from Reach.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Jong Guk misses the target.
Reach appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jong Guk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL#
Jong Guk closes the distance and clinches.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jong Guk tries to work over Reach's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reach misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Jong Guk.
Reach blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Reach decides to pull guard. #T3#
Reach trying to control the position here. #SU#
Jong Guk stands up and waves to Reach to follow him.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Reach looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reach takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reach throws a hook but Jong Guk avoids it easily.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reach.
Jong Guk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Reach blocks it.
Reach pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jab by Jong Guk.#T4#
A big left from Reach misses.
Jong Guk scores with a nice body kick.
Jong Guk motions for Reach to come forward. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reach blocks a leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reach.
Jong Guk works Reach's body with a nice hook.
Reach moves out of range of the body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk misses with a body punch
and Reach counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jong Guk is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jong Guk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body shot.
Jong Guk stuns Reach with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Reach's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reach down.
Jong Guk doesn't manage to clinch there - Reach circles away.
Reach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jong Guk 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.
Jong Guk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reach. That did some damage!
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Reach sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reach.
Jong Guk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reach can do to turn this around?
A slow jab from Jong Guk misses its intended target.
Jong Guk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reach's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick from Jong Guk misses.
Reach follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Reach defending well as Jong Guk loads up on a big left hand.
Jong Guk scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk is looking to slow Reach down with leg kicks.
Reach blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk catches Reach with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T1#
Jong Guk takes a swing at Reach's ribcage but misses.
Reach throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jong Guk here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Reach blocks it.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reach throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Jong Guk throws a wild body kick that Reach sees coming a mile off.
A big right from Jong Guk misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reach. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jong Guk tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reach is able to avoid easily.
Reach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Jong Guk looks to throw the jab but Reach is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Reach down.
Reach misses with a head kick.
Jong Guk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reach throws a body kick that misses.
Reach takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Reach - just one landing.
Crunch! Jong Guk slams his shin into Reach's torso.
Reach looks to land a left hand but Jong Guk moved out of range nicely.
Jong Guk throws a low kick, looking for Reach's leg but Reach calmly moves out of range.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Reach.
Jong Guk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jong Guk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T3#
Jong Guk lands a slapping body shot.
Reach throws a shot from downtown. Jong Guk moves away and avoids it.
Jong Guk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Reach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
A swing and a miss from Reach.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot that sends Reach's belly button to the back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Reach down.
Jong Guk takes a swing at Reach's ribcage but misses.
A little jabbing left from Reach on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jong Guk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reach's head.
Jong Guk misses with a series of wild punches.
Reach misses with a wild body shot.
Jong Guk connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
Reach misses with a double jab.
As Reach backs away, Jong Guk returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Reach tries to move into range but Jong Guk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk loads up on a big right hand but Reach slips the punch.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reach.
Kim Jong Guk is winning the standup battle so far.
Jong Guk moves into range and connects with a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Reach down.
Reach avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reach has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reach there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jong Guk throws out the jab.
Reach throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Reach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jong Guk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reach takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Jong Guk clinches up with Reach and pushes him back against the cage.
Jong Guk has Reach pressed against the cage, preventing Reach from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jong Guk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Reach pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk is looking to score with low kicks.
Reach looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Reach checks it.
Reach 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk slips a straight right by Reach.
Jong Guk lands a slapping body shot.
Reach lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jong Guk circles away quickly and effectively.
Reach checks a low kick from Jong Guk.#T1#
Jong Guk thumps Reach with a low kick.
Jong Guk throws a looping overhand right but Reach ducks down to avoid it.
Reach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jong Guk is looking to slow Reach down with leg kicks.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Reach.
Jong Guk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jong Guk jabs at Reach's body.
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Reach.
Jong Guk connects with a single shot there.
Reach has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jong Guk misses with a leg kick.
Reach is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jong Guk with a body shot.
Reach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
Jong Guk thumps Reach with a low kick.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Reach saw that one coming.
Johnny Reach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Jong Guk throws a looping overhand right but Reach ducks down to avoid it.
Reach throws a counter combo.
Jong Guk tries to clinch there but Reach circles away.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jong Guk throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reach slips under a jab from Jong Guk.
Reach swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reach takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Reach takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jong Guk slips a straight right by Reach.
Jong Guk misses with a kick to the body.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but Reach moves out of range.
Jong Guk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Reach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk throws an off balance right hand
and Reach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Kim Jong Guk has been cut.#T3#
Jong Guk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Reach. Reach circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reach.
Reach looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reach avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jong Guk lands a slapping body shot.
Jong Guk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jong Guk wants to clinch up but Reach keeps it at a distance.
A combination from Reach does no damage.
Jong Guk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Reach jabs Jong Guk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Reach down.
Reach scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jong Guk doesn't seem bothered though.
Reach misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Reach scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jong Guk lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reach is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a nice body punch.
Jong Guk slips under a jab from Reach.
Jong Guk connects with a jab.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot.
Reach throws the kick towards the body but Jong Guk avoids it.
Jong Guk throws a sloppy body shot
and Reach counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jong Guk thows a body kick. Reach tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Reach takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reach fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Guk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jong Guk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CFC 417
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Jong Guk tried to score with a low kick but Munson checks it.
We've been informed that Jong Guk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Munson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jong Guk to score with a decent uppercut.
Jong Guk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Munson's sensitive parts.
Jong Guk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Munson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Munson.
Munson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jong Guk connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Munson scrambles back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Munson.
Munson throws a right hand that misses
and Munson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Munson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Munson scores with a decent looking hook.
Jong Guk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jong Guk thumps Munson with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Munson fakes the leg kick and cracks Jong Guk in the body.
Munson pushes Jong Guk away with a front kick.
Jong Guk misses the jab.
Jong Guk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL2#
Jong Guk moves into the clinch.
Munson tries to work over Jong Guk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Munson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#T1##BC#
Munson breaks from the clinch.
Munson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jong Guk slips under a jab.
Munson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munson manages to avoid it.
Munson motions for Jong Guk to come forward. Munson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Munson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Munson.
Jong Guk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Munson throws a push kick but Jong Guk slaps the foot to one side.
Munson is looking to land body kicks.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body kick.
Munson blocks a 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.
Munson looks to land a body kick but Jong Guk moved away.
Jong Guk was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jong Guk connects with a solid leg kick.
Munson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Munson avoids it easily.
Munson tried to counter with a leg kick but Jong Guk avoided it.
Jong Guk keeps Munson at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Munson moves out of range.
Jong Guk misses the jab.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Munson misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jong Guk throws a leg kick which misses Munson's front leg but catches the back leg as Munson tries to avoid it.
A jab from Jong Guk misses.
Munson lands a glancing blow to the side of Jong Guk's head.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Munson strikes.
Jong Guk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Munson.
Munson misses with a looping right.
Munson blocks a head kick by Jong Guk.
Munson cracks the inside of Jong Guk's front leg.
Munson tests Jong Guk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Munson saw that one coming.
Jong Guk is looking to slow Munson down with leg kicks.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Munson connects with a leg kick. Jong Guk looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Munson gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Jong Guk counter with a right hand. #T3#
Jong Guk connects with a nice looking jab.
Jong Guk avoids the head kick by Munson.
Jong Guk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jong Guk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Munson is out of range and Jong Guk settles back down.
Munson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jong Guk is looking to score with low kicks.
A big left from Munson misses.
Munson misses the shot to the body.
Jong Guk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jong Guk lands a body shot.
Jong Guk is looking to score with low kicks.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jong Guk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Munson - the referee stops the clock and Jong Guk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Munson. Jong Guk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Munson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jong Guk with a jab.
Munson throws out a loose jab but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munson scores with a kick to the body.
Munson ducks right into an uppercut from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Munson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Munson throws a low kick, looking for Jong Guk's leg but Jong Guk calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Munson.
#T4#
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Munson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Munson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Munson connects with an inside leg kick.
Jong Guk motions for Munson to come forward. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jong Guk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jong Guk tries to work over Munson's front leg with a kick but Munson checks it.
Munson misses with a straight right.
Munson backing away here, and Jong Guk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jong Guk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk tried to score with a low kick but Munson checks it.
Munson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jong Guk blocks a jab.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk throws a low kick, looking for Munson's leg but Munson calmly moves out of range.
Munson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Munson moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munson.
Jong Guk looks to throw the jab but Munson is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kim Jong Guk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Jong Guk throws a chopping leg kick but Munson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Munson throws a body kick that misses.
Jong Guk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munson moves away.
A low kick from Jong Guk is predictable there
and Munson counters with a low kick, right behind Jong Guk 's knee.
Jong Guk lands a body shot.
Munson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jong Guk throws a big shot that misses.
Munson needs to keep his hands up - Jong Guk had a free shot at his head there.
Munson lands a right hook to the body.
Munson thows a body kick. Jong Guk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Jong Guk. Beautiful body shot.
Munson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Munson checks it.
Munson is looking to score with low kicks.
Jong Guk doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jong Guk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Munson checks a low kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Munson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Jong Guk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Munson misses.
It seemed like Jong Guk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Munson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Munson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Jong Guk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Munson misses.
An inside leg kick from Munson misses.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Munson.
Munson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Munson.
Jong Guk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Jong Guk does it's job there.
Munson throws the left hand but Jong Guk avoids the punch easily.
Jong Guk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the body.
Munson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Munson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk takes a swing at Munson's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Jong Guk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jong Guk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A bone on bone clash there as Jong Guk blocks the leg kick.
Jong Guk is looking to slow Munson down with leg kicks.
Jong Guk moves forwards but Munson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Munson throws the left hand but Jong Guk avoids the punch easily.
Jong Guk looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Munson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Munson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jong Guk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Munson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Munson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk moves in looking to clinch but Munson pushes him off.
Jong Guk scores with a body shot.
Jong Guk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jong Guk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Munson tenderised Jong Guk's leg. Jong Guk is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jong Guk lands with a straight right. Munson didn't see that one coming.
Munson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jong Guk checks it well.
Jong Guk wants to land a leg kick but Munson is out of range. #T3#
Munson scores with a jab to the head.
Jong Guk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Munson motions for Jong Guk to come forward. Munson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Munson throws a body shot but no joy.
Munson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Munson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Munson just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Jong Guk misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Munson.
Munson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick from Munson.
Munson 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.
Munson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jong Guk slips a jab from Munson.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut.
Munson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jong Guk's head.
Jong Guk misses with a hook.
Munson misses with a jab to the body
and Jong Guk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jong Guk.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Munson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk.
A head kick misses from Munson.
Munson tries to score with a low kick but Jong Guk moves his leg out of the way.
Jong Guk scores with a leg kick.
Munson tries to land a leg kick but Jong Guk saw it coming and moves away.
Jong Guk lands with a good body shot.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Munson swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk flicks out a counter leg kick but Munson steps away.
Jong Guk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Munson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A clash of legs there as Jong Guk blocks the low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munson checks a leg kick nicely.
Jong Guk throws a head kick but Munson moves out of range.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Munson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jong Guk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Munson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Munson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Munson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munson manages to avoid it.
Munson throws a body shot but no joy.
Munson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot.
Munson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Munson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Munson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Munson moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Munson connects with a crisp jab.
Jong Guk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munson manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk is looking to score with low kicks.#T1#
Munson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL2#
Jong Guk has closed the distance and engaged Munson in a clinch.
Munson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jong Guk misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Munson fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Munsons head.
Munson tries a body shot but Jong Guk blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Munson throws an elbow but misses.
Munson blocks an uppercut.
Munson lands a right hand.
Munson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow.
Jong Guk lands a hook that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
A short right from Jong Guk on the inside.
Jong Guk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Munson backwards.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Munson blocks it.
A short right from Jong Guk on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk lands with a short shot to the head.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Munson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jong Guk has him pressed against the cage.
Jong Guk misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Munson.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Munson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a punch on the inside.
Munson has Jong Guk pushed against the cage.#BC#
Munson manages to break the clinch.
Jong Guk cracks Munson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jong Guk throws a push kick but Munson slaps the foot to one side.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk connects with a single shot there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Munson down.
Munson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jong Guk is out of range.
Munson throws a low kick but Jong Guk avoids it.#T3#
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
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.
Jong Guk tries to work over Munson's front leg with a kick but Munson checks it.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munson manages to avoid it.
Munson loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munson moves away.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Munson was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Munson slips under a jab from Jong Guk.
Munson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Munson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Munson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Munson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick as Munson jumps back.
Munson misses with a head kick.
Munson tries to work over Jong Guk's front leg with a kick but Jong Guk checks it.
Munson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Munson 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 checks the leg kick nicely there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Munson.
#T4#
Munson cracks the inside of Jong Guk's front leg.
Munson checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big left from Munson misses.
Jong Guk throws a big shot that misses.
Munson is looking to counter punch.
Jong Guk misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Munson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Munson misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Jong Guk misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Munson's calf.
Munson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munson tries to score with a low kick but Jong Guk moves his leg out of the way.
Jong Guk works Munson's body with a nice hook.
Munson misses with a double jab
letting Jong Guk counter with a right hand.
Robert Munson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munson tries to score with a low kick but Jong Guk moves his leg out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Guk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jong Guk 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GKNY 113 - Momochi vs Nilsen
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Jong Guk throws a hook but Skog avoids it easily.
Skog lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jong Guk will feel that in the morning.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Skog shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jong Guk tries to kick Skog off in order to stand up. Skog Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jong Guk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skog in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jong Guk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skog on the ground.
Skog throws a strike aimed at the side of Jong Guk's head but Jong Guk avoids it well.
We've been hearing good reports from Jong Guk's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jong Guk is trying to get back to his feet.
Jong Guk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jong Guk tries to get out of the position.
Jong Guk struggling a bit here.
Skog prevents Jong Guk from escaping the position.
Jong Guk tries to bench press Skog off him but Skog keeps the position. #T1#
Who's going to make the next move?
Skog working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Skog landing strikes.
Skog postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skog tries to score with some ground and pound. Jong Guk controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jong Guk defending against the ground and pound.
Skog tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jong Guk is looking to reverse the position.
Skog wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jong Guk keeps working.
Jong Guk wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Skog has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Skog wants to control but Jong Guk is keeping him busy.
Jong Guk wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jong Guk is looking to reverse the position.#ES#
Jong Guk explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Skog moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Skog blocks the leg kick.
Jong Guk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skog connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jong Guk scrambles back to his feet.
Jong Guk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skog throws out the jab.
Jong Guk ducks right into an uppercut from Skog.
Skog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skog looks for the body kick but Jong Guk saw that one coming. #T3#
Jong Guk scores with a kick to the body.
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Skog takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jong Guk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skog.
Jong Guk scores with a sloppy right hand. Skog should have avoided that one.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jong Guk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Skog's head.
Jong Guk stuns Skog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jong Guk throws a push kick but Skog slaps the foot to one side.
Jong Guk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skog throws a body punch but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk lands a two punch combo.
Skog cracks Jong Guk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body shot.
Skog throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skog dives in and grabs Jong Guk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jong Guk pushes down on Skog's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Skog is defended easily by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk 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.
Skog misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Jong Guk darts in and clinches Skog up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jong Guk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Skog.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skog swings wildly with an uppercut but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jong Guk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skog can do to turn this around?
Skog jumps guard but Jong Guk stands there with Skog around his waist. Skog gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skog misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Skog controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Skog controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Skog's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Skog breaks from the clinch.
Skog throws a jab but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Skog misses with a head kick.
Skog throws a body kick that misses.
Skog tries to land a leg kick but Jong Guk saw it coming and moves away.
Skog on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
Jong Guk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jong Guk tried to score with a low kick but Skog checks it.
Jong Guk looks to land a body kick but Skog moved away.
Jong Guk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Skog replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jong Guk blocks it well.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Skog moves out of range.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Jong Guk lands a big head kick that sends Skog tumbling to the mat! Jong Guk takes a step backwards and waves Skog back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Skog is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk digs a good hook to Skog's body.
Skog is still on wobbly legs! Can Jong Guk finish him?
Jong Guk swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Skog seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Skog misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Skog checks a leg kick.
Skog throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jong Guk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skog dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Skog looks to land a body kick but Jong Guk moved away.
A little feinted left hand from Jong Guk on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jong Guk thows a body kick. Skog tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL#
Jong Guk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Skog blocks it.
Jong Guk scores with a shoulder strike.
Skog blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Skog pushes Jong Guk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Skog lands with a light punch inside.
Skog tries to work over Jong Guk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skog fails to pull guard.
Jong Guk lands a body shot.
Skog is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jong Guk to keep the fight standing.
Kim Jong Guk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Skog.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk - that landed with a thud.
Jong Guk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Skog controls his hands.
#TD2#
Skog pulls Jong Guk into guard.
#SUB2#
Skog looking for a guillotine here but Jong Guk defends easily.
#SU#
Jong Guk stands up and waves to Skog to follow him. #T4#
Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jong Guk lunges at Skog with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Skog's hand.
Jong Guk is looking to wear down Skog with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk lands a right hook to the body.
Skog keeps the fight on the outside.
Jong Guk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skog was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Nice uppercut lands for Skog. That snapped Jong Guk's head back.
Kim Jong Guk is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice defenses there by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skog doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Skog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Skog.
As Skog tries to get set, Jong Guk tries to push him back and clinch up but Skog manages to avoid the attempt.
Skog ducks right into an uppercut from Jong Guk.
Skog misses with a leg kick.
Skog lands a nice looking body kick.
Skog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skog. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Jong Guk has Skog up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Skog pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Skog shoots for a double leg takedown but Jong Guk sprawls well. He's pushed Skog's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skog swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Jong Guk fakes the leg kick and cracks Skog in the body.
Skog avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a hook. Skog ducked under it nicely.
Jong Guk 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.
Jong Guk takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Skog looks to land a body kick but Jong Guk moved away.
Skog fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jong Guk misses with a kick to the body.
Skog ducks under a wild hook from Jong Guk.
Skog looks for the body kick but Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Jong Guk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Skog.
Skog takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jong Guk avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dan Skog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Jong Guk thuds a left hand into Skog's body.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jong Guk stuns Skog with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Skog misses.
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Skog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Skog moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Skog tried to score with a low kick but Jong Guk checks it.
Skog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk is looking to counter the offense by Skog and move into the clinch.
Skog takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T3#
Skog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk tests Skog's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skog closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A punch lands to the side of Skog 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Skog shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jong Guk eats them both and turns towards Skog to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A jab lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but Skog is having none of it.
Jong Guk throws a nice looking combination but Skog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Skog shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jong Guk sprawls well. Jong Guk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Skog gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
A big right from Skog misses.
Jong Guk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skog tries to land a leg kick but Jong Guk saw it coming and moves away.
Jong Guk scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Jong Guk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jong Guk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jong Guk lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Skog blocks it.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skog tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow.
Jong Guk gets through Skog's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Guk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jong Guk, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
During a confident post fight interview, Kim Jong Guk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GKNY 108 - Guk vs Campbell
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Jong Guk has managed to clinch.
Campbell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land.
Campbell tries for a takedown but Jong Guk manages to get underhooks.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Campbell blocks it.
Campbell blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Campbell lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been informed that Campbell has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Campbell goes for a takedown attempt but Jong Guk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Campbell throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
Jong Guk delivers a nice body kick.
Campbell takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Campbell misses.
Campbell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Campbell will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Jong Guk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the leg kick from Campbell.
Jong Guk appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T1#
Jong Guk thuds his right hand into Campbell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Campbell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Campbell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Campbell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Campbell throws out a counter right but Jong Guk avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Campbell dives in and scores a takedown into Jong Guk's guard.
Jong Guk is looking to stand up but Campbell isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Campbell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jong Guk controls Campbell momentarily but Campbell frees himself.
Campbell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Campbell prevents Jong Guk from getting back to his feet.
Jong Guk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jong Guk wants to stand but Campbell is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Campbell throws a hook to the side of Jong Guk's head but Jong Guk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Campbell avoids a kick to the body.
Campbell checks a leg kick.
Campbell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jong Guk with a body shot.
Jong Guk takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jong Guk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Campbell counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jong Guk!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Campbell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jong Guk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jong Guk is trying to buck Campbell off.#SUB2#
Campbell is trying to get an arm triangle but Jong Guk is defending well.
Jong Guk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jong Guk tries to get out of the position.
Campbell wants to control but Jong Guk is keeping him busy.
Jong Guk sneaks back into half guard.#T3#
Campbell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jong Guk pushes Campbell off but Campbell dives into side control.
Jong Guk tries to escape but Campbell is in control.
Campbell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jong Guk keeps working.
Jong Guk is looking for a sweep.
Campbell tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jong Guk's legs.
Jong Guk can't do much from the bottom here.
Jong Guk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Campbell prevents Jong Guk from escaping the position.
Jong Guk can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Campbell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jong Guk defending against the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Campbell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jong Guk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Campbell on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Jong Guk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Campbell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Campbell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jong Guk wants to get back to his feet but Campbell is dominant here and he's now got Jong Guk's back!#SUB2#
Jong Guk is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Campbell gets his way!
Jong Guk is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jong Guk looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Campbell dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jong Guk lands with a right hand.
Jong Guk 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.
Campbell throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jong Guk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Campbell with the counter takedown but Jong Guk avoids it easily.
Jong Guk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Campbell manages to avoid it.
Campbell jabs at Jong Guk's body.
Kim Jong Guk is winning the standup battle so far.
Jong Guk throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jong Guk scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Campbell throws a front kick aimed at Jong Guk's knee but Jong Guk avoids it well.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Campbell.
Campbell throws out a loose jab but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Nice shot by Jong Guk.
Campbell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Jong Guk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jong Guk.
Campbell is trying to maintain a safe position but Jong Guk gets an underhook and turns Campbell into the cage.
Campbell misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Campbell.
Campbell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk lands with a right to the head.
Jong Guk scores with a shoulder strike.
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Campbell.
Campbell tries to work over Jong Guk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Campbell blocks it.
Campbell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jong Guk prevents it.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk. #T2#
A short uppercut from Jong Guk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campbell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Campbell has clasped his hands together around Jong Guk's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Campbell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jong Guk is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jong Guk managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Campbell.
Jong Guk can't do much from the bottom here.
Jong Guk is pushing Campbell's head away, looking to escape. Campbell manages to hold on to the position though.
Jong Guk is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Campbell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jong Guk to see if he's OK.
Campbell looks up at the clock and then as Jong Guk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Campbell smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jong Guk dodges the ground and pound from Campbell.
Campbell is chipping away with strikes.
Jong Guk is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Campbell asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jong Guk trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T3#
Campbell in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Campbell lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jong Guk down.
Campbell prevents Jong Guk from escaping the position.
Campbell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jong Guk keeps working.
Campbell tries to advance to mount but Jong Guk denies him.
Campbell scoring with punches from side control.
Jong Guk takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jong Guk wants to get back to his feet.
Campbell creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Jong Guk is trying to buck Campbell off.
Campbell moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Campbell looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Campbell misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jong Guk wants to get back to his feet but Campbell drags him back down.
Jong Guk tries to bench press Campbell off him but Campbell keeps the position.
Jong Guk taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jong Guk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jong Guk is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Campbell is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stephen Campbell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Jong Guk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Campbell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jong Guk looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Campbell connects with a nice short shot to Jong Guk's temple.
Campbell is nestled in close to Jong Guk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Campbell lands with a punch from half guard.
Jong Guk is trying to stand up here but Campbell is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk has hold of Campbell's hands but Campbell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jong Guk is staying active underneath Campbell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Campbell stops Jong Guk from getting back to his feet.
Well, if Campbell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Campbell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Campbell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jong Guk defending well though.
Campbell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Campbell lands a nice short elbow.
Campbell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jong Guk trying to hold on to Campbell's head to control him but Campbell postures up.
Campbell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Campbell seems to be looking for submissions.
Campbell prevents Jong Guk from standing back up.
Campbell drops an elbow to the side of Jong Guk's head.
Jong Guk pushes Campbell off looking to stand but Campbell dives back in and keeps control.
Ground and pound from Campbell.
Jong Guk is trying to get back to full guard.
Campbell stops Jong Guk from getting back to his feet.
#T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Campbell stops Jong Guk from getting back to his feet.
Jong Guk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Campbell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Campbell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jong Guk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jong Guk is trying to stand back up but Campbell is controlling him
Campbell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jong Guk's head.
Jong Guk tries to get to full guard but Campbell has control of the leg.
Jong Guk pushes Campbell off looking to stand but Campbell dives back in and keeps control.
Campbell is nestled in close to Jong Guk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stephen Campbell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Campbell is nestled in close to Jong Guk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#
Jong Guk is rocked!
Campbell scores with a big shot! Jong Guk's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Jong Guk! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Campbell!
Stephen Campbell is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Stephen Campbell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GKNY 102 - Guk vs McGuire
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
McGuire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jong Guk checks the leg kick.
Jong Guk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGuire.
McGuire swinging wildly here.
Jong Guk tries to counter by clinching up but McGuire breaks away and moves out of range.
McGuire has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
McGuire misses with the body kick#CL#
and Jong Guk counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGuire stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jong Guk is leaning against McGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jong Guk lands an uppercut.
Jong Guk lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk looks for the body kick but McGuire saw that one coming.
Jong Guk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
McGuire connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk scores with a sloppy right hand. McGuire should have avoided that one.
McGuire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut.#T1#
Jong Guk throws a shot from downtown. McGuire moves away and avoids it.
Donk. McGuire catches Jong Guk right on the button with a cross.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jong Guk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jong Guk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McGuire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#TD2#
McGuire feints and as Jong Guk raises his hands in defense, McGuire changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jong Guk wants to stand but McGuire is controlling the position.
McGuire working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jong Guk wants to stand but McGuire is controlling the position.
Jong Guk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGuire on the ground.
Jong Guk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McGuire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Jong Guk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
McGuire throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jong Guk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGuire is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jong Guk on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
McGuire closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGuire struggles to land a body shot inside as Jong Guk controls his hands.
#TD2#
McGuire is trying to trip Jong Guk. He has hold of a leg but Jong Guk is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. McGuire persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire passes Jong Guk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from McGuire there. #T3#
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Jong Guk is defending well.
McGuire winds up and cracks Jong Guk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McGuire wants to take a breather but Jong Guk is having none of it.
Jong Guk wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire controlling the action here.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jong Guk defending well though.
Jong Guk wants to get back to his feet.
Jong Guk trying to control from the bottom.
McGuire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jong Guk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jong Guk is looking to escape.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGuire lands an overhand right.
McGuire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jong Guk's head.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jong Guk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk lands a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McGuire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McGuire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from McGuire.
Jong Guk scores with a shoulder strike.
Jong Guk misses with a punch on the inside.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body kick from Jong Guk.
McGuire moves out of range as Jong Guk strikes.
Jong Guk throws a sloppy body shot
and McGuire counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jong Guk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jong Guk lunges at McGuire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McGuire's hand.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGuire moves away.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jong Guk on the side of the head.
Jong Guk tries to land a front kick but McGuire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick by Jong Guk misses
and McGuire counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire wants to clinch up but Jong Guk keeps it at a distance.
McGuire cracks the inside of Jong Guk's front leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk lands a right hook to the body.
Jong Guk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
McGuire lands a head kick. Jong Guk smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McGuire throws out a powerful jab.
Jong Guk wants to land a leg kick but McGuire is out of range.
McGuire feints the counter takedown.
McGuire misses with a body shot
#CL#
and Jong Guk counters by moving into the clinch.
Jong Guk swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a right to the head.
McGuire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGuire.
Jong Guk swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGuire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McGuire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
McGuire blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
McGuire lands an elbow that stopped Jong Guk in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Kim Jong Guk has been cut.
McGuire throws a head punch that misses.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from McGuire.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but McGuire avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Jong Guk swings wildly with an uppercut but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jong Guk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
McGuire is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jong Guk can't fight it off and eventually McGuire manages to take the fight to the floor. Jong Guk looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McGuire prevents Jong Guk from getting back to his feet.
McGuire wants to control from the top but Jong Guk keeps moving.
Jong Guk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McGuire is controlling him. #T3#
McGuire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McGuire seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McGuire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McGuire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jong Guk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jong Guk tries to get out of the position.
Jong Guk is pulling down on McGuire's head to control his posture.
McGuire prevents Jong Guk from getting back to his feet.
Jong Guk can't keep his opponent in guard - McGuire advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGuire is trying to control. Jong Guk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
McGuire slips a nice elbow through Jong Guk's hands, connecting with Jong Guk's forehead.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jong Guk is looking to escape.
McGuire not doing much here.
Jong Guk is looking to escape.
McGuire winds up and cracks Jong Guk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jong Guk is trying to control but can't.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McGuire wants to control but Jong Guk is keeping him busy.
McGuire sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGuire has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jong Guk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
McGuire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jong Guk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire tries to clinch but Jong Guk is having none of it.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McGuire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire tries to move into range but Jong Guk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGuire slips under a jab.
Jong Guk closes the distance but McGuire moves to the side
and McGuire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk lands a big head kick that sends McGuire to the canvas! Jong Guk follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Kim Jong Guk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GKNY 94 - Markovic v Guk
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Markovic jabs Jong Guk right on the nose. Jong Guk blinks but takes it well.
Jong Guk misses with a straight right.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Jong Guk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk drops his hands momentarily and Markovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Jong Guk clinches up with Markovic and pushes him back against the cage.
Markovic tries to break free but Jong Guk pushes him back against the cage.
Markovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jong Guk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Markovic breaks the clinch.
Markovic looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
Markovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Markovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've been hearing reports that Markovic has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice shot by Jong Guk.
Milo Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jong Guk delivers a nice body kick.#T1#
Jong Guk tries to clinch but Markovic is having none of it.
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Markovic lands a right hook to the body.
Markovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good work by Jong Guk as he checks the leg kick.
Markovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Markovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jong Guk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Jong Guk has Markovic up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Markovic.
Markovic blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a left hand.
Jong Guk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Markovic prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jong Guk tries to work over Markovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Markovic as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Markovic tries to circle away but Jong Guk has him pinned against the cage.
Markovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow.
Jong Guk stops a takedown attempt from Markovic.
#BC#
Markovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jong Guk misses with a straight right.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Markovic connects with an inside leg kick.
Markovic shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Markovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jong Guk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Markovic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jong Guk wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Markovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jong Guk blocks a leg kick.
Jong Guk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donk. Markovic catches Jong Guk right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Jong Guk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jong Guk.
Markovic checks a leg kick nicely.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Markovic saw that one coming.
Markovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jong Guk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jong Guk is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jong Guk.#CL2#
Jong Guk clinches.
Jong Guk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Markovic controls his hands.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Markovic controls the action.
A short right from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Markovic.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Markovic blocks it.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jong Guk prevents Markovic from breaking the clinch.#T4#
Jong Guk lands a body punch.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Markovic blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk has a couple of punches blocked by Markovic.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.#BC#
Markovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice straight punches there by Markovic. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markovic.
Jong Guk throws a sloppy head kick and Markovic moves out of range easily.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Markovic throws a big shot that misses.
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Markovic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Markovic down.
Jong Guk lands a high kick!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Jong Guk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Markovic will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markovic moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
Jong Guk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Markovic throwing a counter right hand but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Markovic throws a series of punches but Jong Guk avoids them all with ease.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Guk.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Markovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jong Guk lands a really nice looking cross but Markovic seems unphased.
A jab from Markovic misses.
Markovic looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk cracks a nice hook into Markovic's ribs.
Markovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Jong Guk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markovic looks to throw the jab but Jong Guk is out of range.
Jong Guk is looking to land body kicks.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
Jong Guk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Markovic with a body shot.
Markovic misses with an uppercut.
Markovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Jong Guk's head.
Markovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markovic avoids the head kick by Jong Guk.
A quick step to the side and Markovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Guk, right into the meat.
Markovic misses with a few strikes there.
Jong Guk staying out of range there.
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Markovic throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markovic throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
Jong Guk dips to his left and cracks Markovic with an uppercut!
Jong Guk is looking to land body kicks.
Jong Guk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk misses with a low kick as Markovic jumps back.#T2#
Markovic lands a nice shot that snaps Jong Guk's head back.
Markovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jong Guk sprawls well. Jong Guk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Markovic gets slowly back to his feet.
A right-left combo lands from Markovic.
Jong Guk lands a jab to the nose.
Jong Guk throws out a powerful jab.
Markovic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jong Guk sprawls well. Jong Guk wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Markovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Jong Guk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jong Guk lands a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Jong Guk misses.
Markovic clobbers Jong Guk with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Milo Markovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Markovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Markovic misses with a straight right.
Markovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jong Guk pushes Markovic away with a front kick.
Markovic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jong Guk. That one must have hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jong Guk!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Markovic down.
Jong Guk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk cracks the inside of Markovic's front leg.
Jong Guk throws a good cross that connects.
Markovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Jong Guk counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Markovic swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Markovic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Jong Guk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jong Guk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Markovics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk cracks Markovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Jong Guk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markovic throws out the jab.
Markovic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jong Guk missing with a left hand there. Markovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jong Guk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Markovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Markovic misses the jab.
Markovic throws a jab when Jong Guk was well out of range.
Jong Guk is trying to counter with his kicks.
Markovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jong Guk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markovic.
Markovic loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Jong Guk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic swings widly with a right hand
and Jong Guk counters with a right hand to the body.
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 Milo Markovic's cut.
That's time! Markovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Markovic throws a right hand that Jong Guk ducks under and follows up with a left that Jong Guk also avoids with ease.
Markovic missing with a left hand there. Jong Guk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jong Guk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Markovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body shot.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Markovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Markovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Markovic misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Jong Guk counters by clinching up.
Jong Guk lands a hook that snaps the head of Markovic backwards.
Jong Guk lands with a short shot to the head.
Markovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Markovic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jong Guk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Markovic is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Jong Guk.
Oh Markovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Jong Guk on the inside.
Jong Guk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Jong Guk tries to work over Markovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jong Guk tries to work over Markovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk takes a shot to the head.
Markovic trying to control the position but instead, Jong Guk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Markovic into the cage.
Markovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Jong Guk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jong Guk throws a punch but it's blocked by Markovic. #BC#
Markovic manages to break the clinch.
Jong Guk comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Jong Guk darts in and clinches Markovic up against the cage.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Markovic controls his hands.
#T2#
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jong Guk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Markovic is trying to break the clinch but Jong Guk has him pressed against the cage.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Markovic blocks it.
Markovic is working for takedown but Jong Guk is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic is trying to force a seperation but Jong Guk has the dominant position.
Jong Guk swings wildly with an uppercut but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markovic.
A hook to the body from Jong Guk.
#T3#
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
Jong Guk misses with some punches.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Markovic controls his hands.
Jong Guk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jong Guk.#CUT2#
Milo Markovic's cut is getting worse.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk has Markovic pressed against the cage, preventing Markovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Markovic manages to break the clinch.
Jong Guk lets loose with a powerful body kick. Markovic will feel that in the morning.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Markovic blocks it.
Markovic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Markovic. Those never looked like landing.
Good work by Jong Guk as he checks the leg kick.
Jong Guk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Markovic if he has to take too many more of those.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.#T4#
Jong Guk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jong Guk doesn't manage to clinch there - Markovic circles away.
Jong Guk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk fakes the leg kick and cracks Markovic in the body.
Markovic swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Markovic blocks a head kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jong Guk throws the kick towards the body but Markovic avoids it.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Markovic, as that shot connected.
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Markovic doesn't seem bothered though.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jong Guk. Markovic shrugs it off though.
Markovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Markovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jong Guk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Markovic misses with a few strikes there.
Jong Guk is looking to slow Markovic down with leg kicks.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
A big left from Markovic misses.
Jong Guk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Guk throws a body punch but Markovic moves out of range.
No joy there for Markovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jong Guk. Markovic shrugs it off though.
Jong Guk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk misses with a straight right.
Jong Guk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jong Guk gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Markovic moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Markovic thuds his right hand into Jong Guk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jong Guk.
Markovic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Markovic misses with a straight left.
Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markovic.
Jong Guk tries to counter by closing the distance.
Markovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk is trying to counter with his kicks.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot.
Jong Guk throws an overhand right that lands on Markovic's shoulder, as Markovic tries to avoid the shot.
Markovic misses with a looping right.
Jong Guk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markovic.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Markovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Markovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Jong Guk throws a wild body kick that Markovic sees coming a mile off.
Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Jong Guk throws a big counter head kick but Markovic avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Jong Guk throws the left hand but Markovic avoids the punch easily.
Jong Guk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Guk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jong Guk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jong Guk there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Jong Guk clinches with his opponent.
Jong Guk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Markovic is trying to force a seperation but Jong Guk has the dominant position.
Jong Guk presses Markovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Markovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Markovic is trying to maintain a safe position but Jong Guk gets an underhook and turns Markovic into the cage.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jong Guk. #T3#
Markovic is looking to control Jong Guk's arms but Jong Guk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Markovic has his back to the cage.
Jong Guk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jong Guk throws a punch but it's blocked by Markovic.
Markovic tries to throw a body punch but Jong Guk avoids it by throwing Markovic back against the cage.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Markovic controls the action.
Jong Guk prevents a body shot from Markovic.
Markovic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jong Guk after a bit of a struggle.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Markovic controls his hands.
Markovic throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Markovic controls his hands.
The referee calls for Markovic to work.
Jong Guk working aggressively here.
Markovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Jong Guk controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Jong Guk misses with the head strike.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk is leaning against Markovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jong Guk working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jong Guk. #BC#
Markovic breaks the clinch.
A solid body kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lunges at Markovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Markovic's hand.
Jong Guk tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jong Guk throws a shot from downtown. Markovic moves away and avoids it.
Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Markovic.
Markovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Markovic moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Milo Markovic's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Jong Guk has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Markovic on the inside. #BC#
Markovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jong Guk, as that shot connected.
Markovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Jong Guk counters with a straight right hand.
Markovic takes one on the button.
Markovic shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Markovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Markovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jong Guk throws a hook but Markovic blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markovic.
Jong Guk lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Markovic misses with a looping right.#T1#
Jong Guk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jong Guk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Markovic backwards. #BC#
Markovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markovic misses with a right hand
and Jong Guk counters with a stiff right hand.
Markovic cracks Jong Guk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jong Guk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Markovic.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but Markovic is having none of it.
Markovic cracks Jong Guk with a good jab.
The fighters circling - Markovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markovic looks to land a left hand but Jong Guk moved out of range nicely.
Jong Guk misses with a left hand
and Markovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jong Guk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jong Guk defending well as Markovic loads up on a big left hand.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.
Markovic lands with a straight right. Jong Guk didn't see that one coming.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Markovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jong Guk tries to close the distance and clinch but Markovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Markovic throws a front kick aimed at Jong Guk's knee but Jong Guk avoids it well.
Jong Guk looks to land a body kick but Markovic moved away.
Markovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Markovic misses with a looping left.
Jong Guk appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good work by Jong Guk as he checks the leg kick.
Markovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jong Guks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Markovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jong Guk momentarily.
Markovic staying out of range there.
Jong Guk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Markovic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jong Guk pinned against the cage. Jong Guk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Markovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jong Guk.
A big right from Jong Guk misses.
As Jong Guk tries to get set, Markovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Jong Guk manages to avoid the attempt.
Markovic looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
Markovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Markovic throws an overhand right that lands on Jong Guk's shoulder, as Jong Guk tries to avoid the shot.
Markovic misses with a left hand
and Jong Guk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut. Markovic saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Markovic misses its intended target.
Jong Guk lands with a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Jong Guk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jong Guk punishes Markovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot.
Markovic misses with an uppercut. Jong Guk saw that one coming.
Markovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
Jong Guk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Markovic is out of range and Jong Guk settles back down.
Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T4#
Markovic tries to land a leg kick but Jong Guk saw it coming and moves away.
Markovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk moves in looking to clinch but Markovic pushes him off.
Markovic throwing a counter right hand but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Jong Guk is just out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk throws the left hand but Markovic avoids the punch easily.
Markovic throwing a counter right hand but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the body.
Milo Markovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Jong Guk there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jong Guk.
A shot to the liver by Markovic. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body kick from Jong Guk.
Markovic looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.#CL2#
Jong Guk forces Markovic back against the cage and clinches.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Markovic controls his hands.
Jong Guk throws a head punch that misses.
Markovic tries to throw a body punch but Jong Guk avoids it by throwing Markovic back against the cage.
Markovic misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kim Jong Guk.
Well Jong Guk 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk is the new welterweight champion!
Kim Jong Guk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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LEGACY! 78
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk moves to clinch but Whitaker breaks away
and Whitaker counters with a series of strikes. Jong Guk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jong Guk 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.
Jong Guk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whitaker throws a right and a left that Jong Guk avoids nicely. #CL#
Jong Guk moves into range and clinches up with Whitaker .
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Whitaker breaks the clinch.
Whitaker moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
As Jong Guk backs off Whitaker throws a huge counter combo but Jong Guk manages to avoid it all.
Whitaker loads up on a big right hand but Jong Guk slips the punch.
Jong Guk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk darts in trying to clinch
and Whitaker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Whitaker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Whitaker . #T1#
Jong Guk tries to clinch there but Whitaker circles away.
Jong Guk fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Whitaker gets tackled into the cage by Jong Guk. Jong Guk maintains the clinch.
Whitaker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Whitaker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whitaker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#
It looks like Kim Jong Guk has been cut.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whitaker .
Jong Guk doesn't manage to clinch there - Whitaker circles away.
Jong Guk throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Whitaker .
Whitaker connects with a right hand. Jong Guk shakes it off.
Jong Guk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Whitaker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#
Jong Guk is rocked!
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Oh Jong Guk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk misses with a kick to the body.
Whitaker wobbles Jong Guk with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Whitaker dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Jong Guk to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ray Whitaker !
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LEGACY! 73
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Summers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jong Guk tries to work over Summers's front leg with a kick but Summers checks it.
Summers throwing a counter right hand but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Alex Summers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Summers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Summers.
Jong Guk wants to clinch up but Summers keeps it at a distance.
Summers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Summers attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jong Guk throws a big counter head kick but Summers avoids it with no problem.
Summers throws a push kick but Jong Guk slaps the foot to one side.
Jong Guk looks to land a body kick but Summers moved away.
Summers cracks Jong Guk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jong Guk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jong Guk throws a low kick, looking for Summers's leg but Summers calmly moves out of range.
Summers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Summers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Summers down.
Jong Guk works Summers's body with a nice hook.
Jong Guk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body kick there by Summers.#T1#
Jong Guk walks into a stiff left hand from Summers.
Jong Guk misses with a head kick.
Summers just misses with a punch to the body.
Summers avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the body
and Summers counters with a body kick.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Summers.
Summers defending well as Jong Guk loads up on a big left hand.
Jong Guk throws a poor cross that misses
and Summers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jong Guk misses the jab.
Summers tries to land a front kick but Jong Guk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Summers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jong Guk tries to land a front kick but Summers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick that misses.
Summers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Summers sizes up Jong Guk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk moves out of range of the body kick.
Jong Guk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
Summers delivers a nice body kick.
A combination from Summers does no damage.
Summers with a hook.
Summers scores with a push kick.
Summers scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but Summers is having none of it.
Summers misses with a body kick.
Summers throws a wild body kick that Jong Guk sees coming a mile off.
Summers blocks a head kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Summers throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Jong Guk misses.
Summers feints a jab promting Jong Guk to slip. Summers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jong Guk slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Summers fakes the leg kick and cracks Jong Guk in the body.
Summers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Summers as he connects with a hook.
Summers misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Summers.
Summers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jong Guks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Summers misses with a wild body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jong Guk. Summers shrugs it off though.
Jong Guk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Summers rather than just go for the knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Summers.
Summers slips a jab from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Summers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jong Guk is looking to slow Summers down with leg kicks.
Summers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Summers looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T4#
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Summers is just out of range.
Summers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jong Guk lands a slapping body shot.
Jong Guk takes a swing at Summers's ribcage but misses.
Summers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jong Guk's sensitive parts.
Summers throws out a powerful jab.
Summers scores with a head kick. Jong Guk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Summers throws a head kick that Jong Guk semi-blocks.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Summers moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Summers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Summers was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Summers.
Summers moves out of range of the body kick from Jong Guk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Summers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Summers lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jong Guk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Summers. That did some damage!
Summers wants to land a leg kick but Jong Guk is out of range.
Summers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jong Guk appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Summers scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Summers takes a swing at Jong Guk's ribcage but misses.
Summers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Summers throws the kick towards the body but Jong Guk avoids it.
Alex Summers is winning the standup battle so far.
Jong Guk jabs Summers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jong Guk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jong Guk scores with a nice strike.
Jong Guk throws out a leg kick but Summers moves out of range and Jong Guk only half commits.
Summers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jong Guk. That one must have hurt.
Summers throws a leg kick
and Jong Guk counters with a slapping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Summers blocks the low kick.
A swing and a miss from Jong Guk.#T1#
Jong Guk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Summers tries to score with a low kick but Jong Guk moves his leg out of the way.
Summers cracks Jong Guk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jong Guk looks to throw a body kick
and Summers counters with a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Summers finds it's way through Jong Guk's defenses.
Jong Guk has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Summers.
Summers lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Summers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Summers throws a body kick.
Summers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Summers.
Jong Guk connects with a high kick.
Summers moves out of range of the body kick from Jong Guk.
A jab lands there for Jong Guk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Summers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Jong Guk lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Jong Guk closes the distance and clinches.
Summers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jong Guk's elbow. #BC#
Summers manages to break the clinch.
Summers throws a push kick but Jong Guk slaps the foot to one side.
Summers sets himself, and Jong Guk steps forward looking for the clinch! Summers avoids it this time.
Summers connects with a looping right hand.
Jong Guk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Summers.
Summers misses with a leg kick
letting Jong Guk counter with a right hand.
Summers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Summers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Summers, right into the meat.
Jong Guk tries to land a body kick
and Summers counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Summers.
Jong Guk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Summers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jong Guk scrambles back to his feet.
Summers throws a jab when Jong Guk was well out of range.
Jong Guk checks the leg kick.#T3#
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jong Guk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Summers throws a front kick aimed at Jong Guk's knee but Jong Guk avoids it well.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but Summers moves out of range easily.
Summers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Summers scores with a nice body kick.
Jong Guk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk throws a jab when Summers was well out of range.
Summers throwing a counter right hand but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk loads up on a big right hand but Summers slips the punch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Summers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jong Guk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jong Guk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jong Guk jabs at Summers's body.
Summers misses with a hook. Jong Guk ducked under it nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Summers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jong Guk if he has to take too many more of those.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Summers - that will leave a mark!
Summers misses with a low kick.#T4#
Jong Guk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Summers.
A swing and a miss from Jong Guk.
Summers changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk ducks right into an uppercut from Summers.
Summers throws a right hand that Jong Guk ducks under and follows up with a left that Jong Guk also avoids with ease.
Summers misses with a body kick.
Summers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Summers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jong Guk was well out of range. Poor timing from Summers.
Summers tries to score with a low kick but Jong Guk moves his leg out of the way.
Summers takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Summers swats away the attempt to clinch by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a low kick as Summers jumps back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Summers does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Summers dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Jong Guk misses with a kick to the body.
Summers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Summers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jong Guk can do to turn this around?
Jong Guk swings for the body but Summers moves out of range.
Jong Guk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Jong Guk misses.
Summers throws a leg kick which misses Jong Guk's front leg but catches the back leg as Jong Guk tries to avoid it.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jong Guk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jong Guk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Summers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That kick from Jong Guk tenderised Summers's leg. Summers is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Summers keeps the fight on the outside.
Summers takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Summers was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.#T1#
Jong Guk changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Summers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Summers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Summers on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jong Guk does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Summers connects with a single shot there.
A swing and a miss from Summers.
Jong Guk thumps Summers with a low kick.
Summers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jong Guk at a distance.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Summers. Jong Guk shrugs it off though.
Summers moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Summers connects with a solid leg kick.
Summers moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
Summers sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T2#
Summers looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Summers scores with a hook.
Jong Guk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jong Guk throws a sloppy head kick and Summers moves out of range easily.
Summers throws a push kick but Jong Guk slaps the foot to one side.
Summers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jong Guk connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Summers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Summers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jong Guk as he avoids it easily.
Summers moves out of range of the body kick.
Summers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Summers moves out of range of the leg kick from Jong Guk.
Summers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
Summers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T3#
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Summers staying out of range there.
Summers fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jong Guk just manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Summers counters with a nice kick to the body.
Summers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Summers throws the kick towards the body but Jong Guk avoids it.
Summers digs a good body shot into Jong Guk's ribs.
Summers slips under a jab.
Summers half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Summers.
Jong Guk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Summers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Summers lands a right hook to the body.
Jong Guk motions for Summers to come forward. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch but Summers is avoiding it.
Summers scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Summers lands with a cross.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Summers takes a step back to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Summers tries to land a front kick but Jong Guk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Summers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Summers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Summers. That's going to slow Jong Guk down.
Jong Guk digs a good hook to Summers's body.
Jong Guk scores with a hook to the body. Summers takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Summers throws a low kick but Jong Guk moves out of range easily.
Jong Guk throws a front kick that sends Summers stumbling back into the cage.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Summers was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Summers was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
A clash of legs there as Jong Guk blocks the low kick.
Summers throws a head kick but Jong Guk moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Alex Summers did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Jong Guk misses with a right hand
and Summers counters with a stiff right hand.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Summers goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Summers will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Summers.
A solid body kick from Summers.
Summers throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Crunch! Summers slams his shin into Jong Guk's torso.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Summers. Jong Guk shrugs it off though.
A swing and a miss from Summers.
Summers misses with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Summers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jong Guk misses with a right hand
and Summers counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Summers misses with a hook. Jong Guk ducked under it nicely.
Jong Guk tries a quick counter leg kick but Summers is wise to it.
Jong Guk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Summers tried to counter with a leg kick but Jong Guk avoided it.
Jong Guk takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Summers cracks Jong Guk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Summers scores with a kick to the body.
Summers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Summers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jong Guk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jong Guk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jong Guk scores with the left hand. Summers knows he should have avoided that one.
Jong Guk misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Jong Guk motions for Summers to come forward. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Summers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Guk.
A nice side step and Jong Guk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Jong Guk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Summers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Summers.
Jong Guk misses with some punches.
Summers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Summers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Summers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Summers fails to land.
Jong Guk blocks an uppercut.
Jong Guk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jong Guk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Summers prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Summers throws a punch but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Summers throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Summers's elbow.
Summers prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Summers.
Jong Guk scores with a hook to the body.
Summers struggles to land a body shot inside as Jong Guk controls his hands.
Jong Guk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Summerss head.
Jong Guk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Summers wants to break free but Jong Guk has control.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Summers controls the action.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Summers working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Summers.
Jong Guk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Summers or not. #TD#
Summers is trying to trip Jong Guk. He has hold of a leg but Jong Guk is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Summers persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jong Guk looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Summers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Jong Guk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jong Guk keeping moving, preventing Summers from controlling successfully.
Jong Guk is looking to stand up but Summers isn't so interested in that idea.
Summers trying to control but Jong Guk is working from the bottom.
Jong Guk is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Summers is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jong Guk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice shot by Summers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Summers had his way with Kim Jong Guk in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Summers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Summers is looking to land body kicks.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Summers.
Jong Guk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Summers was well out of range. Poor timing from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Summers throws a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Summers.
Summers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jong Guk.
Crunch! Summers slams his shin into Jong Guk's torso.
Summers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jong Guk throws a jab when Summers was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Summers.
Summers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jong Guk moves out of range as Summers throws a body kick.
Summers blocks a low kick nicely.
Summers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Summers takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Summers scores with a sloppy right hand. Jong Guk should have avoided that one.
Summers misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk checks a leg kick. #CL2#
Jong Guk moves into the clinch.
Summers blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Summers avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Jong Guk tries to throw a body punch but Summers avoids it by throwing Jong Guk back against the cage.
Summers fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Summers controls his hands.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Summers can't find room to land a body shot as Jong Guk controls the action.
Summers goes for a takedown attempt but Jong Guk pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A jab from Jong Guk does it's job there.#T2#
Jong Guk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jong Guk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Summers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Summers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kim Jong Guk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jong Guk moves forwards but Summers connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Summers comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jong Guk slips a straight right by Summers.
Jong Guk takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Summers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jong Guk! But no joy.
Jong Guk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Summers throws out the jab.
Summers connects with a nice looking jab.
Summers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jong Guk on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jong Guk scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Jong Guk throws a shot to the body.
Summers throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jong Guk counters with a nice body kick.
#T3#
Jong Guk throws a sloppy head kick and Summers moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
Summers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk checks the leg kick.
Summers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jong Guk's sensitive parts.
Summers thows a body kick. Jong Guk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Summers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Summers avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Summers lands a leg kick that knocks Jong Guk off balance momentarily.
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jong Guk throws a front kick aimed at Summers's knee but Summers avoids it well.
Jong Guk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Summers avoids a kick to the body.
Alex Summers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Jong Guk misses with a low kick.
Summers lands a body shot.
Summers lands with a nice body kick.
Jong Guk throws the kick towards the body but Summers avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Jong Guk. Beautiful body shot.
Summers misses with a wild body shot.
Summers lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Jong Guk misses.
Summers moves forwards but Jong Guk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Summers connects with a body shot that sends Jong Guk's belly button to the back.
Summers thuds his shin into the meat of Jong Guk's side.
A cross from Summers lands.
Summers scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Summers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jong Guk.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Summers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Summers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 50:46
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Summers!
Alex Summers retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Alex Summers made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
LEGACY! 69
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Kawulski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kawulski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jong Guk.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kawulski misses the target.
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kawulski doesn't seem bothered though.
Jong Guk throws the kick towards the body but Kawulski avoids it.
Jong Guk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jong Guk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kawulski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jong Guk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kawulski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Guk connects with a leg kick. Kawulski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Jong Guk has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Jong Guk softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jong Guk lands with a light punch inside.
Kawulski blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
A right hand to the body from Jong Guk.
Kawulski misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kawulski.
Jong Guk gets through Kawulski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk tries to work over Kawulski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kawulski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jong Guk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kawulski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawulski blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Jong Guk.
A frustrated look appears on Kawulski's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jong Guk lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawulski backwards.
Kawulski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A head punch on the inside from Kawulski fails to land. #T2#
Jong Guk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk misses with some punches.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Kawulski blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jong Guk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kawulski backwards.
Kawulski looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Kawulski fails to land.
Jong Guk pushes Kawulski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kawulski's elbow.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Kawulski controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Jong Guk.
Kawulski misses with a punch on the inside.
Jong Guk lands a nice uppercut.
Jong Guk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jong Guk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jong Guk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kawulski 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 Aleksander Kawulski.
Kawulski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Kawulski misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawulski.
Jong Guk misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Jong Guk.
Kawulski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Jong Guk.
Kawulski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2#
Kawulski has Jong Guk pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kawulski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jong Guk tumbling to the mat - Kawulski dives into Jong Guk's guard.
Jong Guk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kawulski on the ground.
Jong Guk wants to get back to his feet but Kawulski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jong Guk trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
Kawulski throws a big elbow that misses.
Kawulski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jong Guk wants to stand up but Kawulski is controlling him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jong Guk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jong Guk tries to get out of the position.
Kawulski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kawulski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kawulski chips away with some ground and pound.
Jong Guk wants to stand up but Kawulski is controlling him.
Kawulski works over Jong Guk with some ground and pound from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Guk wants to get back to his feet but Kawulski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
#R2#
Jong Guk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jong Guk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kawulski if he has to take too many more of those.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick that knocks Kawulski off balance momentarily.
Jong Guk throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kawulski.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jong Guk. That's going to slow Kawulski down.
Kawulski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #ROC#
Kawulski is rocked!
Kim Jong Guk is winning the standup battle so far.
Kawulski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jong Guk moves out of range of the strikes.
Kawulski lands a really nice looking cross but Jong Guk seems unphased.
Jong Guk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kawulski can do to turn this around?
A looping hook to the body misses from Jong Guk. Kawulski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kawulski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jong Guk.
Kawulski is still on wobbly legs! Can Jong Guk finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawulski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kawulski seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Kawulski has a takedown stuffed.
Jong Guk misses with a kick to the body.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jong Guk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kawulski counters with a series of strikes. Jong Guk will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jong Guk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jong Guk fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Kawulski tries to counter it with a takedown but Jong Guk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jong Guk misses with a jab to the body
letting Kawulski counter with a right hand.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kawulski is breathing heavily.
Jong Guk jabs Kawulski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2#
Jong Guk feints and then cracks Kawulski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kawulski down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kawulski takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jong Guk cracks the inside of Kawulski's front leg.
Kawulski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Jong Guk's head coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Jong Guk moves into the clinch.
A short right from Jong Guk on the inside.
Jong Guk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kawulski backwards.
Jong Guk misses with a punch to the body.
Kawulski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Jong Guk.
A shot in the inside from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jong Guk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jong Guk throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Kawulski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jong Guk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kawulski takes a shot to the head.
Kawulski blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jong Guk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kim Jong Guk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jong Guk lands with a light punch inside.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Kawulski controls his hands.
Kawulski misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Kawulski turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kawulski working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jong Guk struggling a bit here.
Jong Guk is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kawulski tries for a kimura but Jong Guk is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Guk struggling a bit here.#T4#
Kawulski lands some shots froms side control.
Kawulski working away.
Kawulski working the body and head with strikes.
Kawulski fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kawulski prevents Jong Guk from escaping the position.
Kawulski connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jong Guk some visible discomfort.
Aleksander Kawulski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jong Guk tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jong Guk is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kawulski has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kawulski throws a series of punches but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong Guk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kawulski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jong Guk slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A shot to the body from Jong Guk misses
and Kawulski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kawulski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jong Guk motions for Kawulski to come forward. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kawulski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Kawulski throws a lazy uppercut
and Jong Guk counters with a right hand to the body.
Kawulski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jong Guk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kawulski on the side of the head.
Jong Guk swings for the body but Kawulski moves out of range.
Kawulski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kawulski's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jong Guk stuffs the takedown.
Kawulski gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Jong Guk points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Kawulski wakes up just in time to hear Jong Guk thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Causing Havoc 64
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Jong Guk.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Hardy backing away here, and Jong Guk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jong Guk lands a nice hook to Hardy's body. Hardy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jong Guk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Hardy gets tackled into the cage by Jong Guk. Jong Guk maintains the clinch.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardy tries to circle away but Jong Guk has him pinned against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Hardy has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Jong Guk misses with a punch on the inside.
Hardy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jong Guk tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Hardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Hardy. Those never looked like landing.
Hardy swings for the body but Jong Guk moves out of range.
Hardy swinging wildly here.
Jong Guk scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jong Guk. Hardy shrugs it off though.
Hardy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jong Guk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jong Guk lands a body shot.
That kick from Jong Guk tenderised Hardy's leg. Hardy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jong Guk turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardy doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jong Guk.
A head kick from Jong Guk lands but Hardy takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Nice uppercut there from Hardy.#CL2#
Jong Guk drives through and clinches with Hardy against the cage.
Jong Guk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Jong Guk fails to land. #T2#
Jong Guk misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Jong Guk.
A left hand lands to the body for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hardy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jong Guk has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Jong Guk has him pressed against the cage.
We've been informed that Jong Guk has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jong Guk throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Jong Guk tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
#BC#
Hardy manages to break the clinch.
Hardy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jong Guk can pounce on him.
Jong Guk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hardy doesn't seem bothered though.
Jong Guk catches Hardy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hardy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jong Guk stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jong Guk scores with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hardy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jong Guk - the referee stops the clock and Hardy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jong Guk. Hardy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#T3#
Hardy looks to land a left hand but Jong Guk moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Jong Guk.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Jong Guk moves away and avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hardy!
Hardy moves out of range as Jong Guk throws a body kick.
Hardy throws a shot from downtown. Jong Guk moves away and avoids it.
Hardy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A solid body kick from Jong Guk.
Hardy misses with a looping left.
Hardy catches Jong Guk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jong Guk throws a low kick but Hardy avoids it.
Hardy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Hardy throws a lazy uppercut
and Jong Guk counters with a nice body shot.
Good leg kick by Jong Guk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T4#
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
Jong Guk is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hardy rather than just go for the knockout.
Jong Guk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jong Guk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hardy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jong Guk misses with a kick to the body.
Brian Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jong Guk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jong Guk works Hardy's body with a nice hook.
Jong Guk throws a solid leg kick but Hardy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jong Guk.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jong Guk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jong Guk lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jong Guk avoids the body shot from Hardy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Hardy.
A nice side step and Jong Guk releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jong Guk throws a lazy right hand but Hardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Jong Guk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hardy avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hardy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jong Guk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jong Guk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jong Guk misses with a right hand
enabling Hardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hardy takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hardy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jong Guk misses with a body shot
and Hardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hardy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jong Guk at a distance.
Hardy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hardy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Hardy misses the target.
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Jong Guk is looking to land body kicks.
Hardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jong Guk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk throws a lazy head kick
and Hardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Guk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch. #T1#
Jong Guk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
Hardy lands an overhand right.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Donk. Hardy catches Jong Guk right on the button with a cross.
Jong Guk throws a lazy body kick
and Hardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jong Guk thinking.
Jong Guk fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Jong Guk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy misses with an uppercut.
Jong Guk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Jong Guk misses.
Hardy throws a jab when Jong Guk was well out of range.
Hardy backing away here, and Jong Guk unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jong Guk looks to score with a jab to the body but Hardy is just out of range.
Hardy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jong Guk avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Hardy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardy throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hardy takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL2#
Jong Guk clinches up against the cage.
Jong Guk lands with a right to the head.
Jong Guk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jong Guk misses with some punches.
Hardy is trying to push Jong Guk away but Jong Guk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jong Guk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jong Guk lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardy backwards. #T3#
Jong Guk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Jong Guk.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Jong Guk has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Jong Guk.
Nice body punch from Jong Guk - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy blocks a body shot from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk gets through Hardy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jong Guk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardy.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Hardy looking to slow down the pace here.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch.
Jong Guk lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Jong Guk lands a right hand.
Jong Guk lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jong Guk struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
A short right from Jong Guk on the inside.
Jong Guk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jong Guk digs a right hand into Hardy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hardy's gas tank. #BC#
Hardy breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk lands a right hook to the body.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardy's calf.
Hardy thuds his right hand into Jong Guk's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jong Guk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both fighters circling a little - Jong Guk finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jong Guk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little feinted left hand from Hardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jong Guk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jong Guk keeps Hardy at a distance using the push kick.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice body kick from Jong Guk.
Hardy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jong Guk connects with a single shot there.
Hardy swinging wildly here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Guk, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch.
Hardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jong Guk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hardy lands an overhand right.
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Jong Guk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jong Guk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardy misses with a body shot
and Jong Guk counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hardy's knee momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Hardy.
Hardy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jong Guk under the eye.
Jong Guk wants to land a leg kick but Hardy is out of range.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Jong Guk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hardy.
Jong Guk tries to clinch but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy throwing a counter right hand but Jong Guk manages to avoid it.
Jong Guk bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
Jong Guk scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Jong Guk darts in and clinches Hardy up against the cage.
Hardy can't break the clinch.
Hardy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Jong Guk lands a nice shot to the body.
Jong Guk lands with a right to the head.
Hardy's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jong Guk lands with a light punch inside.
Kim Jong Guk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jong Guk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Guk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jong Guk throws a punch but it's blocked by Hardy.
Hardy is looking to break free of the clinch but Jong Guk has double underhooks.
Jong Guk lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardy wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
Hardy is trying to push Jong Guk away but Jong Guk has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jong Guk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jong Guk lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T3#
A short uppercut from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk tries to work over Hardy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jong Guk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Jong Guk pushes Hardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jong Guk scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Hardy is rocked!
Jong Guk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oh Hardy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jong Guk blocks an uppercut.
Jong Guk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jong Guk lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hardy to his knees! Jong Guk keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Causing Havoc 59
Date: Apr 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Fogomayu connects with a right hand. Jong Guk shakes it off.
Fogomayu throws a hook but Jong Guk avoids it easily.
Fogomayu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jong Guk counters with a straight right hand.
Fogomayu lands a two punch combo.
Fogomayu avoids the head kick by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk moves away from the strike by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu misses with a wild body shot.
Fogomayu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu is looking to land body kicks.
Jong Guk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fogomayu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Guk.
Kwiwan Fogomayu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Guk.
Fogomayu blocks a low kick nicely.
Fogomayu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fogomayu tries to land a body kick
and Jong Guk counters with a low kick, right behind Fogomayu 's knee. #T1#
Jong Guk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fogomayu is looking to slow Jong Guk down with leg kicks.
Fogomayu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jong Guk.
The crowd cheers as Jong Guk lands an impressive looking overhand right. Fogomayu doesn't seem phased though.
Jong Guk jabs at Fogomayu's body.
The fighters circling - Fogomayu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jong Guk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fogomayu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jong Guk moves away.
Jong Guk is looking to clinch.
Fogomayu scores with a punch to the head.
Jong Guk checks a low kick from Fogomayu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fogomayu misses with a hook.#T2#
Jong Guk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fogomayu misses with a wild combination.
Fogomayu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fogomayu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fogomayu darts in looking for a takedown but Jong Guk gets double underhooks and turns Fogomayu into the cage.
Fogomayu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jong Guk's head.
Jong Guk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jong Guk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jong Guk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fogomayu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fogomayu connects with a body shot.
Jong Guk misses with a jab to the body
and Fogomayu counters with an inside leg kick.
Fogomayu has been working on his balance at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick
and Fogomayu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jong Guk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Fogomayu swings widly with a right hand
and Jong Guk counters with a thumping low kick.
Fogomayu blocks the body kick.
Fogomayu checks a leg kick.
As Jong Guk backs away, Fogomayu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jong Guk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jong Guk feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fogomayu's calf.
Fogomayu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jong Guk misses with an uppercut
and Fogomayu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jong Guk motions for Fogomayu to come forward. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jong Guk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jong Guk feints a counter leg kick.
Fogomayu throws a poor cross that misses
and Jong Guk counters with a nice leg kick.
Fogomayu throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Fogomayu checks it.
A big right from Fogomayu misses. #T4#
Fogomayu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fogomayu blocks a low kick nicely.
Fogomayu scores with a hook to the body. Jong Guk takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fogomayu misses with a looping left.
Kim Jong Guk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fogomayu is looking to land body kicks.
Fogomayu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jong Guk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fogomayu looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
Jong Guk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good leg kick by Jong Guk there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A big left from Fogomayu misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fogomayu throws out a loose jab but Jong Guk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jong Guk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fogomayu misses with a left hand
and Jong Guk counters with a nice uppercut.
Fogomayu misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwiwan Fogomayu dominated that round.
That's time! Fogomayu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fogomayu walks into a left hand.
Fogomayu tries a head kick but it misses.
Fogomayu misses with a hook. Jong Guk ducked under it nicely.
Fogomayu throws a body shot but no joy.
Fogomayu fails to land the takedown.
Fogomayu misses with a leg kick.
Jong Guk raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jong Guk looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jong Guk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fogomayu misses with a leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jong Guk.
Fogomayu throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
Fogomayu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jong Guk swivels and escapes.
Jong Guk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fogomayu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jong Guk as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kwiwan Fogomayu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Jong Guk cracks the inside of Fogomayu's front leg.
Fogomayu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick but Fogomayu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jong Guk is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fogomayu.
Fogomayu misses with a double jab
letting Jong Guk counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Jong Guk misses the target.
Fogomayu checks a leg kick nicely.
Jong Guk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fogomayu.
Jong Guk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fogomayu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jong Guk! But no joy.#T2#
Jong Guk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fogomayu if he has to take too many more of those.
Fogomayu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fogomayu throws a hook to the side of Jong Guk's head but Jong Guk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jong Guk digs a good hook to Fogomayu's body.
Fogomayu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fogomayu tries a low kick but Jong Guk avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Jong Guk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Jong Guk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fogomayu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jong Guk counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jong Guk.
Jong Guk steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fogomayu. That one must have hurt.
Jong Guk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fogomayu.
#T3#
Fogomayu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jong Guk. Jong Guk obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Fogomayu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fogomayu throws a chopping leg kick but Jong Guk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jong Guk steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Jong Guk.
Fogomayu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jong Guk thuds his shin into the meat of Fogomayu's side.
Fogomayu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fogomayu avoids the body shot from Jong Guk.
Fogomayu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jong Guk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fogomayu.
Jong Guk dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fogomayu. That did some damage!
Fogomayu misses with a left hand
and Jong Guk counters with an outside leg kick.
#T4#
Jong Guk scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fogomayu misses with an uppercut.
Fogomayu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Guk throws a head kick that Fogomayu semi-blocks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fogomayu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fogomayu. Jong Guk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jong Guk is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fogomayu with a body shot.
Jong Guk throws a leg kick which misses Fogomayu's front leg but catches the back leg as Fogomayu tries to avoid it.
Jong Guk slips a jab from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu moves out of range of the body kick from Jong Guk.
Fogomayu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jong Guk feints a counter leg kick.
Fogomayu throws a jab but it's blocked by Jong Guk.
Fogomayu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jong Guk takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kim Jong Guk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk motions for Fogomayu to come forward. Jong Guk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fogomayu moves out of range of the body kick.
Jong Guk buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fogomayu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jong Guk counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jong Guk, right into the meat.
Fogomayu lands with a straight right. Jong Guk didn't see that one coming.
Jong Guk slips a jab from Fogomayu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Guk cracks Fogomayu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jong Guk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Jong Guk blocks the leg kick.
Jong Guk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Jong Guk finds it's way through Fogomayu's defenses. #T1#
Fogomayu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jong Guk lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fogomayu's sensitive parts.
Fogomayu throws a hook but Jong Guk blocks it.
Jong Guk throws out a powerful jab.
Jong Guk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fogomayu scores with a jab.
Jong Guk misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Fogomayu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jong Guk goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fogomayu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Fogomayu finds it's way through Jong Guk's defenses.
Jong Guk throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jong Guk misses with a body punch
and Fogomayu counters with a head kick.
Fogomayu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Jong Guk.
Fogomayu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jong Guk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jong Guk throws a low kick, looking for Fogomayu's leg but Fogomayu calmly moves out of range.
Fogomayu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fogomayu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jong Guk just misses with a punch to the body.
Jong Guk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fogomayu.
Jong Guk feints a counter leg kick.
Fogomayu throws a front kick aimed at Jong Guk's knee but Jong Guk avoids it well.
Jong Guk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kim Jong Guk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jong Guk punishes Fogomayu's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jong Guk lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fogomayu at a distance.
Fogomayu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jong Guk scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fogomayu.
Nice uppercut there from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk ducks under a wild hook from Fogomayu.
Jong Guk let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jong Guk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fogomayu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Fogomayu does it's job there.
Fogomayu throws an off balance right hand
and Fogomayu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fogomayu walks into a stiff left hand from Jong Guk.
Jong Guk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fogomayu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jong Guk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Fogomayu is rocked!
Fogomayu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oh Fogomayu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jong Guk lands with a kick to the ribs.
Fogomayu seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fogomayu throws a body shot but no joy.
Jong Guk throws a sloppy head kick and Fogomayu moves out of range easily.
Jong Guk lands a leg kick that knocks Fogomayu off balance momentarily.
Jong Guk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fogomayu looks to land a right hand but Jong Guk moved out of range.
Jong Guk misses with a body kick.
Fogomayu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jong Guk.
Jong Guk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fogomayu.
Jong Guk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fogomayu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Guk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jong Guk 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Guk!
Kim Jong Guk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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