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Event:
IFC88: Durnin v Nurudinov
Date: Dec 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Kirby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duk Koo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duk Koo tests Kirby's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duk Koo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Duk Koo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kirby back to the cage. Duk Koo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kirby throws a sloppy head kick and Duk Koo moves out of range easily.
Kirby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duk Koo moves out of range of the body kick from Kirby.
Kirby works over Duk Koo's head and body with a nice combination.
Kirby throws out a loose jab but Duk Koo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick by Kirby misses
and Duk Koo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirby dodges the punch combination from Duk Koo.
Duk Koo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirby was well out of range. Poor timing from Duk Koo.
Kirby feints and then cracks Duk Koo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duk Koo down.
Duk Koo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kirby throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1##TD#
Kirby shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Duk Koo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kirby is on him like a limpet, forcing Duk Koo back against the cage.
Kirby is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Duk Koo breaks from the clinch.
Kirby misses with a head kick.
Kirby fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duk Koo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Decent striking displayed by Kirby 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!
Kirby with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kirby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duk Koo is looking for the big counter here.
Duk Koo slips a jab and a cross from Kirby.
Kirby fails with the takedown
and Duk Koo counters with a nice uppercut.
Duk Koo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kirby throws a solid leg kick but Duk Koo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kirby.#T2##CL2#
Duk Koo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Duk Koo digs a right hand into Kirby's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kirby's gas tank.
Kirby tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maximilian Kirby. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirby tries to score a body lock takedown but Duk Koo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Kirby has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Duk Koo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kirby backwards. #BC2#
Duk Koo manages to break the clinch.
Kirby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kirby quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kirby thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Duk Koo if he has to take too many more of those.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kirby.
Jab from Duk Koo.
Kirby dodges the punch combination from Duk Koo.
Kirby has a takedown stuffed.#T3##TD#
Kirby looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kirby not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duk Koo is controlling Kirby's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kirby winds up and cracks Duk Koo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kirby missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Duk Koo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kirby. #SUB#
Kirby is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kirby seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Duk Koo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kirby throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
Duk Koo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kirby.
Kirby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duk Koo keeps working.
Kirby looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Duk Koo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kirby throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kirby misses with a head shot. Duk Koo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kirby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kirby loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kirby throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kim Duk Koo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Duk Koo blocks a head kick by Kirby.
Kirby throws a head kick that misses
and Duk Koo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim Duk Koo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kirby misses with a leg kick
and Duk Koo counters with a two punch combo.
Kim Duk Koo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kirby scores with a nice strike.
Kirby throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Duk Koo counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Duk Koo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Duk Koo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirby.
Kirby throws a head kick but Duk Koo moves out of range.
Kirby throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kirby takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kirby motions for Duk Koo to come forward. Kirby throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Kirby.
Kirby looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maximilian Kirby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kirby fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Duk Koo lands a two punch combo.
Duk Koo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T1#
Duk Koo looks to land a combination. Kirby sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Duk Koo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kirby circles away quickly and effectively.
Kirby misses with a few strikes there.
Duk Koo is looking for the big counter here.
Kirby throws a lazy head kick
and Duk Koo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Duk Koo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duk Koo defending well as Kirby loads up on a big left hand.
Kirby misses with a hook. Duk Koo ducked under it nicely.
Kirby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Kirby there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kirby throws a head kick but Duk Koo moves out of range.
Kirby misses with a leg kick
and Duk Koo counters with a three punch combo that has Kirby backing up. Kirby nods at Duk Koo to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirby throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kirby misses with a body kick.
Kirby dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duk Koo. That did some damage!
Kirby attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Duk Koo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T2#
Kirby throws a body kick that misses.
Kirby throws a low kick, looking for Duk Koo's leg but Duk Koo calmly moves out of range.
A combination from Duk Koo does no damage.
Duk Koo looks to throw the jab but Kirby is out of range.
Kirby closes the distance and clinches up with Duk Koo, looking for a takedown. Kirby pushes Duk Koo against the cage but Duk Koo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kirby 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.
Kirby tries to land a body kick
and Duk Koo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duk Koo tries to bum rush Kirby with a series of wild strikes but Kirby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kirby fails with the takedown
and Duk Koo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Duk Koo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Duk Koo connects with a combination that backs up Kirby into the cage. Duk Koo lands a flurry of punches that gets past Kirby's guard. Kirby is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Duk Koo bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Duk Koo!
As Kim Duk Koo got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: BAD BOY MMA.....Dont sleep on us'.
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Event:
IFC MW47: Lemieux vs Impaler
Date: Nov 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Yaj moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yaj falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Duk Koo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Yaj prevents Duk Koo from breaking the clinch.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Duk Koo controls his hands.
Duk Koo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land.
Yaj takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Duk Koo manages to break the clinch.
Yaj throws a hook but Duk Koo avoids it easily.
Duk Koo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duk Koo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yaj.
A nice side step and Duk Koo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yaj lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Yaj misses with a hook
and Duk Koo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Duk Koo is just out of range.
Yaj misses with a shot to the body
and Duk Koo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yaj throws a lazy uppercut
and Duk Koo counters with a two punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Yaj misses the target.
Duk Koo throws out a counter right but Yaj avoids it with no problem.
Yaj scores with a nice strike.
Yaj throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duk Koo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Yaj as he connects with a hook.
Yaj misses with an uppercut. Duk Koo saw that one coming.
Yaj missing with a left hand there. Duk Koo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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!
Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duk Koo counters with a left and a right that stings Yaj.
Yaj misses with a hook.
It seemed like Duk Koo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Duk Koo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
Duk Koo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T3#
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Yaj misses with a jab to the body
and Duk Koo counters with a one-two to the body.
Yaj changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yaj throws a lazy uppercut
and Duk Koo counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like CM Yaj has been cut.
Yaj clobbers Duk Koo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yaj just misses with a punch to the body.
Duk Koo wants to counter the offense by Yaj and move into the clinch position.#T4#
Yaj misses with a lunging right hand
and Duk Koo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yaj throws a lazy right hand but Duk Koo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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!
Yaj looks to land a left hand but Duk Koo moved out of range nicely.
Duk Koo defending well as Yaj loads up on a big left hand.
Duk Koo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yaj throws a poor cross that misses
and Duk Koo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yaj misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duk Koo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duk Koo slips under a jab.
It seemed like Duk Koo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kim Duk Koo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on CM Yaj's cut.
That's time! Yaj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Duk Koo moves forwards but Yaj connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kim Duk Koo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yaj scores with the left hand. Duk Koo knows he should have avoided that one.
Duk Koo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yaj misses with a straight right.
Yaj sets himself, and Duk Koo steps forward looking for the clinch! Yaj avoids it this time.
Yaj misses with a left hand
and Duk Koo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duk Koo 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.
Sloppy strikes from Yaj. Those never looked like landing.
Duk Koo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yaj swings for the body but Duk Koo moves out of range.
CM Yaj is winning the standup battle so far.
Yaj rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duk Koo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Yaj looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Yaj backs off Duk Koo throws a huge counter combo but Yaj manages to avoid it all.
Yaj misses with a hook
and Duk Koo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duk Koo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duk Koo throws a counter combo.
Yaj throws a right hand that misses
and Duk Koo counters with a left and a right that stings Yaj.
Duk Koo defending well as Yaj loads up on a big left hand.
Yaj connects with a crisp jab.
Yaj lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duk Koo at a distance.
#T2#
Yaj jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yaj throws a shot from downtown. Duk Koo moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Duk Koo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Duk Koo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yaj.
Duk Koo unleashes a big counter combination but Yaj bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yaj swings for the body but Duk Koo moves out of range.
Duk Koo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Duk Koo.
Despite the aggression on Duk Koo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Duk Koo moves forwards but Yaj connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yaj pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duk Koo! But no joy.#T3#
Yaj looks to land a left hand but Duk Koo moved out of range nicely.
Duk Koo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yaj rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duk Koo counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaj will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Yaj misses its intended target.
Duk Koo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yaj throws a nice looking combination but Duk Koo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duk Koo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Duk Koo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Yaj misses with a looping left.#T4#
Yaj throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duk Koo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duk Koo! But no joy.
Yaj lands with a right hand.
Yaj keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A left and a right from Yaj both land. Nice combination.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duk Koo was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
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 combination from Yaj does no damage.
Yaj misses with a body shot
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CM Yaj dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on CM Yaj'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Duk Koo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yaj.
Duk Koo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Duk Koo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yaj.
Duk Koo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yaj throws an off balance right hand
and Yaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duk Koo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yaj looks to score with a jab to the body but Duk Koo is just out of range.
Duk Koo tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj misses with a hook to the body
and Duk Koo counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaj scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yaj misses the body punch
and Duk Koo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Yaj wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yaj lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Yaj is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Yaj with a hook.#ROC#
Duk Koo is rocked!
Yaj throws a right hand that misses
and Duk Koo counters with a three punch combo that has Yaj backing up. Yaj nods at Duk Koo to acknowledge the strikes.
Yaj connects with a body shot that sends Duk Koo's belly button to the back.
Yaj throws an off balance right hand
and Duk Koo counters with a nice body shot.
Duk Koo might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Yaj throws a hook to the side of Duk Koo's head but Duk Koo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duk Koo looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Duk Koo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yaj throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duk Koo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yaj throws an off balance right hand
and Duk Koo counters with a left and a right that stings Yaj.
Yaj throws an off balance right hand
letting Duk Koo counter with a right hand.
Duk Koo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duk Koo wants to counter with a clinch but Yaj pushes him away.
Yaj throws a lazy uppercut
and Duk Koo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Duk Koo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Duk Koo slips under a jab from Yaj.
Yaj misses with a wild combination.
Yaj misses the body punch
and Duk Koo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yaj rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duk Koo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duk Koo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Yaj throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yaj fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duk Koo manages to avoid it.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Yaj misses the target.
Duk Koo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yaj moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yaj misses with an uppercut
and Duk Koo counters with a stiff right hand.
Duk Koo ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.
Yaj clobbers Duk Koo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yaj changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Duk Koo blocks a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
CM Yaj showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yaj has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... CM Yaj!
CM Yaj thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GPG: 49
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Kenshin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenshin swings widly with a right hand
and Duk Koo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenshin misses with a double jab.
Kenshin throws a body punch but Duk Koo moves out of range.
Duk Koo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Duk Koo blocks a jab.
Uesugi Kenshin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duk Koo slips a straight right by Kenshin.
Kenshin throws a big shot that misses.
Kenshin misses with a hook
and Duk Koo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenshin misses with a double jab
and Duk Koo counters with a stiff right hand.
Kenshin throws a jab when Duk Koo was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Duk Koo misses the target.#T1#
Kenshin throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duk Koo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kenshin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kenshin misses with a straight right.
Duk Koo throwing a counter right hand but Kenshin manages to avoid it.
Duk Koo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've been informed that Kenshin 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.
Kenshin missing with a left hand there. Duk Koo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Kenshin finds it's way through Duk Koo's defenses.
Duk Koo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duk Koo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Kenshin.
A combination from Kenshin does no damage.
A big right from Kenshin misses.
Duk Koo throws a big counter combination but Kenshin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Duk Koo defending well as Kenshin loads up on a big left hand.
Kenshin cracks Duk Koo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kenshin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Duk Koo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kenshin.
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!
Kenshin throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Duk Koo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kenshin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kenshin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kenshin cracks Duk Koo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kenshin misses with a hook.
Kenshin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duk Koo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kenshin cracks Duk Koo with an open hand slap.
Duk Koo on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#
Duk Koo is rocked!#T3#
Kenshin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Kenshin misses.
Duk Koo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kenshin misses with a left hand #CL#
and Duk Koo counters by clinching up.
Kenshin tries to pull guard but Duk Koo holds him up against the cage and eventually Kenshin drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Duk Koo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Duk Koo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duk Koo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kenshin manages to circle out of the way.
A jab from Kenshin misses.
Duk Koo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kenshin misses with a lunging right hand
and Duk Koo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenshin looks to land a left hand but Duk Koo moved out of range nicely.
Kenshin misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Duk Koo misses the target.#T4#
Kenshin throws a shot from downtown. Duk Koo moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Kenshin misses.
Kenshin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kenshin throws a big shot that misses.
Kenshin throws the left hand but Duk Koo avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Duk Koo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duk Koo slips under a jab from Kenshin.
Kenshin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duk Koo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kenshin misses with a straight left.
Duk Koo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kenshin throws an off balance right hand
enabling Duk Koo to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uesugi Kenshin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kenshin looks to land a left hand but Duk Koo moved out of range nicely.
Duk Koo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Duk Koo slips a straight right by Kenshin.
A lazy left from Kenshin finds it's target.
Kenshin looks to land a left hand but Duk Koo moved out of range nicely.
Duk Koo throws a big counter combination but Kenshin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Duk Koo ducks under a wild hook from Kenshin.
Kenshin misses with a combination
and Duk Koo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duk Koo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kenshin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kenshin misses with a straight right.
Kenshin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duk Koo.
Duk Koo throws a big counter combination but Kenshin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Kenshin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Duk Koo misses the target.
Kenshin misses with a few strikes there.
Kenshin misses with a lunging right hand
and Duk Koo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kim Duk Koo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duk Koo walks into a jab.
Kenshin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kenshin throws a body shot but no joy.
Duk Koo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Duk Koo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kenshin throws a poor cross that misses
and Duk Koo counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Uesugi Kenshin has been cut.
Kenshin misses with an uppercut.
Duk Koo is looking to counter punch.
Uesugi Kenshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duk Koo ducks under a wild hook from Kenshin.#T2#
Kenshin misses with a hook to the body
and Duk Koo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenshin missing with a left hand there. Duk Koo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duk Koo throwing a counter right hand but Kenshin manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duk Koo blocks a jab.
Kenshin throws an off balance right hand
and Duk Koo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kenshin scores with a one two! Duk Koo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jab by Kenshin.
Kenshin misses with a hook. Duk Koo ducked under it nicely.
Kenshin thuds a left hand into Duk Koo's body.
Kenshin misses with an uppercut
and Duk Koo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Kenshin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duk Koo counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Kenshin is rocked!
Kenshin misses with a lunging right hand
and Duk Koo counters with a crisp right that sends Kenshin to the canvas! Duk Koo follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Duk Koo!
Kim Duk Koo took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'BAD BOY MMA.....Dont sleep on us'.
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Event:
GPG: 45
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Sayed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duk Koo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duk Koo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Irshaad Sayed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sayed lands a head kick. Duk Koo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sayed moves in looking to clinch but Duk Koo pushes him off.
Duk Koo is looking for the big counter here.
Sayed tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duk Koo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Irshaad Sayed has been cut.
Sayed wants to clinch
and Duk Koo counters with a two punch combo.
Sayed throws a sloppy head kick
and Duk Koo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Sayed moves into range and clinches up with Duk Koo.
Sayed gets underhooks to prevent Duk Koo's takedown attempt.
Sayed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Duk Koo can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Sayed.
Sayed keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Duk Koo's efforts to push away.
Sayed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Sayed tries to work over Duk Koo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sayed makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duk Koo is trying to break free.
I was talking to Sayed's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Sayed taking a breather.
Duk Koo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sayed fails to land.
Sayed misses with a punch on the inside.
Duk Koo blocking some punches.
Sayed can't find room to land a body shot as Duk Koo controls the action.
Sayed scores with a shoulder strike.
Duk Koo blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sayed struggles to land a body shot inside as Duk Koo controls his hands.
Sayed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duk Koo blocks an uppercut.
Sayed is working Duk Koo over against the cage.
Duk Koo tries to break the clinch but Sayed is controlling the position. #T2#
Sayed pushes Duk Koo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sayed taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sayed.
Sayed swings wildly with an uppercut but Duk Koo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duk Koo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Duk Koo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sayed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Duk Koo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sayed or not.
Sayed misses with a punch on the inside.
Duk Koo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duk Koo scores with a shot to the side of Sayed's head.
Sayed working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sayed struggles to land a body shot inside as Duk Koo controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Sayed.
Sayed keeps control of Duk Koo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sayed misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Duk Koo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sayed prevents Duk Koo from breaking the clinch.#T3#
Duk Koo lands a body punch.
Sayed blocks a body shot from Duk Koo. #BC2#
Duk Koo manages to break the clinch.
Sayed tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duk Koo counters with a three punch combo that has Sayed backing up. Sayed nods at Duk Koo to acknowledge the strikes.
Duk Koo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duk Koo circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Sayed backs off Duk Koo throws a huge counter combo but Sayed manages to avoid it all.
Sayed fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Duk Koo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sayed tries to clinch up
and Sayed takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sayed stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sayed wants to clinch but Duk Koo slips to the side
and Duk Koo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Sayed tries to clinch up.
Duk Koo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sayed tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duk Koo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sayed is looking to clinch but Duk Koo is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sayed looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Duk Koo wants to counter the offense by Sayed and move into the clinch position.
Sayed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duk Koo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sayed tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duk Koo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duk Koo is looking for the big counter here.
Sayed is looking to slow Duk Koo down with leg kicks.
Duk Koo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
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!
Sayed tries to close the distance and clinch but Duk Koo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duk Koo throws out a counter right but Sayed avoids it with no problem.
Sayed fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duk Koo throws a counter combo.
Sayed tries to clinch but Duk Koo moves away
and Duk Koo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sayed thinking.
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 Irshaad Sayed will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Irshaad Sayed's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sayed wants to clinch
letting Duk Koo counter with a right hand.
Sayed throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sayed tries to clinch
and Duk Koo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sayed closes the distance but Duk Koo moves to the side
and Duk Koo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sayed doesn't manage to clinch there - Duk Koo circles away.
Sayed tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duk Koo 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.
Sayed is looking to clinch but Duk Koo is avoiding it.
Despite the aggression on Duk Koo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sayed bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL#
Sayed closes the distance and pushes Duk Koo back into the cage.
Duk Koo tries to circle away but Sayed has him pinned against the cage.#T1#
Sayed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Duk Koo backwards.
Sayed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sayed looking to stall.
Sayed misses with a punch on the inside.
Sayed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Duk Koo is trying to break free.
Sayed lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Duk Koo breaks from the clinch.
Sayed closes the distance but Duk Koo moves to the side
and Duk Koo counters with a straight right hand.
Sayed looks to clinch
and Duk Koo counters with a nice uppercut.
Sayed tries to clinch up
and Duk Koo counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Sayed sizes up Duk Koo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sayed moves to clinch but Duk Koo breaks away #KD2#
and Duk Koo counters with a crisp one two that drops Sayed! Duk Koo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sayed to his feet! Sayed is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Sayed is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sayed wants to clinch
and Duk Koo counters with a big right hand! Oh Sayed is in trouble here! Duk Koo follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Duk Koo!
Kim Duk Koo looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'BAD BOY MMA.....Dont sleep on us'.
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Event:
GPG: 42
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Steve gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Duk Koo to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Duk Koo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duk Koo but Duk Koo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Duk Koo throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Steve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve wants to clinch but Duk Koo slips to the side
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duk Koo counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Steve moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice takedown defense from Duk Koo. No joy for Steve on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steve.
Duk Koo tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Duk Koo pushes Steve back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Duk Koo breaks the clinch.
Kim Duk Koo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steve gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duk Koo counters with a nice uppercut.
Duk Koo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Steve shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Duk Koo as he jumps to the side.
Steve attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Duk Koo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Steve throws a right hand that misses
and Duk Koo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Duk Koo throws a counter combo.
Steve closes the distance and clinches up with Duk Koo, looking for a takedown. Steve pushes Duk Koo against the cage but Duk Koo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duk Koo is looking for the big counter here.
Steve has his takedown stuffed
and Duk Koo counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve looks to throw a body kick#KD2#
and Duk Koo counters with a crisp one two that drops Steve! Duk Koo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Steve to his feet! Steve is in big trouble!#ROC2#
Steve is rocked!#T3#
Steve moves to clinch but Duk Koo breaks away #KD2#
and Duk Koo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Steve! Duk Koo lets Steve back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Steve is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duk Koo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Duk Koo wants to counter with a clinch but Steve pushes him away.
Steve seems to have got his legs back now.
Steve shoots in looking for a takedown but Duk Koo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steve's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Duk Koo throws a counter combo.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Duk Koo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve with a poor takedown
and Duk Koo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve closes the distance looking to clinch
and Duk Koo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#
Steve is rocked!#T4#
Steve fails with the takedown
and Duk Koo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Duk Koo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Duk Koo stuffs the takedown attempt from Steve. Steve gets slowly back to his feet.
Steve misses with a double jab
and Duk Koo counters with a three punch combo that has Steve backing up. Steve nods at Duk Koo to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Duk Koo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Steve has managed to clinch.
Duk Koo lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Duk Koo breaks the clinch.
No luck for Steve with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Steve clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Duk Koo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Steve fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Duk Koo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Steve fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Duk Koo sprawls well initially but Steve persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duk Koo can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are battling for position here. Duk Koo manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Duk Koo holds on and takes a little breather. #SU#
Steve stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Steve fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Steve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve misses with a takedown attempt
and Duk Koo counters with a three punch combo that has Steve backing up. Steve nods at Duk Koo to acknowledge the strikes.
Duk Koo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Steve misses with a body kick.
Duk Koo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Steve shoots in for a double leg but Duk Koo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A countering left hand to the body from Duk Koo misses.
Steve throws a leg kick
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duk Koo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Steve has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Duk Koo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Duk Koo. #BC2#
Duk Koo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steve has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Duk Koo counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Duk Koo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Steve throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Duk Koo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Duk Koo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brock Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duk Koo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steve fails with the takedown
and Duk Koo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steve tries to clinch up.
Steve throws a sloppy head kick and Duk Koo moves out of range easily.
Duk Koo unleashes a big counter combination but Steve bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Duk Koo moves out of range of the strikes.
Duk Koo is looking for the big counter here.
Steve throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duk Koo counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Steve is looking to clinch.
Steve fails with the takedown
and Duk Koo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steve misses with a few strikes there.
Steve tries to score a power double leg takedown but Duk Koo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steve somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steve fails with the takedown
and Duk Koo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Duk Koo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steve closes the distance but Duk Koo moves to the side
and Duk Koo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duk Koo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Steve.
Duk Koo tries to counter with a clinch but Steve shakes him off and moves away.
Steve misses with a takedown attempt - Duk Koo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve shoots in looking for a takedown but Duk Koo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steve's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A countering left hand to the body from Duk Koo misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Steve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duk Koo keeps the fight on the outside.
Brock Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steve closes the distance but Duk Koo moves to the side
and Duk Koo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Steve throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Duk Koo counters with a crisp one two that drops Steve! Duk Koo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Steve to his feet! Steve is in big trouble!
Oh Steve is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duk Koo swats away the attempt to clinch by Steve.
A countering left hand to the body from Duk Koo misses.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch but Duk Koo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steve seems to have got his legs back now.
Steve looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steve tries to clinch but Duk Koo is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Duk Koo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steve tries to clinch there but Duk Koo circles away.
Steve tries to clinch up but Duk Koo circles away and keeps his distance.
Despite the aggression on Duk Koo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Steve changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Duk Koo tries to avoid it but Steve manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Duk Koo to the ground. Duk Koo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Duk Koo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Steve shoots in and drives through. Duk Koo sprawls well.
Steve fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duk Koo! But no joy.
Nice sprawl there from Duk Koo as Steve shoots in.
As Steve backs off Duk Koo throws a huge counter combo but Steve manages to avoid it all.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steve shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duk Koo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steve tries to clinch but Duk Koo is having none of it.
Duk Koo is looking for the big counter here.
Duk Koo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steve.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Duk Koo! But no joy.
Steve with a lazy takedown attempt
and Duk Koo counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Steve throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duk Koo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steve tries for a takedown but Duk Koo circles away easily
and Duk Koo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duk Koo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steve will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duk Koo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Steve.
Kim Duk Koo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Steve shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duk Koo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steve tries a head kick but it misses.
As Steve backs off Duk Koo throws a huge counter combo but Steve manages to avoid it all.
Steve throws an off balance right hand
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duk Koo counters with a series of strikes. Steve will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Steve moves to clinch but Duk Koo breaks away
and Duk Koo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steve misses with a head kick.
Steve shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duk Koo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Duk Koo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Duk Koo 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Duk Koo!
In his post fight interview, Kim Duk Koo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Pentele shoots and misses
and Duk Koo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pentele goes for a double leg but Duk Koo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Duk Koo continues to drive forward.
Pentele shoots in looking for a takedown. Duk Koo tries to sprawl out of it but Pentele keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duk Koo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kim Duk Koo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pentti Pentele.
Duk Koo scores with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Duk Koo as Pentele shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duk Koo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pentele tries to clinch there but Duk Koo circles away.
Pentele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Duk Koo lands with a shot to the body.
Pentele tries to close the distance and clinch up but Duk Koo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Duk Koo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pentele clobbers Duk Koo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pentele shoots in for a double leg but Duk Koo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Duk Koo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Duk Koo.
Duk Koo misses with a wild body shot.
Duk Koo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pentele shoots and misses
and Duk Koo counters with a series of strikes. Pentele will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pentele wants to clinch but Duk Koo slips to the side
and Duk Koo counters with a stiff right hand.
Pentele closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pentele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #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!
Duk Koo tries for a takedown but Pentele circles away easily
and Pentele counters with a nice body shot.
Pentele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pentele fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Duk Koo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duk Koo lands a jab to Pentele's midsection.
A punch combination from Pentele misses.
Pentele defending well as Duk Koo loads up on a big left hand.
Pentele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Duk Koo throwing a counter right hand but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Duk Koo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pentele manages to avoid it.
Pentele falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duk Koo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Pentele shoots for a double leg takedown but Duk Koo sprawls well. He's pushed Pentele's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Duk Koo throws a big counter combination but Pentele scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Duk Koo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pentele fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pentele throws a combination that misses
and Duk Koo counters with a right hand to the body.
Duk Koo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Duk Koo tries to bum rush Pentele with a series of wild strikes but Pentele uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duk Koo circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Duk Koo to counter with a crisp jab.
Pentele closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Duk Koo counter with a right hand. #T4#
Duk Koo slaps away a takedown attempt from Pentele, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pentele tries for a takedown but Duk Koo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pentele misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pentele tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Duk Koo swivels and escapes.
Duk Koo looks to land a combination. Pentele sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Pentele shoots in looking for a takedown but Duk Koo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pentele's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Duk Koo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pentele looks winded!
Pentele misses with a head kick.
Duk Koo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Pentele shoots in for a takedown but Duk Koo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Duk Koo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pentele fails with the takedown
and Duk Koo counters with a nice uppercut.
Pentele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duk Koo.
Duk Koo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Duk Koo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pentele was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Pentele shoots in looking for a takedown. Duk Koo tries to sprawl out of it but Pentele keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duk Koo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pentele closes this distance looking for a takedown but Duk Koo circles away.
It looked like Duk Koo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pentele.
Kim Duk Koo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pentti Pentele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duk Koo connects with the punch.
Duk Koo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentele moves away.
Pentele shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Duk Koo but Duk Koo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T1#
Pentele looks to clinch
and Duk Koo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Duk Koo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pentele steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Duk Koo.
Pentele with a poor takedown
and Duk Koo counters with a two punch combo. #CUT#
It looks like Pentti Pentele has been cut.
Pentele is breathing heavily.
Pentele shoots in looking for a takedown. Duk Koo tries to sprawl out of it but Pentele keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duk Koo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pentele misses with a takedown
and Duk Koo counters with a left to the body.
Duk Koo lands a right hook to the body.
Pentele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Pentele tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duk Koo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duk Koo scores with a punch to the head.
Pentti Pentele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Duk Koo both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duk Koo connects with the punch.
Pentele throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Duk Koo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Duk Koo.
Duk Koo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Duk Koo.
Pentele tries to circle away but Duk Koo has him pinned against the cage.
Pentele is trying to pull guard but Duk Koo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pentele jumps guard but Duk Koo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Pentele breaks from the clinch.
Duk Koo moves out of range as Pentele strikes.#T3#
Pentele throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duk Koo's waist but Duk Koo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pentele off to one side.
Duk Koo lands with a right hand.
Duk Koo throws out a powerful jab.
Duk Koo jabs at Pentele's body.
Kim Duk Koo is winning the standup battle so far.
Duk Koo misses with the combination.
Duk Koo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pentele.
Pentele shoots in but no luck this time.
Duk Koo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Duk Koo finds it's target.
Pentele misses with a takedown attempt
and Duk Koo counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Duk Koo cracks Pentele with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Duk Koo clobbers Pentele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC#
Pentele is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pentele misses with a left hand
and Duk Koo counters with a nice body shot.
Pentele is still on wobbly legs! Can Duk Koo finish him?
Pentele shoots and misses
and Duk Koo counters with a stiff right hand.
Pentele gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Duk Koo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pentele is trying desperately to land a takedown but Duk Koo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Pentele.
Pentele moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pentele looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Duk Koo scores with a jab.
Duk Koo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Duk Koo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pentti Pentele's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Pentele with a poor takedown
and Duk Koo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pentele dives in for a single leg takedown but Duk Koo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Duk Koo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#KD#
Duk Koo cracks Pentele with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Duk Koo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pentele to stand back up!
Duk Koo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pentele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Duk Koo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Duk Koo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pentele doesn't seem bothered though.
Pentele has his takedown stuffed
and Duk Koo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kim Duk Koo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pentti Pentele.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pentele takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pentele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#KD#
Duk Koo cracks Pentele with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Duk Koo has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Pentele to stand back up!
Duk Koo swings for the body but Pentele moves out of range.
Pentti Pentele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Duk Koo has a takedown stuffed.
Duk Koo misses with a series of wild punches.
Pentele throws a combination. Duk Koo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pentele staying out of range there.
Pentele misses with a takedown attempt
and Duk Koo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pentele tries a low kick but Duk Koo avoids it.
Pentele seems to have recovered his senses.
Pentele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Duk Koo digs a good hook to Pentele's body.
#T2#
Pentele tries to clinch up but Duk Koo circles away and keeps his distance.
Duk Koo connects with a body shot that sends Pentele's belly button to the back.
Pentele wants to clinch
and Duk Koo counters with a nice uppercut.
Pentele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Duk Koo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pentele in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duk Koo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pentele at a distance.
#CL#
Duk Koo moves into the clinch successfully.
Pentele jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Duk Koo walks away with a smile on his face. Pentele gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pentele shoots in and drives through. Duk Koo sprawls well.
Duk Koo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duk Koo.#T3#
Duk Koo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pentele moves away.
Pentele misses with a combination
and Duk Koo counters with a stiff right hand.
Pentele tries to close the distance and clinch but Duk Koo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duk Koo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pentele tries to clinch but Duk Koo moves away
letting Duk Koo counter with a right hand.
A cross from Duk Koo lands.
Kim Duk Koo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pentele closes the distance but Duk Koo moves to the side
and Duk Koo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Duk Koo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Duk Koo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pentele.
Duk Koo shoots in for a takedown but Pentele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Duk Koo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Duk Koo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Pentele shoots for a takedown but Duk Koo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pentele or perhaps it was just good defense by Duk Koo, which made it look bad. #CL#
Duk Koo pushes Pentele up against the cage in a clinch.
Duk Koo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pentele can do to turn this around?
Pentele trying to stall but Duk Koo improves his position.
Duk Koo stops a takedown attempt from Pentele.
Pentele wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Duk Koo has him pressed against the cage.
Pentti Pentele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pentele tries a body shot but Duk Koo blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Duk Koo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duk Koo 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Duk Koo!
Kim Duk Koo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
RS 177
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Basket Case uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duk Koo.
Kim Duk Koo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Basket Case closes the distance and clinches up with Duk Koo, looking for a takedown. Basket Case pushes Duk Koo against the cage but Duk Koo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Basket Case connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Duk Koo momentarily.
Basket Case looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duk Koo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Basket Case will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Duk Koo tests Basket Case 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Duk Koo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duk Koo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Basket Case .
Duk Koo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Duk Koo misses. #T1#
Duk Koo missing with a left hand there. Basket Case was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duk Koo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duk Koo throws a big shot that misses.
Duk Koo scores with a hook to the body. Basket Case takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Basket Case connects with a solid leg kick.
Basket Case dips to his left and cracks Duk Koo with an uppercut!
Duk Koo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Duk Koo lands a nice hook to Basket Case 's body. Basket Case takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Duk Koo drops his hands momentarily and Basket Case takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Basket Case connects with a jab.#T2#
Duk Koo misses with a hook. Basket Case ducked under it nicely.
Basket Case feinted with a counter takedown.
Duk Koo lunges at Basket Case with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Basket Case 's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duk Koo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Basket Case moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Basket Case feinted with a counter takedown.
Basket Case punishes Duk Koo's body with a nice straight punch.
Duk Koo misses the shot to the body.
Basket Case throws the left hand but Duk Koo avoids the punch easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Duk Koo or perhaps it was just good defense by Basket Case , which made it look bad.
Duk Koo throws an overhand right that lands on Basket Case 's shoulder, as Basket Case tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Basket Case lands with a right hand.
Duk Koo punishes Basket Case 's body with a nice straight punch.
Basket Case misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Duk Koo counters with a left to the body.
Duk Koo swings for the body but Basket Case moves out of range.
Duk Koo lands a head shot.
Basket Case gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Basket Case looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Basket Case . That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Basket Case lands.#T4#
Duk Koo connects with a nice looking jab.
Duk Koo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Basket Case counters with a shoot takedown. Duk Koo fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Basket Case drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Basket Case jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Duk Koo keeping moving, preventing Basket Case from controlling successfully.
Basket Case advances to half guard. #SUB#
Basket Case is looking for a kimura but Duk Koo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Basket Case to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Duk Koo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Basket Case thuds a left hand into Duk Koo's body.
Duk Koo swings for the body but Basket Case moves out of range.
Basket Case takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Basket Case keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Duk Koo has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basket Case connects with the punch.
Basket Case takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#T1#
Basket Case misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Duk Koo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Basket Case misses with a jab to the body
and Duk Koo counters with a straight right hand.
Duk Koo lands a really nice looking cross but Basket Case seems unphased.
Duk Koo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Basket Case but Basket Case pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Basket Case 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Duk Koo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Basket Case scrambles back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Duk Koo. No joy for Basket Case on that attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Duk Koo misses.#T2#
Basket Case uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Duk Koo.
Basket Case drops down looking for a counter takedown but Duk Koo sprawls and moves away.
Duk Koo misses with a hook.
Basket Case looks for a takedown but Duk Koo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drake Basket Case . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Duk Koo lands with an overhand left.
Basket Case closes the distance and clinches up with Duk Koo, looking for a takedown. Basket Case pushes Duk Koo against the cage but Duk Koo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Duk Koo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Basket Case has time to react.
Horrible takedown attempt by Duk Koo or perhaps it was just good defense by Basket Case , which made it look bad.
Basket Case appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Duk Koo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Basket Case swings widly with a right hand
and Duk Koo counters with a straight right hand.
Basket Case stuffs the takedown.
Duk Koo throws a big shot that misses.
Duk Koo missing with a left hand there. Basket Case was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Basket Case changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Duk Koo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Basket Case throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T4#
A lazy left from Duk Koo finds it's target.
Duk Koo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Basket Case feinted with a counter takedown.
Basket Case shoots in looking for a takedown. Duk Koo tries to sprawl out of it but Basket Case keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duk Koo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Duk Koo scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Duk Koo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Duk Koo fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Basket Case .
Duk Koo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duk Koo throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Basket Case decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Duk Koo's guard.
Duk Koo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Basket Case . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duk Koo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Basket Case controls the pace.
Basket Case trying to control but Duk Koo is working from the bottom. #T1#
Basket Case looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Basket Case postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Duk Koo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Basket Case , into his guard. #REVB#
Duk Koo trying to control the position from guard on top but Basket Case is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Basket Case working a defensive guard but Duk Koo manages to pass into side control anyway.
#T2#
A lull in the action here as Duk Koo stalls from top position.
Basket Case wants to control but Duk Koo postures up.
Basket Case is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Duk Koo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Basket Case tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Duk Koo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Basket Case struggling a bit here.
Basket Case sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Basket Case is pressing down on Duk Koo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Duk Koo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Basket Case 's guard.#SUB#
Duk Koo has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Basket Case to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Duk Koo is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Basket Case pulls down on the head and he's put Duk Koo to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Drake Basket Case !
Drake Basket Case bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
RS 171 Out Cold
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Duk Koo thuds a left hand into Ipa's body.
Duk Koo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ipa misses with a takedown attempt
and Duk Koo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ipa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Duk Koo counters with a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ipa or perhaps it was just good defense by Duk Koo, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Jin Ipa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ipa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ipa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Duk Koo scores with a hook to the body. Ipa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Duk Koo stuns Ipa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Duk Koo lands with a straight right. Ipa didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ipa shoots in looking for a takedown. Duk Koo tries to sprawl out of it but Ipa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Duk Koo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Donk. Duk Koo catches Ipa right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Ipa has a takedown stuffed.
Ipa 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.
Ipa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Duk Koo defends well and Ipa ends up having to push Duk Koo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Ipa gets a double leg takedown into Duk Koo's guard.
Duk Koo looking for a sweep. Not yet Duk Koo, not yet.
Duk Koo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ipa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ipa wants to pass the guard but Duk Koo is keeping the position.
Duk Koo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ipa throwing strikes from guard but Duk Koo blocks nicely.
Duk Koo pulls Ipa in to control the position. #T2#
Ipa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ipa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Duk Koo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ipa trying to control but Duk Koo is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Ipa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Duk Koo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ipa looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Duk Koo is avoiding damage well.
Ipa just content to control the position.
Check out the look on Ipa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Duk Koo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Ipa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ipa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Ipa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ipa 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.
Ipa working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duk Koo managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ipa.
Ipa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Duk Koo tries to bench press Ipa off him but Ipa keeps the position. #T4#
Ipa tries to score with some ground and pound. Duk Koo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Duk Koo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Duk Koo is looking to regain half guard here but Ipa keeps moving and retains side control.
Ipa moves into full mount!
Ipa looking to ground and pound but Duk Koo is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ipa landing punches.
Ipa throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ipa sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ipa breaks from Duk Koo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ipa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Duk Koo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Jin Ipa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Duk Koo gets caught flat footed, as Ipa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ipa postures up in Duk Koo's guard and throws a big left but Duk Koo blocks it.
Duk Koo keeping moving, preventing Ipa from controlling successfully.
Duk Koo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ipa wants to control from the top but Duk Koo keeps moving.
Ipa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duk Koo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ipa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Duk Koo can't keep his opponent in guard - Ipa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ipa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Duk Koo can do to turn this around?#T1#
Ipa 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.
Ipa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Duk Koo has hold of Ipa's hands but Ipa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ipa is controlling the pace.
Ipa is trying to control the action in half guard but Duk Koo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ipa trying to control the pace.
Ipa not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
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.
Ipa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Duk Koo has hold of Ipa's hands but Ipa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ipa 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.
Ipa trying to control the action but Duk Koo is working from the bottom.
Ipa works his way into side control.
Ipa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ipa lands a nice forearm strike.
Ipa tries to score with some ground and pound. Duk Koo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Ipa cracks Duk Koo with a big right hand but Duk Koo just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#SUB#
Ipa is working to tighten his grip on Duk Koo's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Duk Koo has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ipa is really squeezing tight and eventually Duk Koo passes out! Ipa breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jin Jin Ipa!
Jin Jin Ipa tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
RS 165 All Out War
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Valerdi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duk Koo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valerdi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Valerdi tries for a takedown but Duk Koo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Valerdi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Valerdi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Valerdi 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.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Valerdi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Valerdi is looking to take a break and control but Duk Koo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duk Koo's coaches at LOD: BAD BOY MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Valerdi has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Duk Koo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Valerdi on the ground.#T1#
Valerdi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Duk Koo is trying to escape the mount.
Duk Koo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Valerdi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Duk Koo suckers Valerdi into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Duk Koo is now in Valerdi's guard!
Valerdi is trying to keep Duk Koo in close.
#T2##SUB2#
Valerdi working for a triangle but Duk Koo defends it easily.
Duk Koo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Valerdi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Valerdi trying to keep a closed guard but Duk Koo is proving a slippery customer.
Duk Koo looking to pass the guard.
Valerdi is looking to stand back up but Duk Koo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Valerdi. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Duk Koo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duk Koo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Valerdi tries to move into range but Duk Koo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Duk Koo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#ROC#
Valerdi is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Duk Koo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Valerdi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valerdi is still on wobbly legs! Can Duk Koo finish him?
Duk Koo fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Valerdi to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Valerdi looks to clinch but Duk Koo throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Valerdi taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kim Duk Koo!
Kim Duk Koo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
RS 160 Bone Crushing
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Yanovich cracks Duk Koo with a good jab.
We've been informed that Yanovich 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.
Duk Koo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Duk Koo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Duk Koo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yanovich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yanovich throws an elbow that misses. Duk Koo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yanovich's guard. Nice move by Duk Koo!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yanovich pulls Duk Koo in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Yanovich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yanovich is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Yanovich's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Yanovich has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duk Koo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Yanovich looks to land a left hand but Duk Koo moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Duk Koo.
Yanovich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Yanovich darts in looking for a takedown but Duk Koo gets double underhooks and turns Yanovich into the cage.
Duk Koo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Yanovich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Yanovich in side control, throwing shots but Duk Koo defends. #T4#
Yanovich tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yanovich working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Yanovich misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Yanovich throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Duk Koo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yanovich in side control, throwing shots but Duk Koo defends.
Duk Koo is trying to escape the position but Yanovich is controlling the position.
Yanovich lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Duk Koo down.
Yanovich is trying to ground and pound but Duk Koo uses the momentary lack of control by Yanovich to regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yanovich is nestled in close to Duk Koo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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 Duk Koo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Duk Koo connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Yanovich rushes Duk Koo and presses him up against the cage.
Yanovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Duk Koo prevents it.
Duk Koo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yanovich.
Yanovich wants a takedown but no success here.
Yanovich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yanovich misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yanovich is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Duk Koo is defending well.
Kim Duk Koo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Yanovich.
Duk Koo stalling in the clinch.
Yanovich blocking some punches.
Yanovich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yanovich wants to stall.
#T1#
Duk Koo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Duk Koo looking to slow down the pace here.
Yanovich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Duk Koo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Duk Koo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yanovich looking for a takedown.
Yanovich is working for takedown but Duk Koo is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Duk Koo fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yanovich takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Duk Koo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yanovich backwards. #T2#
Duk Koo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Yanovich.
Yanovich goes for a takedown attempt but Duk Koo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kim Duk Koo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Duk Koo.
Yanovich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Duk Koo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Duk Koo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Yanovich counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Yanovich lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yanovich throws a strike but Duk Koo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yanovich is pulling down on Duk Koo's head. It's preventing any offense from Duk Koo, at least for the moment.#T3#
Duk Koo trying to control but Yanovich is working from the bottom.
Yanovich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yanovich can do anything to dispel that myth.#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.
Yanovich has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice takedown defense from Yanovich. No joy for Duk Koo on that attempt.
Yanovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Yanovich clinches with his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Duk Koo dominated that second round.
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!
#R3#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Duk Koo!
Duk Koo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Yanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Duk Koo misses with an uppercut. Yanovich saw that one coming.#TD2#
Yanovich closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Duk Koo's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yanovich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duk Koo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yanovich controls the pace.
Yanovich trying to control but Duk Koo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yanovich wants to pass the guard but Duk Koo is keeping the position.
Yanovich chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Yanovich working some strikes from top position.
Yanovich is stalling in the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Yanovich throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Duk Koo looks to score with a jab to the body but Yanovich is just out of range.
Yanovich wants to counter with a clinch but Duk Koo pushes him away.
Yanovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Duk Koo.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Duk Koo thuds his right hand into Yanovich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Yanovich clinches up against the cage.
Yanovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yanovich is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Duk Koo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Duk Koo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Yanovich missing with knees to the body.
Yanovich dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Duk Koo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yanovich has Duk Koo pushed against the cage.
Yanovich is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Duk Koo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Yanovich is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Duk Koo to the mat. Duk Koo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Duk Koo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Yanovich throws a big elbow that misses.
Yanovich works over Duk Koo with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yanovich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yanovich landing with the ground and pound.
Yanovich is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kim Duk Koo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yanovich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yanovich scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yanovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Duk Koo is retaining full guard.
Duk Koo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yanovich scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yanovich is working Duk Koo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Duk Koo has momentary wrist control but Yanovich slips an elbow through the middle.
Yanovich throws a strike but Duk Koo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Yanovich pulls Duk Koo in to control the position.
Duk Koo trying to control the position from guard on top but Yanovich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yanovich is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bogdan Yanovich has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yanovich is pulling down on Duk Koo's head. It's preventing any offense from Duk Koo, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bogdan Yanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Duk Koo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bogdan Yanovich!
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Event:
RS Friday Night Fights XIV
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Duk Koo misses with a hook. Ruogang ducked under it nicely.
Ruogang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duk Koo swinging wildly here.
Duk Koo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruogang manages to avoid it.
Duk Koo sets himself, and Ruogang steps forward looking for the clinch! Duk Koo avoids it this time.
Duk Koo's corner calls for a 1-2. Duk Koo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#
It looks like Yi Ruogang has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duk Koo looks for a takedown but Ruogang sprawls well.#T1#
A shot to the body from Duk Koo misses #TD2#
and Ruogang counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ruogang.
Ruogang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ruogang is working Duk Koo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Duk Koo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ruogang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ruogang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ruogang showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Duk Koo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ruogang on the ground.
Ruogang tries to free his leg and advance position but Duk Koo is retaining full guard. #T2#
Duk Koo controls Ruogang momentarily but Ruogang frees himself.
Duk Koo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ruogang is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ruogang controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
It looks like Ruogang might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Duk Koo misses.
Ruogang wants to counter with a clinch but Duk Koo pushes him away.
Duk Koo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruogang is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ruogang on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Duk Koo misses with a straight left.
Ruogang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruogang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Duk Koo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruogang has time to react.
Duk Koo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruogang is just out of range.
Ruogang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Duk Koo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duk Koo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruogang.
And Ruogang tries to counter it with a takedown but Duk Koo pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Ruogang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Duk Koo.
Duk Koo fails with a takedown attempt.
Ruogang wants to counter the offense by Duk Koo and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Duk Koo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Duk Koo.
Duk Koo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Duk Koo has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duk Koo works Ruogang's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Duk Koo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yi Ruogang's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Duk Koo cracks Ruogang with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Ruogang tries to move into range but Duk Koo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Duk Koo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kim Duk Koo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruogang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duk Koo.
Ruogang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Duk Koo thuds a left hand into Ruogang's body.
Duk Koo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duk Koo takes a swing at Ruogang's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Duk Koo.#T1#
Duk Koo dips to his left and cracks Ruogang with an uppercut!
Duk Koo misses with a hook to the body
#TD2#
and Ruogang counters with a shoot takedown. Duk Koo fights it but they end up in guard.
Duk Koo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ruogang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Duk Koo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruogang can do to turn this around?
Ruogang trying to control but Duk Koo is working from the bottom.
Duk Koo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ruogang. #T2#
Ruogang wants to pass the guard but Duk Koo is keeping the position.
Ruogang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duk Koo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ruogang postures up and lands a big shot to Duk Koo's brow.
Ruogang wants to control from the top but Duk Koo keeps moving.
Ruogang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Duk Koo keeping full guard, as Ruogang tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ruogang ducks under a wild hook from Duk Koo.#T3#
Ruogang ducks under a wild hook from Duk Koo.
Ruogang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Duk Koo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab from Duk Koo.
A cross from Duk Koo lands.
Duk Koo throws a looping overhand right but Ruogang ducks down to avoid it.
Duk Koo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Duk Koo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruogang was well out of range. Poor timing from Duk Koo.
Ruogang ducks under a wild hook from Duk Koo.#T4#
Duk Koo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruogang on the side of the head.
Duk Koo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ruogang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Duk Koo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duk Koo's corner calls for a 1-2. Duk Koo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duk Koo with a hook.
Duk Koo goes for a double leg but Ruogang avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Ruogang continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Duk Koo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yi Ruogang's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Duk Koo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruogang is just out of range.
Duk Koo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruogang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruogang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ruogang moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruogang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Duk Koo lands with a right hand.
Duk Koo just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duk Koo misses with a double jab.
Ruogang tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Duk Koo misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Ruogang counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES#
Duk Koo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T1#
Ruogang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Duk Koo.
And Ruogang tries to counter it with a takedown but Duk Koo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Duk Koo throws a body punch but Ruogang moves out of range.
Duk Koo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruogang is fending him off so far but Duk Koo persists. Nope, Ruogang circles away and we're back to standing.
Duk Koo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruogang is just out of range.
Ruogang feints the counter takedown.
Duk Koo throws a series of punches but Ruogang avoids them all with ease.
Duk Koo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ruogang circles away.
Duk Koo swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Ruogang counters with a shoot takedown. Duk Koo fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
Ruogang looking to pass the guard.
Duk Koo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ruogang content to stall in guard here.
Duk Koo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruogang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duk Koo is keeping the position for now.
Ruogang is looking to work some ground and pound but Duk Koo has wrist control.
Ruogang stays in close to Duk Koo's body and controls the position.
Ruogang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Duk Koo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Duk Koo throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Ruogang counters with a nice double leg into side control. Duk Koo won't be happy with that.
Ruogang happy to just control the position for now.
Ruogang fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kim Duk Koo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ruogang lands some shots froms side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Duk Koo parries the strikes from Ruogang easily there. Ruogang is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Duk Koo to escape.
Duk Koo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ruogang lands a big elbow. #ROC2#
Duk Koo is rocked!#T4#
Ruogang raining down hammerfists from mount.
Oh Duk Koo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruogang putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ruogang drops a big elbow. That's hurt Duk Koo! More shots from Ruogang and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yi Ruogang!
Yi Ruogang thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RS 154 Rising Storm
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Sudo tries to move into range but Duk Koo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sudo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Duk Koo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Duk Koo swinging wildly here.
Sudo tries to clinch up but Duk Koo circles away and keeps his distance.
Sudo misses with a body shot
and Duk Koo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duk Koo connects with a looping right hand.
Aoki Sudo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duk Koo swats away the attempt to clinch by Sudo.
Duk Koo unleashes a big counter combination but Sudo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duk Koo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sudo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duk Koo.
Sudo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sudo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duk Koo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Duk Koo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duk Koo.
Sudo misses with a looping left.#CL#
Sudo takes the fight into the clinch.
Duk Koo blocks an uppercut.
Sudo throws a head punch that misses.
Duk Koo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sudo digs a right hand into Duk Koo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Duk Koo's gas tank.
Sudo throws a punch but it's blocked by Duk Koo.
Sudo has a couple of punches blocked by Duk Koo.
Sudo can't find room to land a body shot as Duk Koo controls the action.
Duk Koo blocking some punches.
Sudo tries to throw a body punch but Duk Koo avoids it by throwing Sudo back against the cage.
Duk Koo blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Duk Koo breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Sudo misses with a right hand
and Duk Koo counters with a straight right hand.
Sudo wants to clinch but Duk Koo slips to the side
and Duk Koo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Duk Koo's coach down at Closed was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Duk Koo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sudo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duk Koo counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Sudo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sudo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Sudo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sudo misses with a right hand
and Duk Koo counters with a huge right that knocks Sudo out cold! Duk Koo is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kim Duk Koo!
Kim Duk Koo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
RS Friday Fight Night IX
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Duk Koo with a nice cross.
Kubilay tries to clinch there but Duk Koo circles away.
Duk Koo lands a body shot.
Kubilay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Duk Koo is fending him off so far but Kubilay persists. Nope, Duk Koo circles away and we're back to standing.
Duk Koo lunges at Kubilay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kubilay's hand.
Nice straight punches there by Duk Koo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Duk Koo.
Kubilay tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Duk Koo counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duk Koo scores with a nice head shot.
Duk Koo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
Kubilay is rocked!
Duk Koo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Duk Koo cracks a nice hook into Kubilay's ribs.
Oh Kubilay is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Duk Koo closes the distance looking for a takedown. Kubilay stuffs it but Duk Koo still has hold of him. Duk Koo picks Kubilay up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Duk Koo slams Kubilay to the floor and that's really hurt Kubilay - he doesn't know where he is! Duk Koo throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kim Duk Koo!
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