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Event:
RapidFC 40
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Hjung throws a sloppy head kick and Werthers moves out of range easily.
Werthers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been hearing reports that Hjung has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hjung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Werthers counters with a nice uppercut.
Hjung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Werthers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Hjung is rocked!
Hjung takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oh Hjung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Werthers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hjung is breathing heavily.
Hjung takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hjung get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Hjung stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Werthers runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Del Werthers!
A victorious Del Werthers thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RapidFC 36
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Hjung moves into range and clinches up with Wu Cao.#BC#
Hjung manages to break the clinch.
Hjung goes for a double leg but Wu Cao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wu Cao continues to drive forward.
A nice side step and Wu Cao releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Wu Cao clinches with his opponent.
Wu Cao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wu Cao wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Hjung has Wu Cao pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hjung pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wu Cao tumbling to the mat - Hjung dives into Wu Cao's guard.
Hjung postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Hjung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu Cao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hjung.
Wu Cao wants to stand but Hjung is controlling the position.
Hjung advances position into side control!#T1#
Wu Cao is not content to let Hjung control the position.
Wu Cao managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hjung.
#SUB#
Hjung tries for a kimura but Wu Cao is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hjung thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wu Cao manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T2#
Wu Cao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wu Cao is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hjung tries to roll over but Wu Cao keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hjung throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hjung keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hjung wants to improve his position but Wu Cao is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjung is trying to maintain the position but Wu Cao is very close to passing his half guard.
Hjung 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.
Hjung is staying active underneath Wu Cao, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wu Cao thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hjung's head. #T3##SUB#
Hjung actively working from the bottom here.
Wu Cao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wu Cao missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hjung is looking for a sweep. Wu Cao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wu Cao lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wu Cao thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wu Cao throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Hjung actively working from the bottom here.
Wu Cao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wu Cao lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Hjung! More strikes land and this one is all over! Wu Cao jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ru Shi Wu Cao!
After the big win, Ru Shi Wu Cao made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shade Tree Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
RapidFC 31
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Hjung has his takedown stuffed
and Hjung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hjung misses with a double jab
and Hill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Hjung is rocked!
Hjung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hjung is still on wobbly legs! Can Hill finish him?
Crunch! Hjung slams his shin into Hill's torso.#CL2#
Hjung clinches with his opponent.
Hjung tries to pull guard but Hill forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hjung backwards. #TD#
Hill pulls Hjung into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Hill working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hjung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hjung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hill has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hjung is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hill.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hill is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hjung's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Hill looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hjung trying to mount his opponent but Hill defends it.
Hjung is looking to take a break and control but Hill is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hill blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hjung.
Hill won't allow Hjung to pass to mount.
Hjung trying to control from half guard but Hill is working away. #T1#
Hill tries to roll over but Hjung keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hjung pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hill looking for submissions off his back.
Hjung seems to have recovered his senses.
Hjung missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hjung works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hill is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill is squirming around, avoiding Hjung's attempts to control the action. #SUB2#
Hjung jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hill manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T2#
Hill is trying to control Hjung's posture but Hjung avoids it.
Hill is looking to regain half guard here but Hjung keeps moving and retains side control.
Hill struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Hjung tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hjung has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hill wants to control but Hjung postures up.
Hjung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hill keeps working.
Hill is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Hill wants to control but Hjung postures up.
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hjung trying to control the position but Hill is working away.
Hill can't do much from the bottom here.
Hjung is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hill's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hill on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hjung thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hill tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4##SUB2#
Hjung is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hill knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hill wants to control but Hjung postures up.
Hill looks to move to half guard but instead Hjung has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB2#
Hjung is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hill is surviving well by controlling Hjung's body position as best he can.
Hill gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hill is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hjung pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sul Duk Hjung will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good shot there by Hill.
Hjung has his takedown stuffed
enabling Hill to counter with a crisp jab.
Hjung tries for a takedown but Hill circles away easily
and Hill counters with a crisp right that sends Hjung to the canvas! Hill follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrel Hill!
Darrel Hill 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:
RapidFC 27
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Hjung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Speights circles away.
Speights feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Speights gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hjung being controlled here momentarily.
Hjung wants to control from the top but Speights keeps moving.
Speights being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung trying to control the position from guard on top but Speights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Speights not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Hjung content to stall in guard here.
Hjung trying to control but Speights is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Speights wants to sweep here but Hjung controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Speights takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
Speights gets caught flat footed, as Hjung shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Speights keeping moving, preventing Hjung from controlling successfully.
Speights really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hjung. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB2#
Speights has his foot on Hjung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hjung works his way back into a safe position though.
Hjung seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hjung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Speights swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hjung trying to control the position from guard on top but Speights is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Speights looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Speights tries to sprawl but Hjung drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hjung takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hjung is pressing down on Speights's thigh, looking to free his foot. Speights is holding on for now.
Hjung keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Hjung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been hearing good reports from Hjung's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hjung is keen to just control but Speights is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Hjung is trying to work for a kimura but Speights is defending well.
Hjung not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Hjung with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Hjung is working for a kimura but Speights is defending it quite comfortably.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hjung in particular looking to stall.
Speights keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hjung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Speights defending well though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hjung is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sul Duk Hjung dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hjung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Hjung shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Speights is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Speights can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hjung controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Speights is pulling down on Hjung's head. It's preventing any offense from Hjung, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speights is trying to control the position but Hjung postures up. #T1#
Hjung wants to control from the top but Speights keeps moving.
Hjung is really struggling to control Speights but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Speights wants to stand but Hjung is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Speights tries to sprawl but Hjung drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hjung missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hjung is looking to take a break and control but Speights is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Hjung controlling the action here.
Hjung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hjung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Speights does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Speights is defending against the submission attempts here by Hjung.
Hjung is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3##SUB#
Hjung is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hjung looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Speights taking some punishment here, with Hjung in his half guard.
Hjung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Speights can do to turn this around?
Speights is trying to control but can't.
Hjung trying to control the action but Speights is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hjung in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Speights actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are battling for position here. Speights manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Speights keeping moving, preventing Hjung from controlling successfully.
Hjung is looking to work some ground and pound but Speights has wrist control.
Hjung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hjung goes for a double leg but Speights avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Speights continues to drive forward.
Speights with the counter takedown but Hjung avoids it easily.
Hjung shoots and misses #TD2#
and Speights counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hjung!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sul Duk Hjung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hjung manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hjung controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sul Duk Hjung dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hjung tries to score a power double leg takedown but Speights sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hjung somewhat.
Speights tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hjung dives in for a single leg takedown but Speights sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Speights tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Hjung closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Speights quickly recovers to half guard.
Hjung is thwarting Speights's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung prevents Speights from improving his position.
Speights is trying to maintain the position but Hjung is very close to passing his half guard.#T1#
Hjung lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hjung trying to pass the guard but Speights defending well.
Hjung trying to control the pace.
Hjung is looking to take a break and control but Speights is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
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.#SUB#
Hjung looking for a submission but Speights manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Hjung wants to pass the guard but Speights is keeping the position.
Hjung preventing the sweep.
Hjung looking to sit in guard and control but Speights gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Speights looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Hjung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hjung pulls Speights in close to prevent any damage.
Hjung is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Speights trying to control but Hjung is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Speights stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Speights wants it to stay on the feet.
Speights with the counter takedown but Hjung avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sul Duk Hjung. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Hjung closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hjung lands in his opponent's guard.
Hjung wants to control from the top but Speights keeps moving. #SUB#
Hjung drops back looking for a leg! Speights is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Speights manages to kick Hjung off! Hjung jumps back into Speights's guard.
Hjung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jay Speights has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sul Duk Hjung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hjung got a little sloppy there for a moment and Speights has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hjung has managed to get both his arms back between Speights's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sul Duk Hjung.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hjung, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sul Duk Hjung!
Sul Duk Hjung thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 5
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Hjung digs a good body shot into Yates's ribs.#TD#
Hjung gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yates to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hjung will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hjung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Hjung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yates doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hjung is tightening it up a little... Yates has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Yates reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Yates taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hjung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sul Duk Hjung!
A relieved looking Sul Duk Hjung thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Figis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Hjung counters with a nice double leg into side control. Figis won't be happy with that.
Figis bucks up and tries to throw Hjung off but instead Hjung has got his back!#SUB2#
Hjung has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Figis is in real trouble here. Hjung gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Figis is tapping out! Hjung wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sul Duk Hjung!
After winning the bout, Sul Duk Hjung thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 7
Date: Mar 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Chin punishes Hjung's body with a nice straight punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hjung. #CL2#
Chin rushes Hjung and presses him up against the cage.
Chin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chin misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chin.
Hjung drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hjung is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hjungs head.
Chin tries to land knees in the clinch but Hjung avoids the damage to the body.
Hjung jumps guard but Chin stands there with Hjung around his waist. Hjung gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sul Duk Hjung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hjung goes for a takedown attempt but Chin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hjung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Chin closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Chin misses with a knee strike.
Chin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hjung avoids it.
Chin lands a knee to the head.
Hjung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hjung blocking some punches.
Chin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chin misses with a body punch.
Hjung is trying to maintain a safe position but Chin gets an underhook and turns Hjung into the cage.
Chin scores with a knee to the head.
Chin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chin lands a nice knee to the body.
Hjung is breathing heavily.
Chin gets underhooks to prevent Hjung's takedown attempt.
Chin missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Hjung drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chin working Hjung over with knees to the body.
Chin tries to land a knee to the head but Hjung blocks with his arms.
Chin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chin lands a nice knee to the body.
Chin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hjung in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hjung has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chin tries to land a knee to the head but Hjung blocks with his arms.
Chin lands a big knee to the head and Hjung goes down! Chin pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uriah Chin!
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Event:
RapidFC 13
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Nasib scores with a jab. Hjung acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nasib really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hjung takes a swing at Nasib's ribcage but misses.
Nasib has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shark Tank MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Hjung slips under a jab from Nasib.
Nasib with a jab.#ROC#
Hjung is rocked!
Hjung thows a leg kick but Nasib checks it
and Nasib counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tamid Nasib!
Tamid Nasib retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Tamid Nasib, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hjung.
My spies in The Dam inform me that Hjung has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Musonda is pushing Hjung's head away, looking to escape. Hjung manages to hold on to the position though.
Hjung controlling from side mount.
Musonda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hjung tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Musonda's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Hjung has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Musonda is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hjung yanks on the arm and Musonda is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hjung.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sul Duk Hjung!
A victorious Sul Duk Hjung thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Sul Duk Hjung (ranked 3662 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Tjack (ranked 2419 p4p, 0 weight class). Hjung comes to the cage accompanied by Korean National Anthem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sul Duk Hjung! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Otto Tjack!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tjack shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tjack was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hjung (0) vs (4) Tjack
Hjung can't do much from the bottom here.
Tjack tries to move to mount but Hjung blocks the move with his legs.
Hjung is looking for a sweep.
Tjack works to advance to full mount. Hjung defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hjung (0) vs (6) Tjack
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tjack has control of Hjung's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Hjung regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tjack controlling the pace for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hjung (2) vs (6) Tjack
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tjack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tjack looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tjack keeping moving, preventing Hjung from controlling successfully.
Tjack has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hjung has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hjung (5) vs (6) Tjack
Tjack can't do much from the bottom here.
Hjung 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tjack is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hjung is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hjung (7) vs (6) Tjack
Hjung tries to control but Tjack wriggling away.
Hjung fails to take his opponent's back.
Tjack is desperately trying to improve his position but Hjung has a good base and remains in mount.
Hjung looking to control but Tjack is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hjung wants to take Tjack's back but he can't do it this time.
Tjack regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tjack is trying to get back to full guard.
Hjung wants to pass the guard but Tjack is defending well.
Tjack tries to get to full guard but Hjung has control of the leg.
Hjung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tjack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tjack controlling the position for now.
Tjack is trying to get back to full guard.
Hjung wants to pass to mount but Tjack is defending the position.
Tjack looking for submissions off his back.
Tjack tries to get to full guard but Hjung has control of the leg.
Tjack keeps trying to improve his position.
Tjack is not content to let Hjung control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hjung is trying to work for a kimura but Tjack is defending well.
Hjung works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hjung (10) vs (6) Tjack
Tjack is squirming around, avoiding Hjung's attempts to control the action.
Tjack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tjack tries to hold on but Hjung pushes him away.
Tjack is looking to get to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tjack bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hjung (10) vs (8) Tjack
Hjung is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tjack sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hjung looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tjack passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tjack not doing much here.
Tjack is looking to advance position but Hjung won't allow it.
Hjung trying to hold on to Tjack's head to control him but Tjack postures up.
Tjack seems to be working for a kimura but Hjung defends the submission attempt.
Tjack passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hjung (10) vs (11) Tjack
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hjung defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tjack.
Hjung tries to hold on but Tjack postures up.
Tjack moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hjung (10) vs (14) Tjack
Tjack tightening his grip on Hjung, looking for the choke.
Tjack controlling the position well here. Hjung rolled but Tjack kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tjack controlling well, preventing Hjung from escaping the position.
Hjung defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Tjack's arms.
Hjung is trying to break free.
Hjung turns into Tjack and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hjung (12) vs (14) Tjack
Tjack wants to sweep here but Hjung controlling him for the moment.
Tjack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hjung wants to control from the top but Tjack keeps moving.
Tjack is pulling down on Hjung's head. It's preventing any offense from Hjung, at least for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Tjack manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hjung manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hjung (12) vs (16) Tjack
Hjung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tjack defends it easily.
Tjack stays in close to Hjung's body and controls the position.
Tjack won't allow Hjung to sweep him here.
Tjack sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hjung's guard.
Tjack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hjung sees it coming and defends easily.
Hjung wants to control but Tjack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hjung is breathing heavily.
Tjack is taking a breather. Hjung says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tjack is looking for a kimura but Hjung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tjack to get the leverage.
Tjack perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hjung wants to control but Tjack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tjack is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hjung is looking for a sweep. Tjack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tjack is pressing down on Hjung's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hjung is holding on for now.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tjack is looking for a kimura but Hjung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tjack to get the leverage.
Tjack wants to pass to mount but Hjung is defending the position.
Hjung actively working from the bottom here.
Tjack prevents Hjung from improving his position.
Tjack controlling the action here.
Tjack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tjack looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hjung is trying to maintain the position but Tjack is very close to passing his half guard.
Tjack content to control rather than advance.
Hjung won't allow Tjack to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Tjack seems content to control.
Tjack passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hjung (12) vs (19) Tjack
And that's the end of the fight!
Tjack wins on points by 19 to 12.
Otto Tjack was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Hjung changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blackburn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blackburn is looking to get back to his feet here but Hjung is keeping cool and he's managed to take Blackburn's back.
Hjung has the hooks in. Blackburn is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Blackburn staying busy and making it hard for Hjung to control.
Hjung controlling well, preventing Blackburn from escaping the position.
Hjung trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Hjung is persistently looking for the submission but Blackburn is defending it well.
Blackburn staying busy and making it hard for Hjung to control.
You can see the frustration on Blackburn's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Blackburn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hjung tries to get the hooks in deep but Blackburn pushed the leg off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hjung controlling from the back.
Blackburn trying to get back to his feet but Hjung is in full control for now. #T1#
Good control from Hjung.
Blackburn trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Blackburn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hjung is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Hjung is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Blackburn is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sul Duk Hjung!
A relieved looking Sul Duk Hjung thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Hjung scores with a takedown into Roach's guard.
Roach tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roach trying to control the position.
Hjung is looking to stand up but Roach won't let him.
Roach wants to get back to his feet but Hjung is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hjung engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hjung slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung slows the pace down.
The ground and pound from Hjung seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T1#
Hjung is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hjung in side control, throwing shots but Roach defends.
Hjung is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Roach's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hjung wants to control but Roach is keeping him busy.
Hjung tries to stand but Roach is controlling his head. #T2#
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.
The referee asks Hjung politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hjung prefers to stall for the moment though.
Roach tries to bench press Hjung off him but Hjung keeps the position.
Hjung tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Hjung shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roach manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hjung trying to control the position from guard on top but Roach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hjung wanted to stand there but Roach had control of the position. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hjung seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Hjung 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hjung being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hjung lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD2#
Hjung closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hjung lands in his opponent's guard.
Hjung looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sul Duk Hjung dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Hjung fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Roach to the ground. Hjung is now in Roach's guard.
Hjung looking to pass the guard.
Roach wants to sweep here but Hjung controlling him for the moment.
Sul Duk Hjung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hjung sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roach's guard.
Hjung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Roach is staying active underneath Hjung, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung controlling the action here.#T1#
Hjung passes the guard and advances to mount!
Roach is in a horrible position here. Hjung smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hjung is looking to stand but Roach has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Roach trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hjung controlling the position easily from mount.
Roach tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hjung looking to control and managing it successfully.
Roach wants to hold on but Hjung pushes him away.
Hjung prevents Roach from getting the reversal.
Roach is bucking up trying to escape but Hjung cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hjung content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Hjung working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Roach turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Hjung off and cradles Roach's limp body as Hjung celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Sul Duk Hjung!
A victorious Sul Duk Hjung thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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