Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C262: Albatross vs Femme II
Date: Dec 24, 2023

#R1#
Ji Woo with a nice calf kick.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Alderidge avoids it easily.
Alderidge appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Alderidge misses with a hook.
Ji Woo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ji Woo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Alderidge moves out of range.
Ji Woo wants to land a leg kick but Alderidge is out of range.
Alderidge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alderidge.
Ji Woo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Alderidge.
Ji Woo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alderidge to score with a decent uppercut.
Alderidge throws a push kick but Ji Woo slaps the foot to one side.
Ji Woo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alderidge will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Alderidge looks to score with a jab to the body but Ji Woo is just out of range.
Alderidge takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Alderidge has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alderidge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge motions for Ji Woo to come forward. Alderidge throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alderidge misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alderidge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alderidge is looking to chop away at Ji Woo's legs.
Ji Woo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alderidge.
Ranger Alderidge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Ji Woo misses.
Alderidge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ji Woo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Ji Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alderidge tries to move into range but Ji Woo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Alderidge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alderidge fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ji Woo is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Ji Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ji Woo staying out of range there.
Ji Woo defending well as Alderidge loads up on a big left hand.
Alderidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
Alderidge slips a jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo blocks a leg kick.
Alderidge throws a nice outside leg kick.
A lazy left from Ji Woo finds it's target.
Ji Woo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Alderidge has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice cross by Ji Woo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ji Woo throws a chopping leg kick but Alderidge manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alderidge walks into a jab.
Ji Woo misses with a low kick.
Alderidge wants to land a leg kick but Ji Woo is out of range.
Alderidge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ji Woo checks a low kick from Alderidge.#T2#
Alderidge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ji Woo.
Alderidge walks into a left hand.
Nice defenses there by Alderidge.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo tries to clinch up but Alderidge circles away and keeps his distance.
Alderidge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ji Woo connects with a solid leg kick.
Ji Woo lands a jab.
Alderidge takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Alderidge misses the jab.
Alderidge misses with a hook.
Alderidge throws a hook but Ji Woo blocks it.
Alderidge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ji Woo throws out the jab.
A nice combination there by Ji Woo.
Alderidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
Alderidge throws a hook to the side of Ji Woo's head but Ji Woo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ji Woo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alderidge looks to score with a jab to the body but Ji Woo is just out of range.
Ji Woo checks the leg kick.
Alderidge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ji Woo misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Ji Woo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Alderidge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ji Woo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice defenses there by Alderidge.
Alderidge throws a leg kick but Ji Woo moved away.
Alderidge misses the jab.
Ji Woo tries a head kick but it misses.
Ji Woo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alderidge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ji Woo throws a leg kick
enabling Alderidge to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Ji Woo.
Alderidge looks to throw the jab but Ji Woo is out of range.
Alderidge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Ji Woo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alderidge.
Alderidge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alderidge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ji Woo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Alderidge checks it well.
Ji Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Alderidge.
Ji Woo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the body
and Ji Woo counters with a straight right hand.
Alderidge throws a leg kick but Ji Woo sees it coming and moves out of range. #T4#
Ji Woo throws a sloppy head kick and Alderidge moves out of range easily.
Ji Woo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ji Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ji Woo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ji Woo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Alderidge misses its intended target.
Alderidge getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alderidge tries to work over Ji Woo's front leg with a kick but Ji Woo checks it.
A big left from Ji Woo misses.
Ji Woo missing with a left hand there. Alderidge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ji Woo throws a front kick aimed at Alderidge's knee but Alderidge avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Alderidge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alderidge takes one on the button.
Alderidge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alderidge blocks a jab.
Alderidge connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ji Woo's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alderidge looks to score with a jab to the body but Ji Woo is just out of range.
Alderidge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ji Woo misses the jab.
Alderidge lands a jab to the head.
Alderidge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ji Woo.
It looked like Ji Woo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alderidge.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Alderidge fakes the leg kick and cracks Ji Woo in the body.
Ji Woo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alderidge tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alderidge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Alderidge blocks the low kick.
Ji Woo throws a right hand that Alderidge ducks under and follows up with a left that Alderidge also avoids with ease.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the leg kick from Alderidge.
Ji Woo throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Alderidge to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Alderidge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alderidge avoids the head kick by Ji Woo.
Alderidge throws a low kick, looking for Ji Woo's leg but Ji Woo calmly moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Ji Woo. Beautiful body shot.
Ji Woo's corner calls for a 1-2. Ji Woo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ji Woo checks a leg kick.
Ji Woo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ji Woo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Alderidge tried to score with a low kick but Ji Woo checks it.
Ji Woo loads up on a big right hand but Alderidge slips the punch.
Alderidge throws a lazy right hand but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ji Woo checks a leg kick.
Alderidge is looking to chop away at Ji Woo's legs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ji Woo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Ji Woo staying out of range there.
It looked like Ji Woo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alderidge.
A jab from Alderidge misses.
Ji Woo connects with a nice looking jab.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alderidge throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Alderidge throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alderidge connects with a single shot there.
Ji Woo blocks a low kick nicely.
Alderidge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ji Woo.
Alderidge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
An inside leg kick from Alderidge misses.
Ji Woo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alderidge misses with a low kick as Ji Woo jumps back.
Alderidge throws a good cross that connects.
Alderidge moves out of range as Ji Woo throws a body kick.
Ji Woo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ji Woo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ji Woo connects with a looping right hand.
Ji Woo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alderidge is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ji Woo.
Decent striking displayed by Ji Woo there.
Alderidge throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Ji Woo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ji Woo checks a low kick from Alderidge.
Good leg kick by Alderidge.
A solid body kick from Ji Woo.
Alderidge throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ji Woo on the side of the head.
Ji Woo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alderidge throws the left hand but Ji Woo avoids the punch easily.
Ji Woo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ji Woo lands an overhand right.
Alderidge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ji Woo tries to counter with a takedown but Alderidge is quick to defend against it.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alderidge lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ji Woo's sensitive parts.
Ji Woo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ji Woo, as that shot connected.
Ji Woo lands a nice hook to Alderidge's body. Alderidge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alderidge misses with a wild body shot.
Alderidge tries to work over Ji Woo's front leg with a kick but Ji Woo checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Ji Woo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
A bone on bone clash there as Ji Woo blocks the leg kick.
Ji Woo attempts a counter takedown but Alderidge avoids it well and moves away.
Ji Woo tries to work over Alderidge's front leg with a kick but Alderidge checks it.
A clash of legs there as Ji Woo blocks the low kick.
Ji Woo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alderidge avoids a kick to the body.
Ji Woo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alderidge throws a low kick but Ji Woo avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alderidge.
Ji Woo misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ji Woo checks a leg kick.
Alderidge misses with a wild body shot.
Ji Woo scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from Alderidge misses its intended target.
Alderidge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Alderidge checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Ji Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Alderidge.
Alderidge avoids the head kick by Ji Woo.
Alderidge lands a nice shot that snaps Ji Woo's head back.
Ji Woo blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Ji Woo swings for the body but Alderidge moves out of range.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
A little jabbing left from Alderidge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Alderidge looks to land a right hand but Ji Woo moved out of range.
Alderidge throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alderidge moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alderidge checks a leg kick.
Alderidge moves away from the strike by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alderidge manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ji Woo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Alderidge throws a leg kick but Ji Woo moved away.
Alderidge misses with a looping left.
Ji Woo misses with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Alderidge misses its intended target.
Bong Ji Woo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ji Woo throws a jab when Alderidge was well out of range.
Alderidge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick but Alderidge sees it coming and moves out of range.
Alderidge looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Alderidge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ji Woo was well out of range. Poor timing from Alderidge.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ranger Alderidge will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Alderidge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ji Woo throws the left hand but Alderidge avoids the punch easily.
Ji Woo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alderidge 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.
Alderidge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo avoids the body shot from Alderidge.
Ji Woo throws the left hand but Alderidge avoids the punch easily.
Ji Woo scoring well with a low kick there.
Ji Woo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alderidge counters with a body kick.
Alderidge throws a big shot that misses.
Ji Woo throwing a counter right hand but Alderidge manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Ji Woo blocks the leg kick.
Alderidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ji Woo wants to clinch up but Alderidge keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderidge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Both fighters circling a little - Ji Woo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Alderidge scores with a jab to the body.
Alderidge tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alderidge scores with a body shot.
Alderidge slips a jab and a cross from Ji Woo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
A combination from Ji Woo does no damage.
Ji Woo throws a body kick that misses.
Alderidge throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ji Woo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Alderidge throws a sloppy body shot
and Ji Woo counters with a left to the body.
Alderidge misses with a straight left.
Alderidge slips a straight right by Ji Woo.
A low kick lands for Ji Woo.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
Ji Woo misses the body punch
letting Alderidge counter with a right hand.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the leg kick from Alderidge.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut.
Ji Woo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ji Woo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alderidge manages to avoid it.
Alderidge works the jab nicely.
Alderidge just misses with a punch to the body.
Alderidge scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Ji Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Alderidge misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ji Woo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ji Woo motions for Alderidge to come forward. Ji Woo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Ji Woo misses.
Alderidge misses with a lunging right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ji Woo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Alderidge has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Alderidge and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ji Woo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alderidge throws out the jab.
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
Ji Woo throws a wild body kick that Alderidge sees coming a mile off.
Alderidge misses with a low kick.
Ji Woo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alderidge steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
Ji Woo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Alderidge just manages to avoid it.
Alderidge lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Alderidge throws a wild body kick that Ji Woo sees coming a mile off.
Alderidge slips under a jab.
Alderidge defending well as Ji Woo loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Alderidge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Alderidge throws a hook but Ji Woo blocks it.
Alderidge misses with a body kick.
Ji Woo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Alderidge throws a body shot but no joy.
Ji Woo feinted with a counter takedown.
Ji Woo checks a low kick from Alderidge.
Alderidge connects with a leg kick.
Ji Woo avoids a kick to the body.
Ji Woo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ji Woo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alderidge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ji Woo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Alderidge tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ji Woo throws a head kick that misses.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Alderidge.
Alderidge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alderidge is looking to land body kicks.
Alderidge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alderidge.
Ji Woo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alderidge wants to slow Ji Woo down by chopping away at his legs.
Ji Woo 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.
Alderidge misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Ji Woo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Ji Woo instigates a clinch. #T4#
A hook to the body from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo can't find room to land a body shot as Alderidge controls the action.
Alderidge misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alderidge misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Alderidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo struggles to land a body shot inside as Alderidge controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ji Woo.
Alderidge throws a head punch that misses.
Alderidge working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ji Woo tries a body shot but Alderidge blocks it.
Alderidge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ji Woo.
Alderidge throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ji Woos head.
Alderidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ji Woo's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alderidge.
A hook to the body from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alderidge digs a right hand underneath Ji Woo's ribcage. Ji Woo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ji Woo blocking some punches.
Ji Woo throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ranger Alderidge.
I think Alderidge has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bong Ji Woo!
A very excited looking Bong Ji Woo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: C260: Arroyo vs Ji Woo II
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
Ji Woo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT2#It looks like Javier Arroyo has been cut.
Arroyo circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Arroyo gets tackled into the cage by Ji Woo. Ji Woo maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Ji Woo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Ji Woo gets a clinch. #BC#
Arroyo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arroyo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Arroyo checks a leg kick.
Arroyo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the strikes.
Ji Woo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Arroyo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ji Woo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Arroyo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Arroyo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ji Woo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Arroyo.#T1#
Ji Woo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arroyo.
Ji Woo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Arroyo blocks it well.
Arroyo throws a lazy right hand but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Arroyo. That snapped Ji Woo's head back.
Arroyo lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circling - Arroyo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ji Woo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Arroyo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ji Woo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ji Woo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Arroyo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arroyo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ji Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arroyo.
Ji Woo throws a sloppy head kick and Arroyo moves out of range easily.
It looked like Arroyo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick but Arroyo moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Arroyo misses the target.
A cross from Arroyo lands.#T2#
Arroyo keeps the fight on the outside.
Arroyo is looking to counter punch.
Arroyo throws the left hand but Ji Woo avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Ji Woo moves into range and clinches up with Arroyo.#BC#
Arroyo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ji Woo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Arroyo, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Arroyo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Ji Woo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arroyo counters with a thumping low kick.
Ji Woo wants to clinch up but Arroyo keeps it at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Arroyo there.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
Ji Woo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Arroyo counter with a right hand.
Ji Woo wants to clinch.#T3#
Ji Woo moves out of range of the strikes.
Arroyo moves out of range as Ji Woo strikes.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Arroyo.
A thudding body kick lands there by Arroyo!
Arroyo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ji Woo throws an overhand right that lands on Arroyo's shoulder, as Arroyo tries to avoid the shot.
Arroyo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ji Woo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Arroyo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ji Woo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arroyo blocks a head kick by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ji Woo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Ji Woo throws a jab but it's blocked by Arroyo.
Arroyo is looking to counter punch.
Arroyo lands the left hand.
Ji Woo loads up on a big right hand but Arroyo slips the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Ji Woo blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Arroyo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo doesn't manage to clinch there - Arroyo circles away.
The fighters circling - Arroyo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ji Woo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ji Woo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arroyo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Arroyo blocks a jab.
Arroyo throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Ji Woo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Arroyo moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Javier Arroyo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Javier Arroyo's cut.
That's time! Arroyo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ji Woo misses with a kick to the body.
Arroyo throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Arroyo throws a big shot that misses.
Arroyo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ji Woo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ji Woo throws a sloppy head kick and Arroyo moves out of range easily.
Ji Woo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Arroyo swings for the body but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Javier Arroyo is winning the standup battle so far.
Arroyo throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ji Woo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Arroyo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Arroyo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ji Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arroyo.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ji Woo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Arroyo connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Arroyo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ji Woo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick from Ji Woo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Arroyo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ji Woo to score with a decent uppercut.
Arroyo lands a jab to the nose.
Ji Woo staying out of range there.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Arroyo.
Arroyo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Arroyo throws an overhand right that lands on Ji Woo's shoulder, as Ji Woo tries to avoid the shot.
Ji Woo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ji Woo's corner calls for a 1-2. Ji Woo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Arroyo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ji Woo has time to react.
Arroyo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ji Woo counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Ji Woo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Arroyo.
Ji Woo avoids the head kick by Arroyo.
Ji Woo tries a head kick but it misses.
Ji Woo misses with a body kick.
Ji Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arroyo.
Ji Woo scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Ji Woo clinches.
Ji Woo has a couple of punches blocked by Arroyo.
Ji Woo prevents Arroyo from breaking the clinch.
Arroyo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo prevents Arroyo from breaking the clinch.
Ji Woo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3##BC#
Arroyo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Ji Woo pushes Arroyo up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Arroyo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Arroyo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ji Woo looks to land a left hand but Arroyo moved out of range nicely.
Ji Woo swings for the body but Arroyo moves out of range.
A cross from Arroyo lands.
Arroyo punishes Ji Woo's body with a nice straight punch.
Ji Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arroyo.
Ji Woo tries to score with a low kick but Arroyo moves his leg out of the way.
Arroyo misses with a body kick.
Ji Woo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ji Woo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Arroyo connects with a crisp jab.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arroyo keeps the fight on the outside.
Arroyo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ji Woo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A left lands for Arroyo.
Arroyo misses with a straight left.
Arroyo misses with a hook
and Ji Woo counters with a left to the body.
Ji Woo throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Arroyo.
Arroyo moves out of range of the leg kick from Ji Woo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Javier Arroyo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Javier Arroyo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Ji Woo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Ji Woo misses.
Arroyo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ji Woo.
Arroyo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arroyo is looking to chop away at Ji Woo's legs.
Ji Woo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ji Woo is looking to clinch but Arroyo is avoiding it.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arroyo.
Ji Woo lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ji Woo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Arroyo cracks Ji Woo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ji Woo throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Arroyo.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Arroyo is having none of it.
Ji Woo misses with a looping right.
A big right from Arroyo misses.
Arroyo scores with a jab.
Ji Woo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arroyo walks into a stiff left hand from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo moves out of range as Arroyo strikes.
Arroyo moves out of range of the body kick from Ji Woo.
Arroyo stuns Ji Woo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arroyo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Arroyo ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot.
Arroyo is looking to counter punch.
Ji Woo misses with a low kick.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Arroyo.
Ji Woo scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arroyo ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo scores with a hook.
Arroyo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ji Woo blocks a jab.
Arroyo connects with a single shot there.
Ji Woo defending well as Arroyo loads up on a big left hand.
Ji Woo misses with a leg kick
and Arroyo counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Arroyo moves out of range of the leg kick from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a wild body kick that Arroyo sees coming a mile off.
Arroyo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ji Woo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ji Woo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Arroyo moves out of range.
Ji Woo thows a leg kick but Arroyo checks it
and Arroyo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ji Woo's knee momentarily.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick that misses.
Arroyo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ji Woo throws a good cross that connects.
Arroyo checks a leg kick.
Arroyo throwing a counter right hand but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo is looking to clinch but Arroyo is avoiding it.
A jab from Arroyo misses. #T4#
A good leg kick by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a push kick but Arroyo slaps the foot to one side.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the body kick from Arroyo.
Arroyo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Arroyo misses with a straight left.
Ji Woo thinks about the counter body kick.
Ji Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Arroyo.
Arroyo looks to throw the jab but Ji Woo is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ji Woo. Arroyo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot lands for Ji Woo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ji Woo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Arroyo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ji Woo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Javier Arroyo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Javier Arroyo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Ji Woo tries to clinch up but Arroyo circles away and keeps his distance.
Arroyo lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Ji Woo misses.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick but Arroyo moved away.
Ji Woo misses with a low kick.
Ji Woo is looking to clinch.
Ji Woo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ji Woo misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ji Woo doesn't seem bothered though.
Ji Woo moves out of range as Arroyo strikes.
Arroyo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Ji Woo.#T1#
Arroyo throws a hook but Ji Woo blocks it.
Ji Woo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arroyo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ji Woo at a distance.
Arroyo misses with a hook
and Ji Woo counters with a body kick. #CL2#
Ji Woo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Arroyo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ji Woo fakes the leg kick and cracks Arroyo in the body.
Ji Woo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arroyo misses with a body kick.
Ji Woo misses with the body kick
and Ji Woo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ji Woo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arroyo. #T2#
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Arroyo moves out of range.
It looked like Arroyo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ji Woo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Ji Woo clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Ji Woo breaks from the clinch.
Arroyo staying out of range there.
Ji Woo misses with a looping left.
Ji Woo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Arroyo is out of range and Ji Woo settles back down.
Arroyo tried to counter with a leg kick but Ji Woo avoided it.
Arroyo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Arroyo lands a right hook to the body.
Arroyo looks to land a left hand but Ji Woo moved out of range nicely.
Arroyo scores with a spinning back kick!
Arroyo throws a jab when Ji Woo was well out of range.#T3#
Ji Woo throws a leg kick but Arroyo checks it.
Arroyo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ji Woo was well out of range. Poor timing from Arroyo.#CL2#
Ji Woo closes the distance and pushes Arroyo back into the cage.
Ji Woo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ji Woo has a couple of punches blocked by Arroyo.
Ji Woo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Arroyo. #BC#
Arroyo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ji Woo moves in looking to clinch but Arroyo pushes him off.
Ji Woo walks into a jab.
Arroyo throws a lazy right hand but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo missing with a left hand there. Arroyo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Arroyo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Arroyo.
As Arroyo backs off Ji Woo throws a huge counter combo but Arroyo manages to avoid it all.
Arroyo takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ji Woo. Arroyo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arroyo misses with a body shot.
Arroyo misses with a right hand
and Arroyo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ji Woo misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Arroyo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo looks for the body kick but Arroyo saw that one coming.
Ji Woo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Arroyo.
Nice defenses there by Arroyo.
A little feinted left hand from Arroyo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ji Woo throws a low kick but Arroyo avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Javier Arroyo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Javier Arroyo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
The fighters circling - Arroyo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bong Ji Woo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arroyo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ji Woo on the side of the head.
Arroyo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arroyo slips under a jab.
Arroyo connects with a right hand. Ji Woo shakes it off.
Arroyo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ji Woo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice jab there from Arroyo. #CL2#
Ji Woo clinches up with Arroyo and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arroyo's elbow.
Arroyo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ji Woo throws a head punch that misses.
Arroyo lands with a right to the head.
Arroyo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Ji Woo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Ji Woo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Arroyo is able to avoid easily.
A leg kick checked by Arroyo.
Arroyo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ji Woo.
Arroyo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arroyo with a nice calf kick.
Ji Woo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arroyo is looking to counter punch.
Arroyo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick but Arroyo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ji Woo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Arroyo connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Ji Woo clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Arroyo blocks a body shot from Ji Woo. #BC#
Arroyo breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Ji Woo.
As Ji Woo backs away, Arroyo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ji Woo staying out of range there.
Ji Woo scores with a nice strike.
Arroyo checks a low kick from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a leg kick
and Arroyo counters with a straight right hand.
Ji Woo misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arroyo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Arroyo.
A low kick from Ji Woo misses
and Arroyo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ji Woo's knee momentarily.
Ji Woo lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Arroyo's corner calls for a 1-2. Arroyo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ji Woo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick
and Arroyo counters with a thumping low kick.
Ji Woo throws an off balance right hand
and Arroyo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Arroyo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ji Woo! But no joy.
A low kick from Ji Woo is predictable there
and Arroyo counters with a straight right hand.
Arroyo throws an overhand right that lands on Ji Woo's shoulder, as Ji Woo tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Ji Woo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arroyo lands with a cross.
A big right from Ji Woo misses.
Arroyo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a looping overhand right but Arroyo ducks down to avoid it.
Arroyo takes one on the button.#T4#
Ji Woo misses the jab.
Arroyo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ji Woo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Arroyo moves out of range.
Ji Woo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Arroyo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arroyo cracks Ji Woo with an open hand slap.
Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Arroyo is just out of range.
Ji Woo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arroyo finds it's way round the side to connect with Ji Woo's head.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Arroyo saw that one coming.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick
and Arroyo counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo misses with a low kick.
Ji Woo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Arroyo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Arroyo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Arroyo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 50:45
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Arroyo!
Javier Arroyo retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Javier Arroyo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C258: Albatross vs Gebhardt II
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Ji Woo looks to throw a body kick
and Arroyo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arroyo misses with a lunging right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a good, hard body kick but Arroyo shrugs it off.
Arroyo throws an overhand right that lands on Ji Woo's shoulder, as Ji Woo tries to avoid the shot.
Ji Woo throwing a counter right hand but Arroyo manages to avoid it.
A big right from Arroyo misses.
Arroyo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ji Woo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ji Woo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ji Woo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Arroyo throws a lazy right hand but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Ji Woo counters with a quick kick to the body but Arroyo blocks it.
Ji Woo throws a low kick but Arroyo avoids it.
Ji Woo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Ji Woo clinches up with Arroyo and pushes him back against the cage.
Arroyo lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Arroyo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ji Woo uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Arroyo is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ji Woo rolls with it to try and escape but Arroyo cranks on the arm and Ji Woo is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Arroyo!
Javier Arroyo is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Javier Arroyo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: C251: Ji Woo vs Kasamsun
Date: Nov 19, 2023

#R1#
Kasamsun throws a shot from downtown. Ji Woo moves away and avoids it.
Ji Woo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Kasamsun.
Ji Woo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ji Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasamsun was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji Woo.
Kasamsun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasamsun misses with a looping right.
Ji Woo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kasamsun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ji Woo slips a straight right by Kasamsun.
An attempted straight right counter from Ji Woo misses the target.
Ji Woo 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.
Ji Woo misses with a left hand
and Kasamsun counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ji Woo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
Ji Woo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kasamsun lands with an uppercut that bounces Ji Woo off the cage and back into range.
Ji Woo takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ji Woo looks to land a left hand but Kasamsun moved out of range nicely.
Ji Woo misses with a straight left.
Ji Woo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Kasamsun misses.
Ji Woo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kasamsun checks it well. #T1#
Ji Woo blocks a jab.
Ji Woo throwing a counter right hand but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Kasamsun.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo avoids the body shot from Kasamsun.
Ji Woo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kasamsun just manages to avoid it.
Kasamsun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ji Woo throwing a counter right hand but Kasamsun manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kasamsuns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ji Woo looks to land a body kick but Kasamsun moved away.
Kasamsun throws a right hand that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ji Woo lands a jab to Kasamsun's midsection.
A big right from Ji Woo misses.
A nice side step and Kasamsun releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kasamsun ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Kasamsun misses with a few strikes there.
Ji Woo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice straight punches there by Kasamsun. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kasamsun.
A jab from Kasamsun does it's job there.
Ji Woo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Ji Woo - just one landing.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Ji Woo sizes up Kasamsun with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kasamsun goes for a double leg but Ji Woo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ji Woo continues to drive forward.
Ji Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bong Ji Woo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasamsun throws a hook but Ji Woo blocks it.
Kasamsun throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a leg kick.
Kasamsun throws a lazy right hand but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ji Woo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ji Woo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kasamsun.
Ji Woo misses with a head kick.
Kasamsun cracks a nice hook into Ji Woo's ribs.
Kasamsun has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ji Woo finds it's way round the side to connect with Kasamsun's head.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ji Woo. Ji Woo obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Ji Woo tries to keep at a distance but Kasamsun has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ji Woo lands a shoulder strike.
Kasamsun stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kasamsun takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ji Woo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Kasamsun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ji Woo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kasamsun controls his hands.
Kasamsun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ji Woo's elbow.
Ji Woo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ji Woo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kasamsun.
Bong Ji Woo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Ji Woo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ji Woo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kasamsun struggles to land a body shot inside as Ji Woo controls his hands.
Ji Woo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kasamsun tries to throw a body punch but Ji Woo avoids it by throwing Kasamsun back against the cage.
Kasamsun tries to stall but Ji Woo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kasamsun blocks a body shot from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo digs a right hand underneath Kasamsun's ribcage. Kasamsun let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ji Woo lands with a light punch inside.
Ji Woo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kasamsun's elbow.
Kasamsun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ji Woo's elbow.
Kasamsun throws a punch but it's blocked by Ji Woo. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ji Woo tries a body shot but Kasamsun blocks it.
Ji Woo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ji Woo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Come on Kasamsun - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ji Woo tries to work over Kasamsun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Kasamsun turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo defending against the ground and pound.
Kasamsun tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kasamsun works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ground and pound from Kasamsun seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ji Woo being controlled for a moment.
Ji Woo is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Irong Kasamsun will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kasamsun scores with a jab to the head.
Kasamsun moves out of range as Ji Woo throws a body kick.
Kasamsun shoots in but Ji Woo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kasamsun 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.
Ji Woo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kasamsun jabs Ji Woo right on the nose. Ji Woo blinks but takes it well.
Irong Kasamsun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ji Woo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kasamsun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ji Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kasamsun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ji Woo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun misses with a looping left.
Kasamsun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ji Woo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kasamsun avoids the body shot from Ji Woo.
Kasamsun misses with a looping left.#T1#
Kasamsun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ji Woo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kasamsun closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ji Woo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kasamsun on the side of the head.
Ji Woo is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Kasamsun darts in and clinches Ji Woo up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kasamsun.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kasamsun takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ji Woo tries a body shot but Kasamsun blocks it.
Ji Woo letting Kasamsun take a breather here.
Kasamsun lands a body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kasamsun.
Ji Woo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ji Woo misses with the head strike.
Kasamsun's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ji Woo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ji Woo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kasamsun. #T2#
Ji Woo throws a head punch that misses.
Kasamsun stalling in the clinch but Ji Woo improves position.
Ji Woo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kasamsun.
Ji Woo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ji Woo working aggressively here.
Kasamsun is working Ji Woo over against the cage.#TD2#
Kasamsun lands a takedown into guard.
Kasamsun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kasamsun not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasamsun stands up over Ji Woo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kasamsun trying to control but Ji Woo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Ji Woo controlling Kasamsun's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasamsun trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kasamsun controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kasamsun preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kasamsun dodges the punch combination from Ji Woo. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kasamsun throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Kasamsun throws a lazy right hand but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasamsun misses with an uppercut. Ji Woo saw that one coming.
Ji Woo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kasamsun misses with a lunging right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a stiff right hand.
Ji Woo slips under a jab from Kasamsun.
A swing and a miss from Ji Woo.
Kasamsun swings widly with a right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a stiff right hand.
Ji Woo looks to throw a body kick
and Kasamsun counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ji Woo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasamsun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ji Woo is fending him off so far but Kasamsun persists. Nope, Ji Woo circles away and we're back to standing.
Kasamsun loads up on a big right hand but Ji Woo slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Ji Woo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kasamsun fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ji Woo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kasamsun throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ji Woo scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Irong Kasamsun will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Ji Woo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kasamsun's head.
Kasamsun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasamsun throws a lazy right hand but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ji Woo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donk. Kasamsun catches Ji Woo right on the button with a cross.
Ji Woo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ji Woo misses the jab.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Kasamsun avoids it easily.
Kasamsun with the counter takedown but Ji Woo avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
Kasamsun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ji Woo slips a jab and a cross from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun feints a jab promting Ji Woo to slip. Kasamsun then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ji Woo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kasamsun misses with a left hand
and Ji Woo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Ji Woo misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasamsun slips a jab from Ji Woo.
Kasamsun scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Ji Woo rushes Kasamsun and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kasamsun blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Kasamsun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kasamsun is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ji Woo lands a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kasamsun.
Ji Woo blocking some punches.
Ji Woo lands a shot to the body.
Ji Woo lands a right hand.
Ji Woo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kasamsun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ji Woo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kasamsun lands a body shot.
Bong Ji Woo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kasamsun is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ji Woo blocks a body shot from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ji Woo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Kasamsun was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Ji Woo.
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!
Kasamsun ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Kasamsun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ji Woo defending well as Kasamsun loads up on a big left hand.
Kasamsun connects with the punch.
Kasamsun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ji Woo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kasamsun.
Ji Woo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Kasamsun is having none of it.
Ji Woo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ji Woo connects with a nice looking jab.
Kasamsun throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ji Woo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kasamsun blocks a jab.
Ji Woo lands a lovely overhand right.
Ji Woo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasamsun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ji Woo.#T3#
Kasamsun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kasamsun throws out a powerful jab.
Kasamsun swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Kasamsun misses the target.
Kasamsun just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasamsun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kasamsun bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Kasamsun on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Kasamsun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasamsun connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ji Woo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ji Woo feints and then cracks Kasamsun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kasamsun down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ji Woo, as that shot connected.
A big right from Kasamsun misses.
Ji Woo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ji Woo just misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kasamsun looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kasamsun throws an off balance right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasamsun tries to clinch up but Ji Woo circles away and keeps his distance.
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
Ji Woo lands with an overhand left.
Kasamsun misses with an uppercut. Ji Woo saw that one coming.
Ji Woo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Kasamsun.
Ji Woo is looking to clinch.
Kasamsun connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ji Woo tests Kasamsun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ji Woo wants to slow Kasamsun down by chopping away at his legs.
Kasamsun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kasamsun connects with a looping right hand.
Kasamsun on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kasamsun looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ji Woo is fending him off so far but Kasamsun persists. Nope, Ji Woo circles away and we're back to standing.
Bong Ji Woo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ji Woo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasamsun looks to land a left hand but Ji Woo moved out of range nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Ji Woo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kasamsun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasamsun's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kasamsun chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ji Woo can pounce on him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ji Woo - that will leave a mark!
A big left from Ji Woo misses.
Kasamsun doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kasamsun displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ji Woo throws out the jab.
Kasamsun has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - Ji Woo coming out on top.
Kasamsun misses with a hook. Ji Woo ducked under it nicely.
A nice combination there by Kasamsun.
A big left from Kasamsun misses.
Ji Woo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kasamsun is able to avoid easily.
A big right from Kasamsun misses.
Kasamsun swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Ji Woo counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kasamsun's head backwards.
Kasamsun swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
Kasamsun avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kasamsun misses with a wild combination.
Ji Woo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasamsun misses with a two punch combination.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun throws a big shot that misses.
Ji Woo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kasamsun checks it well.
Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kasamsun.
Ji Woo blocks a jab.
Ji Woo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasamsun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Ji Woo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kasamsun has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ji Woo scores with a jab.
Kasamsun throws an off balance right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Ji Woo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasamsun's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ji Woo under the eye.
Kasamsun takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ji Woo throws a wild body kick that Kasamsun sees coming a mile off.
A punch combination from Ji Woo misses.
Kasamsun walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ji Woo slips a jab from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun connects with a right hand. Ji Woo shakes it off.
Kasamsun swings widly with a right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a stiff right hand.
Kasamsun slips a jab from Ji Woo.
Good exchange - Kasamsun coming out on top.
Ji Woo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kasamsun misses with a straight right.
Good work by Kasamsun as he checks the leg kick.
Kasamsun bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ji Woo's head backwards.#T3#
Kasamsun bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kasamsun gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ji Woo blocks a jab.
Ji Woo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ji Woo wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasamsun looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kasamsun cracks Ji Woo with a good jab.
Kasamsun closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kasamsun darts in looking for a takedown but Ji Woo gets double underhooks and turns Kasamsun into the cage.
Kasamsun is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ji Woo lands a head shot.
Kasamsun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo scores with a jab.
Kasamsun moves away from the strike by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kasamsun moves out of range as Ji Woo throws a body kick. #T4#
Kasamsun pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kasamsun swings for the body but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Kasamsun scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kasamsun lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ji Woo at a distance.
Ji Woo on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Kasamsun closes the distance and clinches.
Ji Woo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ji Woo lands a nice shot to the body.
Ji Woo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo tries to work over Kasamsun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kasamsun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ji Woo prevents the takedown attempt.
Bong Ji Woo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
Ji Woo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasamsun trying to control the position but instead, Ji Woo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kasamsun into the cage.
Kasamsun misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
A swing and a miss from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a shot from downtown. Kasamsun moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Ji Woo does it's job there.
Ji Woo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kasamsun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ji Woo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kasamsun somewhat.
Kasamsun with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ji Woo to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasamsun looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ji Woo drops his hands momentarily and Kasamsun takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kasamsun looks to land a right hand but Ji Woo moved out of range.
Kasamsun slips under a jab.
Kasamsun just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasamsun just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Kasamsun throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ji Woo lands a lovely overhand right.
Ji Woo throws an overhand right that lands on Kasamsun's shoulder, as Kasamsun tries to avoid the shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Kasamsun as he connects with a hook.
Kasamsun with a nice cross.
Ji Woo misses with a low kick as Kasamsun jumps back.
Kasamsun lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jab by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kasamsun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ji Woo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ji Woo walks into a stiff left hand from Kasamsun.
Ji Woo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ji Woo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasamsun gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Ji Woo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ji Woo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ji Woo lands a jab.
Kasamsun misses with a double jab.
Kasamsun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ji Woo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kasamsun's head.
Nice shot by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Kasamsun.
Ji Woo cracks Kasamsun with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ji Woo misses with a looping left.
Ji Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun throws a jab but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
Kasamsun pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ji Woo back to the cage. Kasamsun follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Ji Woo. No joy for Kasamsun on that attempt.
A big right from Ji Woo misses.
Kasamsun scores with a jab.
Kasamsun throws a right hand that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasamsun lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kasamsun misses with a double jab
and Ji Woo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ji Woo slips a jab and a cross from Kasamsun.
An attempted straight right counter from Ji Woo misses the target.
Kasamsun is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ji Woo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kasamsun.
Kasamsun takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kasamsun throws a right hand that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kasamsun looks to throw the jab but Ji Woo is out of range. #CL2#
Ji Woo tries to keep at a distance but Kasamsun has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ji Woo lands a shot to the body.
Ji Woo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasamsun blocks an uppercut.
Kasamsun throws a head punch that misses.
Kasamsun wants a takedown.
Bong Ji Woo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Irong Kasamsun.
A shot in the inside from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Ji Woo on the inside.
Ji Woo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kasamsun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kasamsun blocks an uppercut.
Kasamsun lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ji Woo or not.
Ji Woo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ji Woo stops a takedown attempt from Kasamsun.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ji Woo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kasamsun lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ji Woo or not.
Kasamsun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ji Woo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kasamsun is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ji Woo pulls him back up using the underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bong Ji Woo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ji Woo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo retains his lightweight title!
Bong Ji Woo 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.

Event: C243: Billabong vs Ji Woo V
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Billabong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ji Woo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Billabong lands with a right hand.
Ji Woo misses with a right hand #TD#
and Billabong counters with a single leg into guard. Ji Woo didn't expect that.
Billabong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong throws a strike but Ji Woo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Ji Woo looking to pass the guard.
Ji Woo won't allow Billabong to sweep him here.
Ji Woo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Billabong is not content to let Ji Woo control the position. #SUB2#
Ji Woo swings around for an armbar but Billabong sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ji Woo's guard.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully. #T2#
Billabong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Billabong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billabong throws a strike but Ji Woo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Billabong controls Ji Woo momentarily but Ji Woo frees himself. #T3#
Ji Woo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Billabong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Billabong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ji Woo manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Ji Woo being controlled here, momentarily.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Billabong throws an elbow that misses. Ji Woo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Billabong's guard. Nice move by Ji Woo!#REVB##T4#
Billabong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Billabong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ji Woo passes Billabong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ji Woo wants to control but Billabong is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Billabong is defending against the submission attempts here by Ji Woo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ji Woo wants to free his trapped foot but Billabong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Johnny Billabong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ji Woo moves out of range as Billabong strikes.
Billabong dives in and grabs Ji Woo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ji Woo pushes down on Billabong's head and hops out.
Billabong throws a jab when Ji Woo was well out of range.
Billabong slips a straight right by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ji Woo.
Billabong takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo slaps away a takedown attempt from Billabong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Ji Woo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong scores with a punch to the head.
Ji Woo scores with a jab to the body.
Billabong moves out of range as Ji Woo throws a body kick.
Billabong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Ji Woo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ji Woo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Billabong misses the body punch
and Ji Woo counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Billabong fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Billabong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Billabong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Billabong misses with a hook to the body
enabling Ji Woo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ji Woo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Billabong cracks Ji Woo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ji Woo avoids the body shot from Billabong.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the side of Billabong's head but Billabong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Billabong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Ji Woo moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo 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.
Billabong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Billabong throws a jab but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo counters with a body kick.
Ji Woo scores with a body shot.
Billabong dodges the punch combination from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo lands a glancing blow to the side of Billabong's head.
Ji Woo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Ji Woo slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ji Woo. Billabong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billabong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ji Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billabong.
Billabong misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Ji Woo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ji Woo misses the jab.
Billabong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3##TD#
Billabong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Billabong taking a break here but Ji Woo is having none of it and regains half guard.
Billabong is stalling here. Ji Woo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Billabong seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Ji Woo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ji Woo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billabong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Billabong is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ji Woo trying to control from Billabong's half guard. Billabong has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ji Woo trying to control but Billabong is working from the bottom.
Ji Woo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ji Woo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Billabong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Billabong looking to control.
Ji Woo looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Billabong slips a jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ji Woo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billabong.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.
Billabong moves out of range as Ji Woo throws a body kick.
Ji Woo scores with a sloppy right hand. Billabong should have avoided that one.
Ji Woo drops his hands momentarily and Billabong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Billabong throws out a loose jab but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ji Woo.#CL2#
Ji Woo takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Billabong is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ji Woo can't fight it off and eventually Billabong manages to take the fight to the floor. Ji Woo looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Billabong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at Convicted Fight Club inform us that Ji Woo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Billabong looking to sit in guard and control but Ji Woo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Ji Woo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Billabong looking for a sweep. Not yet Billabong, not yet.
Ji Woo tries to free his leg and advance position but Billabong is retaining full guard.
Billabong keeping moving, preventing Ji Woo from controlling successfully.
Ji Woo pushing down on Billabong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2##SUB2#
Billabong makes his way to full guard, as Ji Woo worked for a kimura.
Ji Woo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Billabong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ji Woo won't allow Billabong to sweep him here.
Ji Woo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ji Woo looking to sit in guard and control but Billabong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Billabong throws an elbow that misses. Ji Woo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Billabong's guard. Nice move by Ji Woo!#REVB#
Ji Woo looking to pass the guard.
Billabong keeping moving, preventing Ji Woo from controlling successfully.
Billabong is pulling down on Ji Woo's head. It's preventing any offense from Ji Woo, at least for the moment.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Billabong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ji Woo is one step ahead there.
Billabong looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ji Woo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ji Woo stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billabong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ji Woo is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
A telegraphed right hand from Billabong misses the target.
Billabong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ji Woo.
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Ji Woo ducks down to avoid it.
Billabong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Billabong lands a lovely overhand right.#TD#
Billabong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Billabong lands in his opponent's guard.
Billabong tries to free his leg and advance position but Ji Woo is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Billabong is looking to pass into half guard but Ji Woo pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ji Woo is in guard.#REVB#
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Ji Woo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Billabong's guard.
Ji Woo works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ji Woo looking to control but Billabong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Billabong is working to get back to half guard.
Ji Woo controlling his opponent. #T2##SUB2#
Ji Woo goes for an armbar but Billabong turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Billabong.
Billabong throwing strikes but missing.
Billabong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ji Woo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Billabong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Billabong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Billabong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ji Woo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Billabong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Billabong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #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.
Billabong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Billabong is looking to advance position but Ji Woo won't allow it.
Billabong controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong had his way with Bong Ji Woo in that 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!#R5#
A nice inside leg kick there by Ji Woo. That's going to slow Billabong down.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ji Woo.
Billabong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ji Woo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Billabong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Billabong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Billabong takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A low kick from Ji Woo misses #TD#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Billabong throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Ji Woo to regain full guard.
Billabong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Billabong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ji Woo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Billabong's guard! Nice work there by Ji Woo! #T1#
Billabong keeping moving, preventing Ji Woo from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Billabong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ji Woo stays in close to Billabong's body and controls the position.
Billabong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ji Woo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Billabong is keeping the position for now.
Ji Woo pushing down on Billabong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ji Woo trying to mount his opponent but Billabong defends it. #SUB#
Billabong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ji Woo is looking to take a break and control but Billabong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Billabong is defending against the submission attempts here by Ji Woo. #T3#
Billabong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Billabong keeping moving, preventing Ji Woo from controlling successfully.
Billabong is trying to control the position but Ji Woo postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Billabong shoots in but no luck this time.
Billabong tries to move into range but Ji Woo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ji Woo connects with an inside leg kick.
Billabong fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Billabong.
Billabong moves away from the strike by Ji Woo.
Billabong catches Ji Woo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong misses with a takedown attempt - Ji Woo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Billabong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ji Woo lands with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bong Ji Woo.
I think Ji Woo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo is the new lightweight champion!
Bong Ji Woo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: C240: Dracul vs Kahn III
Date: Oct 15, 2023

#R1#
Ji Woo clobbers Billabong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ji Woo slips a straight right by Billabong.
Billabong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Billabong has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Billabong misses with a body punch
and Ji Woo counters with a body kick that stops Billabong in his tracks momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Billabong.
Ji Woo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ji Woo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Billabong moves out of range of the body kick from Ji Woo.
Billabong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ji Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
Billabong throws out a loose jab but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billabong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ji Woo.
Billabong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ji Woo circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Billabong misses its intended target.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body.
Bong Ji Woo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Billabong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ji Woo.
Billabong checks a leg kick.
Ji Woo misses with a lunging right hand
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Billabong misses the target.
Ji Woo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ji Woo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Ji Woo connects with a high kick.
Billabong throws a hook but Ji Woo avoids it easily.
Billabong defending well as Ji Woo loads up on a big left hand.
Billabong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Billabong throws a sloppy body shot
and Ji Woo counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Ji Woo is predictable there #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ji Woo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billabong 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.
Ji Woo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Billabong.
Billabong wants to control for a moment but Ji Woo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T2#
Billabong wants to pass to mount but Ji Woo is defending the position.
Billabong is just content to waste time from the top position. Ji Woo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving. #T3#
Billabong throws a big right hand that misses.
Billabong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A leg kick checked by Billabong.
Nice jab there from Billabong.
Billabong moves out of range as Ji Woo throws a body kick.
Billabong throws out a counter right but Ji Woo avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ji Woo misses with a body kick.
Billabong misses with an uppercut. Ji Woo saw that one coming.
Ji Woo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Billabong throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Billabong throws a looping overhand right but Ji Woo ducks down to avoid it.
Ji Woo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ji Woo looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
Billabong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Billabong blocks it.
Billabong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ji Woo.
Billabong misses with a straight right.
Ji Woo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Billabong throws out the jab.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut
and Billabong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ji Woo is looking to clinch but Billabong is avoiding it.
Ji Woo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Billabong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Billabong looks to throw the jab but Ji Woo is out of range.
Ji Woo wants to clinch up but Billabong keeps it at a distance.
Billabong feints the counter takedown.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Billabong counter with a right hand.
Ji Woo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ji Woo thumps Billabong with a low kick.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut
letting Billabong counter with a right hand.
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Ji Woo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ji Woo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ji Woo lands a shoulder strike.
Billabong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Billabong blocking some punches.
Billabong blocks a body shot from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo tries to work over Billabong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Billabong blocks a body shot from Ji Woo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billabong is trying to break the clinch but Ji Woo has him pressed against the cage.
Billabong misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Ji Woo misses with some punches.
Ji Woo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ji Woo misses with a body punch.
Ji Woo scores with a shoulder strike.
Billabong scores with a shot to the side of Ji Woo's head.
Ji Woo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Billabong's elbow.
Ji Woo tries a body shot but Billabong blocks it.
Ji Woo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Billabongs head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ji Woo.
Billabong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo tries to work over Billabong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Ji Woo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Billabong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Billabong dips to his left and cracks Ji Woo with an uppercut!
Billabong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo defending well as Billabong loads up on a big left hand.
Ji Woo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Billabong moves away.
Billabong tests Ji Woo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#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!
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch but Billabong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ji Woo tries to land a body kick
and Billabong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Billabong misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Billabong.
It looked like Ji Woo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big left from Billabong misses.
It looked like Ji Woo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bong Ji Woo is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Billabong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Billabong is trying to control. Ji Woo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ji Woo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Billabong. #T3#
Billabong with the ground and pound but Ji Woo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Billabong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Billabong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ji Woo is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billabong looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ji Woo avoids the body shot from Billabong. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Billabong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ji Woo counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Billabong feints the counter takedown.
Ji Woo misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Ji Woo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good body shot from Billabong.
Ji Woo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ji Woo throws a punch but it's blocked by Billabong.
Billabong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ji Woo lands with a right to the head.
Billabong tries a body shot but Ji Woo blocks it.
Billabong blocking some punches.
Billabong tries to break free but Ji Woo pushes him back against the cage.
Billabong wants to break free but Ji Woo has control.
Good body shot from Ji Woo.
Billabong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ji Woo smiles and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Billabong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Johnny Billabong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
A slow jab from Ji Woo misses its intended target.
Ji Woo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Billabong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ji Woo misses with a right hand
and Ji Woo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Billabong finds it's way through Ji Woo's defenses.
Billabong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Billabong moves out of range as Ji Woo throws a body kick.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Ji Woo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ji Woo is looking to chop away at Billabong's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong lands with a shot to the body.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Billabong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ji Woo can pounce on him.
Ji Woo misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Billabong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ji Woo's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Billabong is looking to advance position but Ji Woo has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Ji Woo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Billabong bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Billabong postures up in Ji Woo's guard and throws a big left but Ji Woo blocks it. #T2#
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billabong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billabong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Ji Woo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Billabong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Billabong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnny Billabong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ji Woo connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ji Woo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Billabong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ji Woo.
Billabong moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Ji Woo darts in and clinches Billabong up against the cage.
Ji Woo struggles to land a body shot inside as Billabong controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Ji Woo fails to land.
Ji Woo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ji Woo throws a punch but it's blocked by Billabong.
Ji Woo scores with a hook to the body.
Ji Woo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Billabong.
Ji Woo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ji Woo lands with a light punch inside.
Ji Woo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Billabong working hard to break the clinch.
Billabong prevents a body shot from Ji Woo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Bong Ji Woo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Ji Woo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ji Woo looks to land a body kick but Billabong moved away.
Ji Woo throws a nice looking combination but Billabong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Billabong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ji Woo throws a poor cross that misses
and Billabong counters with a stiff right hand.
Ji Woo throws a low kick, looking for Billabong's leg but Billabong calmly moves out of range.
Billabong throws out a counter right but Ji Woo avoids it with no problem.
Ji Woo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Billabong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ji Woo.
Billabong misses with a body shot
and Ji Woo counters with a one-two to the body.
Jab, jab by Billabong - just one landing.
Ji Woo avoids the body shot from Billabong.
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!
Billabong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billabong misses with a looping right.
Billabong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ji Woo.
Billabong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Billabong throws a jab but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo looks to land a body kick but Billabong moved away.
Billabong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ji Woo slips a jab from Billabong.#CL#
Ji Woo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bong Ji Woo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Billabong blocks a body shot from Ji Woo.
A short left from Ji Woo.
Billabong lands a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo tries to work over Billabong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Billabong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ji Woo misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ji Woo!
Billabong trying to control the position but Ji Woo is working away. #SUB2#
Billabong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ji Woo, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Billabong controlling the position.
Billabong tries to move to mount but Ji Woo blocks the move with his legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Billabong trying to control the position but Ji Woo is working away. #T3#
Ji Woo stops Billabong from passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ji Woo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Billabong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billabong thuds his right hand into Ji Woo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice defenses there by Billabong.
Ji Woo throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Billabong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Billabong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Billabong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Billabong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Billabong tries for a takedown but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Billabong looks to throw the jab but Ji Woo is out of range.
Billabong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ji Woo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Ji Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That kick from Ji Woo tenderised Billabong's leg. Billabong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Billabong goes for a double leg but Ji Woo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ji Woo continues to drive forward.
Ji Woo throws a shot from downtown. Billabong moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong scores with a jab to the body.
Billabong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ji Woo misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Ji Woo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Billabong cracks a nice hook into Ji Woo's ribs.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot.
Ji Woo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Billabong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Billabong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ji Woo!
Billabong laying and praying for a moment but Ji Woo takes advantage and regains half guard.
Billabong tries to pass to full mount but Ji Woo defends it. #T2#
Billabong throwing shots but Ji Woo is blocking nicely.
Billabong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Billabong is pressing down on Ji Woo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ji Woo is holding on for now.
Billabong trying to control from Ji Woo's half guard. Ji Woo has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Billabong wants to pass the guard but Ji Woo is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3#
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Billabong to counter with a crisp jab.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong looks to land a left hand but Ji Woo moved out of range nicely.
Ji Woo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Billabong misses with a looping left.
Ji Woo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billabong.
A telegraphed right hand from Ji Woo misses the target.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo throws a push kick but Billabong slaps the foot to one side.
Billabong throws a jab when Ji Woo was well out of range.#T4#
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Billabong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ji Woo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Billabong clobbers Ji Woo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ji Woo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Billabong counter with a right hand.
Billabong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bong Ji Woo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billabong lands a really nice looking cross but Ji Woo seems unphased.
Billabong just misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick that misses.
Ji Woo lands an overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Billabong.
Ji Woo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Billabong shoots in but no luck this time.
Billabong moves out of range of the strikes.
Ji Woo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Billabong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ji Woo's waist but Ji Woo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Billabong off to one side.
Ji Woo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Billabong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Billabong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 47:48
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Johnny Billabong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: C235: Ji Woo vs Myers
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Ji Woo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Myers looks to land a right hand but Ji Woo moved out of range.
Myers misses with a low kick as Ji Woo jumps back.
Donk. Myers catches Ji Woo right on the button with a cross.
Myers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Myers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ji Woo is out of range and Myers settles back down.
Myers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Myers misses with an uppercut. Ji Woo saw that one coming.
Ji Woo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Ji Woo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Myers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ji Woo scores with a hook.
Myers throws out a leg kick but Ji Woo moves out of range and Myers only half commits.
Ji Woo misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers looks to land a right hand but Ji Woo moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ji Woo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Myers has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Myers and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ji Woo lands a head shot.
Ji Woo slips a jab from Myers.
Myers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Myers connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo blocks a jab.#T1#
A big left from Myers misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ji Woo misses the target.
Myers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ji Woo takes a step back to recover.
Myers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Myers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Myers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo moves out of range as Myers strikes.
Myers misses with a kick to the body.
Ji Woo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Myers throws an overhand right that lands on Ji Woo's shoulder, as Ji Woo tries to avoid the shot.
Myers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Myers has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Myers misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ji Woo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ji Woo connects with a body shot that sends Myers's belly button to the back.
Myers lunges at Ji Woo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ji Woo's hand.
Myers throws the left hand but Ji Woo avoids the punch easily.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut.
Myers connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2##CL#
Ji Woo moves into range and clinches up with Myers.#BC2#
Myers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ji Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Myers.
Ji Woo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Myers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick but Myers checks it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Myers checks a leg kick.
Myers misses with a looping right.
Myers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ji Woo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Myers throws a hook but Ji Woo avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Myers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ji Woo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ji Woo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ji Woo checks a low kick from Myers.
Ji Woo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Myers misses with a hook
and Ji Woo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Myers moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ji Woo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Ji Woo takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Myers lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Myers.
Ji Woo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Myers throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Ji Woo is trying to trip Myers. He has hold of a leg but Myers is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ji Woo persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ji Woo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ji Woo preventing the sweep.
Myers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Myers is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Myers is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ji Woo reverses the position - he's now on top in Myers's guard. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo passes into half guard. #SUB#
Ji Woo maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Myers could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Ji Woo has cracked it and Myers is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Ji Woo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo retains his lightweight title!
Bong Ji Woo 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.

Event: C230: Ji Woo vs Alderidge
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Alderidge misses.
Ji Woo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Alderidge cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alderidge missing with a left hand there. Ji Woo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alderidge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Alderidge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ji Woo to score with a decent uppercut.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick
and Alderidge counters with a straight right hand.
Alderidge checks the leg kick.
Ji Woo misses with a leg kick
enabling Alderidge to counter with a crisp jab.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Ji Woo blocks the leg kick.
Ji Woo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Alderidge's head.
A big right from Alderidge misses.
Ji Woo is looking to counter punch.
Alderidge misses with a kick to the body.
Ji Woo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Alderidge sprawls and moves away.
Ji Woo cracks Alderidge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Alderidge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ji Woo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Alderidge tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ji Woo throws a low kick but Alderidge avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut.
Ji Woo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alderidge counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Ji Woo connects with a body shot that sends Alderidge's belly button to the back.
A good leg kick by Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a left hand
and Ji Woo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Alderidge's knee momentarily.
Alderidge misses with a straight right.
Alderidge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alderidge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Alderidge throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Ji Woo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the side of Alderidge's head but Alderidge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alderidge throws a shot from downtown. Ji Woo moves away and avoids it.
Ji Woo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick but Alderidge sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Alderidge throws out a counter right but Ji Woo avoids it with no problem.
Alderidge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alderidge connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ji Woo's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alderidge throws a lazy right hand but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alderidge throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Alderidge throws a jab but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
Alderidge looks to score with a jab to the body but Ji Woo is just out of range.
Ji Woo with a nice calf kick.
Alderidge throws a sloppy body shot
and Ji Woo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alderidge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alderidge.
Ji Woo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alderidge.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alderidge.
Ji Woo tries to work over Alderidge's front leg with a kick but Alderidge checks it.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alderidge wants to counter the offense by Ji Woo and move into the clinch position.
Ji Woo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alderidge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut
and Alderidge makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Ji Woo misses with a body shot.
Alderidge keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Alderidge misses.
Alderidge looks to land a left hand but Ji Woo moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Alderidge misses.
Ji Woo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Ji Woo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Alderidge doesn't seem phased though.
Ji Woo swings for the body but Alderidge moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ji Woo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice body punch from Ji Woo.
Alderidge throws a hook but Ji Woo blocks it.
Alderidge throws a front kick aimed at Ji Woo's knee but Ji Woo avoids it well. #CL#
Ji Woo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ji Woo lands a nice uppercut.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Ji Woo blocks it.
Alderidge tries a body shot but Ji Woo blocks it.
Nice body punch from Ji Woo. #BC#
Ji Woo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ji Woo.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
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!
Ji Woo motions for Alderidge to come forward. Ji Woo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alderidge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alderidge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo misses with a low kick.
Ji Woo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Alderidge blocks the body kick.
Ji Woo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Alderidge is out of range and Ji Woo settles back down.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alderidge lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ji Woo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ji Woo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Alderidge moves out of range as Ji Woo strikes.
Alderidge only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ji Woo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Alderidge momentarily.
Alderidge misses with a lunging right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a nice uppercut.
Alderidge misses the shot to the body.
Ji Woo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
Ji Woo tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Alderidge.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Alderidge saw that one coming.
Alderidge dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alderidge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alderidge throws a shot from downtown. Ji Woo moves away and avoids it.
Alderidge drops his hands momentarily and Ji Woo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alderidge swings for the body but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Ji Woo slips under a jab from Alderidge.
Alderidge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ji Woo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Alderidge scrambles back to his feet.
Ji Woo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Ji Woo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Alderidge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bong Ji Woo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ji Woo scores with a kick to the body.
Alderidge throws a leg kick but Ji Woo moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Ji Woo misses the target.
Alderidge moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alderidge doesn't seem bothered though.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Alderidge. #T1#
Ji Woo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alderidge circles away quickly and effectively.
Ji Woo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL#
Alderidge tries to keep at a distance but Ji Woo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ji Woo has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ji Woo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A shot in the inside from Alderidge. #TD#
Ji Woo jumps guard.
Alderidge trying to control but Ji Woo is working from the bottom.
Alderidge looking to sit in guard and control but Ji Woo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Alderidge being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Alderidge working a defensive guard here.
Ji Woo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ji Woo tries to free his leg and advance position but Alderidge is retaining full guard.
Ji Woo wants to control from the top but Alderidge keeps moving. #T3#
Ji Woo tries to free his leg and advance position but Alderidge is retaining full guard.
Ji Woo looking to sit in guard and control but Alderidge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Alderidge throwing strikes from guard but Ji Woo blocks nicely.
Ji Woo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ji Woo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alderidge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alderidge stays in close to Ji Woo's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick
and Alderidge counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Alderidge misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Ji Woo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Alderidge looks for the body kick but Ji Woo saw that one coming.
Alderidge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ji Woo counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo throws a body shot but no joy.
Alderidge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alderidge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo is looking to counter punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alderidge jabs Ji Woo right on the nose. Ji Woo blinks but takes it well.
Some bone on bone action there as Ji Woo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ji Woo scores with a hook to the body. Alderidge takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Alderidge thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Ji Woo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Alderidge.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Ji Woo lands with a straight right. Alderidge didn't see that one coming.
Alderidge throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Ji Woo is looking to counter punch.
Alderidge throws a hook but Ji Woo avoids it easily.
Alderidge misses with a hook.
Alderidge throws a leg kick but Ji Woo checks it. #CL#
Ji Woo gets a clinch.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ji Woo tries to pull guard but Alderidge won't allow it.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alderidge misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ji Woo lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Ji Woo breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ji Woo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alderidge manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo looks to throw the jab but Alderidge is out of range.
Ji Woo slips a straight right by Alderidge.
Ji Woo swings for the body but Alderidge moves out of range.
Ji Woo misses with a low kick. #T1#
Ji Woo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alderidge throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Ji Woo misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick lands from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a front kick that sends Alderidge stumbling back into the cage.
Ji Woo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Alderidge moves out of range of the strikes.
Alderidge throws out a loose jab but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Ji Woo rushes Alderidge and presses him up against the cage.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Ji Woo avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Ji Woo tries a body shot but Alderidge blocks it.
Alderidge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ji Woo backwards.
Alderidge blocks an uppercut.
Alderidge tries to work over Ji Woo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alderidge lands a nice shot to the body.
Alderidge digs a right hand into Ji Woo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ji Woo's gas tank.
Alderidge using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ji Woo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T2#
Alderidge lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ji Woo backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ji Woo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bong Ji Woo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alderidge softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ji Woo has a couple of punches blocked by Alderidge.
A head punch on the inside from Alderidge fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alderidge.
A short body shot lands from Alderidge as the two fighters clinch.
Ji Woo works on Alderidge's body with a couple of short punches.
Alderidge misses with the head strike.
Ji Woo misses with the head strike.
Alderidge scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ji Woo blocks an uppercut.
Alderidge missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alderidge. #BC#
Ji Woo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alderidge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.
Alderidge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ji Woo.
Alderidge takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T3#
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a low kick.
Ji Woo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ji Woo connects with a looping right hand.
Alderidge misses with an uppercut
and Ji Woo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Alderidge blocks a leg kick.
It seemed like Alderidge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Ji Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Ji Woo.
Alderidge throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ji Woo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ji Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ji Woo slips a straight right by Alderidge.
Ji Woo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Alderidge misses with a leg kick
and Ji Woo counters with a leg kick.
Ji Woo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alderidge moves away.
Ji Woo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alderidge.
Ji Woo lands a right hook to the body.
Ji Woo throws an off balance right hand
and Ji Woo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alderidge throws a poor cross that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a straight right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Ji Woo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Ji Woo.
Alderidge misses with a looping left.
Ji Woo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alderidge sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ji Woo sets himself, and Alderidge steps forward looking for the clinch! Ji Woo avoids it this time.
Alderidge looks to land a left hand but Ji Woo moved out of range nicely.
Ji Woo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ji Woo tries to land a front kick but Alderidge steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Alderidge wants to counter the offense by Ji Woo and move into the clinch position.
Alderidge throws out a leg kick but Ji Woo moves out of range and Alderidge only half commits.
A clash of legs there as Ji Woo blocks the low kick.
Ji Woo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ji Woo looks to land a left hand but Alderidge moved out of range nicely.
Alderidge drops his hands momentarily and Ji Woo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Alderidge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Alderidge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ji Woo moves away.
Alderidge throws a lazy uppercut
and Ji Woo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Alderidge misses.
Alderidge walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ji Woo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ji Woo stuns Alderidge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a low kick.
Ji Woo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alderidge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
Alderidge tries a low kick but Ji Woo avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Alderidge.
Ji Woo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ji Woo throws a right hand that misses
and Alderidge counters with an inside leg kick.
Alderidge swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alderidge misses with a hook.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Alderidge.#T1#
Ji Woo misses with a looping left.
Alderidge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Alderidge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ji Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ji Woo throwing a counter right hand but Alderidge manages to avoid it.
Alderidge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alderidge throws a body shot but no joy.
Ji Woo throws a low kick but Alderidge avoids it.
Alderidge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Alderidge.
Alderidge ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Alderidge moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Ji Woo.
Alderidge cracks Ji Woo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Alderidge misses #TD#
and Ji Woo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo not doing much here.
Alderidge trying to control from the bottom. #T2#
Alderidge is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ji Woo is staying active.
Alderidge is holding on to half guard well.
Ji Woo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alderidge can do to turn this around?
Ji Woo trying to control the action but Alderidge is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Ji Woo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Ji Woo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alderidge defends it well. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ji Woo takes one on the button.
Alderidge throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alderidge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alderidge blocks a head kick by Ji Woo.
A big left from Alderidge misses.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Alderidge blocks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ji Woo, as that shot connected.
Alderidge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick
and Alderidge counters with a nice body shot.
Alderidge fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alderidge goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alderidge is looking to chop away at Ji Woo's legs.
Ji Woo blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo had his way with Ranger Alderidge in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Alderidge scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ji Woo lands a leg kick that knocks Alderidge off balance momentarily.
Ji Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alderidge bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alderidge misses with a leg kick
and Ji Woo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alderidge tried to score with a low kick but Ji Woo checks it.
Ji Woo is looking to chop away at Alderidge's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ji Woo. That's going to slow Alderidge down.
Nice defenses there by Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo lands a nice shot to the body.
Ji Woo misses with a lunging right hand
and Alderidge counters with a nice leg kick.
Alderidge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ji Woo finds it's way round the side to connect with Alderidge's head.
Ji Woo misses with a hook.
Alderidge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alderidge looks to land a left hand but Ji Woo moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Good work by Alderidge as he checks the leg kick.
Alderidge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alderidge. Ji Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alderidge throws an off balance right hand
and Alderidge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alderidge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alderidge throws a big shot that misses.
Ji Woo needs to keep his hands up - Alderidge had a free shot at his head there.
Alderidge finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alderidge looks to land a right hand but Ji Woo moved out of range.
Alderidge takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ji Woo throws a low kick but Alderidge moves out of range easily. #CL#
Ji Woo forces Alderidge back against the cage and clinches.
Ji Woo tries a body shot but Alderidge blocks it.
Alderidge tries to work over Ji Woo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Alderidge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ji Woo throws a punch but it's blocked by Alderidge.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Ji Woo avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Alderidge is leaning against Ji Woo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ji Woo can't break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Alderidge.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Alderidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ji Woo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alderidge prevents a body shot from Ji Woo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Alderidge just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ji Woo's brow.
Alderidge with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alderidge tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ji Woo avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge digs a right hand underneath Ji Woo's ribcage. Ji Woo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alderidge lands a nice knee to the body.
Alderidge misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ji Woo fails to land.
Alderidge with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alderidge working aggressively here. #T3#
Alderidge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Alderidge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ji Woo misses with some punches.
Ji Woo lands with a left to the head.
Alderidge is working Ji Woo over against the cage.
Alderidge can't find room to land a body shot as Ji Woo controls the action.
Good body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alderidge lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Alderidge fails to land.
Ji Woo lands a hook that snaps the head of Alderidge backwards.
Ji Woo tries to throw a body punch but Alderidge avoids it by throwing Ji Woo back against the cage.
Ji Woo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alderidge tries to throw a body punch but Ji Woo avoids it by throwing Alderidge back against the cage.
Ji Woo throws a head punch that misses.
Alderidge scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ji Woo blocks a body shot from Alderidge.
Alderidge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ji Woo or not. #T4#
Ji Woo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alderidge tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ji Woo's elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ji Woo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ji Woo misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alderidge to keep the fight standing.
Ji Woo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ji Woo works on Alderidge's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Alderidge.
Alderidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alderidge struggles to land a body shot inside as Ji Woo controls his hands.
Alderidge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Ji Woo breaks the clinch.
Ji Woo walks into a stiff left hand from Alderidge.
Alderidge misses with a low kick.
Alderidge misses with an uppercut. Ji Woo saw that one coming.
Ranger Alderidge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alderidge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ranger Alderidge.
I think Ji Woo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo retains his lightweight title!
Bong Ji Woo 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.

Event: C228: Ji Woo vs Benedetti II
Date: Sep 10, 2023

#R1#
Benedetti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Benedetti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ji Woo.
Ji Woo slips a jab from Benedetti.
Ji Woo misses with a leg kick
and Benedetti counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ji Woo's knee momentarily.
Benedetti misses with a wild body shot.
Ji Woo lands with a cross.
Benedetti misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo missing with a left hand there. Benedetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Benedetti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benedetti slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ji Woo.
Benedetti misses the shot to the body.
Benedetti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ji Woo moves away.
Ji Woo blocks a low kick nicely.
Benedetti tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ji Woo misses with a low kick.
Benedetti is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ji Woo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Benedetti walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ji Woo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #CL#
Ji Woo clinches up with Benedetti and pushes him back against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ji Woo misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Benedetti is leaning against Ji Woo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
Ji Woo struggles to land a body shot inside as Benedetti controls his hands.
Benedetti lands a body shot.
Benedetti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benedetti is leaning against Ji Woo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Benedetti has a couple of punches blocked by Ji Woo.
A head punch on the inside from Ji Woo fails to land.
Ji Woo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedetti misses with some punches.
Ji Woo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Benedetti smiles and moves away.
Ji Woo scoring well with a low kick there.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Ji Woo is out of range.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick but Benedetti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Benedetti is just out of range.
Ji Woo thuds a left hand into Benedetti's body.
A left and a right from Ji Woo both land. Nice combination. #T2#
Ji Woo tries to work over Benedetti's front leg with a kick but Benedetti checks it.
A head kick misses from Benedetti.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benedetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji Woo.
Benedetti just misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ji Woo takes one to the chin there.
Benedetti throws a low kick but Ji Woo avoids it.
Ji Woo tries a low kick but Benedetti avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Benedetti misses.
Ji Woo scores with a hook.
Benedetti digs a good body shot into Ji Woo's ribs.
Rafael Benedetti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benedetti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ji Woo scores with a spinning back kick!
Benedetti doesn't manage to clinch there - Ji Woo circles away.
Ji Woo works Benedetti's body with a nice hook.
Benedetti misses with a head kick.
Ji Woo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Benedetti throws a jab when Ji Woo was well out of range.
An inside leg kick from Benedetti misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ji Woo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Benedetti takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Benedetti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ji Woo was well out of range. Poor timing from Benedetti.#T3#
Ji Woo throws a leg kick
and Benedetti counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Benedetti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ji Woo misses with a leg kick.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Benedetti throws an overhand right that lands on Ji Woo's shoulder, as Ji Woo tries to avoid the shot.
Benedetti tries to close the distance and clinch but Ji Woo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
Ji Woo slips a jab from Benedetti.
Benedetti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ji Woo misses with a looping left.
Benedetti misses with a double jab.
Ji Woo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Benedetti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Benedetti throws a low kick, looking for Ji Woo's leg but Ji Woo calmly moves out of range.
Benedetti scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Benedetti fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ji Woo is out of range.
Ji Woo throws a low kick, looking for Benedetti's leg but Benedetti calmly moves out of range.
Ji Woo throws a push kick but Benedetti slaps the foot to one side. #T4#
Benedetti throws a body shot but no joy.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Benedetti moves out of range.
Benedetti throws out a loose jab but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ji Woo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benedetti. Ji Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ji Woo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Benedetti looks to throw the jab but Ji Woo is out of range.
Ji Woo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Benedetti throws a jab but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedetti wants to clinch.
Benedetti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Ji Woo closes the distance and clinches.
Benedetti lands a nice shot to the body.
Ji Woo prevents a body shot from Benedetti.
Benedetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Ji Woo decides to pull guard.
Benedetti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Benedetti wants to control but Ji Woo is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rafael Benedetti will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ji Woo lands the left hand.
Ji Woo walks into a straight right hand from Benedetti.
Benedetti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Benedetti misses with a looping right.
Benedetti misses with an uppercut. Ji Woo saw that one coming.
Benedetti looks to score with a jab to the body but Ji Woo is just out of range.
Benedetti throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Ji Woo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Benedetti throws a head punch that misses.
Benedetti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benedetti can't find room to land a body shot as Ji Woo controls the action.
Benedetti tries to work over Ji Woo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Benedetti has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ji Woo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Benedetti can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benedetti.
Benedetti working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benedetti.
Benedetti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Benedetti fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Ji Woo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Ji Woo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1#
Benedetti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Benedetti trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ji Woo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benedetti trying to keep a closed guard but Ji Woo is proving a slippery customer.
Ji Woo stops Benedetti from standing up.
Benedetti working a defensive guard here.
Benedetti is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Benedetti tries to stand but can't do so whilst Ji Woo controls his leg.
Benedetti controlling the action here.#T3#
Benedetti is looking to take a break and control but Ji Woo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Benedetti stalling away here and it's allowed Ji Woo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Benedetti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#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.
Benedetti tries to free his leg and advance position but Ji Woo is retaining full guard.
Ji Woo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Benedetti controls the pace.
Benedetti trying to control but Ji Woo is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Benedetti sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Ji Woo doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Benedetti paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Ji Woo - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Bong Ji Woo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: C225: Ji Woo vs Perkele II
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Perkele throws out a leg kick but Ji Woo moves out of range and Perkele only half commits.
Perkele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ji Woo. #CL#
Perkele tries to keep at a distance but Ji Woo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Perkele stalling in the clinch but Ji Woo improves position.
Perkele takes a shot to the head.
Perkele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Perkele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Perkele gets through Ji Woo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ji Woo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ji Woo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Ji Woo scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Perkele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perkele throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ji Woo to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Perkele moves out of range as Ji Woo strikes.
Perkele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Perkele misses with a lunging right hand
and Ji Woo counters with an outside leg kick.
Ji Woo throws a push kick but Perkele slaps the foot to one side.
Perkele follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Perkele swings widly with a right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perkele thinking.
Ji Woo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Ji Woo.
As Ji Woo backs off Perkele throws a huge counter combo but Ji Woo manages to avoid it all.
Ji Woo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ji Woo just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ji Woo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Perkele has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Perkele and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2##CL#
Ji Woo gets a clinch. #BC2#
Perkele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perkele swings for the body but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
Ji Woo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Perkele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ji Woo.
Ji Woo darts in trying to clinch
and Perkele counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Ji Woo.
Perkele circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Ji Woo pushes Perkele up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Ji Woo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Ji Woo blocks an uppercut.
Ji Woo being controlled against the cage.
Ji Woo swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ji Woo tries to pull guard but Perkele forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC2#
Perkele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ji Woo scores with a jab. Perkele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That kick from Perkele tenderised Ji Woo's leg. Ji Woo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Perkele connects with a nice looking jab.
Ji Woo looks for the body kick but Perkele saw that one coming.
Ji Woo throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
Ji Woo connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Ji Woo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Perkele is having none of it.
Ji Woo wants to clinch but Perkele slips to the side
and Perkele counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Perkele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perkele looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo wants to clinch.
Perkele looks to throw the jab but Ji Woo is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ji Woo.
Nice uppercut there from Ji Woo.#CL#
Ji Woo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Perkele.
Ji Woo misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkele working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ji Woo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ji Woo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perkele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ji Woo digs a right hand into Perkele's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perkele's gas tank.
Ji Woo lands a nice shot to the body.
Ji Woo working aggressively here.
Perkele is trying to maintain a safe position but Ji Woo gets an underhook and turns Perkele into the cage.
Perkele swings wildly with an uppercut but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ji Woo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Perkele can turn it around.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ji Woo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Perkele.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele is looking to control Ji Woo's arms but Ji Woo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Perkele has his back to the cage. #T1#
Perkele throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Ji Woo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Perkele uses from the top position.
Perkele must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Perkele is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Perkele trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Perkele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ji Woo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ji Woo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Perkele controls the pace.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Ji Woo jabs Perkele right on the nose. Perkele blinks but takes it well.
Ji Woo lands a head kick!
Ji Woo connects with a jab.
Ji Woo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ji Woo lands with a nice body kick.
Perkele keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Perkele throws a hook but Ji Woo avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ji Woo.
Bong Ji Woo is winning the standup battle so far.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut
letting Perkele counter with a right hand.
Perkele lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ji Woo slips under a jab from Perkele.
Perkele misses with a right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ji Woo sizes up Perkele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ji Woo lands with an uppercut that bounces Perkele off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo dominated that second round.
That's time! Ji Woo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Perkele blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ji Woo.
Perkele throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
As Perkele tries to get set, Ji Woo tries to push him back and clinch up but Perkele manages to avoid the attempt.
Perkele misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ji Woo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Ji Woo clinches.
Ji Woo has a couple of punches blocked by Perkele.
Bong Ji Woo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo throws a punch but it's blocked by Perkele.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perkele.
A short right from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo swings wildly with an uppercut but Perkele uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ji Woo. #T1#
Perkele has Ji Woo pressed against the cage.
Ji Woo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele stalling in the clinch but Ji Woo improves position. #TD#
Ji Woo decides to pull guard.
Perkele slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Perkele trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ji Woo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ji Woo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perkele can do to turn this around?
Perkele controlling Ji Woo's posture.
Ji Woo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Perkele is proving hard to escape from. #T3#
Perkele controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Ji Woo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ji Woo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ji Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perkele paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Ji Woo's head but Ji Woo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ji Woo lands a really nice looking cross but Perkele seems unphased.
Perkele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ji Woo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Perkele counters with a stiff right hand.
Ji Woo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ji Woo misses with a looping right.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perkele swats away the attempt to clinch by Ji Woo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Bong Ji Woo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Perkele throws a jab when Ji Woo was well out of range.
Ji Woo tries to clinch up but Perkele circles away and keeps his distance.
Perkele swings widly with a right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perkele misses with a shot to the body
and Ji Woo counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
Ji Woo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Perkele just manages to avoid it.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ji Woo moves away.
Perkele misses with a right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a low kick, right behind Perkele 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perkele.
Perkele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ji Woo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Perkele swings widly with a right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Ji Woo darts in and clinches Perkele up against the cage.
Perkele blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ji Woo prevents Perkele from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ji Woo fails to land. #BC2#
Perkele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perkele moves out of range as Ji Woo strikes.
Ji Woo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPerkele.
Ji Woo's corner calls for a 1-2. Ji Woo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Perkele tries to bum rush Ji Woo with a series of wild strikes but Ji Woo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ji Woo staying out of range there.
Perkele misses with a head kick.
Ji Woo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perkele's sensitive parts.
Ji Woo blocks a jab.
Ji Woo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Perkele.
Ji Woo lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perkele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Perkele shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
A lazy left from Ji Woo finds it's target.
That kick from Ji Woo tenderised Perkele's leg. Perkele is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ji Woo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Perkele throws a series of punches but Ji Woo avoids them all with ease.
Ji Woo slips a straight right by Perkele.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Ji Woo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ji Woo lands with an uppercut that bounces Perkele off the cage and back into range.
Ji Woo tests Perkele's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Ji Woo closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
Ji Woo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Perkele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perkele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
Ji Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Perkele tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji Woo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Perkele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo had his way with Ispa Perkele in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Ji Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkele was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji Woo.
Perkele let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ji Woo misses with a shot to the body
and Perkele counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ji Woo wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. Ji Woo saw that one coming.
Ji Woo misses with a leg kick
and Perkele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo. #T1#
Perkele misses with a looping right.
Ji Woo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Perkele takes one on the button.
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
As Perkele tries to get set, Ji Woo tries to push him back and clinch up but Perkele manages to avoid the attempt.
Ji Woo scores with a punch to the head.
Perkele swings widly with a right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a low kick, right behind Perkele 's knee. #CL#
Ji Woo gets a clinch.
Perkele struggles to land a body shot inside as Ji Woo controls his hands.
Ji Woo misses with some punches.
Perkele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ji Woo working aggressively here. #T2#
Perkele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Perkele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Ji Woo.#CL#
Perkele gets tackled into the cage by Ji Woo. Ji Woo maintains the clinch.
Perkele scores with a shot to the side of Ji Woo's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perkele blocks a body shot from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo blocking some punches.
Perkele lands with a short shot to the head.
Ji Woo misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ji Woo.
Perkele misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ji Woo gets through Perkele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Perkele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ji Woo closes the distance but Perkele moves to the side
and Perkele counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Ji Woo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Ji Woo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Perkele.
Ji Woo avoids the head kick by Perkele.
Ji Woo throwing a counter right hand but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Ji Woo lands an overhand right.
Perkele throws out a loose jab but Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ji Woo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Perkele swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a head kick. That will keep Perkele thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ji Woo darts in trying to clinch
and Perkele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perkele swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
A jab from Perkele does it's job there.
Perkele takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Ji Woo instigates a clinch.
Ji Woo scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Perkele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch but Perkele swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perkele! But no joy.
Perkele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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!
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ispa Perkele.
Well Ji Woo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo retains his lightweight title!
Bong Ji Woo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: C219: Ji Woo vs Roy
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Ji Woo dips to his left and cracks Roy with an uppercut!
Roy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been informed that Roy 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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ji Woo checks a leg kick.
Roy walks into a stiff left hand from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo connects with a solid leg kick.
Ji Woo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Good shot there by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a combination
and Roy counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Ji Woo closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Roy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ji Woo presses Roy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Roy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ji Woo has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Roy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roy misses with a wild body shot.
Ji Woo scores with a leg kick.
Ji Woo connects with a body shot that sends Roy's belly button to the back.
Roy throws a body kick that misses
and Ji Woo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jab, jab by Ji Woo - just one landing.
Roy throws a sloppy head kick and Ji Woo moves out of range easily. #T2#
Roy takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot.
Roy throws a hook to the side of Ji Woo's head but Ji Woo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ji Woo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ji Woo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Roy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ji Woo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Roy avoids it.
Roy misses with a body shot.
Roy misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Roy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Roy misses with a low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ji Woo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ji Woo scores with a head kick. Roy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Roy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
and Roy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ji Woo throws a chopping leg kick but Roy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Roy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Ji Woo blocks it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Ji Woo. That snapped Roy's head back.
Roy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ji Woo throws an off balance right hand
and Roy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ji Woo's knee momentarily.#T4#
Ji Woo misses with a left hand
and Roy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ji Woo throws a right hand that misses
and Roy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ji Woo misses with a body shot.
Roy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick but Roy checks it.
Roy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ji Woo thows a leg kick but Roy checks it
and Roy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ji Woo.
Ji Woo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roy counters with a solid body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ji Woo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ji Woo lands a really nice looking cross but Roy seems unphased.
Ji Woo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ji Woo throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Roy counter with a right hand.
Ji Woo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ji Woo throws a right hand that misses
and Roy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ji Woo misses with a wild body shot.
Roy is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Roy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ji Woo to counter with a crisp jab.
Ji Woo misses with a two punch combination.
Roy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ji Woo throws an off balance right hand
and Roy counters with a nice body shot. #T1##CL#
Ji Woo has Roy up against the cage in a clinch.
Roy misses with some punches.
Ji Woo jumps guard but Roy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Roy is trying to stall.
Roy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Roy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Roy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roy trying to control the position but instead, Ji Woo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Roy into the cage.
Roy blocks a body shot from Ji Woo. #BC2#
Roy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ji Woo misses the body punch
and Roy counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body kick from Roy.#T2#
A lazy body kick from Ji Woo
and Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roy.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roy tries to move into range but Ji Woo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ji Woo wants to clinch
and Roy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ji Woo avoids a kick to the body.
Ji Woo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Roy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ji Woo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Roy scrambles back to his feet.
Ji Woo lands a jab-cross combination.
Roy swings for the body but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Ji Woo is looking to counter punch.
Roy blocks the body kick.
Roy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roy throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
Ji Woo lands with a straight right. Roy didn't see that one coming.
Ji Woo throws a poor cross that misses
and Roy counters with a right hand to the body.
Ji Woo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ji Woo scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
Roy throws a looping overhand right but Ji Woo ducks down to avoid it.
Ji Woo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roy misses with a shot to the body
and Roy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Ji Woo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ji Woo throws a right hand that misses
and Roy counters with a left to the body.
Ji Woo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL#
Ji Woo has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Roy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ji Woo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Roy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good work by Ji Woo as he checks the leg kick.
Roy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ji Woo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ji Woo.
Bong Ji Woo is winning the standup battle so far.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Roy moves away
and Roy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ji Woo misses with a combination
and Ji Woo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Roy in his tracks. #T1#
A low kick from Roy misses
and Ji Woo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roy doesn't seem bothered though.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo throws a poor cross that misses
and Roy counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Ji Woo blocks the leg kick.
Ji Woo swings widly with a right hand
and Roy counters with a right hand to the body.
Roy swats away the attempt to clinch by Ji Woo.#T2#
Ji Woo takes a swing at Roy's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Roy misses.
Ji Woo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ji Woo was well out of range. Poor timing from Roy.
Roy thumps Ji Woo with a low kick.
Ji Woo misses with a hook
and Roy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ji Woo misses with the body kick
and Roy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ji Woo misses with a leg kick
and Roy counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Ji Woo misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roy misses with a straight right.
Ji Woo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roy's hands.
Roy misses with a wild body shot.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roy.
Roy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Roy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Ji Woo cracks Roy with an open hand slap.
Roy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ji Woo tries to counter by clinching up but Roy breaks away and moves out of range.
Roy throws a leg kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Ji Woo.
Roy throws a poor cross that misses
and Ji Woo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ji Woo moves to clinch but Roy breaks away
and Roy counters with a head kick. That will keep Ji Woo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Roy misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Ji Woo misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Roy really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Ji Woo scores with a one two! Roy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ji Woo tries to work over Roy's front leg with a kick but Roy checks it.
Ji Woo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roy feints a counter leg kick.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Roy is having none of it.
Ji Woo throws a right hand that misses
and Roy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roy tries a quick counter leg kick but Ji Woo is wise to it.
Roy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Roy scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Roy connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Ji Woo has closed the distance and engaged Roy in a clinch.
Roy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ji Woo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Roy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roy moves out of range of the strikes.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Roy to counter with a crisp jab.
Ji Woo lands with an uppercut that bounces Roy off the cage and back into range.
Ji Woo clobbers Roy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Roy misses with a right hand
and Ji Woo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ji Woo lands with a straight right. Roy didn't see that one coming.
Roy misses with a hook.
Ji Woo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ji Woo is able to avoid easily.
Roy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ji Woo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roy has time to react.
Roy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ji Woo connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Roy misses the shot to the body.
Ji Woo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Roy is out of range and Ji Woo settles back down.
Ji Woo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Roy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ji Woo makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Roy really felt that one!
Ji Woo with a hook.
Ji Woo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roy! But no joy.
Roy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Roy throws a wild body kick that Ji Woo sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Ji Woo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ji Woo connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Ji Woo gets a clinch.
A short right from Roy on the inside. #BC2#
Roy manages to break the clinch.
Roy throws out a leg kick but Ji Woo moves out of range and Roy only half commits.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Roy misses
and Ji Woo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roy throws a hook but Ji Woo blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo had his way with Rob Roy in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Ji Woo tries to clinch up but Roy circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Ji Woo misses
and Roy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roy misses with an uppercut #CL#
and Ji Woo moves into the clinch.
Ji Woo lands with a short shot to the head.
Ji Woo lands with a light punch inside.
Roy is looking to control Ji Woo's arms but Ji Woo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roy has his back to the cage.
Roy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ji Woo backwards.
Ji Woo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Roy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ji Woo is defending well for now.
Roy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy trying to land knees to the body.
Ji Woo avoiding damage as Roy throws knees to the body.
Roy blocking some punches.
Roy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Roy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ji Woo is keeping busy.#T1#
Ji Woo misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roys head.
Ji Woo lands an uppercut.
Ji Woo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roy.
Ji Woo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ji Woo's elbow.
Ji Woo is leaning against Roy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Ji Woo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roy.
Roy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roy's efforts to push away.
Ji Woo blocks a body shot from Roy.
Roy takes a shot to the head.
Rob Roy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A bit of stalling here from Roy.
Roy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Roy tries to throw a body punch but Ji Woo avoids it by throwing Roy back against the cage.
Ji Woo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Roy working aggressively here.
Ji Woo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Roy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ji Woo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Roy throws a poor cross that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a nice body kick.
Ji Woo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
Roy throws a body kick that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Nice shot lands for Ji Woo.
Roy ducks right into an uppercut from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo lands with an uppercut that bounces Roy off the cage and back into range.
A good leg kick by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with a combination
and Roy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roy throws a leg kick
and Ji Woo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ji Woo throws a nice looking combination but Roy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Ji Woo throws a hook but Roy avoids it easily.
Ji Woo feints a jab promting Roy to slip. Ji Woo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Roy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ji Woo throws a lazy uppercut
and Roy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ji Woo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good standup being displayed there by Ji Woo as he connects with a hook.
Ji Woo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bong Ji Woo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ji Woo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo retains his lightweight title!
Bong Ji Woo 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.

Event: C215: Billabong vs Ji Woo III
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Billabong throws a hook but Ji Woo avoids it easily.
Nice cross by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Billabong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billabong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnny Billabong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ji Woo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billabong was well out of range. Poor timing from Ji Woo.
Billabong throws a hook but Ji Woo avoids it easily.
Ji Woo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Billabong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ji Woo lands with a hook. Billabong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Billabong feints and as Ji Woo raises his hands in defense, Billabong changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Billabong throws a sloppy strike and Ji Woo has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Billabong is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Ji Woo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo is the new lightweight champion!
Bong Ji Woo decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: C212: Kersikov vs Haggar
Date: Jul 16, 2023

#R1#
Ji Woo scores with a nice strike.
Ji Woo tries to land a body kick
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab from Ji Woo.
Billabong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Billabong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Billabong.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Billabong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ji Woo keeping full guard, as Billabong tries to pass.
Billabong throws a big elbow that misses.
Billabong is in close to Ji Woo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Billabong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Billabong scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Billabong looking to sit in guard and control but Ji Woo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ji Woo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Billabong managing to control the position.
Ji Woo slips nicely into half guard.
Ji Woo is looking to stall here but Billabong recovers full guard. #T2#
Billabong controlling the position.
Ji Woo is stalling in the full guard.
Ji Woo trying to control the position from guard on top but Billabong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ji Woo preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
Ji Woo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Billabong dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Billabong looking to pass the guard.
Billabong postures up in Ji Woo's guard and throws a big left but Ji Woo blocks it.
Ji Woo trying to keep a closed guard but Billabong is proving a slippery customer.
Billabong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Billabong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ji Woo is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ji Woo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Billabong postures up and lands a big shot to Ji Woo's brow.
Billabong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Billabong stays in close to Ji Woo's body and controls the position.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Ji Woo keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A left lands for Billabong.
Nice uppercut there from Ji Woo.
Billabong checks a low kick from Ji Woo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
That's time! Ji Woo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ji Woo takes a swing at Billabong's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Ji Woo. That snapped Billabong's head back.
Billabong looks to score with a jab to the body but Ji Woo is just out of range.
Ji Woo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Billabong throws a lazy right hand but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Billabong slips a jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Ji Woo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billabong.
Bong Ji Woo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ji Woo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Billabong misses. #TD2#
Billabong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ji Woo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnny Billabong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully. #T1#
Billabong is looking to work some ground and pound but Ji Woo has wrist control.
Ji Woo keeping moving, preventing Billabong from controlling successfully.
Billabong won't allow Ji Woo to sweep him here.
Billabong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billabong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ji Woo working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Billabong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ji Woo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice uppercut there from Ji Woo.
Bong Ji Woo is winning the standup battle so far.
Billabong goes for a double leg but Ji Woo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ji Woo continues to drive forward.
An inside leg kick lands from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo takes one to the chin there.
Billabong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Billabong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Billabong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Ji Woo.
A jab from Ji Woo does it's job there.
Ji Woo misses with a left hand
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
Ji Woo cracks Billabong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Billabong counters with a straight right hand.
Billabong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice body kick from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Billabong's hands.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Billabong blocks a leg kick.
Ji Woo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ji Woo moves away.
Ji Woo is looking to counter punch.
Ji Woo moves out of range as Billabong strikes.
A nice leg kick from Ji Woo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Billabong looks to score with a jab to the body but Ji Woo is just out of range.
Billabong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ji Woo misses with a hook
and Billabong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ji Woo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bong Ji Woo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Ji Woo.
Billabong walks into a jab.
Ji Woo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Billabong is out of range and Ji Woo settles back down.
Ji Woo slips under a jab from Billabong.
Ji Woo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ji Woo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
As Billabong tries to get set, Ji Woo tries to push him back and clinch up but Billabong manages to avoid the attempt.
Ji Woo misses with a hook
and Billabong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Billabong checks a leg kick. #T4#
Billabong cracks Ji Woo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Billabong misses with a looping left.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ji Woo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo throws a poor cross that misses
and Billabong counters with a nice body shot.
Billabong throws a body punch but Ji Woo moves out of range.
A low kick from Ji Woo misses #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Billabong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ji Woo seems keen to control Billabong's posture.
Billabong throws a strike but Ji Woo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Billabong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Billabong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ji Woo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Billabong misses with a looping right.
Billabong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ji Woo slips under a jab.
Billabong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo wants to land a leg kick but Billabong is out of range.
And Billabong tries to counter it with a takedown but Ji Woo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ji Woo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ji Woo scores with a body shot.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut
and Billabong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ji Woo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Billabong. Billabong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Billabong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Ji Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ji Woo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ji Woo is looking to score with low kicks.
Ji Woo misses with a looping left.
Billabong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ji Woo.
Ji Woo is looking to counter punch.
Billabong dips to his left and cracks Ji Woo with an uppercut!
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ji Woo manages to avoid it.#T1#
Billabong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Billabong counters with a stiff right hand.
Billabong moves out of range as Ji Woo throws a body kick.
Ji Woo dodges the punch combination from Billabong.
Ji Woo misses with a kick to the body.
Billabong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Billabong.
Ji Woo connects with a looping right hand.
Billabong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Billabong misses with a looping right.
Ji Woo throws a body punch but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Billabong.
Ji Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Billabong.
Ji Woo misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #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!
Billabong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ji Woo trying to control here.
Billabong trying to advance position but Ji Woo counters by regaining guard. #SUB#
Ji Woo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Billabong uses it to pass to side control.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ji Woo keeps working.
Billabong postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly. #T3#
Billabong is working Ji Woo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Billabong taking a breather here.
Ji Woo parries the strikes from Billabong easily there. Billabong is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ji Woo to escape.
Ji Woo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Billabong.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Billabong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Billabong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Billabong tries for a kimura but Ji Woo is defending well. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The strikes coming from Billabong are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Billabong looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ji Woo is avoiding damage well.
You can see the frustration on Ji Woo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Billabong looking to control but instead Ji Woo has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Ji Woo throws a big shot that misses.
Ji Woo misses with a leg kick
letting Billabong counter with a right hand.
Ji Woo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Billabong takes a step back to recover.
Ji Woo loads up on a big right hand but Billabong slips the punch.
Ji Woo throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Billabong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Billabong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ji Woo's head.
Billabong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ji Woo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Billabong trying to control but Ji Woo is working from the bottom.
Ji Woo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Billabong postures up and lands a big shot to Ji Woo's brow. #T1#
Billabong throws a big right hand that misses.
Billabong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Ji Woo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Billabong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Billabong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ji Woo can't keep his opponent in guard - Billabong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Billabong trying to pass the guard but Ji Woo defending well.
Billabong wants to control but Ji Woo is keeping him busy. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ji Woo is trying to control but can't.
Billabong trying to control from half guard but Ji Woo is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ji Woo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ji Woo with a jab.
Billabong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billabong shoots in looking for a takedown. Ji Woo tries to sprawl out of it but Billabong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ji Woo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And Ji Woo counters with a quick kick to the body but Billabong blocks it.
Ji Woo lands a really nice looking cross but Billabong seems unphased.
Bong Ji Woo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Ji Woo throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a shoot takedown. Ji Woo fights it but they end up in guard.
Billabong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Billabong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ji Woo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Billabong is now in half guard.
Billabong wants to control but Ji Woo is keeping him busy. #T4##SUB2#
Billabong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ji Woo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Billabong.
Ji Woo is looking for a sweep. Billabong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billabong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but Ji Woo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Billabong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick which misses Billabong's front leg but catches the back leg as Billabong tries to avoid it.
Billabong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Billabong. Billabong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ji Woo misses with a kick to the body.
Billabong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Billabong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ji Woo moves away.
Billabong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ji Woo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ji Woo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong misses the jab.
Ji Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
Billabong scores with a jab.
Ji Woo staying out of range there.
Billabong digs a good body shot into Ji Woo's ribs.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut. Billabong saw that one coming.
Billabong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ji Woo's head.
Ji Woo throws a leg kick but Billabong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ji Woo dodges the punch combination from Billabong.
Billabong loads up on a big right hand but Ji Woo slips the punch.
Ji Woo looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
A big right from Ji Woo misses.
And Billabong tries to counter it with a takedown but Ji Woo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ji Woo throws a hook but Billabong avoids it easily.
Billabong slips a straight right by Ji Woo.
Billabong looks to throw the jab but Ji Woo is out of range.
Billabong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ji Woo misses with a hook.
Ji Woo tries a low kick but Billabong avoids it.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Ji Woo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Billabong checks a low kick from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Billabong walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ji Woo.
Billabong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Billabong is just out of range.
Ji Woo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Billabong checks it well.
Billabong staying out of range there.
Billabong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ji Woo misses with a looping left.
Billabong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ji Woo looks to land a left hand but Billabong moved out of range nicely.
Ji Woo misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Billabong counters with a takedown into side control.
Billabong cracks Ji Woo with a big elbow.
Check out the look on Billabong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #T3#
Billabong wants to control but Ji Woo is keeping him busy.
Billabong creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ji Woo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Johnny Billabong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Billabong happy to just control the position for now.
Billabong misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Billabong happy to just control the position for now. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Billabong is continuing to stall.
Billabong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ji Woo keeps working.
Billabong controlling the position from side mount.
Billabong is looking to take a break and control but Ji Woo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Billabong.
I think Billabong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Johnny Billabong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: C209: Ji Woo vs Perkele
Date: Jul 09, 2023

#R1##CL#
Ji Woo has Perkele up against the cage in a clinch.
Perkele misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo tries a body shot but Perkele blocks it.
Ji Woo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Perkele backwards.
Perkele stalling in the clinch.
Ji Woo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkele's elbow.
Perkele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ji Woo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ji Woo tries to throw a body punch but Perkele avoids it by throwing Ji Woo back against the cage.
Ji Woo is working Perkele over against the cage.#TD#
Ji Woo successfully pulls guard.
Perkele controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele wants to stand and escape but instead Ji Woo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Perkele wants to sweep here but Ji Woo controlling him for the moment.
Perkele is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Perkele working a defensive guard but Ji Woo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Perkele is holding Ji Woo down, trying to stall.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Perkele tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ji Woo prevents Perkele from escaping the position.
Perkele is trying to improve his position.
Perkele struggling a bit here.#T3#
Perkele sneaks back into half guard.
Perkele trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Ji Woo manages to pass to mount!
Perkele regains half guard.
Perkele looks like he's trying to stand up. #T4#
Perkele tries to get to full guard but Ji Woo has control of the leg.
Perkele preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Perkele is trying to stand.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Perkele is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Perkele looks to score with a jab to the body but Ji Woo is just out of range.
Ji Woo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ji Woo avoids the body shot from Perkele.
And Ji Woo counters with a quick kick to the body but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ji Woo moves out of range as Perkele strikes.
Ji Woo throws a wild body kick that Perkele sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Perkele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Perkele misses with a hook.
Ji Woo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ji Woo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Perkele keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Perkele is trying to counter with his kicks.
Perkele misses with an uppercut. Ji Woo saw that one coming.
Ispa Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ji Woo throws an overhand right that lands on Perkele's shoulder, as Perkele tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perkele.
Ji Woo is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ji Woo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Perkele chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ji Woo can pounce on him. #CL#
Ji Woo closes the distance and clinches.
Ji Woo prevents a body shot from Perkele. #T1#
Ji Woo throws a head punch that misses.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike.
Ji Woo misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Perkele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ji Woo tries to clinch up.
Ji Woo cracks Perkele with an open hand slap.
Perkele pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ji Woo is out of range and Perkele settles back down.
Ji Woo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perkele can do to turn this around?#CL#
Ji Woo has closed the distance and engaged Perkele in a clinch.
A short left from Perkele.
A short right from Ji Woo on the inside.
Ji Woo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Perkele blocks a body shot from Ji Woo.
Perkele blocks a body shot from Ji Woo.
A shot in the inside from Perkele.
Perkele misses with a punch on the inside.
Perkele has a couple of punches blocked by Ji Woo.
Perkele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perkele looking to stall.
Perkele tries to work over Ji Woo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ji Woo prevents Perkele from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Perkele breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Ji Woo has closed the distance and engaged Perkele in a clinch.
Ji Woo tries to pull guard but Perkele forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ji Woo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perkele tries to work over Ji Woo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ji Woo tries to work over Perkele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ji Woo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perkele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ji Woo lands a shoulder strike.
Perkele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perkele tries a knee to the head but Ji Woo blocks it.
A short left from Ji Woo.
Perkele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perkele has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ji Woo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Perkele can turn it around.
Perkele blocking some punches.
Perkele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ji Woo misses with a punch to the body.
Ji Woo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Perkele is trying to push Ji Woo away but Ji Woo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3##BC2#
Perkele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perkele misses with a low kick.
Perkele tried to score with a low kick but Ji Woo checks it.
Ji Woo throws a big counter combination but Perkele scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Perkele scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Perkele 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.
No joy there for Perkele, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo throws a solid leg kick but Perkele takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ji Woo.
Ji Woo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perkele.
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
Ji Woo slips a straight right by Perkele.
Perkele misses with a hook.
Perkele throws a body kick that misses.
Ji Woo throws a head kick that Perkele semi-blocks.
Ji Woo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T4#
Ji Woo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ji Woo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ji Woo lands a glancing blow to the side of Perkele's head.
Perkele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ji Woo. That did some damage!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
Perkele throws a low kick, looking for Ji Woo's leg but Ji Woo calmly moves out of range.
Ji Woo throws a body kick that misses.
Ji Woo misses with a double jab.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ji Woo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ji Woo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Perkele.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ji Woo.
Perkele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bong Ji Woo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Perkele throws a jab when Ji Woo was well out of range.
Perkele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ji Woo staying out of range there.
Ji Woo connects with a jab.
Ji Woo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perkele throws an overhand right that lands on Ji Woo's shoulder, as Ji Woo tries to avoid the shot.
Ji Woo misses with a body shot.
Perkele throws a body shot but no joy.
Ji Woo throws a push kick but Perkele slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Ji Woo closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ji Woo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Ji Woo jumps into guard, dragging Perkele to the mat.
Perkele sitting in guard here, content to control.
Perkele trying to control but Ji Woo is working from the bottom. #T1#
Perkele is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Perkele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#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.
Ji Woo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Perkele controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ji Woo wants to slow Perkele down by chopping away at his legs.
Ji Woo misses with the body kick
and Perkele counters with a nice body kick.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ji Woo.
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Ji Woo's head but Ji Woo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkele takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Perkele just manages to avoid it.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
Ji Woo slips a jab from Perkele.
Ji Woo lands with an uppercut that bounces Perkele off the cage and back into range.
Ispa Perkele seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Perkele rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ji Woo counters with a left to the body.
Ji Woo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Perkele looks to land a right hand but Ji Woo moved out of range.
Ji Woo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Perkele manages to circle out of the way.
Perkele tries a head kick but it misses.
Perkele looks to land a left hand but Ji Woo moved out of range nicely.
Ji Woo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Perkele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Perkele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Perkele misses the shot to the body.
Perkele fails to land with a series of punches.
Ji Woo fails to land with a series of punches.
Ji Woo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele throws out a leg kick but Ji Woo moves out of range and Perkele only half commits.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ji Woo. Perkele shrugs it off though.
Perkele throws a low kick but Ji Woo moves out of range easily. #T4#
Perkele throws a lazy right hand but Ji Woo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ji Woo is looking to counter punch.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Perkele.
Ji Woo misses with a double jab
and Perkele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Perkele.
Perkele misses with a hook.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ji Woo moves away.
Ji Woo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perkele on the side of the head.
Ji Woo works Perkele's body with a nice hook.
Ji Woo motions for Perkele to come forward. Ji Woo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Perkele throws a jab when Ji Woo was well out of range.
Ji Woo defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Perkele throws an off balance right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a nice body shot.
Perkele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ji Woo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Bong Ji Woo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Perkele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ji Woo.
Perkele throws a poor cross that misses
and Ji Woo counters with a stiff right hand.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Ji Woo throws the kick towards the body but Perkele avoids it.
Ji Woo ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
Ji Woo lands a head shot.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ji Woo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ji Woo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ji Woo misses with a leg kick
and Perkele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ji Woo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele tries a head kick but it misses.
Ji Woo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perkele's hands.
Perkele throws a shot from downtown. Ji Woo moves away and avoids it.
Ji Woo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Perkele closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Perkele avoids the head kick by Ji Woo.
Perkele with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Ji Woo's head but Ji Woo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkele throws a sloppy head kick and Ji Woo moves out of range easily.
A jab from Ji Woo misses.
Perkele moves out of range of the body kick from Ji Woo.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ji Woo jabs at Perkele's body.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ji Woo moves away.
Ji Woo takes a swing at Perkele's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo looks to score with a jab to the body but Perkele is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Perkele.
Ji Woo checks a leg kick.
Perkele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ji Woo.#T2#
Ji Woo is looking to chop away at Perkele's legs.
Perkele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big right from Perkele misses.
Perkele throws a shot from downtown. Ji Woo moves away and avoids it.
Ji Woo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Perkele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perkele misses with a right hand
enabling Ji Woo to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ji Woo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Perkele throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Perkele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ji Woo connects with the punch.
Ji Woo blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Ji Woo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Perkele counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Perkele.
Perkele lands a jab to Ji Woo's midsection.
Perkele throws a sloppy body shot
and Ji Woo counters with a leg kick.
Perkele misses with a body shot
and Ji Woo counters with a nice body kick.
Perkele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perkele misses the jab.
Ji Woo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perkele on the side of the head.
Ji Woo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkele throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Ji Woo misses the target.
Ji Woo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Perkele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perkele takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ji Woo throws a body kick that misses.
Perkele throws a shot from downtown. Ji Woo moves away and avoids it.
Ji Woo swings for the body but Perkele moves out of range. #T4#
Ji Woo throws a body kick that misses.
Ji Woo works Perkele's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ji Woo lands a nice looking body shot.
Ji Woo slips a straight right by Perkele.#CL#
Ji Woo instigates a clinch.
Bong Ji Woo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Ji Woo. #BC2#
Perkele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perkele. Ji Woo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo checks a low kick from Perkele.
Perkele throws an off balance right hand
and Ji Woo counters with a solid body kick.
Ji Woo misses with a looping right.
Perkele throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ji Woo connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bong Ji Woo had his way with Ispa Perkele in that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Ji Woo darts in trying to clinch
and Perkele counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Ji Woo forces Perkele back against the cage and clinches.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Perkele's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perkele misses with a head kick.
Perkele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ji Woo moves away.
Ji Woo slips a jab from Perkele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ji Woo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Perkele manages to circle out of the way.
Perkele misses with a straight left.
Ji Woo scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy body kick from Ji Woo
and Perkele counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
A low kick from Perkele misses
and Ji Woo counters with a straight right hand.
Ji Woo moves out of range as Perkele strikes.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ji Woo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkele throws a chopping leg kick but Ji Woo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Perkele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Perkele avoids a kick to the body.
Ji Woo defending well as Perkele loads up on a big left hand.
Ji Woo throws a wild body kick that Perkele sees coming a mile off.
Perkele throws out a counter right but Ji Woo avoids it with no problem.
Ji Woo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ji Woo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Ji Woo connects with an inside leg kick.#CL#
Ji Woo clinches with his opponent.
Perkele softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ji Woo tries a body shot but Perkele blocks it.
A body shot lands from Ji Woo.
Ji Woo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Perkele walks away with a smile on his face. Ji Woo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Ji Woo tries to clinch there but Perkele circles away.
Perkele looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ji Woo tries to clinch but Perkele moves away
and Perkele counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ji Woo throws a push kick but Perkele slaps the foot to one side.
Ji Woo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Perkele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perkele takes a swing at Ji Woo's ribcage but misses.
Ji Woo jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ji Woo connects with a solid leg kick.
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Ji Woo's head but Ji Woo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ji Woo misses the shot to the body.
Perkele throws a nice outside leg kick.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Ji Woo.
Perkele throws a hook but Ji Woo avoids it easily.
As Perkele backs away, Ji Woo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Perkele throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ji Woo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Perkele swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Perkele throws the left hand but Ji Woo avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Ji Woo.
The fighters circling - Perkele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perkele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ji Woo tried to counter with a leg kick but Perkele avoided it.
Ji Woo misses with a leg kick.
Perkele doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Perkele on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ji Woo. Ji Woo obviously looking to wear him down.
A good leg kick by Ji Woo.
Ji Woo lands a really nice looking cross but Perkele seems unphased.
Ji Woo avoids the head kick by Perkele.
Ji Woo wants to land a leg kick but Perkele is out of range.
Perkele throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ji Woo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ji Woo throws a poor cross that misses
and Perkele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ji Woo's knee momentarily.
Perkele throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T4#
Ji Woo throws a hook but Perkele avoids it easily.
Perkele unleashes a big counter combination but Ji Woo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
Perkele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ji Woo misses the body punch
letting Perkele counter with a right hand.
Nice body kick there by Ji Woo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perkele throws a looping overhand right but Ji Woo ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Ji Woo lands.
Ji Woo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ji Woo moves away from the strike by Perkele.
Ji Woo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ji Woo checks a leg kick.
Perkele misses with a hook. Ji Woo ducked under it nicely.
Ispa Perkele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ji Woo cracks Perkele with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ispa Perkele comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ji Woo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo retains his lightweight title!
Bong Ji Woo 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.

Event: Bots de Garra 54
Date: Jun 28, 2023

173 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs

179 cm
35 yrs
162 lbs