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Event:
Madness 32 Petrov vs Jansen
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1# Il Sung dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nice body punch from Crusher. Crusher misses with a two punch combination.
Can Crusher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Crusher throws out a loose jab but Il Sung uses good head movement to avoid it. Il Sung ducks right into an uppercut from Crusher. Il Sung lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Crusher missing with a left hand there. Il Sung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Crusher fails to land with a series of punches.
Il Sung lands with a nice body punch. Crusher comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Crusher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Il Sung. Il Sung has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. This has been an exciting period of action! Crusher lands a right hook to the body.
Il Sung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crusher circles away quickly and effectively.#T1# A cross from Crusher lands. A jab from Crusher misses. A little jabbing left from Il Sung on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Il Sung misses with a wild combination.
Crusher lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Crusher scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Il Sung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Crusher misses the target. Can Crusher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Il Sung just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Crusher misses the target. Il Sung was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Il Sung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crusher.#T2# Il Sung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crusher. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Il Sung 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. A shot to the body from Crusher misses and Il Sung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Crusher throws a body shot but no joy. Il Sung with the counter takedown but Crusher avoids it easily. Crusher swings away with a body shot that misses
and Il Sung counters with a nice uppercut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Crusher throws out a loose jab but Il Sung uses good head movement to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from Crusher misses the target. Crusher throws a big shot that misses. Il Sung scores with a sloppy right hand. Crusher should have avoided that one. Crusher lands with a straight right. Il Sung didn't see that one coming. Il Sung takes one to the side of the head.
Crusher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Il Sung.#T3# A swing and a miss from Crusher. Il Sung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Crusher swings for the body but Il Sung moves out of range.
Crusher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Il Sung counters with a stiff right hand. Crusher misses with a body shot
and Il Sung counters with a lovely straight right hand! A punch combination from Crusher misses. Crusher on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL# Crusher drives through and clinches with Il Sung against the cage.
Il Sung wants to stall.
Il Sung taking a breather. A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4# Crusher stalling in the clinch.
Crusher lands a nice uppercut. Il Sung is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kim Il Sung. Crusher bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Il Sung's head backwards. Crusher throws the left hand but Il Sung avoids the punch easily. Il Sung wants to counter with a clinch but Crusher pushes him away. Crusher swings for the body but Il Sung moves out of range.
Il Sung let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Il Sung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crusher. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Crusher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Il Sung slips a straight right by Crusher. Il Sung shoots in looking for a takedown. Crusher tries to sprawl out of it but Il Sung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crusher manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Can Crusher dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Il Sung moves out of range of the strikes. Crusher throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Crusher misses with a double jab.
Crusher looks to throw the jab but Il Sung is out of range. And Il Sung tries to counter it with a takedown but Crusher pushes his down on his head and steps out. Good exchange - Crusher coming out on top. Crusher misses with an uppercut. Il Sung saw that one coming. Il Sung lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Il Sung pivots, looking for a leg kick but Crusher is out of range and Il Sung settles back down. Crusher pushing out the jab but it's not landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Crusher works over Il Sung's head and body with a nice combination. Crusher tries to bum rush Il Sung with a series of wild strikes but Il Sung uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Il Sung is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Nice sprawl there from Crusher as Il Sung shoots in. An attempted straight right counter from Crusher misses the target. Crusher tests Il Sung's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1# Il Sung walks into a jab. Crusher throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Il Sung smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Crusher avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Sloppy strikes from Crusher. Those never looked like landing. Il Sung throws a sloppy head kick and Crusher moves out of range easily. Crusher misses the shot to the body. Crusher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Il Sung's head. Il Sung walks into a jab. Il Sung swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Crusher.#T2# Some wild striking there from Crusher.
Il Sung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Crusher misses with a two punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Il Sung throws a jab but it's blocked by Crusher. Il Sung avoids the body shot from Crusher.
Crusher thows a left - swing and a miss! Nice body punch from Crusher. Il Sung moves out of range as Crusher strikes. Crusher misses with a series of wild punches.
Il Sung looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3##CL# Crusher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Crusher lands a right hand. Il Sung displaying some good clinch control by pressing Crusher up against the cage. Il Sung tries to stall but Crusher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crusher pushes Il Sung back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Crusher leaning his opponent against the cage. Il Sung looking to slow down the pace here. Crusher is working Il Sung over against the cage. Crusher scores with a shot to the side of Il Sung's head. Crusher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Crusher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4# Il Sung stalling in the clinch but Crusher improves position. A right handed body shot lands from Crusher.
Il Sung is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crusher is keeping busy. Il Sung tries to stall but Crusher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kim Il Sung. Crusher misses with a double jab
and Il Sung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Crusher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Il Sung was well out of range. Poor timing from Crusher. It seemed like Il Sung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Il Sung blocks a jab. Crusher throws a nice looking combination but Il Sung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. A slow jab from Crusher misses its intended target. Crusher moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIl Sung. 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! Il Sung takes a shot right to the bread basket. Il Sung slips a straight right by Crusher. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Can Crusher dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Crusher throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Il Sung throws a big counter head kick but Crusher avoids it with no problem. Il Sung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL# Crusher clinches up with Il Sung and pushes him back against the cage. Nice body punch from Crusher - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Crusher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Crusher scores with a hook to the body. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Il Sung trying to control the position but instead, Crusher has worked for underhooks and has pushed Il Sung into the cage. Il Sung throws a punch but it's blocked by Crusher. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A battle for position here, against the cage. A short uppercut from Crusher. Crusher lands a body punch. Il Sung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Il Sung throws a head punch that misses. #T1# A short right hand to the side of the head by Crusher. A short body shot lands from Crusher as the two fighters clinch.
Crusher digs a right hand into Il Sung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Il Sung's gas tank. Il Sung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A short right from Crusher on the inside. A short right from Crusher. Can Crusher has scored more points in the clinch so far. Still in the clinch, Crusher scores with a nice short uppercut. Il Sung is trying to stall.
Crusher scores with a shot to the side of Il Sung's head. Crusher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Il Sung wants to stall.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Crusher as Il Sung tries to tie him up. Crusher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Il Sung slowing the pace effectively. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kim Il Sung. Crusher lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Il Sung circles away quickly and effectively. Il Sung with the counter takedown but Crusher avoids it easily. Crusher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Il Sung can do to turn this around? A jab lands there for Crusher.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crusher lands the left hand. Il Sung avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Il Sung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Il Sung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crusher. Crusher scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Il Sung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crusher. Crusher misses with a right hand and Il Sung counters with a lovely straight right hand! Crusher swings widly with a right hand
and Il Sung counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Crusher throws a body shot but no joy. Il Sung will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Crusher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Il Sung on the side of the head. #T3# Crusher scores with a nice head shot. Crusher throws a series of punches but Il Sung avoids them all with ease. Il Sung unleashes a big counter combination but Crusher bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Crusher scores with a shot to the body.
Il Sung shoots in for a double leg but Crusher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Crusher jabs at Il Sung's body. Il Sung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Il Sung throws a big counter head kick but Crusher avoids it with no problem. Crusher dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Nice shot lands for Crusher. Crusher waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Il Sung. A decent looking cross lands there for Crusher.#T4# Crusher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Il Sung manages to avoid it. Il Sung stuns Crusher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Crusher works the jab nicely. This has been an exciting period of action! Crusher misses with a left hand letting Il Sung counter with a right hand. Crusher scores with a three punch combo!
Crusher misses with a right hand and Il Sung counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Crusher missing with a left hand there. Il Sung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Crusher takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crusher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Crusher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight! Can Crusher showed his dominance in that final round. Well Crusher has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Can Crusher!
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Event:
SAFO The Next Level
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1# Lamprey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Il Sung was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamprey. A little feinted left hand from Il Sung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lamprey 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. Lamprey tries to clinch but Il Sung is having none of it. Il Sung looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Lamprey swings for the body but Il Sung moves out of range.
Lamprey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Lamprey throws a body shot but no joy. Il Sung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamprey. Il Sung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. We've been hearing reports that Il Sung has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Lamprey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Il Sung counters with a nice body kick. Lamprey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Il Sung is out of range and Lamprey settles back down. Il Sung appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Colin Lamprey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lamprey punishes Il Sung's body with a nice straight punch. Il Sung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamprey. Il Sung appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Lamprey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Il Sung was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamprey. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Il Sung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamprey. Il Sung feinted with a counter takedown. Lamprey misses with a left hand and Il Sung counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Il Sung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamprey.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lamprey. Il Sung does a little dance to reset his feet. Il Sung drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lamprey sprawls and moves away. Il Sung defending well as Lamprey loads up on a big left hand. Il Sung was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1# Lamprey misses with a hook. Il Sung ducked under it nicely. A little feinted left hand from Il Sung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Il Sung listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Lamprey just misses with a punch to the body.
Lamprey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Il Sung rather than just go for the knockout. Lamprey looks to score with a jab to the body but Il Sung is just out of range. Lamprey lands with an uppercut that bounces Il Sung off the cage and back into range. Lamprey thows a left - swing and a miss! Il Sung thinks about countering with a head kick. Lamprey looks to throw the jab but Il Sung is out of range. Lamprey misses with a hook. It looked like Il Sung was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lamprey.#CL2# Lamprey clinches up with Il Sung and pushes him back against the cage. Il Sung is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2# Lamprey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lamprey throws a jab when Il Sung was well out of range. Il Sung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Il Sung throws a head kick that misses. Lamprey avoids the head kick by Il Sung.
Lamprey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Il Sung with a body shot.#T2# Lamprey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lamprey tries to clinch but Il Sung moves out of range. Lamprey darts in trying to clinch and Il Sung counters with a straight right hand. Lamprey tries to clinch but Il Sung is having none of it. An attempted straight right counter from Il Sung misses the target. Il Sung moves away from the strike by Lamprey. Lamprey lands with a nice combination. Il Sung backs away looking to recover. This has been an exciting period of action! Il Sung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamprey.
As Lamprey looks to move away, Il Sung throws a big counter combo but Lamprey just gets out of the way. Lamprey misses with a body shot.
Il Sung lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Lamprey misses with a wild body shot. Lamprey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Il Sung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Lamprey throws a front kick aimed at Il Sung's knee but Il Sung avoids it well. Il Sung avoids the body shot from Lamprey.
Il Sung tries to counter with a takedown but Lamprey is quick to defend against it.#T3# Il Sung misses with a few strikes there.
Colin Lamprey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lamprey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Lamprey throws a big shot that misses. Lamprey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Lamprey. Lamprey misses with a hook. Il Sung ducked under it nicely. Il Sung fires out a quick counter leg kick but Lamprey just manages to avoid it. Lamprey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamprey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Il Sung counters with a straight right hand. Lamprey misses with a looping right. Lamprey takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Lamprey is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lamprey tries to clinch there but Il Sung circles away.
#T4# Lamprey is looking to land body kicks. Lamprey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Il Sung manages to avoid it.#CL2# Lamprey clinches up against the cage. Come on Lamprey - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Il Sung stalling in the clinch but Lamprey improves position. Il Sung is trying to pull guard but Lamprey has him pressed against the cage. Il Sung working aggressively here.
Il Sung is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lamprey is keeping busy.#BC2# Lamprey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Il Sung shoots in for a double leg but Lamprey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Lamprey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lamprey avoids the head kick by Il Sung.
Lamprey loads up on a big right hand but Il Sung slips the punch. Il Sung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Lamprey misses the shot to the body. Lamprey throws a combination that misses #TD# and Il Sung counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2# Lamprey has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Il Sung is on him like a limpet, forcing Lamprey back against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Lamprey dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Lamprey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Il Sung.
Lamprey throws a lazy right hand but Il Sung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lamprey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Il Sung half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Il Sung slips under a jab from Lamprey. Il Sung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Lamprey wants to clinch. Il Sung throws a counter high kick but Lamprey was just alert enough to avoid it. The fight stays on the outside here - Lamprey looks like he's thinking about clinching though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Il Sung misses the jab. Il Sung checks a leg kick. Il Sung avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A counter left hand to the body from Il Sung misses its target.#CL2# Lamprey clinches up against the cage. Lamprey has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Il Sung is looking to control Lamprey's arms but Lamprey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Il Sung has his back to the cage. #T1##BC2# Lamprey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Il Sung misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2# Lamprey gets in close and instigates a clinch. Lamprey leaning against his opponent.
#BC2# Lamprey breaks from the clinch.
Il Sung throws a right hand that Lamprey ducks under and follows up with a left that Lamprey also avoids with ease. Il Sung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamprey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Il Sung throws a big counter combination but Lamprey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Lamprey scores with a body shot.
Il Sung goes for a double leg but Lamprey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lamprey continues to drive forward. Lamprey throws a right hand that Il Sung ducks under and follows up with a left that Il Sung also avoids with ease. Lamprey missing with a left hand there. Il Sung was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A big left from Lamprey misses. Il Sung appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2# Il Sung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamprey.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Il Sung. Lamprey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Il Sung. Lamprey throws a right hand that misses
and Il Sung counters with a lovely straight right hand! Lamprey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lamprey swings widly with a right hand
enabling Il Sung to counter with a crisp jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Lamprey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Il Sung, pushing him back against the cage. Lamprey slowing the pace effectively.#BC2# Lamprey breaks the clinch.
Il Sung staying out of range there. Lamprey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lamprey misses with a low kick.
Il Sung quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T3# Lamprey ducks right into an uppercut from Il Sung. Il Sung checks a low kick from Lamprey. A slow jab from Il Sung misses its intended target. Lamprey doesn't manage to clinch there - Il Sung circles away.
A clash of legs there as Il Sung blocks the low kick. Lamprey throws a jab but it's blocked by Il Sung. Il Sung checks a leg kick. Lamprey tries to clinch up but Il Sung circles away and keeps his distance. Il Sung feinted there with a counter leg kick. A big left from Lamprey misses. Il Sung is looking to counter punch. Il Sung throws a sloppy head kick and Lamprey moves out of range easily. Lamprey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Il Sung with a body shot.#CL2# Lamprey moves into the clinch successfully.
Il Sung fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Il Sung. That's going to take a lot out of him. Il Sung stalling in the clinch but Lamprey improves position. A nice right hand lands inside from Lamprey. #T4# Il Sung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Lamprey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lamprey tries to clinch up. Lamprey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Il Sung manages to avoid it. Lamprey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lamprey slips a straight right by Il Sung. Lamprey tries to clinch there but Il Sung circles away.
As Lamprey backs away, Il Sung returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Lamprey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Il Sung throws a head kick that misses. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Lamprey misses with a left hand and Il Sung counters with a nice uppercut. Colin Lamprey seems to be getting the better of the standup. Il Sung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lamprey. Lamprey misses with a low kick. Lamprey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Il Sung.
A little feinted left hand from Il Sung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Lamprey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# Lamprey misses with a looping right. Lamprey throws a left and a right that both miss
and Il Sung counters with a lovely straight right hand! Il Sung thows a left - swing and a miss! Lamprey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Il Sung paws at him with a jab and circles away. Il Sung avoids the body shot from Lamprey.
Lamprey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Il Sung paws at him with a jab and circles away. Il Sung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Lamprey tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Il Sung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lamprey misses the shot to the body. An attempted straight right counter from Il Sung misses the target. Il Sung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lamprey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Il Sung misses with a head kick.
Lamprey throws a big shot that misses. Il Sung was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1# Il Sung slips a jab and a cross from Lamprey.
Lamprey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Il Sung.
Il Sung thinks about countering with a head kick. Lamprey throws a looping overhand right but Il Sung ducks down to avoid it. Il Sung checks a leg kick nicely. Lamprey swings away with a body shot that misses
and Il Sung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Lamprey misses with an uppercut. Il Sung saw that one coming. A little feinted left hand from Il Sung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A low kick from Lamprey is predictable there #TD# and Il Sung counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Il Sung. Lamprey wants to stand but Il Sung is controlling the position. Il Sung is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamprey has wrist control. Il Sung trying to control but Lamprey is working from the bottom. Colin Lamprey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Il Sung is standing up over Lamprey. Lamprey looks to escape but Il Sung dives into side control.
Lamprey avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Il Sung. Lamprey struggling a bit here. Il Sung has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Il Sung has knee on belly and moves into mount. Il Sung looking to control but Lamprey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3# Lamprey working to try and regain half guard.
Il Sung looking to land elbow strikes but Lamprey uses the position to regain half guard. Il Sung trying to mount his opponent but Lamprey defends it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lamprey wants to get back to his feet.#SUB# Il Sung seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB# Il Sung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lamprey has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB# Il Sung is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4# Lamprey is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Il Sung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Il Sung's back! I really don't envy Il Sung right now.
Lamprey controlling from the back. Il Sung is trying to break free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kim Il Sung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Il Sung rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight! Kim Il Sung showed his dominance in that final round. I think Lamprey 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Lamprey! Kim Il Sung spoke after the fight, saying 'That was BS, I clearly am the better fighter. I got screwed'.
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Event:
S.A.F.O. XXV
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1# The crowd cheers as Il Sung lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rram doesn't seem phased though. Rram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Il Sung.
A little feinted left hand from Il Sung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A jab from Rram misses. Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rram lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Rram throws a series of punches but Il Sung avoids them all with ease. Rram changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Rram throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing. Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Rram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Il Sung. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Il Sung. A little feinted left hand from Il Sung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Rram throws a right and a left that Il Sung avoids nicely. Yajson Rram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Il Sung slips a jab from Rram. Il Sung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Rram swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Il Sung has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Rram scores with a jab to the body.#T1# Rram throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Il Sung sees it coming and avoids it easily. A little feinted left hand from Il Sung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Il Sung does a little dance to reset his feet. Il Sung takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Il Sung takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rram misses with an uppercut. Il Sung saw that one coming. Il Sung feinted with a counter takedown. Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing. Il Sung half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Rram scores with a jab. Il Sung acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Il Sung misses with a head kick.
Rram lands with a hook. Il Sung tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Il Sung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Il Sung was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Rram throws a series of punches but Il Sung avoids them all with ease. Il Sung half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Il Sung ducks under a wild hook from Rram. Rram lands a right hook to the body.
#T2# Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Il Sung. Those never looked like landing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Il Sung dodges the punch combination from Rram.
Il Sung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Rram 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. Rram throws the left hand but Il Sung avoids the punch easily. An attempted straight right counter from Il Sung misses the target. Rram digs a good body shot into Il Sung's ribs. Il Sung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Il Sung rather than just go for the knockout. Rram punishes Il Sung's body with a nice straight punch. Il Sung looks to land a right hand but Rram moved out of range. A little jabbing left from Rram on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Rram lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Il Sung at a distance.
Rram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3# Rram scores with a jab. Yajson Rram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Il Sung. Rram now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Il Sung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rram throws a counter combo. Rram scores with a decent looking hook. Il Sung misses with a head kick.
Rram lands with an overhand left. Rram looks to score with a jab to the body but Il Sung is just out of range. Rram swings for the body but Il Sung moves out of range.
Il Sung throwing a counter right hand but Rram manages to avoid it. Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rram looks to land a combination but Il Sung avoids it well. Il Sung looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rram defending well as Il Sung loads up on a big left hand. Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing. #T4# Il Sung throws an overhand right that lands on Rram's shoulder, as Rram tries to avoid the shot. A jab from Rram misses. It looked like Il Sung was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Il Sung throws out a powerful jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rram misses with a double jab.
Il Sung attempts a counter takedown but Rram avoids it well and moves away. Il Sung slips a jab from Rram. Il Sung is looking to counter punch. Il Sung takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Il Sung slips a straight right by Rram. Rram lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Rram fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Il Sung manages to avoid it. Il Sung dodges the punch combination from Rram.
Il Sung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rram lands with a nice combination. Il Sung backs away looking to recover. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yajson Rram dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Rram works Il Sung's body with a nice hook. Rram falls off balance throwing a combination
and Il Sung counters with a body kick. Il Sung connects with a right hand. Rram shakes it off. Il Sung misses with a right hand enabling Rram to counter with a crisp jab. Il Sung throws a body shot but no joy. Il Sung scores with a nice strike. Rram connects with a body shot that sends Il Sung's belly button to the back. Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rram misses with a straight right. Il Sung throws a quick counter head kick but Rram was just out of range. Il Sung tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Rram does no damage. Il Sung throwing a counter right hand but Rram manages to avoid it. Il Sung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rram. Il Sung is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Il Sung misses with an uppercut. #T1# Rram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Il Sung tries to counter with a takedown but Rram is quick to defend against it. Il Sung scores with a sloppy right hand. Rram should have avoided that one. Rram defending well as Il Sung loads up on a big left hand. Il Sung scores with a nice strike. Rram throws a left and a right that both miss
and Il Sung counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Rram lands with a nice body punch. Rram lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Il Sung circles away quickly and effectively. A jab from Rram misses. Rram waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Il Sung. Il Sung is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Rram throws a lazy right hand but Il Sung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Il Sung slips a jab and a cross from Rram.
Il Sung throws a big counter combination but Rram scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Rram ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2# Rram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Il Sung scores with a hook. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Rram misses with a hook. Il Sung ducked under it nicely. Il Sung walks into a straight right hand from Rram. Il Sung throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Il Sung takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Il Sung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Il Sung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Il Sung is looking for a counter combo. Il Sung swings for the body but Rram moves out of range.
Rram uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Il Sung has time to react. Rram bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3# Rram lands a slapping body shot.
Rram has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Il Sung swinging wildly here.
Il Sung is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Il Sung throws a sloppy head kick and Rram moves out of range easily. Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Il Sung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Il Sung jabs at Rram's body. Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Rram tries to bum rush Il Sung with a series of wild strikes but Il Sung uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Il Sung seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Danga de danga de dang - Rram scores with a four punch combination!#T4# Il Sung moves out of range as Rram strikes. Rram swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Il Sung counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Yajson Rram seems to be getting the better of the standup. A shot to the body from Rram misses and Il Sung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Il Sung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rram tries to avoid it but Il Sung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rram to the ground. Rram escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Rram now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Rram misses with a few strikes there.
Il Sung fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rram just manages to avoid it. Il Sung looks to land a left hand but Rram moved out of range nicely. A combination from Rram does no damage. Yajson Rram is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Il Sung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Il Sung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rram. Rram misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Il Sung on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Rram throws a poor cross that misses
and Il Sung counters with a nice body shot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yajson Rram 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# Rram looks to land a combination but Il Sung avoids it well. Il Sung was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Rram misses with a series of wild punches.
Il Sung was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Il Sung throws out a loose jab but Rram uses good head movement to avoid it. Rram goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Rram misses with the combination.
Il Sung jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Rram pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And Il Sung counters with a quick kick to the body but Rram blocks it. Il Sung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. It looked like Il Sung was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Il Sung throws a body punch but Rram moves out of range. Rram leaves Il Sung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1# Rram throws a hook to the side of Il Sung's head but Il Sung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Il Sung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rram. Rram misses with a looping left. Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Il Sung might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far. Rram slips under a jab from Il Sung. Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Rram jabbing away but nothing is landing. Il Sung misses with the combination.
Rram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rram punishes Il Sung's body with a nice straight punch. Rram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2# Rram takes a shot right to the bread basket. Rram throws a right hand that misses
#TD# and Il Sung counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rram won't be happy with that. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Rram is not content to let Il Sung control the position. Il Sung wants to take a breather but Rram manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Il Sung. Rram pulls Il Sung in close to his closed guard and prevents Il Sung from doing any damage or advancing position. Rram really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Il Sung. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3# Il Sung trying to control the position from guard on top but Rram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rram is looking to stand up but Il Sung isn't so interested in that idea. Il Sung trying to control but Rram is working from the bottom. Rram is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Il Sung is controlling him. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Rram digs a good body shot into Il Sung's ribs.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Il Sung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rram swinging wildly here.
Il Sung feinted with a counter takedown. Rram misses with the combination.
A big right from Rram misses. Il Sung swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Danga de danga de dang - Rram scores with a four punch combination! Il Sung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Rram lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rram. Il Sung does a little dance to reset his feet. As Rram looks to move away, Il Sung throws a big counter combo but Rram just gets out of the way. Rram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Il Sung stalks Rram and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rram's face. Rram staggers backwards, shaken. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yajson Rram really dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R4# Rram looks to land a left hand but Il Sung moved out of range nicely. Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Il Sung. Il Sung half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Il Sung throws a right hand that Rram ducks under and follows up with a left that Rram also avoids with ease. Rram throws a series of punches but Il Sung moves out of range. Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Il Sung changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Rram misses with a left hand letting Il Sung counter with a right hand. Rram thows a left - swing and a miss! Il Sung drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rram sprawls and moves away. Rram scores with a body shot.
Rram loads up on a big right hand but Il Sung slips the punch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Il Sung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Rram throws a lazy uppercut
and Il Sung counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rram thinking. Rram lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Rram.#T1# Il Sung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rram cracks Il Sung with a right hand to the side of the head. Rram misses with an uppercut. Il Sung saw that one coming. Rram throws an off balance right hand
and Il Sung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Il Sung dodges the punch combination from Rram.
Rram fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Il Sung is looking to counter punch. Il Sung throws a head kick that misses. Rram swings for the body but Il Sung moves out of range.
Il Sung appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Il Sung bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Il Sung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Il Sung lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Il Sung moves out of range of the strikes. Il Sung tries to counter by clinching up but Rram breaks away and moves out of range.#T2# Rram lands the left hand. Il Sung darts in looking for a takedown but Rram gets double underhooks and turns Il Sung into the cage. A combination from Rram does no damage. Il Sung was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Il Sung misses the shot to the body. The fighters circling - Rram throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Il Sung throws a quick counter head kick but Rram was just out of range. Rram swings for the body but Il Sung moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A punch combination from Rram misses. Il Sung throws a big counter combination but Rram scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. A left and a right from Il Sung both land. Nice combination. Il Sung uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rram. Rram misses with the combination.
Il Sung lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Il Sung.#T3# A swing and a miss from Rram. Rram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Rram. No joy for Il Sung on that attempt. Rram doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Il Sung swinging wildly here.
Rram lands a nice looking body shot.
Rram swings and misses with a shot to the body enabling Il Sung to counter with a crisp jab. Il Sung walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T4# Rram falls off balance throwing a combination
and Il Sung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Rram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Il Sung.
Rram throws a left and a right that both miss
and Il Sung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Rram throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Rram misses with a hook
#TD# and Il Sung counters with a single leg into guard. Rram didn't expect that. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Il Sung stopping the sweep attempt from Rram. Il Sung throwing strikes from guard but Rram blocks nicely. Il Sung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rram is keeping the position for now. Rram wants to stand and escape but Il Sung is having none of it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Yajson Rram will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Il Sung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R5# Il Sung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rram throws the left hand but Il Sung avoids the punch easily. Il Sung jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Il Sung moves away from the strike by Rram. Il Sung throws a counter high kick but Rram was just alert enough to avoid it. Il Sung shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rram but Rram pushes him off and we're back to square one. Il Sung blocks a jab. Rram will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A slow jab from Rram misses its intended target. Rram throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. An attempted straight right counter from Il Sung misses the target. Rram shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Il Sung eats them both and turns towards Rram to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Rram misses the shot to the body. Il Sung throwing a counter right hand but Rram manages to avoid it.#T1# Rram throws a body shot but no joy. Il Sung looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Rram with a body punch. A glancing blow. Rram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Rram misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Il Sung.
Il Sung was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Il Sung tries to move into range but Rram moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Rram throws a left and a right that both miss
and Il Sung counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Il Sung was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram. Rram throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rram swinging wildly here.
Rram is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Rram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Il Sung was well out of range. Poor timing from Rram. Il Sung drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rram sprawls and moves away. Il Sung tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2# Rram throws a hook to the side of Il Sung's head but Il Sung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. It looked like Il Sung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Rram falls off balance throwing a combination
and Il Sung counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Rram looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. 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! Il Sung throws a right and a left that Rram avoids nicely. Rram throws a body punch but Il Sung moves out of range. It looked like Il Sung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Rram just misses with a punch to the body.
Rram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Rram throws a shot from downtown. Il Sung moves away and avoids it. Rram uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Il Sung. Il Sung tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rram sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Il Sung somewhat. Rram looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3# Il Sung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rram throws out the jab. It looked like Il Sung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Rram throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Il Sung. Il Sung tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rram manages to circle out of the way. Nice defenses there by Il Sung. Rram misses with a lunging right hand
and Il Sung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Sloppy strikes from Rram. Those never looked like landing. Rram throws a right and a left that both miss. Rram pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Rram throws a looping overhand right but Il Sung ducks down to avoid it. Il Sung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Rram uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Il Sung.
Il Sung keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rram.#T4# Rram throws out a powerful jab. Il Sung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Il Sung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rram. Rram fails to land with a series of punches.
Il Sung throws a big counter combination but Rram scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Rram jabs at Il Sung's body. A head kick misses from Il Sung. Yajson Rram is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Good shot there by Rram. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rram punishes Il Sung's body with a nice straight punch. A big left from Rram misses. Il Sung slips under a jab from Rram. Rram comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Kim Il Sung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Il Sung ducks right into an uppercut from Rram.
And that's the end of the fight! Yajson Rram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Rram winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 45:50 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yajson Rram! Yajson Rram is the new bantamweight champion! Yajson Rram 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. Kim Il Sung was interviewed post fight and said 'That was BS, I clearly am the better fighter. I got screwed'.
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S.A.F.O NEW ERA #4
Date: Nov 07, 2019 |
#R1##TD2# Fatih closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Il Sung did well to prevent Fatih getting side control. Il Sung trying to control but Fatih postures up.
Il Sung is not content to let Fatih control the position. Fatih is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2# Fatih is looking for a kimura but Il Sung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fatih to get the leverage. #SUB2# Fatih is looking for a kimura but Il Sung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fatih to get the leverage. Il Sung is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Fatih is looking for a kimura but Il Sung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fatih to get the leverage. Il Sung is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Fatih is looking for a kimura here.
#T1##SUB# Il Sung looking for a kimura from the bottom but Fatih passes into side control! Il Sung wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SUB2# Fatih is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Il Sung knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Il Sung sneaks back into half guard. Il Sung is looking for a sweep. Fatih is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Il Sung's coaches at Roosters Coop have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Il Sung is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
#T2##SUB2# Fatih is working for a guillotine from mount but Il Sung frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Fatih looking to secure an arm triangle but Il Sung defends it well. Il Sung keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Il Sung wants to control but Fatih is having none of it.#T3##SUB2# Fatih has control of Il Sung's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Il Sung regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Il Sung can't escape the position.
#SUB2# Fatih goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Il Sung turns into him and now he's in Fatih's guard.
Il Sung postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fatih is on top in guard.
#REVB# Il Sung is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Fatih slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Il Sung is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2# Fatih working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2# Fatih tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fatih has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Il Sung sneaks back into half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Il Sung regains full guard. Nicely done. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhamad Fatih dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Il Sung tries a head kick but it misses.
Il Sung works over Fatih's head and body with a nice combination. Kim Il Sung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Fatih drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. You can see the frustration on Il Sung's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Il Sung tries to buck Fatih off but Fatih is having none of it.#SUB2# Fatih tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2# Fatih looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2# Fatih tries for a kimura but Il Sung is defending well. #T1# Il Sung is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fatih off and has taken his back! Fatih manages to reverse the position and now he's in Il Sung's guard. Nice work there by Fatih.
Il Sung wants to sweep here but Fatih controlling him for the moment. Fatih trying to control but Il Sung is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Fatih drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Il Sung manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fatih has Il Sung in his guard.#REVR# Il Sung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2# Fatih working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Il Sung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Il Sung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Fatih is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Il Sung is aware though and is defending well. Fatih has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2# Fatih looking for a guillotine here but Il Sung defends easily.
Fatih is breathing heavily. Fatih keeping moving, preventing Il Sung from controlling successfully. Fatih is looking to sweep but instead, Il Sung has passed into half guard.
Il Sung working over Fatih with some ground and pound. Fatih looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3# Il Sung wants to take a breather but Fatih is having none of it. Fatih is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Il Sung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Il Sung's back! Fatih gets his hands free as Il Sung looks to control. #SUB2# Fatih working for a choke but Il Sung reverses nicely into Fatih 's guard. Il Sung postures up in Fatih's guard and throws a big left but Fatih blocks it. Il Sung has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Il Sung postures up in Fatih's guard and throws a big left but Fatih blocks it. Il Sung trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatih is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Il Sung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4# Fatih is looking to sweep but instead, Il Sung has passed into half guard.
Il Sung is controlling the pace.
Il Sung wants to take a breather but Fatih is having none of it. Il Sung wants to pass the guard but Fatih is defending well. Muhamad Fatih has got the better of the ground game so far. Il Sung prevents Fatih from improving his position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Fatih is not content to let Il Sung control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kim Il Sung will probably get the nod. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R3##TD2# Fatih throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Il Sung tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fatih is in Il Sung's guard.#SUB# Il Sung has his foot on Fatih's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fatih works his way back into a safe position though. Fatih passes Il Sung's left leg - he's now in half guard. Il Sung trying to control here.
Il Sung tries to get to full guard but Fatih has control of the leg. Il Sung is looking to control Fatih's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Il Sung avoid being mounted? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Il Sung keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB# Il Sung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1# Il Sung is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Fatih is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2# Fatih is looking for a kimura here.
Il Sung tries to get to full guard but Fatih has control of the leg. Fatih seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Il Sung does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #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.#SUB2# Fatih is looking for a kimura but Il Sung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fatih to get the leverage. #SUB# Il Sung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Il Sung is trying to control but can't.
Il Sung misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fatih wants to control but Il Sung is keeping him busy. Il Sung is looking to control Fatih's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Il Sung avoid being mounted?#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Il Sung fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fatih looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Il Sung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2# Fatih throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Il Sung was covering up waiting for the punch and Fatih finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T3# Il Sung is trying to keep Fatih in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Fatih stands and throws Il Sung's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2# Fatih is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Il Sung has escaped the position, nice work there. Il Sung wants to control but Fatih postures up. Il Sung tries to bench press Fatih off him but Fatih keeps the position. #SUB2# Fatih looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4# Il Sung is trying to improve his position. Il Sung can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2# Fatih working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Il Sung is trying to control Fatih's posture but Fatih avoids it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2# Fatih thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhamad Fatih really dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R4# Fatih showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Il Sung.
Fatih avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Il Sung backs off Fatih throws a huge counter combo but Il Sung manages to avoid it all. Il Sung scores with a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Il Sung. Il Sung throws a nice head kick!
Fatih takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#TD2# Fatih shoots in and bounces Il Sung off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB# Il Sung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fatih is aware though and is defending well. Fatih wants to control from the top but Il Sung keeps moving. Fatih trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1# Il Sung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Il Sung is trying to hold Fatih in close to prevent damage but Fatih has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB2# Fatih seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2# Fatih is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fatih is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted. Fatih is looking to take a break and control but Il Sung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Fatih is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Il Sung sees it coming and defends easily.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Il Sung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fatih is working away from the top position though. Il Sung trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fatih manages to pass to mount!
#SUB2# Fatih goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Il Sung turns into him and now he's in Fatih's guard.
Fatih trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Fatih is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Il Sung defends well.#T3##SUB2# Fatih is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Il Sung defends well. Il Sung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Il Sung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Il Sung wants to control from the top but Fatih keeps moving. #SUB2# Il Sung avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Il Sung trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatih is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Il Sung passes easily into side control. Nice work. Il Sung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fatih keeps working. Fatih is trying to get back to half guard. Il Sung trying to control the action but Fatih is working from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Fatih wants to control but Il Sung postures up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Il Sung had his way with Muhamad Fatih in that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! #R5# Il Sung's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Il Sung duly obliges. Il Sung moves into range and connects with a jab. Kim Il Sung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Il Sung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Il Sung.
Fatih takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Il Sung throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fatih's head. Il Sung lands with an overhand left. Nice straight punches there by Il Sung. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Il Sung.#TD2# Fatih looking for a takedown here - he's got it. This has been an exciting period of action! Fatih preventing the sweep. Il Sung working a defensive guard but Fatih passes into half guard.
#SUB2# Fatih is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Il Sung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fatih. 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. Fatih trying to control the action but Il Sung is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2# Fatih is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Il Sung has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Fatih is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Il Sung has managed to free his arm - good work. Il Sung is trying to get back to full guard.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2# Il Sung is defending against the submission attempts here by Fatih.
#SUB2# Fatih seems to be working for a kimura but Il Sung defends the submission attempt. Il Sung trying to hold on to Fatih's head to control him but Fatih postures up.
#SUB2# Fatih 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.
#SUB2# Fatih is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3# Fatih prevents Il Sung from improving his position.#SUB2# Fatih is working for a kimura but Il Sung is defending it quite comfortably.
Il Sung is trying to get back to full guard.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2# Fatih is working for a kimura but Il Sung is defending it quite comfortably.
Il Sung is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2# Fatih 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.
Il Sung landing rabbit punches to the side of Fatih's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight! Kim Il Sung showed his dominance in that final round. I think Il Sung 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kim Il Sung! Kim Il Sung retains his bantamweight title! Kim Il Sung decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
S.A.F.O TITLE CHALLENGER
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1# Il Sung missing with a left hand there. Pezili was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Some wild striking there from Il Sung.
We've been hearing reports that Il Sung has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Pezili throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick by Il Sung misses and Pezili counters with a three punch combo that has Il Sung backing up. Il Sung nods at Pezili to acknowledge the strikes. Il Sung throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Il Sung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pezili is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pezili avoids the body shot from Il Sung.
A combination from Il Sung does no damage. Pezili fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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! Pezili throws a big shot that misses. Pezili blocks a leg kick. Il Sung misses with a series of wild punches.
Il Sung throws a lazy head kick and Pezili counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. A thudding body kick lands there by Il Sung!
Pezili throws a right and a left that both miss. Pezili throws a series of punches but Il Sung moves out of range. #T1# A punch combination from Il Sung misses. Pezili keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pezili throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Il Sung sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2# Pezili shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Pezili wants to pass the guard but Il Sung is keeping the position. Il Sung seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Il Sung is on top in guard.
#REVR# Pezili really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Il Sung. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Pezili keeping moving, preventing Il Sung from controlling successfully. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pezili can do anything to dispel that myth. Pezili is looking to sweep but instead, Il Sung has passed into half guard.
#T2# Il Sung throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Il Sung thows a huge punch but Pezili dodges it nicely.
Pezili is refusing to be controlled, as Il Sung sits in half guard. Pezili blocking the ground and pound attempt from Il Sung. Il Sung trying to control the action but Pezili is working from the bottom. Pezili is positioning himself well to prevent Il Sung advancing to mount. Still in half guard, Il Sung seems content to control.#T3# Pezili is controlling Il Sung's trapped leg to prevent Il Sung from advancing to side control. Pezili is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Pezili pushes Il Sung off looking to stand but Il Sung dives back in and keeps control.
Il Sung throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Il Sung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pezili defending well though. Il Sung not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Pezili is looking to escape.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Il Sung lands a jab to the nose. Il Sung takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Donk. Pezili catches Il Sung right on the button with a cross.#T4# Il Sung scores with a jab to the head.
Il Sung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pezili. Il Sung misses the jab. Pezili swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Il Sung tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Pezili.
Il Sung changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Pezili takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Il Sung's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pezili under the eye. Pezili tries to bum rush Il Sung with a series of wild strikes but Il Sung uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Il Sung jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pezili blocks a head kick by Il Sung.
Il Sung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pezili rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Il Sung moves out of range and avoids them all easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kim Il Sung will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Il Sung misses with a few strikes there.
Il Sung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pezili circles away quickly and effectively. Pezili throws a nice looking combination but Il Sung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Il Sung throws a wild combination but nothing lands. As Il Sung backs off Pezili throws a huge counter combo but Il Sung manages to avoid it all. Pezili looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A bone on bone clash there as Pezili blocks the leg kick.
Il Sung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pezili. Kim Il Sung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pezili listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Pezili scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Il Sung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Pezili lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Il Sung fails to land with a series of punches.
Il Sung takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Il Sung lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. 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! Il Sung misses with an uppercut
and Pezili counters with a stiff right hand. Il Sung on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Pezili looks to land a right hand but Il Sung moved out of range. Pezili swings for the body but Il Sung moves out of range.
#T1# Pezili looks to land a left hand but Il Sung moved out of range nicely. Pezili avoids the head kick by Il Sung.
Il Sung looks to land a left hand but Pezili moved out of range nicely. Il Sung closes the distance and lands a one-two. Il Sung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Il Sung.
Il Sung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pezili throws out the jab. Pezili 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. Pezili swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Il Sung counters with a lovely straight right hand! Il Sung lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Il Sung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pezili lands a really nice looking cross but Il Sung seems unphased.
Pezili throws a series of strikes that have Il Sung backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Il Sung misses with a double jab.
Kim Il Sung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Il Sung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2# Il Sung throws a sloppy head kick and Pezili moves out of range easily. Pezili misses with a few strikes there.
Kim Il Sung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2# Pezili scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Pezili is figuring out what he wants to do next. Il Sung is looking to control Pezili's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Il Sung avoid being mounted? Pezili perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Il Sung has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. Il Sung slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Il Sung is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3# Il Sung working a defensive guard here.
Pezili showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Il Sung pulls Pezili in close to prevent any damage. #SUB# Pezili is sitting in close to Il Sung's body. Il Sung has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Pezili is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Pezili is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Il Sung.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kim Il Sung! Kim Il Sung retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
S.A.F.O CHAMPION CROWN 1
Date: Sep 30, 2019 |
#R1# A shot to the liver by Il Sung. Beautiful body shot. Nice cross by Il Sung.#TD2# Ringo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB# Il Sung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ringo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ringo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Il Sung trying to control the position.
Ringo landing some decent shots from guard. Il Sung seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Il Sung keeping moving, preventing Ringo from controlling successfully. #SUB# Il Sung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Il Sung is pulling down on Ringo's head to control his posture. Ringo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Il Sung swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1# Ringo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB# Il Sung is looking for a triangle but Ringo pushes his legs off easily.
Il Sung looking for a sweep. Not yet Il Sung, not yet. My spies in Blood & Sand inform me that Ringo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Ringo trying to control but Il Sung is working from the bottom. Ringo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Il Sung haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Ringo tries to free his leg and advance position but Il Sung is retaining full guard. #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. Ringo won't allow Il Sung to sweep him here. Ringo scoring with some ground and pound. Ringo lands a couple of decent looking shots. Ringo wants to control from the top but Il Sung keeps moving. Ringo stands and throws Il Sung's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2# Ringo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Il Sung, who protects the arm well. Ringo is looking to take a break and control but Il Sung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Il Sung is not in a great position here, taking some shots. Il Sung is being controlled here. #T3##SUB2# Ringo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Il Sung rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ringo's guard! Nice work there by Il Sung! Il Sung tries to free his leg and advance position but Ringo is retaining full guard. Il Sung throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2# Ringo looking for a guillotine here but Il Sung defends easily.
#SUB2# Ringo looking for a guillotine here but Il Sung defends easily.
Ringo trying to keep a closed guard but Il Sung is proving a slippery customer.
#T4# Il Sung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ringo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Ringo working a defensive guard here.
Ringo wants to sweep here but Il Sung controlling him for the moment. Ringo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Ringo looking for a sweep. Not yet Ringo, not yet. #SUB2# Ringo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Ringo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Il Sung gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Il Sung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Earl Ringo will probably get the nod. That's time! Il Sung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Il Sung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Ringo tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2# Il Sung gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ringo to score an easy takedown into full guard. Il Sung looking to control.
Il Sung seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Ringo trying to control the position from guard on top but Il Sung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Ringo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ringo trying to control the position from guard on top but Il Sung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ringo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1##SUB# Il Sung is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ringo defends well. Ringo trying to control but Il Sung is working from the bottom. Ringo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Il Sung is keeping the position for now. Il Sung is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Il Sung controlling the position.#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.#SUB# Ringo throws a sloppy strike and Il Sung has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Ringo is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Il Sung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kim Il Sung! Kim Il Sung is the new bantamweight champion!
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Event:
S.A.F.O Alex vs Donald
Date: Sep 17, 2019 |
#R1##CL# Engelmann clinches. Il Sung fails to pull guard.
#BC# Engelmann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Il Sung throws a head kick that misses. #CL# Engelmann moves into the clinch. Il Sung tries to stall but Engelmann uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Il Sung trying to control the position but instead, Engelmann has worked for underhooks and has pushed Il Sung into the cage. Il Sung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC# Engelmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Il Sung lands a slapping body shot.
#CL# Engelmann pushes Il Sung up against the cage in a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Engelmann scores with a hook to the body. Il Sung trying to control the position but instead, Engelmann has worked for underhooks and has pushed Il Sung into the cage. Il Sung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Engelmann works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1# Engelmann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Engelmann. Engelmann lands a body punch. Il Sung trying to control the position but instead, Engelmann has worked for underhooks and has pushed Il Sung into the cage.#BC# Engelmann breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Engelmann forces Il Sung back against the cage and clinches.#BC# Engelmann pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Engelmann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Il Sung, pushing him back against the cage. Il Sung is trying to stall.
Engelmann landing knees to the head.
Il Sung is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Engelmann is keeping busy. Il Sung wants to stall.
Il Sung seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kim Il Sung. Il Sung shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Engelmann eats them both and turns towards Il Sung to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T2# Engelmann takes a body punch but keeps moving. Engelmann looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Il Sung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Il Sung looks to move away, Engelmann throws a big counter combo but Il Sung just gets out of the way. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Engelmann closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL# Engelmann has managed to clinch.
#BC# Engelmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Il Sung tries to bum rush Engelmann with a series of wild strikes but Engelmann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL# Engelmann rushes Il Sung and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Il Sung takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC# Engelmann's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Engelmann clinches with his opponent.
Engelmann lands a nice knee to the body. Il Sung jumps guard but Engelmann turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Engelmann scores with a knee to the head.
Engelmann lands a body punch in the clinch. Il Sung trying to stall but Engelmann improves his position.
Il Sung looking to slow down the pace here. Engelmann lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3# Engelmann blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Engelmann - that landed with a thud.
Il Sung stalling in the clinch but Engelmann improves position. Il Sung looking to stall.
Il Sung stalling in the clinch but Engelmann improves position. #TD# Engelmann lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Il Sung is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Engelmann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Engelmann's back!#SUB2# Il Sung sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Engelmann taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kim Il Sung!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 13, 2019 |
#R1# Il Sung swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand! Il Sung tries a head kick but it misses.
Il Sung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively. A head kick misses from Il Sung. Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Il Sung was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson. Il Sung throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease. A quick step to the side and Johnson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Il Sung throws a lazy uppercut
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Il Sung misses with a head kick.
Il Sung throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Il Sung was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson. Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Il Sung connects with a high kick. Il Sung throws a series of punches but Johnson avoids them all with ease. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Il Sung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively. Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Il Sung manages to avoid it. Il Sung scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL# Johnson has managed to clinch.
Il Sung looking to stall.
Il Sung tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1# Il Sung working aggressively here.
Il Sung is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Il Sung has his back to the cage. Johnson stalling.
Johnson stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Johnson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Il Sung misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnson has had enough of the clinch but Il Sung keeps him there for the moment. Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Still in the clinch, Johnson scores with a nice short uppercut. Johnson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Il Sung is trying to stall.
Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johnson presses Il Sung against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Il Sung misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Johnson. Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Il Sung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2# Il Sung is trying to stall.
Johnson wants to break free but Il Sung has control.
Johnson cracks Il Sung with a nice body shot. Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Il Sungs head. Il Sung tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
Il Sung keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. The referee is keeping an eye on Johnson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Il Sung has the dominant position. A head punch on the inside from Il Sung fails to land. #T3# Il Sung working aggressively here.
Il Sung is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Il Sung has his back to the cage. Il Sung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Il Sung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Il Sung prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch. Johnson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Il Sung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Il Sung is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Il Sung has his back to the cage. Johnson wants to break free but Il Sung has control.
Il Sung looking to stall.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Johnson lands a hook to the side of the head. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4# Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Il Sung. Both guys are working to get underhooks. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. A short right from Johnson on the inside. Johnson controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Il Sung has double underhooks. Johnson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Il Sung wants to stall.
Johnson'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. Il Sung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Il Sung fails to pull guard.
Il Sung is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Luke Johnson will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2##CL# Johnson forces Il Sung back against the cage and clinches. Johnson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Il Sung up against the cage. Il Sung stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position. Johnson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Il Sung misses with the head strike.
Johnson tries to break free but Il Sung pushes him back against the cage. Johnson is leaning against Il Sung and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Johnson is looking to break free of the clinch but Il Sung has double underhooks. Johnson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Il Sung trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Il Sung into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Il Sung is trying to maintain a safe position but Johnson gets an underhook and turns Il Sung into the cage. Il Sung is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy. Il Sung is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Johnson has denied him. Il Sung tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kim Il Sung. Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1# A slow jab from Il Sung misses its intended target. #CL# Johnson has Il Sung up against the cage in a clinch.
Il Sung trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Il Sung fails to land. Il Sung is looking to control Johnson's arms but Johnson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Il Sung has his back to the cage. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Il Sung is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage. Johnson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body. Johnson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Il Sungs head. Johnson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Johnson lands a nice shot to the body. Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Il Sung backwards. A right hand to the body from Johnson.
Johnson works on Il Sung's body with a couple of short punches. Johnson scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2# Johnson is trying to break free. A hook to the body from Johnson.
Johnson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Il Sung swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. Il Sung is trying to stall.
Johnson digs a right hand underneath Il Sung's ribcage. Il Sung let out a lung full of air as it connected. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Il Sung misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Johnson. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Il Sung trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Il Sung into the cage. Il Sung misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson. Il Sung is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Johnson lands with a right to the head. #T3# Johnson working hard to break the clinch. Johnson blocks an uppercut.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Il Sung is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Johnson is keeping busy. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Il Sung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Il Sung fails to land. Johnson lands an uppercut. Luke Johnson has scored more points in the clinch so far. Il Sung misses with some punches.
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Il Sung taking a breather. Il Sung has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Il Sung is trying to stall.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Il Sung trying to control the position but instead, Johnson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Il Sung into the cage.#T4# A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Johnson wants to get back to striking at distance but Il Sung won't allow it.
Il Sung is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kim Il Sung. Johnson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Il Sung under the eye. Johnson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johnson duly obliges. A nice combination there by Johnson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL# Il Sung gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch. Il Sung is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Il Sung being controlled against the cage. Il Sung is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing. Both guys are working to get underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Johnson dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Il Sung moves away. Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Il Sung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Kim Il Sung seems to be getting the better of the standup. Johnson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Il Sung tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Il Sung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Il Sung has time to react. Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Il Sung plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CL# Johnson pushes Il Sung up against the cage in a clinch. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johnson. Il Sung is trying to pull guard but Johnson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Johnson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Johnson digs a right hand underneath Il Sung's ribcage. Il Sung let out a lung full of air as it connected. Johnson presses Il Sung against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Il Sung is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.#T1# Johnson lands a shot to the body. Il Sung looking to stall.
#BC# Johnson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Il Sung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Johnson circles away quickly and effectively.#CL# Johnson clinches. Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Il Sung has the dominant position. Il Sung trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Il Sung is trying to stall.
Johnson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Il Sung can do to turn this around? Il Sung misses with a hook from the clinch. Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Il Sung has him pressed against the cage. A hook to the body from Johnson.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Johnson as Il Sung tries to tie him up. #BC# Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Il Sung was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.#T2# Il Sung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Il Sung misses with a body punch
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Il Sung cracks Johnson with an open hand slap. Johnson takes one to the chin there. Il Sung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Johnson closes the distance and clinches. #BC# Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Il Sung catches Johnson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL# Johnson closes the distance and pushes Il Sung back into the cage. Johnson tries to break free but Il Sung pushes him back against the cage. Johnson lands a body shot. Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Il Sung. Johnson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Il Sung or not. Johnson stalling against the cage.
Il Sung stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position. #T3# Il Sung trying to stall but Johnson improves his position.
Il Sung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
Johnson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Il Sung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Il Sung looking to slow down the pace here. Il Sung tries to stall but Johnson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Il Sung seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. Johnson presses Il Sung against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Il Sung is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Johnson lands a shot to the body. Il Sung wants to stall.
#T4# Johnson pushes Il Sung back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Johnson pushes Il Sung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Johnson is leaning against Il Sung and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Il Sung swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it. Il Sung working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Johnson.
Johnson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Il Sung. Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Il Sung has him pressed against the cage. Il Sung taking a breather. Il Sung is trying to stall.
Johnson avoiding damage.
Luke Johnson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Il Sung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kim Il Sung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Il Sung throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Luke Johnson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Johnson!
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