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Event:
HZN 15 Tenryu v Doherty
Date: Apr 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zombie Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Choi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Choi swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Choi back into the cage.
Choi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Choi avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Choi wants to break free but Lee has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Choi breaks from the clinch.
Choi misses with a wild body shot.
Choi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Choi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Lee cracks Choi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Choi throws a head punch that misses.
Choi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Choi throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Choi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Choi scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Choi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee wants to clinch.
Choi half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choi lands a body shot.
Choi lands a jab to the nose.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choi.
A swing and a miss from Choi.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Choi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Choi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Choi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee clobbers Choi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Choi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee misses with a hook.#T3#
Choi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Choi throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A left and a right from Choi both land. Nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Choi tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee lands with a nice combination. Choi backs away looking to recover.#CUT2#It looks like Heung Min Choi has been cut.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choi was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Choi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee lunges at Choi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Choi's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Choi misses. #T4##CL2#
Lee clinches up with Choi and pushes him back against the cage.
Choi lands a right hand.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Choi can't break the clinch.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Choi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Choi avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Choi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Choi misses with a punch on the inside.
Choi blocks a body shot from Lee.
Choi blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Lee misses with some punches.
Choi lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Heung Min Choi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Heung Min Choi's cut.
That's time! Choi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Choi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Choi is just out of range.
Choi misses with a wild body shot.
Zombie Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Choi tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Choi feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Choi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choi misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee unleashes a big counter combination but Choi bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi cracks Lee with a good jab.
Lee misses the body punch
and Choi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Choi misses with a body punch
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Choi will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Lee looks to land a right hand but Choi moved out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Lee scores with a four punch combination!
Choi throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Choi walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Choi misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Choi appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Choi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Lee misses.
Choi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Choi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T2#
Lee misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Choi wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Choi misses with a hook.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choi manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Heung Min Choi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Choi controls the action.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee tries to work over Choi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Choi lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards. #T3#
Choi pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Choi.
Choi throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Choi.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Choi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Choi controls the action.
Choi lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Choi.
Choi lands with a left to the head.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Choi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee blocking some punches.
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Choi scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head. #T4#
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Choi breaks the clinch.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Choi circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Choi scores with a three punch combo!
#ROC#Lee is rocked!
Choi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choi looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Choi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Choi to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Choi finish him?
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choi.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
Choi throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zombie Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Heung Min Choi's cut.
That's time! Choi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Choi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Choi misses with a body shot.
Choi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.#CUT#It looks like Zombie Lee has been cut.
Choi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Choi drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Lee right on the button. Lee goes down! Choi follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Choi gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heung Min Choi!
Heung Min Choi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
HZN 7 Choi v Nomura
Date: Feb 17, 2024 |
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Choi.
We've been told by Choi's head coaches at SYDNEY ELITE GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Choi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nomura counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Choi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nomura.
Nomura throws out a counter right but Choi avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Nomura gets a double leg takedown into Choi's guard.#ES#
Choi manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#BC2#
Nomura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Choi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nomura was well out of range. Poor timing from Choi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nomura misses with a takedown
and Choi counters with a right hand to the body.
Choi misses with a hook
and Nomura counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Choi misses with a jab to the body
and Nomura counters with a two punch combo.
Nomura checks a leg kick nicely.
Choi thows a leg kick but Nomura checks it
and Nomura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Choi misses with a hook to the body
and Nomura counters with a two punch combo. #ROC2#Choi is rocked!
Nomura lands a nice hook to Choi's body. Choi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Choi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Choi throws a lazy right hand but Nomura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Choi misses with a body punch
and Nomura counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Choi badly! He tries to strike back but Nomura puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Choi out cold! Oh man, Choi will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tadahiro Nomura!
During a confident post fight interview, Tadahiro Nomura thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC 635
Date: Jan 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Choi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Martins misses with an uppercut.
Diogo Martins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choi throws a sloppy body shot
and Martins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Martins throws a shot from downtown. Choi moves away and avoids it.
Martins 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.
Choi throws out a loose jab but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Martins closes the distance and pushes Choi back into the cage.
Choi misses with some punches.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but Choi blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Martins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A short left from Choi.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Choi avoids a wild elbow strike from Martins.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choi scores with a shoulder strike.
Choi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martins up against the cage.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Choi is blocking nicely.
#T1#
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Choi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
Choi misses with the head strike.
Martins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Choi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Choi.
Choi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martins stalling in the clinch but Choi improves position.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Choi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martins with a knee to the head.
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martins misses with a knee strike.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
Choi working aggressively here.
Choi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Choi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Martins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Choi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Choi swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Choi is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Martins blocking some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Martins.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Choi.
Martins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Choi's face.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Choi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Choi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
Choi swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martins lands a shoulder strike.
Martins has had enough of the clinch but Choi keeps him there for the moment.
Choi swings wildly with an uppercut but Martins uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Choi is blocking nicely.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
#BC#
Choi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Choi swings for the body but Martins moves out of range.
Martins walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Martins clinches.
A knee to the head by Martins.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Choi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martins.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Choi avoiding damage as Martins throws knees to the body.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Martins landing knees to the body.
Martins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Choi wants to get back to striking at distance but Martins won't allow it.
#T4#
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Choi blocks it with crossed arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martins prevents a body shot from Choi.
Choi working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Choi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martins.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Choi.
Choi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Martins backwards.
Choi misses with a punch on the inside.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
Martins blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Choi misses with the head strike.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Choi blocks it with crossed arms.
Martins lands a knee to the body.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heung Min Choi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Martins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Choi misses.
Martins wants to clinch up but Choi keeps it at a distance.
Jab by Martins.
Martins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Choi.
Choi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choi lands with a hook. Martins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martins is looking to clinch but Choi is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Martins has managed to clinch.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Choi throws a head punch that misses.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC#
Choi manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Martins pushes Choi up against the cage in a clinch.
Martins blocking some punches.
Choi misses with some punches.
#BC#
Choi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Martins moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Choi.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
A short uppercut from Choi.
Choi misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Martins - that landed with a thud.
Martins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Choi.
Choi misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Choi throws a head punch that misses.
Martins connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Choi manages to break the clinch.
Martins looks to land a combination but Choi avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Choi misses the target.
Martins moves forwards but Choi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Martins takes one on the button.
Choi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Choi misses
and Martins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Martins instigates a clinch.
Martins landing knees to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Heung Min Choi has been cut.#BC#
Choi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Martins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Martins closes the distance and pushes Choi back into the cage.#T3#
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
Martins blocks an uppercut.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Choi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Choi wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Choi breaks from the clinch.
Choi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martins moves away.
Choi avoids a kick to the body.
Martins slips under a jab.
Martins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Choi throws a chopping leg kick but Martins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Martins moves out of range as Choi strikes.#T4#
Martins tries to clinch but Choi is having none of it.
Choi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Choi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Choi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Martins tries to clinch but Choi is having none of it.
Martins doesn't manage to clinch there - Choi circles away.
Choi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Choi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heung Min Choi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heung Min Choi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Choi tries to clinch but Martins is having none of it.
Martins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Heung Min Choi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martins tries to clinch up but Choi circles away and keeps his distance.
Choi swings for the body but Martins moves out of range.
Choi lands the left hand.
Martins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Choi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Choi misses with a straight left.
Martins misses with an uppercut.
Choi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Martins blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Martins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Martins defending well as Choi loads up on a big left hand.
Martins throws out a counter right but Choi avoids it with no problem.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Choi paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Martins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Choi counters with a three punch combo that has Martins backing up. Martins nods at Choi to acknowledge the strikes.
Martins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Choi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Choi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martins can do to turn this around?
Choi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Choi lands a body shot.
Choi misses with an uppercut.
Martins staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Martins! But no joy.
A punch combination from Choi misses.
Choi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Martins tries to clinch but Choi moves away
and Choi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Choi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martins moves away.#CL2#
Martins closes the distance and pushes Choi back into the cage.
Choi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Martins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Martins looking to throw knees to the head but Choi is blocking nicely.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Martins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Choi blocks it with crossed arms.
Martins throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T3#
Martins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Diogo Martins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Choi dodges an elbow strike from Martins.
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martins misses with a knee to the head.
Choi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Martins wants to break free but Choi has control.
Martins is struggling to control the position.
Choi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martins backwards. #T4#
Martins takes a shot to the head.
Martins takes a shot to the head.
Martins tries a knee to the head but Choi blocks it.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Martins.
#BC#
Choi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Choi thumps Martins with a low kick.
Martins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Choi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Martins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diogo Martins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Choi moves out of range of the strikes.
Choi is looking to counter punch.
Choi misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heung Min Choi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Choi 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Heung Min Choi!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Heung Min Choi!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Heung Min Choi!
Heung Min Choi wins by unanimous decision!
Heung Min Choi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CFC 627
Date: Dec 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Choi slips under a jab.
Choi throws a leg kick but Ivanovic checks it.
That kick from Ivanovic tenderised Choi's leg. Choi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Choi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.
Choi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivanovic throws out the jab.
Ivanovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ivanovic misses with a body shot
and Choi counters with a left to the body.
Choi tries to clinch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Choi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ivanovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ivanovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Choi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ivanovic slips a jab and a cross from Choi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ivanovic counters with a two punch combo.
Ivanovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut. Choi saw that one coming.
Choi thumps Ivanovic with a low kick.#T1#
Ivanovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Choi. That did some damage!#CL#
Choi has Ivanovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Choi throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Choi lands a left hand.
Ivanovic lands with a right to the head.
Ivanovic lands a nice uppercut.
Choi has Ivanovic pressed against the cage, preventing Ivanovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Choi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ivanovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Ivanovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Choi misses with a hook to the body
and Ivanovic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ivanovic scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Choi misses.
It seemed like Ivanovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Ivanovic tenderised Choi's leg. Choi is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've been told by Choi's head coaches at Far-Q Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Heung Min Choi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choi.
A big right from Ivanovic misses.
Ivanovic throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Choi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanovic.
A low kick lands for Choi.
Choi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ivanovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the side of Choi's head but Choi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donk. Ivanovic catches Choi right on the button with a cross.
Ivanovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Choi at a distance.
Choi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Choi tries to score with a low kick but Ivanovic moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Ivanovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ivanovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Choi in the body.
Ivanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivanovic misses with a combination
and Choi counters with a stiff right hand.
Ivanovic throws a body shot but no joy. #T3##CL#
Choi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Choi misses with some punches.
#BC#
Choi breaks the clinch.
Choi lands with an uppercut that bounces Ivanovic off the cage and back into range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ivanovic.
Choi lands a glancing blow to the side of Ivanovic's head.
Ivanovic looks to throw the jab but Choi is out of range.
Choi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ivanovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Ivanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivanovic defending well as Choi loads up on a big left hand.
Ivanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ivanovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Choi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Choi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ivanovic slips under a jab.#T4#
Ivanovic avoids the body shot from Choi.
Ivanovic is looking for the big counter here.
Choi throws a right hand that Ivanovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivanovic also avoids with ease.
Choi throws a chopping leg kick but Ivanovic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ivanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Choi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ivanovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Choi.
Ivanovic staying out of range there.
Choi throws a body shot but no joy.
Ivanovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Choi checks it well.
Ivanovic misses with a hook
and Choi counters with a straight right hand.
Ivanovic moves out of range of the leg kick from Choi.
Ivanovic lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ivanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Choi throws an off balance right hand
and Ivanovic counters with an outside leg kick.
Choi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ivor Ivanovic 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#
Ivanovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Choi takes a swing at Ivanovic's ribcage but misses.
Ivanovic only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Choi misses the jab.
Choi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ivanovic.
Choi misses with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a good, hard body kick but Choi shrugs it off.
Choi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ivanovic throws a leg kick which misses Choi's front leg but catches the back leg as Choi tries to avoid it.
Ivor Ivanovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ivanovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Choi throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi misses with a lunging right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a stiff right hand.
Choi looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Choi moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Choi tries a low kick but Ivanovic avoids it.#T1#
Choi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ivanovic throws out a counter right but Choi avoids it with no problem.
Ivanovic motions for Choi to come forward. Ivanovic throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Choi misses with a body shot
and Ivanovic counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ivanovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Choi's head.
Choi misses with a lunging right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a nice body kick.
Choi takes a swing at Ivanovic's ribcage but misses.
Choi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Ivanovic misses its intended target.
Choi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Choi fails to land with a series of punches.
Ivanovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ivanovic thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Choi if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL#
Choi closes the distance and clinches.
Ivanovic lands a body punch in the clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Ivanovic breaks the clinch.
Choi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Choi lands with a shot to the body.
Ivanovic thows a leg kick but Choi checks it
and Choi counters with a straight right hand.
Choi thows a leg kick but Ivanovic checks it
and Ivanovic counters with a one-two to the body.
Ivanovic connects with a right hand. Choi shakes it off.
Choi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ivanovic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A low kick from Choi is predictable there
and Ivanovic counters with a body kick that stops Choi in his tracks momentarily.
Ivanovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ivanovic lands a leg kick that knocks Choi off balance momentarily.
Nice shot by Ivanovic.
No joy there for Ivanovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ivanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Choi.
Choi walks into a left hand.
Choi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Choi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Choi throws a sloppy head kick
and Ivanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivanovic takes one to the chin there.
Choi throws a low kick but Ivanovic avoids it.
Choi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Choi throws the left hand but Ivanovic avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ivanovic! But no joy.
Ivanovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Choi in his tracks.
Choi lands a right hook to the body.
Ivanovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Choi in his tracks.
Choi blocks a jab.
Ivanovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Choi ducks under a wild hook from Ivanovic.
Choi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ivanovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Ivanovic misses.#T4#
Choi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Choi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivanovic throws out the jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Choi closes the distance and clinches.
Ivanovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Choi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ivanovic's elbow.
Ivanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Choi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Choi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Choi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Choi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Choi misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A solid leg kick lands there for Choi.
#CL#
Choi rushes Ivanovic and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivor Ivanovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Choi.
Ivanovic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ivanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
Choi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ivanovic.
Choi misses with a low kick.
Choi misses with a hook.
Despite the aggression on Ivanovic's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ivanovic slips a jab from Choi.
Ivanovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Choi.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Choi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIvanovic.
Choi takes a swing at Ivanovic's ribcage but misses.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut. Choi saw that one coming.#T1#
Choi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Choi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanovic.
Choi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Choi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Choi ducks right into an uppercut from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a body kick that misses.
Choi misses with an uppercut
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ivanovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ivanovic's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ivanovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ivanovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Choi lands with an uppercut that bounces Ivanovic off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Choi.
Choi tries to clinch up
and Ivanovic counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Choi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanovic throws a series of punches but Choi avoids them all with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ivanovic.
Choi lunges at Ivanovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ivanovic's hand.
Choi misses with a hook
enabling Ivanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Choi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Choi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Choi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ivanovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ivanovic thumps Choi with a low kick.
Choi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ivanovic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Choi cracks Ivanovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T3#
Ivanovic throws the left hand but Choi avoids the punch easily.
Ivanovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choi was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic sizes up Choi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Choi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ivanovic on the side of the head.
Ivanovic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Choi. Choi obviously looking to wear him down.
Ivanovic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ivanovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Choi finds it's way round the side to connect with Ivanovic's head.
Ivanovic throws a low kick but Choi moves out of range easily.
Ivanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Choi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Choi checks a leg kick.
Ivanovic throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
Choi tries to clinch but Ivanovic is having none of it.
Ivanovic looks to land a combination but Choi avoids it well.
Ivanovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Ivanovic misses
enabling Choi to counter with a crisp jab.
Ivanovic misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Choi.
Ivanovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Choi tries to close the distance and clinch but Ivanovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A leg kick checked by Ivanovic.
Choi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ivanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Choi swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivor Ivanovic really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Ivanovic 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.
Choi blocks the body kick.
Choi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ivanovic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Choi throws out the jab.
Ivanovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Choi misses with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Choi just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ivanovic is out of range.
Choi misses with a leg kick
and Ivanovic counters with a nice body kick.
Ivanovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ivanovic connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Ivanovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Choi misses with a body punch
and Ivanovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Choi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Ivanovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ivanovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Choi counters with a right hand to the body.
Choi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Choi tries to clinch there but Ivanovic circles away.
Ivanovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Choi misses the target.
Choi throws an off balance right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.
Ivanovic lands a jab to Choi's midsection.
Choi misses with a jab to the body
letting Ivanovic counter with a right hand.
Ivanovic missing with a left hand there. Choi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Choi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Ivanovic blocks a jab.
Ivanovic tries a quick counter leg kick but Choi is wise to it.
Choi scores with a sloppy right hand. Ivanovic should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Choi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Choi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ivanovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Choi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ivanovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Choi lands a nice looking body shot.
Choi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ivanovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Choi off the cage and back into range.
Ivanovic scores with a hook.
Ivanovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Choi.
Ivanovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chois jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Ivanovic ducks right into an uppercut from Choi.
Ivanovic connects with a body shot that sends Choi's belly button to the back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ivanovic, as that shot connected.
Choi throws a body punch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Choi throws out the jab.
Ivanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ivanovic misses with a hook. Choi ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Choi misses its target.
Nice straight punches there by Choi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Choi.
Choi checks a leg kick.
Ivanovic misses the shot to the body.
Choi thows a leg kick but Ivanovic checks it
and Ivanovic counters with a nice kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Choi. That's going to slow Ivanovic down.
Choi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Ivanovic looks to land a body kick but Choi moved away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ivanovic.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Choi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Choi looks to clinch
and Ivanovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ivanovic jabs at Choi's body.
Choi takes a jab right on the kisser.
A cross from Choi lands.
Ivanovic lands with a cross.
Ivanovic wants to slow Choi down by chopping away at his legs.
Ivanovic misses with a jab to the body
and Choi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivor Ivanovic dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Ivanovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Choi can pounce on him.
Heung Min Choi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Choi stuns Ivanovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Choi loads up on a big right hand but Ivanovic slips the punch.
Choi throws a hook but Ivanovic avoids it easily.
Ivanovic misses with a kick to the body.
Choi throws a front kick aimed at Ivanovic's knee but Ivanovic avoids it well.
A shot to the body from Choi misses
and Ivanovic counters with a leg kick.
Ivanovic misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Choi blocks the low kick.
Choi slips a jab and a cross from Ivanovic.
Choi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Choi swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Ivanovic throws a leg kick that misses.
Choi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ivanovic is looking to slow Choi down with leg kicks.
Choi misses with a lunging right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Choi thinking.
Choi throws a combination that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a nice body shot.
Good leg kick by Ivanovic.
Choi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ivanovic blocks a head kick by Choi.
Ivanovic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Choi is out of range and Ivanovic settles back down.
Choi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Choi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ivanovic slips under a jab.#T2#
Ivanovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Choi is out of range.
Choi lands with a straight right. Ivanovic didn't see that one coming.
Choi with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovic jabs at Choi's body.
Choi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well,Choi is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ivanovic takes a kick to the side of the head.
Choi slips under a jab.
Choi misses with a looping right.
Ivanovic connects with a single shot there.
Choi throws a series of punches but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A leg kick checked by Choi.
Ivanovic lands with a hook. Choi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Choi moves away from the strike by Ivanovic.
A counter left hand to the body from Choi misses its target.#T3#
Ivanovic looks for the body kick but Choi saw that one coming.
Choi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Choi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ivanovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Choi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ivanovic cracks Choi with a good jab.
Ivanovic scores with a nice strike.
Ivanovic looks to land a left hand but Choi moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Choi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Choi throws a body shot but no joy.
Choi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Choi misses with a jab to the body
and Ivanovic counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Choi throws a right hand that misses
and Ivanovic makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ivanovic.
Choi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Choi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#Ivanovic is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ivor Ivanovic has been cut.
Ivanovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ivanovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Choi finish him?
Choi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanovic.
Ivanovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ivanovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Choi.
Choi misses with an uppercut
and Ivanovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ivor Ivanovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivanovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Ivanovic is looking to land body kicks.
Ivanovic misses with a body kick.
Choi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Choi avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ivor Ivanovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ivanovic 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Ivor Ivanovic!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Ivor Ivanovic!
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight for Ivor Ivanovic!
Ivor Ivanovic wins by unanimous decision!
Ivor Ivanovic is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Ivor Ivanovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HFC 106: Ivanovic vs Jack
Date: Nov 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Choi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Choi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Berkut was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Berkut shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Choi's guard.
Berkut preventing the sweep.
Berkut is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Berkut wants to control from the top but Choi keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi is looking to stand up but Berkut isn't so interested in that idea.
Berkut postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Choi working a defensive guard but Berkut passes into half guard.
Berkut stops Choi from getting back to his feet.
Choi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Choi is trying to control but can't.
Berkut throws a strike but Choi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Choi is wriggling around but Berkut manages to pass to half guard.
Berkut working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Berkut is trying to control the action in half guard but Choi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Choi trying to hold on to Berkut's head to control him but Berkut postures up.
#T2#
Choi is trying to stand up here but Berkut is controlling him well.
Berkut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berkut thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berkut working over Choi with some ground and pound. Choi looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Berkut looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Choi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Berkut working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Choi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Berkut.
Berkut throwing shots but Choi is blocking nicely.
Berkut is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Choi wants to get back to full guard.
Berkut prevents Choi from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Berkut keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berkut fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Choi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Berkut counters with a nice uppercut.
Berkut shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Choi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Choi's head coaches at Far-Q Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Berkut tries to clinch there but Choi circles away.
#CL2#
Berkut darts in and clinches Choi up against the cage.#T4##BC#
Choi breaks from the clinch.
Berkut walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Choi misses with a double jab
and Berkut cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Heung Min Choi has been cut.#TD2#
Berkut shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Berkut showed some decent athleticism there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Berkut not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berkut seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Choi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Berkut prevents Choi from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choi on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Berkut not doing much here.
Berkut wants to lay and pray for a moment but Choi keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kirill Berkut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Heung Min Choi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Choi digs a good hook to Berkut's body.
Choi misses the jab.
Berkut fails with the takedown.
Choi throws a hook but Berkut avoids it easily.
Berkut misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Choi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Berkut tries to clinch up
and Choi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Berkut counters with a nice uppercut.
Choi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Berkut manages to avoid it.
Choi misses with a double jab.
Choi smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Choi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Choi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heung Min Choi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berkut misses with an uppercut.
Berkut dodges the punch combination from Choi.
Choi lands a nice shot that snaps Berkut's head back.
Berkut ducks under a wild hook from Choi.#TD2#
Choi tries to sprawl but Berkut drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Choi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Berkut scores with a couple of nice shots.
Berkut stalling away here and it's allowed Choi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Berkut postures up.
Berkut postures up in Choi's guard and throws a big left but Choi blocks it. #T2#
Berkut keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Choi's head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Berkut working his ground and pound in the gym.
Choi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Berkut in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Berkut landing some decent shots from guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berkut postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Choi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Berkut is one step ahead there.
Choi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Berkut.
Berkut slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Berkut stopping the sweep attempt from Choi.
Berkut sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No joy there for Choi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Berkut misses.
Berkut shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Choi defends it nicely.
Heung Min Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Berkut.
Choi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berkut let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Heung Min Choi is winning the standup battle so far.
Berkut takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Berkut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heung Min Choi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Choi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Choi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
Berkut shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Choi defends it nicely.
Berkut cracks Choi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Choi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Berkut.
Choi misses the shot to the body.
Berkut ducks under a wild hook from Choi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Choi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Choi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Berkut shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Choi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Choi 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heung Min Choi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Heung Min Choi's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Choi's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Choi duly obliges.
Choi connects with a single shot there.
Nice sprawl there from Choi as Berkut shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Berkut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Berkut is defended easily by Choi.
Heung Min Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kirill Berkut.
Berkut takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Choi as Berkut shoots in.
Choi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Berkut is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Choi's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choi pushes Berkut off but Berkut dives into side control.
#T1##ES#
Choi throws Berkut to one side and escapes!
Berkut misses with an uppercut.
Choi scores with a jab.
Berkut drops his hands momentarily and Choi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Berkut gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Choi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Choi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Berkut can do to turn this around?
Berkut tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Choi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Berkut throws the left hand but Choi avoids the punch easily.
Berkut throws the left hand but Choi avoids the punch easily.
Berkut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choi.
Berkut with the counter takedown but Choi avoids it easily.
Choi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Berkut.
Choi throws a jab but it's blocked by Berkut.
Choi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD2#
Berkut drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choi looking for a sweep. Not yet Choi, not yet.
Berkut wants to control from the top but Choi keeps moving.
Choi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Berkut wants to control from the top but Choi keeps moving.
Berkut stopping the sweep attempt from Choi.
Berkut missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Choi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Berkut lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Berkut wants to control from the top but Choi keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Choi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Berkut walks into a left hand.
Choi throws a hook but Berkut blocks it.
Choi misses with a body shot.
Berkut walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Choi slaps away a takedown attempt from Berkut, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Choi lands a jab.
Choi scores with a decent looking hook.
Choi swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD2#
and Berkut counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Choi trying to control the position.
#T4#
Berkut makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Choi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Choi keeping moving, preventing Berkut from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berkut passes Choi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choi trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heung Min Choi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Choi has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heung Min Choi!
Our winner, Heung Min Choi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
HFC 97: Cruz vs Mesquita
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
#R1#
Ivanovic clobbers Choi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Choi looks to land a left hand but Ivanovic moved out of range nicely.
Choi connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Choi misses.
It looked like Ivanovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Choi.
Choi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ivanovic blocks a jab.
Ivanovic lands with a nice body punch.
Choi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Ivanovic does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Choi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Choi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Choi. That did some damage!#T1#
Choi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ivanovic swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#It looks like Heung Min Choi has been cut.
Choi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanovic.
Ivanovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Choi misses.
Ivanovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Choi throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Choi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Choi.
Choi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Ivor Ivanovic has been cut.
Choi misses with a hook. Ivanovic ducked under it nicely.
Ivanovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Ivanovic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Choi slips a jab from Ivanovic.#T2#
Ivanovic takes one on the button.
Nice jab there from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ivanovic misses with a body shot.
Choi slips under a jab.
Jab from Ivanovic.
Choi looks to land a left hand but Ivanovic moved out of range nicely.
Ivanovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Choi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ivanovic momentarily.
Choi throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Ivanovic. #T3#
Ivanovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Choi throws a counter combo.
Ivanovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Choi's head.
Choi doesn't manage to clinch there - Ivanovic circles away.
Choi loads up on a big right hand but Ivanovic slips the punch.
Choi walks into a straight right hand from Ivanovic.
Good exchange - Ivanovic coming out on top.
Ivanovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Ivanovic lands a body shot.
Ivanovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivanovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Choi tries to clinch up.#T4#
Ivanovic throws out a leg kick but Choi moves out of range and Ivanovic only half commits.
Ivanovic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Choi back to the cage. Ivanovic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Choi throws out the jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ivanovic. Choi shrugs it off though.
Ivanovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Choi finds it's way round the side to connect with Ivanovic's head.
Ivanovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Choi misses with a left hand
and Ivanovic counters with a leg kick.
Ivanovic connects with a crisp jab.
Ivanovic is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#CL2#
Choi clinches.
Ivanovic leaning against his opponent.
Ivanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivor Ivanovic dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ivanovic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Choi.
Choi looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.
Choi 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.
Choi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Choi walks into a jab.
Choi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ivanovic half committed to a counter leg kick.
Choi throws a hook but Ivanovic avoids it easily.
Ivanovic tried to counter with a leg kick but Choi avoided it.
Choi throws a right hand that Ivanovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Ivanovic also avoids with ease.
Choi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivanovic misses with a straight right.
Ivanovic sizes up Choi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Choi.#T1#
Ivanovic scores with a body shot.
Ivanovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ivanovic.
Choi throws a shot from downtown. Ivanovic moves away and avoids it.
Ivor Ivanovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Choi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut.
A big left from Ivanovic misses. #CL2#
Choi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Ivanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Choi keeps control of Ivanovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Ivanovic manages to break the clinch.
Choi throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Ivanovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Choi throws a series of strikes that have Ivanovic backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivanovic.
Choi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivanovic throws out the jab.
Choi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Choi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Choi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.
Ivanovic went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ivanovic is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Choi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ivanovic throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Choi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ivanovic scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Ivanovic connects with a right hand. Choi shakes it off.
Choi throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanovic appears to be looking for a big counter.
Choi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Choi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Choi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ivanovic misses with a hook
and Choi counters with a stiff right hand.
Choi looks to land a combination but Ivanovic avoids it well.
Choi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Choi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic is looking for a counter combo.
Ivanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choi manages to avoid it.#T4#
Choi throws a big shot that misses.
Ivanovic scores with a jab. Choi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Ivanovic misses.
Ivanovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Choi.
Choi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivanovic throws out the jab.
Choi throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ivanovic works Choi's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivor Ivanovic dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Ivanovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Choi lunges at Ivanovic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ivanovic's hand.
Choi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Ivanovic 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Choi swings widly with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a nice leg kick.
Choi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ivanovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Choi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ivanovic.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi checks a leg kick nicely.
Choi misses with a jab to the body
and Ivanovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ivanovic looks to throw a body kick
and Choi counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Ivanovic. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
Ivanovic lands with a hook. Choi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Choi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Choi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ivanovic. That's going to slow Choi down.
Ivanovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Ivanovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
It seemed like Choi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Choi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Choi moves into the clinch.
Ivanovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ivanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Choi.
Choi misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Choi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivanovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivanovic staying out of range there.
Ivanovic goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Choi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Choi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanovic.
Ivanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choi.
Choi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ivanovic on the side of the head.
Choi throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Choi misses with a looping left.
Choi moves out of range as Ivanovic throws a body kick.
Choi tries to clinch but Ivanovic is having none of it.
Ivanovic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Choi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanovic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T3#
Ivanovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Choi misses with a combination
and Ivanovic counters with a good low kick that Choi was not able to check.
Ivanovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Choi's head.
Choi throws a shot to the body.
Choi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ivanovic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Choi finds it's way round the side to connect with Ivanovic's head.
Ivanovic lands a slapping body shot.
Ivanovic throws a body punch but Choi moves out of range.
Choi misses with an uppercut. Ivanovic saw that one coming.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Choi.
Ivanovic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ivanovic connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Choi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Choi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Choi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ivor Ivanovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivanovic moves away from the strike by Choi.
Ivanovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ivanovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Choi circles away quickly and effectively.
Choi loads up on a big right hand but Ivanovic slips the punch.
It looked like Ivanovic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ivor Ivanovic.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ivanovic, 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivor Ivanovic!
A relieved looking Ivor Ivanovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 67
Date: Jul 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Choi digs a good hook to Leonidas's body.
Good shot there by Leonidas.
Choi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Leonidas.
Choi keeps the fight on the outside.
Choi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Leonidas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Choi.
Choi just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Leonidas instigates a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Leonidas.
Choi wants to break the clinch but can't.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leonidas. #BC#
Choi breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Choi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Leonidas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Choi.
Leonidas throws a big counter head kick but Choi avoids it with no problem.
Choi lands a glancing blow to the side of Leonidas's head.
Choi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Choi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Donk. Choi catches Leonidas right on the button with a cross.#CL2#
Leonidas rushes Choi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Choi working hard to break the clinch.#T2##BC#
Choi breaks from the clinch.
Leonidas is looking to slow Choi down with leg kicks.
Choi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Choi misses with a straight left.
Choi throws a poor cross that misses
and Leonidas counters with a nice uppercut.
Leonidas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Choi.
Leonidas moves out of range of the strikes.
Choi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leonidas manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Choi misses the target.
Leonidas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Leonidas looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Leonidas throws a front kick that sends Choi stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Choi tries to keep at a distance but Leonidas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Leonidas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Choi is trying to break the clinch but Leonidas is controlling him.
Leonidas tries a body shot but Choi blocks it.
Leonidas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Choi.
Leonidas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Choi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Choi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leonidas has him pressed against the cage.
Leonidas has a couple of punches blocked by Choi.
A hook to the body from Leonidas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Choi.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leonidas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leonidas is trying to pull guard but Choi has him pressed against the cage.
Choi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Choi tries to circle away but Leonidas has him pinned against the cage.
Choi wants to get back to striking at distance but Leonidas won't allow it.
Leonidas misses with a body punch.
#T4#
Leonidas lands a body punch.
Leonidas works on Choi's body with a couple of short punches.
Choi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Choi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leonidas gets through Choi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Leonidas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Choi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leonidas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choi is trying to break the clinch but Leonidas is controlling him.
Leonidas tries to work over Choi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leonidas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Choi lands with a light punch inside.
Leonidas misses with a body punch.
Leonidas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonidas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leonidas misses with a punch on the inside.
Choi tries to break free but Leonidas pushes him back against the cage.
Leonidas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Choi lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Choi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Choi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonidas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Draco Leonidas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Leonidas thuds his right hand into Choi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Choi throws a jab but it's blocked by Leonidas.
Choi lands a slapping body shot.
Leonidas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Choi throws a hook to the side of Leonidas's head but Leonidas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Choi misses with an uppercut. Leonidas saw that one coming.
Leonidas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi misses with a looping left.
Leonidas slips under a jab from Choi.
Choi sets himself, and Leonidas steps forward looking for the clinch! Choi avoids it this time.
Leonidas slips under a jab from Choi.#T1#
Leonidas thows a body kick. Choi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Choi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Leonidas misses with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Leonidas as he connects with a hook.
Choi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Choi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL2#
and Leonidas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Leonidas blocking some punches.
Leonidas lands a body shot.
Leonidas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Choi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Leonidas.
Choi prevents a body shot from Leonidas.
Choi takes a shot to the head.
Leonidas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Leonidas.
Choi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Leonidas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Choi is trying to break the clinch but Leonidas is controlling him.#BC#
Choi breaks the clinch.
Choi moves out of range of the body kick.
It looked like Choi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Leonidas moves out of range of the strikes.
Leonidas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Heung Min Choi is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Leonidas.
Choi throws a right and a left that Leonidas avoids nicely.
Leonidas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Choi catches Leonidas right on the button with a cross.
Choi throws a looping overhand right but Leonidas ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Choi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leonidas's head backwards.
Leonidas moves away from the strike by Choi.
Choi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Leonidas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crunch! Leonidas slams his shin into Choi's torso.
Choi throws a lazy uppercut
and Leonidas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Leonidas lands with a right hand.
Choi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leonidas counters with a straight right hand.
Choi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Choi misses with an uppercut
and Leonidas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonidas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choi moves away.
Choi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leonidas on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Leonidas is rocked!#CL2#
Leonidas drives through and clinches with Choi against the cage.
Leonidas working aggressively here.
#BC#
Choi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Choi loads up on a big right hand but Leonidas slips the punch.
Leonidas looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Leonidas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Choi moves away.
Leonidas scores with a spinning back kick!
Leonidas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Choi throws a shot from downtown. Leonidas moves away and avoids it.
Choi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Heung Min Choi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Choi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leonidas counters with an outside leg kick.
Leonidas defending well as Choi loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Choi does no damage.
Choi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Leonidas takes the fight into the clinch.
Choi lands with a short shot to the head.
Choi tries to break free but Leonidas pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi has had enough of the clinch but Leonidas keeps him there for the moment.
Leonidas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leonidas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leonidas tries to pull guard but Choi won't allow it.
Leonidas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leonidas swings wildly with an uppercut but Choi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Leonidas.
#T1#
Leonidas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Leonidas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leonidas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Choi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Leonidas on the inside. #BC#
Choi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leonidas is looking to clinch.
Choi throwing a counter right hand but Leonidas manages to avoid it.
Choi swings widly with a right hand
and Leonidas counters with a good low kick that Choi was not able to check.
The fight stays on the outside here - Leonidas looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donk. Choi catches Leonidas right on the button with a cross.#T2##CL2#
Leonidas clinches up with Choi and pushes him back against the cage.
Leonidas lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leonidas misses with a body punch.
Leonidas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leonidas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leonidas works on Choi's body with a couple of short punches.
Choi wants to break free but Leonidas has control.
Leonidas blocks an uppercut.
Leonidas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Leonidas misses with a punch on the inside.
Draco Leonidas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leonidas throws a punch but it's blocked by Choi.
Leonidas struggles to land a body shot inside as Choi controls his hands.
Leonidas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Choi breaks from the clinch.
Choi scores with a jab to the head.
Leonidas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Choi.#T3#
Leonidas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Choi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Leonidas throws a body punch but Choi moves out of range.
Choi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Choi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Choi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
Choi gets tackled into the cage by Leonidas. Leonidas maintains the clinch.
Choi swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonidas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonidas tries to work over Choi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leonidas has a couple of punches blocked by Choi.
Choi is trying to break free.
Choi wants to get back to striking at distance but Leonidas won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leonidas.
Choi swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonidas uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
A short left from Leonidas.
Choi lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Leonidas.
A short right from Leonidas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leonidas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leonidas blocking some punches.
Choi prevents a body shot from Leonidas.
Choi misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Leonidas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Leonidas tries to throw a body punch but Choi avoids it by throwing Leonidas back against the cage.
Choi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leonidas's elbow.
Choi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leonidas can't find room to land a body shot as Choi controls the action.
Choi prevents a body shot from Leonidas.
Leonidas misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Leonidas.
Leonidas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Choi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leonidas tries to work over Choi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Choi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Leonidas really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Choi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Leonidas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Choi throws a big shot that misses.
Leonidas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Choi doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Leonidas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Leonidas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Choi is trying to push Leonidas away but Leonidas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi is trying to push Leonidas away but Leonidas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Leonidas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Choi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Choi misses with a looping left.
Leonidas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T1#
Choi throws a jab when Leonidas was well out of range.
Leonidas misses with the body kick
and Choi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Choi scores with the left hand. Leonidas knows he should have avoided that one.
Choi misses with a series of wild punches.
Leonidas let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Leonidas rushes Choi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Leonidas jumps guard but Choi stands there with Leonidas around his waist. Leonidas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leonidas struggles to land a body shot inside as Choi controls his hands.
#T2#
Leonidas struggles to land a body shot inside as Choi controls his hands.
Choi cracks Leonidas with a nice body shot.
Leonidas misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Leonidas.
Leonidas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chois head.
Leonidas fails to pull guard.
Leonidas lands with a short shot to the head.
Leonidas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Choi blocks a body shot from Leonidas.
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!
Choi lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Choi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Choi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leonidas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab lands there for Leonidas.#CL2#
Leonidas instigates a clinch.
Leonidas tries to work over Choi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Leonidas.
#BC#
Choi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leonidas throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Choi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Leonidas staying out of range there.
Choi swinging wildly here.
Leonidas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Choi misses with a lunging right hand
and Leonidas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Leonidas cracks Choi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Choi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big right from Choi misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Leonidas. That snapped Choi's head back.
A jab from Choi misses.
Leonidas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Leonidas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Choi counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Leonidas is looking to clinch.
Choi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Choi takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Draco Leonidas dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Leonidas scores with a push kick.
Leonidas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Leonidas closes the distance and clinches.
Leonidas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leonidas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonidas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Choi to keep the fight standing.
Leonidas has Choi pressed against the cage, preventing Choi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Leonidas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Choi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Leonidas takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Choi blocks a body shot from Leonidas.
A short right from Leonidas.
Choi scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Choi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Leonidas is trying to pull guard but Choi has him pressed against the cage.
Leonidas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leonidas lands with a light punch inside.
Leonidas tries to throw a body punch but Choi avoids it by throwing Leonidas back against the cage.
Leonidas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leonidas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Choi's elbow.
A short right from Leonidas.
Leonidas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leonidas takes a shot to the head.
Leonidas lands a shot to the body.
Choi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leonidas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leonidas throws a punch but it's blocked by Choi.
Leonidas fails to pull guard.
Heung Min Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Draco Leonidas.
Leonidas scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Choi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leonidas tries a head kick but it misses.
Heung Min Choi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Leonidas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Leonidas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonidas scores with a leg kick.
Leonidas tries to close the distance and clinch but Choi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Choi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Choi throws the left hand but Leonidas avoids the punch easily.
Choi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Choi works the jab nicely.#T3#
Choi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leonidas counters with a nice body kick.
Leonidas thumps Choi with a low kick.
Choi misses with a straight left.
Leonidas tries to clinch but Choi moves out of range.
Leonidas jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL2#
Leonidas clinches up against the cage.
Choi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC#
Choi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Choi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonidas.
#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Choi misses the target.
Choi misses with a right hand
enabling Leonidas to counter with a crisp jab.
Choi throws a hook to the side of Leonidas's head but Leonidas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leonidas thumps Choi with a low kick.
Choi misses with a hook
letting Leonidas counter with a right hand.
Choi lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choi throws the left hand but Leonidas avoids the punch easily.
Leonidas blocks a jab.
Leonidas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Choi blocks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Draco Leonidas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Leonidas has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 46:50
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 46:49
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Draco Leonidas!
Draco Leonidas is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
MMAHKI 58
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1#
Choi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Choi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Jung.
Choi throws a hook to the side of Jung's head but Jung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Choi backs away, Jung returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Choi throws an off balance right hand
enabling Jung to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Heung Min Choi has been cut.
Choi leaves Jung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Choi misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jung. Choi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jung throws a body punch but Choi moves out of range. #T1#
Choi throws a big shot that misses.
Jung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Choi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Choi. #CUT2#It looks like Won Yong Jung has been cut.
Heung Min Choi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Choi throws out the jab.
Choi swings widly with a right hand
and Jung counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Jung.
Donk. Jung catches Choi right on the button with a cross.
Choi misses with a wild body shot.
Choi throws an overhand right that lands on Jung's shoulder, as Jung tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Jung throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jung has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!#TD#
Jung feints and as Choi raises his hands in defense, Jung changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jung won't allow Choi to sweep him here.
Choi is pulling down on Jung's head to control his posture.
Jung throws a big elbow that misses.
Jung distracts Choi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jung lands a couple of digs.
Jung 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jung's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Choi 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.
Jung cracks Choi with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Choi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jung defends it easily.
Choi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Choi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jung defends well.
Jung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Choi wants to stand up but Jung is controlling him.
Jung lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Jung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Choi looking for a sweep. Not yet Choi, not yet.
Jung throwing strikes but missing.
Jung stands up over Choi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jung throwing strikes from guard but Choi blocks nicely.
Jung chips away with some ground and pound.
Choi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jung is controlling him.
Choi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jung throwing strikes from guard but Choi blocks nicely.
Jung is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Won Yong Jung dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Choi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jung manages to avoid it.
It looked like Jung wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Choi misses.
Jung throwing a counter right hand but Choi manages to avoid it.
Choi connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Choi misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Jung misses the target.
It seemed like Choi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jung on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung misses with an uppercut. Choi saw that one coming.
Choi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jung tries for a takedown but Choi circles away easily
and Choi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Jung misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Choi counters with a crisp one two that drops Jung! Choi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Jung to his feet! Jung is in big trouble!#ROC2#Jung is rocked!
Jung throws a poor cross that misses
and Choi counters with a huge left! Jung is in big trouble! He's backing up but Choi isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Jung from any more damage. A dominating finish by Choi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heung Min Choi!
Heung Min Choi is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Heung Min Choi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 51
Date: May 23, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Porsche gets a double leg takedown into Choi's guard.
Choi trying to keep a closed guard but Porsche is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choi is really struggling to control Porsche but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Porsche controls from within his opponent's guard.
Choi is looking to stand up but Porsche isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Choi looking for subs off his back but Porsche has passed one foot through into half guard.
Porsche trying to control the action but Choi is working from the bottom. #T1#
Choi is trying to stand up here but Porsche is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Porsche is looking for a kimura here.
Porsche stalling away here and it's allowed Choi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Choi keeping moving, preventing Porsche from controlling successfully. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Choi wants to get back to his feet but Porsche is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Porsche sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Choi wants to stand but Porsche is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been told by Choi's head coaches at Far-Q Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Choi lands a glancing blow to the side of Porsche's head.
Porsche fails with the takedown.
Heung Min Choi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Choi catches Porsche with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Porsche closes this distance looking for a takedown but Choi circles away.
A shot to the liver by Choi. Beautiful body shot.
Choi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Porsche fails with the takedown
and Choi scores with a counter punch that sends Porsche to the canvas! Choi smells blood - he's punishing Porsche with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Porsche has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heung Min Choi!
Heung Min Choi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 42
Date: Apr 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Jack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Choi is able to avoid easily.
Choi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Choi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jack on the side of the head.#ROC#Jack is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kangaroo Jack has been cut.
Choi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Choi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jack is still on wobbly legs! Can Choi finish him?
Choi shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Jack takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Choi sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Jack bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heung Min Choi!
Heung Min Choi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 12
Date: Dec 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Choi coming out on top.
Choi misses with an uppercut.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#ROC#Jack is rocked!
Jack is holding his hands too far apart here. Choi throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Jack is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heung Min Choi!
An out of breath Heung Min Choi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
MMAHKI 7
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brucelee - that will leave a mark!
Brucelee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Choi.
Brucelee lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Brucelee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Choi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Choi misses with a straight left.
Brucelee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brucelee throws a lazy uppercut
and Brucelee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brucelee moves away from the strike by Choi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Choi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brucelee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#It looks like Heung Min Choi has been cut.#T1#
Choi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Choi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brucelee throws out the jab.
Brucelee ducks under a wild hook from Choi.
Brucelee is trying to counter with his kicks.
Choi walks into a straight right hand from Brucelee.
We've been told by Choi's head coaches at Takeda Clan Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brucelee lunges at Choi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Choi's hand.
Brucelee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Choi lands with a nice combination. Brucelee backs away looking to recover.#T2#
Brucelee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brucelee throws a sloppy head kick #KD#
and Choi counters with a nice right hand that sends Brucelee toppling to the canvas! Brucelee scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Choi finish him?!#ROC#Brucelee is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choi fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Brucelee to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Brucelee looks to clinch but Choi throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Brucelee taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Heung Min Choi!
A victorious Heung Min Choi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
BFA 3: Tokyo 1
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gonzalez.
Choi throws out a counter right but Gonzalez avoids it with no problem.
Choi misses with a hook.
Choi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gonzalez looks to land a body kick but Choi moved away.
A countering left hand to the body from Choi misses.
Choi loads up on a big right hand but Gonzalez slips the punch.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Choi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Albert Gonzalez has been cut.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick
and Choi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Albert Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez with a lazy takedown attempt #KD2#
and Choi counters with a nice right hand that sends Gonzalez toppling to the canvas! Gonzalez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Choi finish him?!#ROC2#Gonzalez is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Choi sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Gonzalez's defenses. It connects perfectly with Gonzalez's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heung Min Choi!
Heung Min Choi is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking Heung Min Choi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
BFA 2: Sydney 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Bich throws a leg kick
and Choi counters with a straight right hand.
Bich throws a leg kick
letting Choi counter with a right hand.
Bich throws a leg kick
enabling Choi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bich misses with a leg kick
enabling Choi to counter with a crisp jab.
Bich throws a leg kick
and Choi counters with a two punch combo.
Bich scoring well with a low kick there.
Bich throws a solid leg kick but Choi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bich.
Bich throws a leg kick that is checked
and Choi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Bich is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Bich is predictable there
and Choi counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Bich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Choi throws a pinpoint strike between Bich's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Bich crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Choi scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heung Min Choi!
Heung Min Choi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
VFC 101 Abbott vs Dingo
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1##KD2#
Choi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Crawford sprawling to the canvas! Crawford rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Choi finish him?!
#ROC2#Crawford is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Zac Crawford has been cut.
Choi is stalking Crawford. Crawford circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Choi, and it's lights out! Crawford really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heung Min Choi!
During a confident post fight interview, Heung Min Choi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
VFC 99
Date: Jul 20, 2022 |
#R1#
A shot to the body from Jack misses
and Choi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Kangaroo Jack has been cut.
Jack throws a shot from downtown. Choi moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Choi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Choi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jack lands with a cross.
Choi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jack cracks Choi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good shot there by Jack.
Jack throws a right and a left that Choi avoids nicely.
Kangaroo Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Choi.
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!
Choi sizes up Jack with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Choi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jack ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jack jabs Choi right on the nose. Choi blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Choi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jack connects with a crisp jab.
Jack throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Choi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Choi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Choi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice shot by Jack.
Jack's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jack duly obliges. #KD#
Choi cracks Jack with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jack looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Choi finish him?
#ROC#Jack is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choi fakes the body blow, causing Jack to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Jack goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Heung Min Choi!
Heung Min Choi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
VFC 93 Dingo vs Isle
Date: Jul 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice jab there from Brolin.
Brolin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Brolin has Choi up against the cage in a clinch.
Brolin pushes Choi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brolin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Choi misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Brolin fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brolin blocking some punches.
Brolin lands a body shot.
A short right from Brolin.
Brolin lands a nice shot to the body.
Brolin misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Brolin scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Brolin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brolin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Choi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brolin is keeping busy.
Brolin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Choi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brolin backwards.
Choi takes a shot to the head.
Choi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Brolin lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Choi.
Brolin scores with a shoulder strike.
Brolin lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Brolin.
Brolin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Brolin.
Choi stalling in the clinch but Brolin improves position.
Brolin is leaning against Choi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Brolin.
A short body shot lands from Choi as the two fighters clinch.
Brolin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brolin lands an uppercut.
Brolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brolin misses with some punches.
Brolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Choi misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Choi is looking to control Brolin's arms but Brolin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Choi has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brolin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Brolin.
Brolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brolin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brolin.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Choi lands a nice shot to the body.
Brolin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Choi swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Choi is trying to break the clinch but Brolin is controlling him.
Brolin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Choi or not.
Choi taking a breather.
Brolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brolin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Choi is trying to maintain a safe position but Brolin gets an underhook and turns Choi into the cage.#T3#
Brolin lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Brolin.
Brolin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Choi scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land.
Brolin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brolin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Choi throws a punch but it's blocked by Brolin.
Choi swings wildly with an uppercut but Brolin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brolin throws a head punch that misses.
Brolin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Brolin.
Brolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Choi misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Brolin.
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!
Brolin lands a right hand.
Brolin lands with a right to the head.
Choi blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Brolin scores with a shoulder strike.
Brolin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Brolin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brolin.
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brolin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brolin digs a right hand into Choi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Choi's gas tank.
Brolin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Choi lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brolin.
Choi blocking some punches.
A short left from Brolin.
Brolin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brolin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brolin lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Choi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Choi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brolin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Choi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Choi has a couple of punches blocked by Brolin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Brolin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Brolin clinches up with Choi and pushes him back against the cage.
Brolin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brolin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Choi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brolin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Choi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Choi lands a nice uppercut.
Choi working aggressively here.
Brolin lands an uppercut.
Brolin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Choi can do to turn this around?
Choi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brolin backwards.
Brolin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Choi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brolin has a couple of punches blocked by Choi.
Choi tries to work over Brolin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brolin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brolin tries to work over Choi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Choi misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brolin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brolin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brolin scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Choi working aggressively here.
Brolin struggles to land a body shot inside as Choi controls his hands.
Choi trying to stall but Brolin improves his position.
Brolin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brolin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brolin misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brolin.
Brolin lands with a short shot to the head.
Brolin lands a shot to the body.
Josh Brolin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Choi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Choi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Choi pushes Brolin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Choi misses with the head strike.
Brolin lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Brolin.
Brolin gets through Choi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brolin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brolin lands a right hand.
Brolin lands an uppercut.#T2#
Brolin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brolin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Brolin tries to work over Choi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Choi.
Brolin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brolin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Choi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brolin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Choi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brolin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brolin.
Brolin is working Choi over against the cage.
Choi is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Brolin.
Brolin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brolin lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Brolin.
Nice body punch from Brolin - that landed with a thud.
Brolin lands a shoulder strike.
Choi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brolin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Brolin as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Brolin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Brolin.
Brolin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brolin lands an uppercut.
Choi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brolin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brolin.
Brolin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chois head.
Brolin lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Choi is rocked!
Choi throws a head punch that misses.
Choi is still on wobbly legs! Can Brolin finish him?
Brolin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brolin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Brolin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Brolin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choi misses with some punches.
Brolin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Choi backwards.
Brolin pushes Choi against the cage. Brolin is working some dirty boxing. Brolin pushes off with a quick right hook! Choi goes down! Choi tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Brolin moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Brolin!
A very excited looking Josh Brolin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
VFC 89 Island Bash
Date: Jun 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Messi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Choi.
Choi throws the left hand but Messi avoids the punch easily.
Choi throws a big shot that misses.
Choi throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Messi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Choi's guard.
Choi is looking to stand back up but Messi counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Choi.
Choi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Choi is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Messi trying to mount his opponent but Choi defends it.
Choi tries to kick Messi off but Messi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Choi manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Messi keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T1#
Choi lands a right hand.
Messi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Choi is pressed up against the cage. Messi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Choi down to the mat. Choi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Choi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Choi wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristiano Messi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choi throws a jab when Messi was well out of range.
Messi tries to counter with a takedown but Choi is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Choi.
Messi shoots in for a double leg but Choi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Messi tries a head kick but it misses.
Messi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Choi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Messi fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Choi instigates a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Choi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Messi slips a jab from Choi.
Choi throws a hook but Messi avoids it easily.#KD2#
Choi lands a big uppercut and Messi crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Messi looks OK. Choi waves Messi back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Cristiano Messi has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Messi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Messi is breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Choi.
Messi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Choi closes the distance and clinches.
Choi gets through Messi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Choi.
Choi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Messi backwards. #ROC2#Messi is rocked!
Choi is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Messi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Messi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Choi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Messi seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Messi goes for a takedown attempt but Choi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Choi drops Messi with a naaaaasty hook - Messi is in real trouble here! Choi dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heung Min Choi!
Heung Min Choi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#It looks like Heung Min Choi has been cut.
Choi scores with a jab.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Choi cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#It looks like Marc Johnson has been cut.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Choi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson walks straight into a right hand from Choi - that's dropped him! Choi jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Johnson from any more punishment! Johnson complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Heung Min Choi!
A relieved looking Heung Min Choi thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Choi misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Ferguson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Choi wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Choi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Ferguson has an Americana. Choi didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ferguson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ferguson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Nate Ferguson! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Biden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Choi counters with a nice uppercut.
Choi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Biden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Choi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Choi loads up on a big right hand but Biden slips the punch.
A nice side step and Biden releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Choi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Biden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Biden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biden tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Choi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Biden thinking.
Joe Biden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Choi rushes Biden and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Biden drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Choi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Heung Min Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Biden.
A head punch on the inside from Choi fails to land. #T1#
Choi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Biden is trying to pull guard but Choi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Choi lands with a right to the head.
Choi misses with a punch on the inside.
Choi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Choi lands with a left to the head.
Choi lands a body shot.
Choi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Choi lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Biden escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biden walks straight into a right hand from Choi - that's dropped him! Choi jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Biden from any more punishment! Biden complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Heung Min Choi!
After winning the bout, Heung Min Choi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Walcott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choi.
Walcott darts in trying to clinch
and Choi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick by Walcott misses
and Choi counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Choi.
Walcott tries to clinch but Choi moves out of range.
Walcott shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Choi as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Choi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Evan Walcott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Walcott on the side of the head.#T1#
Walcott fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heung Min Choi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walcott lands with a cross.
Choi throws out a loose jab but Walcott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Choi slaps away a takedown attempt from Walcott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Heung Min Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Walcott.
Walcott moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Walcott misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Choi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walcott tries to clinch up but Choi circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Choi clinches.
Walcott looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Choi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Choi misses with a punch on the inside.
Choi is stalling here.
Choi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Choi lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Choi.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Choi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Choi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Walcott tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Choi avoids it.
Choi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Walcott is trying to pull guard but Choi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Walcott is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Choi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Choi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Choi pushes Walcott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walcott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Choi lands a right hand.
Choi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Walcott drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Choi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Walcott is trying to break the clinch but Choi is controlling him.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Choi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Walcott tries to pull guard but Choi holds him up against the cage and eventually Walcott drops back down to his feet.
Choi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Choi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Walcott tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Choi misses with the head strike.
Choi lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Choi scores with a shoulder strike.
Walcott is trying to push Choi away but Choi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Choi.
Choi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Choi gets underhooks to prevent Walcott's takedown attempt.
Choi lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Choi scores with a shot to the side of Walcott's head.
Choi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Choi scores with a shoulder strike.
Choi lands with a light punch inside.
Choi works on Walcott's body with a couple of short punches.
Choi pushes Walcott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Choi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Choi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Walcott has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Choi after a bit of a struggle.
Choi lands a left hand.
Choi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Walcott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heung Min Choi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Walcott changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Choi tries to avoid it but Walcott manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Choi to the ground. Choi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Choi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Walcott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Walcott moves in looking to clinch but Choi pushes him off.
Walcott misses with a takedown
and Choi counters with a nice uppercut.
Heung Min Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Walcott.
Walcott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Choi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi misses with a looping left.
Walcott walks into a jab.
Walcott throws a lazy head kick
and Walcott takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Choi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walcott can do to turn this around?#T1#
Choi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Choi throws a series of strikes that have Walcott backpedaling.
Walcott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choi manages to avoid it.
Walcott throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Walcott is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Choi leaves Walcott with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Choi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walcott is breathing heavily.
Choi lands a jab to the head.
Walcott fails with the takedown#CL#
and Choi counters by moving into the clinch. #T2#
Good body shot from Choi.
A short left from Choi.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Choi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Choi lands a hook that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Choi.
Walcott blocks an uppercut.
Choi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Walcotts head.
Choi lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Choi.
Choi lands a shoulder strike.
Choi stops a takedown attempt from Walcott.
Choi lands with a short shot to the head.
Choi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Choi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Choi.
Choi prevents the takedown attempt.
#T3#
Choi lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Choi.
Choi gets underhooks to prevent Walcott's takedown attempt.
A short right from Choi on the inside.
Heung Min Choi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Choi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Choi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Choi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Choi.
Walcott is working for takedown but Choi is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short left from Choi.
Good body shot from Choi.
Choi lands with a short shot to the head.
Walcott wants to take the fight to the mat but Choi manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Walcott is trying to break the clinch but Choi has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Choi scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T4#
Choi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walcott backwards.
Choi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walcott backwards. #BC#
Choi breaks from the clinch.
Walcott slips a jab and a cross from Choi.
Walcott uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Choi.
Walcott is looking for the big counter here.
Walcott tries to clinch there but Choi circles away.
Walcott misses with a takedown attempt
and Choi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Choi with a hook.
Walcott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Choi.
Walcott is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Walcott has his takedown stuffed
and Choi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heung Min Choi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Walcott throws a sloppy head kick
letting Choi counter with a right hand.
Walcott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Choi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Walcott thinking. #CL#
Choi moves into the clinch.
Choi lands with a right to the head.
Choi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Choi lands a left hand.
Choi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Choi lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Walcott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good body shot from Choi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Choi.
Choi slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Walcott tries to throw a body punch but Choi avoids it by throwing Walcott back against the cage. #TD2#
Walcott gets control of Choi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Walcott will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Choi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walcott has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Choi has managed to get both his arms back between Walcott's legs - danger averted.
Walcott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU#
Choi gets to his feet - Walcott follows without any prompting.
Choi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Choi misses the target.
Choi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Evan Walcott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walcott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walcott looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Choi is fending him off so far but Walcott persists. Nope, Choi circles away and we're back to standing.
Heung Min Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evan Walcott.
Walcott with a lazy takedown attempt
and Choi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Choi lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Choi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Walcott shoots and misses
and Choi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walcott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice straight punches there by Choi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Choi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Choi connects with a jab.
Choi misses with a body shot.
Walcott has his takedown stuffed
and Choi counters with a nice uppercut.
Walcott takes one to the side of the head.
Walcott darts in trying to clinch
and Choi counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
A cross from Choi lands.
Choi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Choi slips a jab and a cross from Walcott.
Choi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walcott doesn't seem bothered though.
Walcott shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Choi counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Choi.
Choi scores with a shot to the side of Walcott's head. #T4#
Choi gets through Walcott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Choi lands a shoulder strike.
Walcott has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Choi.
Choi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Walcott or not.
Choi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Choi.
Choi pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Choi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Walcott.
Choi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Choi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Choi gets through Walcott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Choi misses with some punches.
Evan Walcott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Choi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heung Min Choi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Choi, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:25
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heung Min Choi!
An out of breath Heung Min Choi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grethw.
Choi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grethw fails with a takedown attempt.
Grethw tries to clinch but Choi moves out of range.
It seemed like Choi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Grethw shoots and misses
and Choi counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grethw Grethw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grethw gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Choi counter with a right hand.
Grethw takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Grethw has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Choi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Choi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grethw.
Grethw darts in trying to clinch
and Choi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Choi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Grethw fails with the takedown
and Choi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
Choi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grethw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Grethw closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Choi to the mat! Choi manages to get full guard.
Grethw is standing up over Choi. Choi looks to escape but Grethw dives into side control.
#REVB#
Grethw landing strikes.
Choi is pushing Grethw's head away, looking to escape. Grethw manages to hold on to the position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grethw advances to mount.
Grethw with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Choi is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Grethw has taken his back!
Choi is trying to get back to his feet but Grethw has full control of the position and if anything, Choi has just worked his way into a worse spot.#SUB#
Grethw is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Choi with him. Choi is trying to defend but Grethw has an arm under the chin now! Choi grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grethw Grethw! |
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