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Event:
BB-8
Date: Jul 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Kim throws a head kick that Zass semi-blocks.
#CUT#It looks like Alexander Zass has been cut.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Zass looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Kim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zass counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zass uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kim has time to react.#CUT2#It looks like Dong Hyun Kim has been cut.#CL#
Kim moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Zass - that landed with a thud.
Zass lands a shoulder strike.
Zass lands with a right to the head.
Kim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zass after a bit of a struggle.
Zass works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kim is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Zass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim darts in trying to clinch
and Zass counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zass grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Kim takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Zass cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alexander Zass!
A relieved looking Alexander Zass 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:
The Baddest Beatdownz
Date: May 01, 2024 |
#R1#
Zass fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zass lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Dong Hyun Kim has been cut.
Kim throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Zass to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim tries to clinch but Zass moves away
letting Zass counter with a right hand.
Kim misses with a hook
and Zass scores with a counter punch that sends Kim to the canvas! Zass smells blood - he's punishing Kim with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kim has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Zass!
Alexander Zass decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
The Inaugural
Date: Apr 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Gunner lands a head kick. Kim smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Dong Hyun Kim has been cut.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gunner enables Kim to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gunner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kim stopping the sweep attempt from Gunner.#SUB2#
Kim postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Gunner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kim, into his guard. #REVR#
Gunner landing some decent shots from guard.
Gunner trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kim can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim wants to sweep but no luck.
Gunner wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Kim 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.#T1#
Gunner wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim has momentary wrist control but Gunner slips an elbow through the middle.
Gunner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gunner trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Kim is trying to control the position but Gunner postures up. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gunner lands a couple of elbows.
Kim trying to control the position.
Gunner postures up in Kim's guard and throws a big left but Kim blocks it.
Gunner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gunner is looking to work some ground and pound but Kim has wrist control.
Gunner throws a strike but Kim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gunner trying to control the position.
Kim wants to control from the top but Gunner keeps moving.
Gunner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kim.
Kim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Gunner utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kim postures up and lands a big shot to Gunner's brow.
Gunner 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.
Kim scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gunner is trying to keep Kim in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kim postures up in Gunner's guard and throws a big left but Gunner blocks it. #SUB#
Gunner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kim doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kim manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kim wants to control from the top but Gunner keeps moving.
Kim is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC2#Gunner is rocked!#T4#
Kim arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Gunner's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dong Hyun Kim!
Dong Hyun Kim 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:
GC 516
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Kim drives through and clinches with Antero against the cage.
Antero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kims head.
Kim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Antero prevents it.
Kim wants a takedown.
Kim is trying to drag Antero to the mat but Antero just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Hyun Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim wants to take the fight to the mat but Antero manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Antero working aggressively here.
Kim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Antero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Antero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#It looks like Dong Hyun Kim has been cut.#CL#
Kim closes the distance and pushes Antero back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Antero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Antero fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kim walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Antero 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.
Donk. Antero catches Kim right on the button with a cross.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Antero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up but Antero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Levi Antero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Antero gets tackled into the cage by Kim. Kim maintains the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
Antero lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Antero is defending well.
Kim wants a takedown.
A short left from Antero.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Antero connects with a knee to the head.
Kim tries to circle away but Antero has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
Antero softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Kim looking for a takedown.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Antero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kim goes for a takedown attempt but Antero pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Antero lands an overhand right.#ROC2#Kim is rocked!#CUT2#Dong Hyun Kim's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Kim bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Antero comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Kim falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Kim was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Levi Antero!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Levi Antero waved his t-shirt featuring UNSTOPPABLE NUTRITION's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Kim wants to clinch
and Kim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Dong Hyun Kim has been cut.#TD2#
Kim fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bolsonaro to the ground. Kim is now in Bolsonaro's guard.
Kim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bolsonaro keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Kim is fighting to break Bolsonaro's control of his arms but Bolsonaro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Kim drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bolsonaro dives on top into guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bolsonaro passes into half guard.
Bolsonaro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1#
Kim is trying to maintain the position but Bolsonaro is very close to passing his half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bolsonaro trying to mount his opponent but Kim defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim tries to roll over but Bolsonaro keeps him under control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kim tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Bolsonaro has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bolsonaro controlling from the full mount.
Kim slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Bolsonaro controlling the action here.
Kim wants to improve his position but Bolsonaro is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bolsonaro wants to pass the guard but Kim is defending well. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dong Hyun Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Bolsonaro.
Kim tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Bolsonaro counter with a right hand.
Kim misses with a jab to the body
#KD#
and Bolsonaro counters with a nice right hand that sends Kim toppling to the canvas! Kim scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bolsonaro finish him?!#ROC#Kim is rocked!
Kim moves to clinch but Bolsonaro breaks away
and Bolsonaro counters with a big left hand that crumples Kim! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eduardo Bolsonaro! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Dong Hyun Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kim throws a lazy body kick
and Kim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Kim drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Kim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith tries to clinch there but Kim circles away.
Kim tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Kim manages to avoid it.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#It looks like Dong Hyun Kim has been cut.#CL2#
Kim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Kim has hold of one of Smith's legs. Smith is fighting the takedown attempt but Kim gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Kim is having none of it. #T1#
Kim wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Kim is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.#SUB2#
Kim drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kim jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom.
Kim wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kim trying to control the position but Smith is working away. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kim scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB2#
Kim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kim is controlling him well.
Sloppy strikes there by Kim.
A lull in the action here as Kim stalls from top position.
Smith managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kim.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Kim working away.
Kim trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Kim is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kim lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kim lands some shots froms side control.
Kim looks up at the clock and then as Smith takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kim smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kim advances to full mount.
We've been informed that Kim has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kim working Smith over with strikes here. #ROC2#Smith is rocked!#T4#
Smith takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Kim's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dong Hyun Kim!
Dong Hyun Kim 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: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Kim misses with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jcool or perhaps it was just good defense by Kim, which made it look bad.
Jcool shoots for a double leg takedown but Kim sprawls well. He's pushed Jcool's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kim misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Kim looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jcool!
Jcool bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#TD#
Kim shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jcool tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kim postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Jcool avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kim 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.
Kim with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kim postures up in Jcool's guard and throws a big left but Jcool blocks it.
Kim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jcool works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jcool's head.
Kim postures up in Jcool's guard and throws a big left but Jcool blocks it.
Kim is looking to work some ground and pound but Jcool has wrist control.
Kim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Jcool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kim stays in close to Jcool's body and controls the position. #T2##REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Some wild striking there from Kim.
Jcool tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jcool.
Jcool doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kim keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CUT#It looks like Abdul Jcool has been cut.
Jcool shoots in and drives through. Kim sprawls well.
Dong Hyun Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdul Jcool.
Kim explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jcool looks winded!
Kim connects with a stiff jab that staggers Jcool - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dong Hyun Kim!
Abdul Jcool was interviewed post fight and said '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'. |
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Event:
MMAL #2
Date: Nov 21, 2023 |
#R1#
Helenius lands a lovely overhand right.
Kim takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Dong Hyun Kim has been cut.
Helenius throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Helenius with the inside leg kick.
Kim takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Helenius defending well as Kim loads up on a big left hand.
Helenius catches Kim with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kim tries to clinch up but Helenius circles away and keeps his distance.
Helenius 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.
Kim throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Helenius counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim misses with a head kick.
Kim takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC#Kim is rocked!
Helenius drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Kim right on the button. Kim goes down! Helenius follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Helenius gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rupert Helenius!
Rupert Helenius is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Rupert Helenius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Sabatory showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kim.
Sabatory shoots in but no luck this time.
Sabatory tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kim defends well and Sabatory ends up having to push Kim into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sabatory has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kim connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Lou Sabatory has been cut.
Sabatory fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kim avoids it really well and circles away.
Dong Hyun Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Sabatory.
Kim lands with a hook. Sabatory tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#KD#
Kim sends Sabatory crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Kim is motioning to the referee to let Sabatory up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Sabatory is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabatory on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sabatory is still on wobbly legs! Can Kim finish him?#CL#
Kim clinches with his opponent.
Sabatory seems to have recovered his senses.
Sabatory tries to pull guard but Kim forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Kim gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sabatory regains guard.
Kim scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sabatory can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kim controls the pace.#T1#
Sabatory has momentary wrist control but Kim slips an elbow through the middle.
Sabatory has momentary wrist control but Kim slips an elbow through the middle.
Kim is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Sabatory had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kim defends it easily.
Kim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sabatory keeping full guard, as Kim tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kim slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Sabatory is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kim is aware though and is defending well.
Kim controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Sabatory throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Sabatory throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Sabatory had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kim defends it easily.
Kim cracks Sabatory with a solid left hand.#T3#
Kim lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kim controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Sabatory escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Sabatory is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sabatory looks winded!
Kim looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kim's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kim looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Sabatory is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kim defends well.
Kim slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kim works over Sabatory with some ground and pound from guard.
Kim controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kim has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kim seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sabatory for as long as he can get away with.
Kim scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Sabatory is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kim defends well.#SUB2#
Sabatory is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kim is aware though and is defending well.
Kim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Hyun Kim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lou Sabatory's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kim misses with a double jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sabatory on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kim jabs at Sabatory's body.
Kim's corner calls for a 1-2. Kim obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Kim darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kim landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Sabatory looking for submissions off his back.
Kim performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kim 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.
Kim 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim slips a nice elbow through Sabatory's hands, connecting with Sabatory's forehead.
Kim slips a nice elbow through Sabatory's hands, connecting with Sabatory's forehead.#T1#
Kim lands with a punch from half guard.
Kim is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Kim is looking for a kimura but Sabatory is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kim to get the leverage. #SUB#
Kim is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sabatory defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sabatory keeps working. #SUB2#
Sabatory is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kim pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sabatory is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kim pulls his head out easily.
Kim trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Sabatory looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kim sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Kim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Sabatory looking for submissions off his back.
Dong Hyun Kim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Kim looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sabatory with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kim lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Kim seems to be working for a kimura but Sabatory defends the submission attempt.
Kim with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Sabatory actively working from the bottom here.
Kim scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ground and pound from Kim.
Kim takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sabatory taking some punishment here, with Kim in his half guard. #T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kim lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Sabatory is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kim pulls his head out easily.
Sabatory is breathing heavily.
Kim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kim slips a nice elbow through Sabatory's hands, connecting with Sabatory's forehead.#SUB2#
Sabatory is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kim pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Kim looking for a submission but Sabatory manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Kim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kim controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kim working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Hyun Kim dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lou Sabatory's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Sabatory shoots for a takedown but Kim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The fighters circle, before Kim throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Sabatory's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Kim lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Dong Hyun Kim! |
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Event:
GFC 8: Rex vs Mnusk
Date: Sep 27, 2023 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunnarsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Dong Hyun Kim has been cut.
Gunnarsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kim shoots in looking for a takedown but Gunnarsson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kim tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gunnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kim throws a lazy head kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dong Hyun Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Kim.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gunnarsson! Kim is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Floki Gunnarsson!
In his post fight interview, Floki Gunnarsson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
GFC:6 Lune vs KIm
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Lune throws a front kick that sends Kim stumbling back into the cage.
Lune throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Lune wants to clinch up but Kim keeps it at a distance.
Lune tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lune throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kim walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lune.
Lune tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim throws a hook but Lune blocks it.
A low kick from Kim is predictable there
and Lune counters with a thumping low kick.
Lune keeps the fight on the outside.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick
and Lune counters with a body kick that stops Kim in his tracks momentarily.
Kim 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.#CL#
Lune rushes Kim and presses him up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Lune has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Lune gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kim.
Kim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lune prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lune lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Kim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cutter Lune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Hyun Kim.
Lune lands an elbow inside that Kim shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Dong Hyun Kim has been cut.
Lune lands an elbow inside.
Kim blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lune throws an elbow but misses.
Kim takes an elbow to the temple.
Lune lands an elbow inside that Kim shrugs off.
Lune throws an elbow that misses.
Lune is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kim is defending well for now.
Lune throws an elbow that misses.
Lune gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lune lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Lune lands a nice elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Dong Hyun Kim's cut even more.#TD2#
Kim turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kim manages to end up in side control.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Lune manages to get back to half guard.
Lune tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kim is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lune has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lune is looking for a sweep. Kim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lune gets back to full guard.
Kim slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Lune escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kim gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Kim postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim tries to free his leg and advance position but Lune is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lune has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kim has managed to get both his arms back between Lune's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Lune looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Lune throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Lune is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kim defends well.
Kim preventing the sweep. #T4#
Kim trying to control but Lune is working from the bottom.
Kim postures up.
#SUB#
Lune looking for a guillotine here but Kim defends easily.
Kim trying to control but Lune is working from the bottom.
Kim makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kim postures up in Lune's guard and throws a big left but Lune blocks it. #SUB#
Lune looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Lune is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kim is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cutter Lune dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dong Hyun Kim's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lune lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kim will feel that in the morning.
The crowd cheers as Kim lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lune doesn't seem phased though.
Lune with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick from Lune lands but Kim takes it in his stride.
Kim takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lune - that will leave a mark!
Lune fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kim misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lune.
Lune blocks a head kick by Kim.
Lune with the inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lune connects with an inside leg kick.
Lune staying out of range there.
Lune jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kim has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lune.#CL#
Lune drives through and clinches with Kim against the cage.
Kim is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lune to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Kim decides to pull guard.
Lune is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?#T1#
Lune working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dong Hyun Kim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lune wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Lune stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lune drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kim manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lune has Kim in his guard.#REVB#
Lune is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lune throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Kim wants to control from the top but Lune keeps moving.
We've been informed that Kim has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Lune throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kim with a nice head shot there.
Lune tries to strike from the bottom.
Lune keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Lune isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kim stacks Lune on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kim!#SUB2#
Kim goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lune rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kim's guard! Nice work there by Lune! #T3#
Kim trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lune wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Lune postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Lune drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kim manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lune has Kim in his guard.#REVB#
Kim trying to control but Lune is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Lune is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kim passes into half guard.
Kim is looking to take a break and control but Lune is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lune tries to roll over but Kim keeps him under control.
Lune is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kim scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Lune looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cutter Lune dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dong Hyun Kim's cut.
That's time! Lune's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kim lands with a good body shot.
Lune lands a nice looking body kick.
Lune blocks a head kick by Kim.
Lune throws a leg kick which misses Kim's front leg but catches the back leg as Kim tries to avoid it.
Kim throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lune counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kim's knee momentarily.
Lune throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jab by Kim.
Kim throws a sloppy body shot
and Lune makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kim really felt that one!
Lune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lune wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lune counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kim misses with a hook.
Lune thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kim if he has to take too many more of those.
Kim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A telegraphed right hand from Kim misses the target.
Lune feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Lune clinches up against the cage.
Cutter Lune has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T1#
Lune lands an elbow just above Kim 's eye.
Kim takes an elbow to the temple.
Lune lands an elbow inside that Kim shrugs off.
Kim takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lune lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lune pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lune unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kim tries to score a body lock takedown but Lune shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cutter Lune has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Hyun Kim.
Kim blocks an elbow strike.
Lune missing with knees to the body.
Lune lands a damaging elbow.
Lune tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kim avoids it.
Kim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lune lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Kim tries to pull guard but Lune forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lune creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lune gets underhooks to prevent Kim's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Kim decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Lune has gone for a leg lock! Kim slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lune's guard.#REVB#
Lune controls Kim momentarily but Kim frees himself.
Lune tries to strike from the bottom.
Kim trying to control but Lune is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kim avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3##SUB#
Kim is sitting in close to Lune's body. Lune has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kim is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kim is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lune.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cutter Lune! |
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Event:
GFC 2: Bates vs Udar
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Kim has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Kim lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kim stalling.
Kim looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lund is trying to control but can't.
Kim is looking to advance position but Lund won't allow it.
Lund is looking for a sweep. Kim is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lund tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Kim seems content to control.
Kim has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kim's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Kim thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lund's head.
Kim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kim is nestled in close to Lund, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kim sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lund wants to improve his position but Kim is controlling well.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lund trying to control from the bottom.
Lund on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lund has hold of Kim's hands but Kim slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lund on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kim scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kim working Lund over with strikes.
Lund taking some punishment here, with Kim in his half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kim connects with a nice short shot to Lund's temple.
Lund flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kim stalling. #T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kim.
Lund wants to control but Kim is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Lund actively working from the bottom here.
Lund looks winded!
Lund controlling the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lund can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kim looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Kim rushes Lund and presses him up against the cage.
Lund is trying to drag Kim to the mat but Kim just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lund tries for a takedown but Kim manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Kim pulls Lund into guard.
Kim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kim scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Hyun Kim dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Kim fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lund, pushing him back against the cage.
Kim is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lund is defending well.
Lund looking for a takedown. #TD#
Kim lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kim scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've been hearing that Kim has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lund has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kim is working away from the top position though.
Kim content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim continues to hold on tight.#T1#
Kim is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kim lands a nice short elbow.
Kim content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lund tries to get to full guard but Kim has control of the leg.
Lund is breathing heavily.#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.
Kim content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lund with the counter takedown but Kim avoids it easily.#TD#
Kim feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kim is working Lund over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lund can do to turn this around?
Lund is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kim seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Kim dives in and scores a takedown into Lund's guard.#T4#
Kim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kim with a nice head shot there.
Kim's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Hyun Kim dominated that second 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!#R3#
Kim goes for a double leg but Lund avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lund continues to drive forward.
Kim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lund gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Kim gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kim is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kim passes Lund's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kim takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kim works his way into full mount!
Kim working the ground and pound effectively.
#T1#
Kim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kim has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lund's face.
Kim landing strikes from the mount and Lund is in trouble!
Kim avoids the attempt from Lund to control.
Dong Hyun Kim overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kim with a couple of short strikes.
Lund is desperately trying to improve his position but Kim has a good base and remains in mount.
Kim in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#T2#
Kim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Further stalling from Kim.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kim cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kim controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Kim with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kim scoring with strikes but Lund is staying in there. #T3#
Lund is in a horrible position here. Kim smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kim controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kim cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kim controlling the position easily from mount.
Kim is landing with some decent strikes but Lund is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T4#
Kim with a couple of short strikes.
Kim controlling from mount.
Dong Hyun Kim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ask Lund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dong Hyun Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kim, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dong Hyun Kim! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Zema is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zema throws a front kick that sends Kim stumbling back into the cage.
Zema ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Kim has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zema.
Zema wants to clinch but Kim slips to the side#TD2#
so Kim counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zema can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kim controls the pace.
Kim stands and throws Zema's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kim looks up at the clock and then as Zema takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kim smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kim scoring with punches and elbows.
Kim is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zema will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zema takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zema takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1#
Kim content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB2#
Kim is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zema is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kim is chipping away with strikes.
Kim slows the pace down.
Kim grinds an elbow into Zema's temple.
Kim remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
Kim's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Kim has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
More stalling from Kim.
Kim in side control lands a decent elbow. #T3#
Kim in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Zema takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kim controlling the position from side mount.
Kim lands an elbow.
Kim taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Zema is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Zema is letting Kim control him for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Hyun Kim dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Kim closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kim lands in his opponent's guard.
Kim slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kim scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zema will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zema is looking to stand up but Kim isn't so interested in that idea.
Kim sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kim landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Kim working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zema's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kim controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zema is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kim is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kim's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zema really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kim passes into half guard.
Kim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2#
Kim scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kim controlling the pace.
Kim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kim is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kim lands strikes from half guard.
Kim seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kim connects with a nice short shot to Zema's temple.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kim lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Kim is taking a breather. Zema says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kim connects with a nice short shot to Zema's temple.
Kim drops an elbow to the side of Zema's head. #ROC2#Zema is rocked!
Kim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kim perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oh Zema is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kim scores with a big shot! Zema's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Zema! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dong Hyun Kim! |
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