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Event:
NYF Fight Night 33
Date: Jun 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Kim throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Diaz has closed the distance and engaged Kim in a clinch.
#TD#
Kim manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Diaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Diaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1##SUB2#
Diaz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Diaz tries for a kimura but Kim is defending well.
Diaz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
Diaz tries to stand but Kim is controlling his head.
Diaz trying to control the action but Kim is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Diaz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kim is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Diaz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3#
Diaz with shots to the head and body - Kim looks very uncomfortable down there.
Diaz controlling the position easily from mount.
Kim is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Diaz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Kim defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Diaz.
Diaz tries to control but Kim wriggling away. #T4#
Diaz content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Diaz 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.
Diaz throwing strikes here but Kim is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Diaz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Diaz looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Diaz dominated that 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.#R2#
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diaz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kim looks to land a combination but Diaz avoids it well.
Diaz unleashes a big counter combination but Kim bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Diaz clinches up against the cage.
Diaz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kim after a bit of a struggle.
Han Seul Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolas Diaz.
Kim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diaz after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Diaz has Kim pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Diaz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kim tumbling to the mat - Diaz dives into Kim's guard.
Kim manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Diaz blocks a head kick by Kim.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim shoots for a double leg takedown but Diaz sprawls well. He's pushed Kim's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Kim shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diaz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kim pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.
Diaz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Diaz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Kim wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2##SUB2#
Diaz is working for a kimura but Kim is defending it quite comfortably.
Diaz wants to take a breather but Kim is having none of it.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Kim dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Diaz in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kim tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nicolas Diaz! |
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Event:
NYF Challengers Series 1
Date: Jun 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Kim sizes up Ibraahim with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kim looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ibraahim misses with a body punch
and Kim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kim moves away from the strike by Ibraahim.
Kim takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Ibraahim avoids the head kick by Kim.
No joy there for Kim, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ibraahim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kim.
A jab lands there for Ibraahim.
Kim moves in looking to clinch but Ibraahim pushes him off.
Ibraahim takes a kick to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibraahim looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
Ibraahim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kim wants to clinch up but Ibraahim keeps it at a distance.
Kim jabs Ibraahim right on the nose. Ibraahim blinks but takes it well.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibraahim.
Kim throws a head kick but Ibraahim moves out of range.
Ibraahim throws out a counter right but Kim avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Kim scores with a jab to the jaw.
Han Seul Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ibraahim throws a lazy right hand but Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kim throws a nice head kick!
Ibraahim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibraahim blocks a head kick by Kim.
Ibraahim takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ibraahim throws a hook but Kim blocks it.
Ibraahim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim.
Kim throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Ibraahim to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim fails with a takedown attempt.
Nuur Ibraahim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ibraahim looks to score with a jab to the body but Kim is just out of range.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ibraahim paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Ibraahim on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibraahim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Ibraahim staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ibraahim's head backwards.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ibraahim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ibraahim fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
Ibraahim misses with a looping right.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibraahim! But no joy.
Kim moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Ibraahim coming out on top.
Kim throws a head kick that misses
and Ibraahim counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Kim misses
and Kim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kim is breathing heavily.
A big right from Ibraahim misses.
Ibraahim moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
Kim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibraahim throws out the jab.
Kim is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ibraahim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ibraahim lands a nice looking body shot.
Ibraahim tests Kim's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ibraahim swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Ibraahim has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ibraahim looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Ibraahim throws a lazy right hand but Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ibraahim but Ibraahim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ibraahim looks to land a left hand but Kim moved out of range nicely.
Kim misses with an uppercut
and Ibraahim counters with a nice uppercut.
Kim throws a head kick that misses
and Ibraahim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibraahim misses the target. #T4#
Kim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibraahim misses with a straight left.
Ibraahim is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kim had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Ibraahim.
Kim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibraahim.
Ibraahim throws a hook but Kim avoids it easily.
Kim shoots for a takedown but Ibraahim saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Han Seul Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Ibraahim does no damage.
Ibraahim misses with an uppercut
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibraahim takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kim moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kim is defended easily by Ibraahim.
Despite the aggression on Ibraahim's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nuur Ibraahim dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kim is looking to clinch but Ibraahim is avoiding it.
Kim slips a straight right by Ibraahim.
The fighters circling - Ibraahim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nuur Ibraahim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kim misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibraahim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ibraahim counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Ibraahim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kim throws out the jab.
Ibraahim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kim moves away.
Ibraahim throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot by Ibraahim.
Ibraahim throws a jab but it's blocked by Kim.
An attempted straight right counter from Kim misses the target.
A slow jab from Ibraahim misses its intended target.
Kim jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ibraahim misses with a double jab
letting Kim counter with a right hand. #T1#
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Ibraahim misses the jab.
Kim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibraahim.
Kim throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ibraahim on the side of the head.
Ibraahim with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ibraahim misses with a combination
enabling Kim to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ibraahim.#TD#
Kim fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ibraahim sprawls well initially but Kim persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kim wants to take a breather but Ibraahim is having none of it.
Ibraahim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Ibraahim has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kim escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kim!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ibraahim can do anything to dispel that myth.#SU#
Kim has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2#
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Ibraahim.
Ibraahim just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKim.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibraahim avoids the head kick by Kim.
Kim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibraahim.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Kim needs to keep his hands up - Ibraahim had a free shot at his head there.
Ibraahim throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
Ibraahim looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
Kim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kim throws a head kick that misses
and Ibraahim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Ibraahim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ibraahim missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kim appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kim avoids the body shot from Ibraahim.
Kim throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Ibraahim.
A jab from Ibraahim misses.
Ibraahim throws a low kick but Kim moves out of range easily.
Han Seul Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibraahim.
Ibraahim looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kim is defended easily by Ibraahim.
Ibraahim thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T4#
Ibraahim throws a shot from downtown. Kim moves away and avoids it.
Ibraahim blocks a jab.
Kim slips under a jab.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ibraahim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibraahim stalks Kim and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kim's face. Kim staggers backwards, shaken.
Kim is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim throws a head kick that misses
and Ibraahim counters with a one-two to the body.
Ibraahim loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
A jab from Ibraahim does it's job there.
Ibraahim misses with a series of wild punches.
Kim throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ibraahim to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nuur Ibraahim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kim throws a poor cross that misses
and Ibraahim counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim 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.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim tries to bum rush Ibraahim with a series of wild strikes but Ibraahim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ibraahim throws a series of strikes that have Kim backpedaling.
Kim slips a straight right by Ibraahim.
Kim throws a lazy head kick
and Ibraahim counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ibraahim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick from Ibraahim misses.
Ibraahim throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim staying out of range there.#T1#
Ibraahim lunges at Kim with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kim's hand.
Ibraahim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kim will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ibraahim lands a body shot.
Kim slips a jab from Ibraahim.
Kim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Crunch! Kim slams his shin into Ibraahim's torso.
Ibraahim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick by Kim misses
and Ibraahim counters with a stiff right hand.
A big left from Ibraahim misses.
Kim on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Kim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ibraahim lands a nice shot that snaps Kim's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibraahim misses with a straight left.
Kim slips a jab and a cross from Ibraahim.
Ibraahim throws a hook but Kim blocks it.
Kim missing with a left hand there. Ibraahim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibraahim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ibraahim throws a hook but Kim blocks it.
And Kim counters with a quick kick to the body but Ibraahim blocks it.
Ibraahim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibraahim.
Kim throws a counter high kick but Ibraahim was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kim needs to keep his hands up - Ibraahim had a free shot at his head there.
Ibraahim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Kim.
Kim looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Ibraahim. No joy for Kim on that attempt.
Ibraahim uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ibraahim works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Ibraahim misses its intended target.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick
and Ibraahim counters with a series of strikes. Kim will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ibraahim looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ibraahim throws a hook but Kim avoids it easily.
Kim walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ibraahim looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
Kim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A left lands for Kim.
Ibraahim throws a lazy right hand but Kim sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kim's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ibraahim under the eye.#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!
Ibraahim looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
Han Seul Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ibraahim throws an overhand right that lands on Kim's shoulder, as Kim tries to avoid the shot.
Kim doesn't manage to clinch there - Ibraahim circles away.
Ibraahim throws a jab but it's blocked by Kim.
Ibraahim avoids the head kick by Kim.
Ibraahim throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Ibraahim.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibraahim misses with an uppercut.
Kim tries to clinch but Ibraahim moves out of range.
Ibraahim shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kim eats them both and turns towards Ibraahim to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kim displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibraahim throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Kim tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Kim.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nuur Ibraahim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ibraahim 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuur Ibraahim! |
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Event:
CCC 25 : Francis vs Wilder II
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Kim scores with a nice body kick.
White has his takedown stuffed
and Kim counters with a stiff right hand.
Kim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#It looks like Dana White has been cut.
White tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kim connects with a good right hand that stumbles White. White circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kim explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kim looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
White looks winded!
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice defenses there by Kim.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
Kim tries to counter by moving into the clinch but White manages to circle out of the way.
Kim lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
White gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Kim gets to his feet. White looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
White on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1##TD#
Kim gets a double leg takedown into White's guard.
Kim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Kim gets to his feet. White looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that White has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kim sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kim lands with a kick to the temple. White shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
White takes a kick to the side of the head.#ROC#White is rocked!
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White momentarily.
A jab lands there for Kim.
Kim works over White's head and body with a nice combination.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Kim finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Kim darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
White tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kim manages to move to mount!
#T2#
Kim fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
White seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
White has left one of his arms exposed and Kim doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. White screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Han Seul Kim! |
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Event:
CCC 17 : Francis vs Wilder
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Kim throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by West.#CUT#It looks like Alan West has been cut.
West looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kim doesn't succeed with the takedown
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kim looks to clinch
letting West counter with a right hand.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Kim.
Kim tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rising Sun Training in the buildup to the fight.#T1##KD#
Kim sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks West to the ground! Kim dives into full mount looking to finish!#ROC#West is rocked!#SUB#
Kim is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but West is surviving well by controlling Kim's body position as best he can.
West is still in real trouble! Can Kim finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Kim is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
West seems to have recovered his senses.
West walks into a jab.
West slaps away a takedown attempt from Kim, before circling back to the center of the mat.
West looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Kim with a poor takedown
enabling West to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Han Seul Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West blocks a head kick by Kim.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kim throws a sloppy head kick
and Kim takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kim throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
West looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Kim moves into range and clinches up with West.#T3#
West lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
West prevents a takedown attempt there.
A left hand lands to the body for West.
Kim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. West gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
West ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. West no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
West really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kim wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.#SUB#
Kim drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and West dives on top into guard.#REVB##SU2#
West gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kim darts in trying to clinch
and West counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Kim fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but West is out of range.
Kim throws a head kick that half lands.
Kim tries to clinch but West moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Han Seul Kim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alan West's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kim misses with a combination
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but West paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kim doesn't succeed with the takedown
and West connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like West was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
West has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Han Seul Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kim.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from West! But no joy.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kim.
West swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Kim shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. West manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
West has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Kim has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Kim pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
West lying in Kim's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Kim decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! West taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Han Seul Kim! |
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Event:
CCC 9: Bartosiński vs Kuznecov
Date: Mar 02, 2024 |
#R1##KD2#
Showgun lands a big head kick that sends Kim tumbling to the mat! Showgun takes a step backwards and waves Kim back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kim is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Han Seul Kim has been cut.
Showgun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oh Kim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Showgun dodges the punch combination from Kim.
Look low, kick high! Showgun uses the oldest trick in the book to send Kim tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Showgun is absolutely delighted - when Kim wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Banderleii Showgun!
Banderleii Showgun bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CCC 1 : Locke vs Emelianenko
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Kim tries to clinch up but Knapp circles away and keeps his distance.
Kim connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Donavan Knapp has been cut.
Kim moves forwards but Knapp connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knapp dips to his left and cracks Kim with an uppercut!#ROC2#Kim is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Han Seul Kim has been cut.
Knapp misses with a hook.
Kim seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim goes for a double leg but Knapp avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Knapp continues to drive forward.
Kim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knapp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Knapp drops Kim with a naaaaasty hook - Kim is in real trouble here! Knapp dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donavan Knapp! |
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Event:
SSD 8: Lugnunum v Moore
Date: Dec 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Kim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Punk lands a front kick.
Nice takedown defense from Punk. No joy for Kim on that attempt.
And Punk tries to counter it with a takedown but Kim pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kim 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.
Kim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Punk pinned against the ropes. Punk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kim misses with a series of wild punches.
Punk dives in and grabs Kim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kim pushes down on Punk's head and hops out.
Punk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punk tries for a takedown but Kim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kim is trying hard to land a takedown here. Punk sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Han Seul Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Punk closes the distance and pushes Kim back into the ropes.
Punk taking a breather.
Kim is working for takedown but Punk is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Punk misses with a punch to the body.
Kim has Punk pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Punk manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kim gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Punk.
Punk prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kim is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Punk gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Punk ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Punk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Punk has his foot on Kim's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kim works his way back into a safe position though.
Kim might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Punk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kim wants to stand and escape but instead Punk has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Punk trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom. #T2#
Punk looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Kim working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Punk has passed into half guard!
Punk wants to pass the guard but Kim is defending well. #T3#
Kim looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Kim looking for a kimura from the bottom but Punk passes into side control!
The strikes coming from Punk are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kim is trying to get back to half guard.
Kim avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Punk. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kim stops Punk from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Punk is trying to get an arm triangle but Kim is defending well.
Kim wants to get back to his feet but Punk drags him back down.
Punk creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kim sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Kim's face as Punk controls the position. #T5#
The ground and pound from Punk seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Punk misses with a takedown attempt - Kim sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Punk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Punk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Punk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Punk with the counter takedown but Kim avoids it easily.
Kim throws a head kick but Punk moves out of range.
Kim moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPunk.
Kim tries to clinch up.#T6#
Kim misses with a double jab.
Kim scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Punk misses with a takedown
and Kim counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC#Punk is rocked!
Kim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kim is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Punk ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kim fails to land with a series of punches.
Punk fails with a takedown attempt.#T7#
Kim leaves Punk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Punk or perhaps it was just good defense by Kim, which made it look bad.
Kim throwing a counter right hand but Punk manages to avoid it.
Punk dives in and grabs Kim's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kim pushes down on Punk's head and hops out.
Kim is looking for a counter combo.#KD#
Kim drops Punk with a left and a right! Oh, Punk is hurt - Kim dives into side control looking to finish!
Punk is still in real trouble! Can Kim finish him?
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SU#
Kim stands up and beckons Punk to his feet.
Punk shoots for a double leg takedown but Kim sprawls well. He's pushed Punk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Punk is predictable there
and Kim rattles Punk with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Punk tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Kim dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Punk stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Han Seul Kim! |
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Event:
SSD 7: Loke vs Russian
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Hendricks clinches up with Kim and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hendricks misses with a body punch.
Kim looking for a takedown.
Kim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hendricks tries to throw a body punch but Kim avoids it by throwing Hendricks back against the ropes.
Kim is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hendricks is defending well.
Quinten Hendricks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Seul Kim.
A right handed body shot lands from Hendricks.
#TD#
Hendricks lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB2#
Kim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendricks defends it easily.
Hendricks slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hendricks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hendricks controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hendricks throws a body punch but Kim moves out of range.
Kim 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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Hendricks forces Kim back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Hendricks manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hendricks wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SU2#
Kim stands and steps away. Hendricks gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hendricks is looking to clinch. #CL#
Hendricks has closed the distance and engaged Kim in a clinch.
Hendricks gets underhooks to prevent Kim's takedown attempt.
Hendricks misses with a body punch.
Hendricks looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kim can't get the takedown.
Hendricks can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action.
Kim fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hendricks misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Kim manages to break the clinch.
Kim throws a head kick but Hendricks moves out of range.
#CL#
Hendricks clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Hendricks is trying to trip Kim. He has hold of a leg but Kim is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hendricks persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T3##SUB2#
Kim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hendricks defends well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Kim has an active guard here but Hendricks has managed to pass into half guard.
Kim looks winded!
Hendricks looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kim is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hendricks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hendricks's back!
Hendricks tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hendricks is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SU2#
Kim stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Hendricks lands a nice hook to Kim's body. Kim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T5##TD#
Hendricks throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kim tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hendricks is in Kim's guard.
Hendricks not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hendricks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hendricks stops Kim from standing up.
Hendricks is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kim wants to stand but Hendricks is controlling the position.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully. #T6##SUB2#
Kim had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hendricks defends it easily.
Hendricks stays in close to Kim's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Hendricks closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kim did well to prevent Hendricks getting side control.
Kim is looking to escape.#T7##SU#
Hendricks gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kim defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hendricks.#CL#
Hendricks clinches up with Kim and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hendricks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kim.
Kim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hendricks pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Hendricks ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hendricks no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hendricks holds on and takes a little breather. #SU2#
Kim decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hendricks, up you get!
Hendricks tries to clinch but Kim is having none of it.
Kim scores with a jab to the body.
Hendricks shoots in but Kim avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T8#
Kim throws a head kick that Hendricks semi-blocks.
Kim throws a head kick but Hendricks moves out of range.
#TD#
Hendricks scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hendricks slows the pace down.
Hendricks in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kim is not content to let Hendricks control the position. #SUB#
Hendricks is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kim knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T9#
Hendricks controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kim tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hendricks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Quinten Hendricks dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hendricks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hendricks swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Hendricks looks to land a combination but Kim avoids it well.
Hendricks dives in for a single leg takedown but Kim sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kim! But no joy.
Kim goes for a takedown attempt but Hendricks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Hendricks shoots in and gets a takedown into Kim's guard.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Hendricks from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kim escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hendricks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Kim working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hendricks.
Hendricks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hendricks passes Kim's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hendricks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Hendricks trying to control from half guard but Kim is working away.
Hendricks wants to stand up but Kim is controlling the position.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hendricks lands strikes from half guard.
Kim is trying to control but can't.
#SU#
Hendricks stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kim to get to his feet. #TD#
Hendricks gets a takedown into half guard.
Hendricks wants to control but Kim is keeping him busy. #T3#
Hendricks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hendricks takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hendricks seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hendricks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Kim looking for subs from the bottom but Hendricks mounts him!
Hendricks is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kim can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kim working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Hendricks connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Quinten Hendricks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Hendricks is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T5##TD#
Hendricks throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kim was covering up waiting for the punch and Hendricks finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Kim is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Hendricks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hendricks is posturing up here but Kim has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hendricks tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hendricks has to tap! Slick submission there by Kim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Han Seul Kim! |
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Event:
SSD 4: Knox's Nightmare
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Souza lands a nice hook to Kim's body. Kim takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kim swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Souza counters by moving into the clinch.
Souza cracks Kim with a nice body shot.
Souza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kim or not.
Souza lands a shot to the body.
Kim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Souza fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Some wild striking there from Kim.
Souza lands with a straight right. Kim didn't see that one coming.
Souza fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Souza avoids the head kick by Kim.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Souza connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Kim throws a lazy head kick
and Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Souza lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Souza rushes Kim and presses him up against the ropes.
Kim is looking for a takedown.
Souza gets underhooks to prevent Kim's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Han Seul Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Souza has Kim pressed against the ropes.
Kim tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Souza smiles and moves away.
Kim takes one on the button.
Kim tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Souza manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Souza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Souza avoids the head kick by Kim.
Souza throws out a counter right but Kim avoids it with no problem.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kim throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Souza holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Souza lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kim or not.
Souza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kim.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Souza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Souza gets through Kim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Souza stalls.
Souza lands with a left to the head.
Souza works on Kim's body with a couple of short punches.
Souza stops a takedown attempt from Kim.
Kim tries to score a body lock takedown but Souza shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Souza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Souza prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Souza scores with a shoulder strike.
Souza leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Souza stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from Souza on the inside.
Souza controlling the action here for a moment.
Kim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Souza fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Souza releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Souza gets a clinch.
Souza dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Kim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Souza prevents it.
#T4#
A hook to the body from Souza.
Nice body punch from Souza.
Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Souza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Souza lands a right hand.
Souza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Souza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Souza gets through Kim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kim is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Souza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kim tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've been informed that Souza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Souza is struggling to control the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Souza.#BC2#
Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Souza rushes Kim and presses him up against the ropes.#T5#
A short right from Souza.
Kim is looking for a takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Souza.
A left hand lands to the body for Souza.
Kim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Souza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Souza lands with a short shot to the head.
Kim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kim being controlled against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Souza manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Souza receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Souza stalling in the clinch.
#T6#
Souza lands with a short shot to the head.
Souza lands a nice uppercut.
Kim is trying to drag Souza to the mat but Souza just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Souza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Kim letting Souza take a breather here.
A right hand to the body from Souza.
A frustrated look appears on Kim's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kim letting Souza take a breather here.
Kim is looking to take this one to the mat.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Souza.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rafael Souza.#CL2#
Souza forces Kim back against the ropes and clinches.
Souza lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kim.#T7#
Kim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Souza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Souza lands a shoulder strike.
Kim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Souza prevents it.
#BC2#
Souza breaks from the clinch.
Souza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kim doesn't seem bothered though.
Souza connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kim. Kim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2#
Souza closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Souza.
Kim being controlled against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Souza.
Kim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Souza pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Souza. #T8#
Kim has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Souza avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Souza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Souza creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kim is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Souza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Souza is struggling to control the position.
Kim wants to take the fight to the mat but Souza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Souza lands with a light punch inside.
Souza digs a right hand into Kim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kim's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Souza. #ROC2#Kim is rocked!
Souza throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Souza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Souza.
Souza stops a takedown attempt from Kim.
#T9#
Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kim backwards. #BC2#
Souza breaks from the clinch.
Souza scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Souza gets a clinch.
Kim has Souza pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Souza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Souza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Souza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Souza scores with a shot to the side of Kim's head.
Souza slows down the pace here.
Kim wants a takedown but no success here.
Souza is pushing Kim up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Souza content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Souza dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R2#
A combination from Souza does no damage.
Souza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kim on the side of the head.
Kim throws a lazy head kick
and Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Souza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kim wants to take the fight to the mat but Souza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Souza lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Souza taking a breather.
Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Souza pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim tries to clinch but Souza moves away
and Souza counters with a nice uppercut.
Souza has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Souza throws a combination that misses
enabling Kim to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kim moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Souza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
A low kick from Kim misses #CL2#
and Souza counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Souza makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Souza working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Kim is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Souza scores with a hook to the body.
Kim seems to have got his legs back now.
Souza scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Souza after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Han Seul Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Souza.
#BC2#
Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Souza has knocked Kim down with a huge combo! Souza steps away and waves a wobbly Kim back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like Han Seul Kim has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Souza has Kim up against the ropes in a clinch.
Souza lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Souza stops a takedown attempt from Kim.
#BC2#
Souza's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Souza works over Kim's head and body with a nice combination.
Kim takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Souza connects with a right hand. Kim shakes it off.
Rafael Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Souza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Souza cracks a nice hook into Kim's ribs.
Rafael Souza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Kim misses.
Kim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice shot by Souza.
Souza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Souza lands a nice shot that snaps Kim's head back.
Kim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Souza connects with a body shot.
Souza with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Souza closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Rafael Souza seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kim is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Souza lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Souza stalling the fight.
Kim wants to take the fight to the mat but Souza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Souza.
#T4#
Souza scores with a shoulder strike.
Souza lands a nice uppercut.
Souza is working Kim over against the ropes.
Kim drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Souza is working Kim over against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Souza leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Souza softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Souza lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Souza stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Souza.#BC2#
Souza breaks the clinch.
#T5##CL2#
Souza clinches.
Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Souza breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Souza has Kim up against the ropes in a clinch.
Souza holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Souza lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Souza manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC2#
Souza manages to break the clinch.
Kim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T6#
Kim has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Souza counters by moving into the clinch.
Souza lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Souza leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim is looking for a takedown.
Souza lands a body shot.
Souza is pushing Kim up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Souza lands a left hand.
Souza lands a left hand.
#T7#
A short left from Souza.
Kim is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Souza lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Souza lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Souza lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Souza breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Souza throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kim gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Souza pushes Kim up against the ropes in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Souza.
Rafael Souza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T8#
Souza is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kim drops down looking for an ankle pick but Souza pulls his leg out and moves away.
Souza connects with a right hand. Kim shakes it off.
Kim tries for a takedown but Souza circles away easily
and Souza counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Han Seul Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim with a poor takedown
and Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kim takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kim takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Han Seul Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T9##CL2#
Souza has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kim drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Souza taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kim looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Souza lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Souza's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Souza is struggling to control the position.
Kim misses with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafael Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Souza has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 16:20
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 16:20
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 16:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafael Souza! |
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