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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ban-Ki Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Guns N' Roses: Welcome To The Jungle. Steele has chosen My Time as his entrance music. Jason Steele has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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174 lbs
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ban-Ki Kim!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jason Steele!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steele shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kim scores with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kim.
Kim pushes Steele up against the cage in a clinch.
Steele is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kim throws an elbow that misses.
Kim just leaning against Steele, taking a breather.
Kim misses with a punch to the body.
Kim throws an elbow but it misses.
Kim lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Kim holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kim misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Steele's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kim tries to land a knee to the head but Steele blocks with his arms.
Steele fails to pull guard.
Ban-Ki Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Steele.
Steele takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kim stalls.
Kim is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Steele is looking for a takedown.
Kim gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim effectively controlling the action here.
Steele dodges an elbow strike from Kim.
Steele 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.
Kim displaying some good clinch control by pressing Steele up against the cage.
Kim connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ban-Ki Kim.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steele misses with a takedown attempt
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steele fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kim avoids it really well and circles away.
Kim has Steele up against the cage in a clinch.
Kim trying to land knees to the body.
Kim stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kim pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kim stuffs the takedown attempt from Steele. Steele gets slowly back to his feet.
Steele is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steele drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kim is looking to stand up but Steele isn't so interested in that idea.
Kim manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim manages to capitalize on a mistake by Steele to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ban-Ki Kim dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kim leaves Steele with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Jason Steele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kim lands a leg kick that knocks Steele off balance momentarily.
Kim thumps Steele with a low kick.
Steele shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kim as he avoids it easily.
Steele closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kim circles away.
Ban-Ki Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Steele.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
A jab from Steele misses.
Steele is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kim sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Steele on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kim throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kim lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kim tries to land knees in the clinch but Steele avoids the damage to the body.
A knee to the head by Kim.
Kim slows down the pace here.
Kim misses with a knee to the head.
Kim stops a takedown attempt from Steele.
Kim'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.
Kim comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele being controlled against the cage.
Kim lands an elbow that stopped Steele in his tracks for a moment.
Steele looking for a takedown.
Steele letting Kim take a breather here.
Steele is working for takedown but Kim is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ban-Ki Kim has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A bit of stalling here from Kim.
Kim throws an elbow that misses.
Kim taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kim avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ban-Ki Kim.
Kim misses with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Kim.
Kim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steele misses with the combination.
Kim connects with a solid leg kick.
Kim lands a two punch combo.
Kim connects with a leg kick. Steele looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steele avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steele shoots in and drives through. Kim sprawls well.
Kim leaves Steele with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steele is breathing heavily.
Kim goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim slips under a jab.
Kim lands with a slapping head kick.
Steele looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kim buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kim there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Steele throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kim counters with a nice leg kick.
Steele on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Steele avoids the head kick by Kim.
Kim rushes Steele and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Steele wants to take the fight to the mat but Kim manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steele changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kim fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kim throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ban-Ki 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.
Kim throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steele keeps the fight on the outside.
Kim uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Kim throws a body kick that misses.
Kim scores with a leg kick.
Steele will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steele shoots and misses
and Kim counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Steele is lucky that one didn't land flush.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steele.
Ban-Ki Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Steele.
Kim throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kim lands a head kick. Steele smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kim scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim misses with a two punch combination.
Steele closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kim's guard.
Kim lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Steele!
Kim sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Steele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim manages to capitalize on a mistake by Steele to take his back!
Kim keeps control of the position easily here as Steele tries to buck him off.
Steele can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kim doesn't have the hooks in and Steele manages to turn into his guard.
Kim is looking to stand up but Steele isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steele manages to get himself to full guard.
Steele working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kim has passed into half guard!
Steele looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steele is looking to improve his position.
Steele is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kim not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele wants to get back to full guard.
Steele trying to control but Kim postures up.
Steele tries to roll over but Kim keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim stands up and beckons Steele to join him on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ban-Ki Kim clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ban-Ki Kim is winning the standup battle so far.
Kim lands a jab to Steele's midsection.
Horrible takedown by Steele or perhaps it was just good defense by Kim which made him look bad.
Steele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steele.
Steele keeps the fight on the outside.
Kim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steele misses with a left hand
and Kim makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Steele throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Kim lands a leg kick that knocks Steele off balance momentarily.
Steele is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kim moves in looking to clinch but Steele pushes him off.
Kim throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kim circles away.
Kim pushes Steele up against the cage in a clinch.
Steele is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ban-Ki Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Steele.
Steele on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kim lands a damaging elbow.
Kim stalling the fight.
Kim connects with a nasty looking knee right to Steele's face.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kim - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kim pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kim crunches a lovely knee into Steele's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Steele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kim tries a knee to the head but Steele blocks it.
Kim misses with an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steele.
Kim throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Steele blocks it with crossed arms.
Kim lands a knee to the head.
Kim with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kim lands a damaging elbow.
Kim tries to land a knee to the head but Steele blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim slowing the pace effectively.
Steele drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kim pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steele looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kim connects with an inside leg kick.
Steele drives through with a takedown into guard.
Steele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kim swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kim lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Steele!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steele tries to lock up and control but Kim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kim is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Steele is surviving well by controlling Kim's body position as best he can.
Steele is trying to reverse the position but instead Kim has taken his back - oops!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Steele's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ban-Ki Kim had his way with Jason Steele in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Steele misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele.
Steele shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kim as he avoids it easily.
Steele gets tackled into the cage by Kim. Kim maintains the clinch.
Kim with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steele takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kim scores with a knee to the head.
Steele can't get the takedown.
Ban-Ki Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Steele.
Steele tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kim taking a breather.
Kim gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Steele is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kim lands a left hand.
Steele fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Stalling in the clinch from Kim.
Steele is looking to take this one to the mat.
Steele goes for a takedown attempt but Kim pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kim gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kim tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steele avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries a knee to the head but Steele blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Steele has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kim after a bit of a struggle.
Kim displaying some good clinch control by pressing Steele up against the cage.
Steele blocks an elbow strike from Kim.
Kim tries a knee to the head but Steele blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steele.
Steele avoids the elbow strike from Kim, against the cage.
Steele tries to score a body lock takedown but Kim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kim using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Steele takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steele can do to turn this around?
Kim prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jason Steele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steele can't get the takedown.
Kim stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kim obliges.
Steele is trying to break the clinch but Kim is controlling him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kim.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kim.
Steele blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kim tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steele avoids it.
Kim throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim taking a breather.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steele's defenses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ban-Ki Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kim has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ban-Ki Kim!
Ban-Ki Kim retains his welterweight title!
After winning the bout, Ban-Ki Kim thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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hype
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