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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Park Jae Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dane Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cook comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Want You to Want Me by Cheap Trick kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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198 lbs
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181 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Park Jae Sung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Montreal, Dane Cook!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jae Sung closes the distance and clinches.
Cook slowing the pace effectively.
Jae Sung lands a body shot.
Cook working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jae Sung scores with a shoulder strike.
Cook blocks a body shot from Jae Sung.
Jae Sung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jae Sung misses with the head strike.
Jae Sung pulls guard successfully.
Cook with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jae Sung is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cook throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jae Sung is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cook drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jae Sung manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cook has Jae Sung in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook wants to sweep here but Jae Sung controlling him for the moment.
Jae Sung wants to pass the guard but Cook is keeping the position.
Cook looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jae Sung passes into half guard.
Jae Sung is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cook doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jae Sung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jae Sung is looking to take a break and control but Cook is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cook manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jae Sung looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jae Sung won't allow Cook to sweep him here.
Jae Sung slips nicely into half guard.
Cook gets back to full guard.
Cook has an active guard here but Jae Sung has managed to pass into half guard.
Jae Sung trying to mount his opponent but Cook defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cook is controlling Jae Sung's trapped leg to prevent Jae Sung from advancing to side control.
Jae Sung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cook has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cook looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jae Sung pushes past his half guard into mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jae Sung goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cook is on top in guard.
Cook throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Park Jae Sung dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cook moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cook tries to clinch up.
Cook throws the left hand but Jae Sung avoids the punch easily.
Jae Sung throws a body punch but Cook moves out of range.
Jae Sung misses with a kick to the body.
Cook closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cook lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jae Sung takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jae Sung has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cook finds it's way round the side to connect with Jae Sung's head.
Jae Sung misses with a takedown
and Cook counters with a stiff right hand.
Jae Sung buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jae Sung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Cook was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cook throws a hook but Jae Sung blocks it.
Jae Sung tries to counter by clinching up but Cook breaks away and moves out of range.
Jae Sung swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
Cook let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jae Sung plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jae Sung.
A punch lands to the side of Cook 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jae Sung shoots in for a takedown but Cook shows good takedown defense.
Cook tries to clinch but Jae Sung is having none of it.
Dane Cook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jae Sung slips a jab from Cook.
Cook throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cook checks a leg kick.
Cook is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jae Sung with a body shot.
Cook digs a good hook to Jae Sung's body.
Jae Sung throws a hook but Cook avoids it easily.
Jae Sung throws a body punch but Cook moves out of range.
Jae Sung lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cook slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cook misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jae Sung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cook manages to avoid it.
Jae Sung throws a big shot that misses.
Jae Sung slips a straight right by Cook.
Cook connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jae Sung ducks under a wild hook from Cook.
It appears Jae Sung was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jae Sung connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jae Sung slips under a jab.
Cook cracks Jae Sung with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jae Sung fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cook looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cook lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jae Sung throws a jab when Cook was well out of range.
Jae Sung misses with a hook to the body
enabling Cook to counter with a crisp jab.
Cook fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jae Sung looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jae Sung counters with a stiff right hand.
Jae Sung throws a lazy uppercut
and Cook connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cook works the jab nicely.
Jae Sung goes for a double leg but Cook avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cook continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Park Jae Sung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cook moves away from the strike by Jae Sung.
Jae Sung lands with a cross.
Jae Sung lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dane Cook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cook tries to clinch but Jae Sung is having none of it.
Jab from Cook.
Cook lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jae Sung at a distance.
Jae Sung misses with a body shot.
Jae Sung throws a hook but Cook avoids it easily.
Jae Sung swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jae Sung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jae Sung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cook.
Cook cracks Jae Sung with an open hand slap.
A big right from Cook misses.
Cook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jae Sung manages to avoid it.
Jae Sung misses with a double jab.
Jae Sung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jae Sung throws the kick towards the body but Cook avoids it.
Cook ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jae Sung avoids the body shot from Cook.
Cook uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jae Sung.
Cook throws a hook but Jae Sung avoids it easily.
As Cook backs away, Jae Sung returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jae Sung blocks a jab.
Cook connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jae Sung swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
Jae Sung takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dane Cook 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jae Sung shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice defenses there by Jae Sung.
Cook tries to move into range but Jae Sung moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jae Sung slips a jab from Cook.
Cook attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jae Sung misses with a left hand
and Cook counters with a stiff right hand.
Cook keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jae Sung.
Cook swats away the attempt to clinch by Jae Sung.
Jae Sung's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cook connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jae Sung scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jae Sung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Jae Sung. Those never looked like landing.
Cook connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jae Sung's hands.
Cook stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jae Sung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Jae Sung misses its intended target.
Cook misses with a hook
enabling Jae Sung to counter with a crisp jab.
Good exchange - Cook coming out on top.
Cook throws an overhand right that lands on Jae Sung's shoulder, as Jae Sung tries to avoid the shot.
As Cook tries to get set, Jae Sung tries to push him back and clinch up but Cook manages to avoid the attempt.
Jae Sung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cook.
Cook pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Jae Sung misses the target.
Jae Sung lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jae Sung ducks under a wild hook from Cook.
Jae Sung tries to counter by clinching up but Cook breaks away and moves out of range.
Jae Sung scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jae Sung scores with a sloppy right hand. Cook should have avoided that one.
Cook swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jae Sung seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jae Sung moves out of range of the strikes.
Cook misses with a body shot.
Jae Sung throws a quick inside leg kick.
No luck for Jae Sung with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cook looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cook stuffs the takedown.
Cook tries to land a front kick but Jae Sung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cook jabs at Jae Sung's body.
Cook closes the distance and clinches.
Cook pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jae Sung.
Jae Sung avoids the body shot from Cook.
Cook has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jae Sung finds it's way round the side to connect with Cook's head.
Cook connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jae Sung. Cook does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jae Sung shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jae Sung lands a really nice looking cross but Cook seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cook lands a leg kick that knocks Jae Sung off balance momentarily.
Cook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jae Sung manages to avoid it.
Cook bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jae Sung bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cook slips under a jab.
Jae Sung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cook throws out the jab.
Jae Sung swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Cook throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jae Sung is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jae Sung avoids the body shot from Cook.
Jae Sung avoids the head kick by Cook.
Cook checks a leg kick.
Cook rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jae Sung counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jae Sung just misses with a punch to the body.
Jae Sung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cook was well out of range. Poor timing from Jae Sung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook misses with a hook.
Jae Sung tries to counter by clinching up but Cook breaks away and moves out of range.
Cook misses with a body shot.
Cook closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jae Sung throws a shot to the body.
Cook scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jae Sung misses with a looping right.
Cook avoids the body shot from Jae Sung.
Jae Sung lands a nice shot that snaps Cook's head back.
Jae Sung displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cook throws out the jab.
Cook throws a leg kick that misses.
Jae Sung lands a high kick to the side of Cook's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Jae Sung dives into guard, looking to finish.
Cook is rocked!
Cook is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cook is still in real trouble! Can Jae Sung finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jae Sung is staying active underneath Cook, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cook thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jae Sung's head.
Jae Sung moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Park Jae Sung.
I think Jae Sung has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Park Jae Sung!
Park Jae Sung very nearly forgot to thank SP Ultimate Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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