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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kim Il Sung (ranked 2156 p4p, 114 weight class) and Muhamad Fatih (ranked 4234 p4p, 197 weight class). Il Sung comes to the cage accompanied by Gangnam Style . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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160 cm
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135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Il Sung!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Muhamad Fatih!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatih closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Il Sung did well to prevent Fatih getting side control.
Il Sung trying to control but Fatih postures up.
Il Sung is not content to let Fatih control the position.
Fatih is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fatih is looking for a kimura but Il Sung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fatih to get the leverage.
Fatih is looking for a kimura but Il Sung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fatih to get the leverage.
Il Sung is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatih is looking for a kimura but Il Sung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fatih to get the leverage.
Il Sung is looking to improve his position.
Fatih is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Il Sung looking for a kimura from the bottom but Fatih passes into side control!
Il Sung wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Fatih is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Il Sung knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Il Sung sneaks back into half guard.
Il Sung is looking for a sweep. Fatih is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Il Sung's coaches at Roosters Coop have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Il Sung is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatih is working for a guillotine from mount but Il Sung frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fatih looking to secure an arm triangle but Il Sung defends it well.
Il Sung keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Il Sung wants to control but Fatih is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatih has control of Il Sung's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Il Sung regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Il Sung can't escape the position.
Fatih goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Il Sung turns into him and now he's in Fatih's guard.
Il Sung postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fatih is on top in guard.
Il 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatih slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Il Sung is looking to reverse the position.
Fatih working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fatih tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fatih has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Il Sung sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Il Sung regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhamad Fatih dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Il Sung tries a head kick but it misses.
Il Sung works over Fatih's head and body with a nice combination.
Kim Il Sung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fatih drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Il Sung's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Il Sung tries to buck Fatih off but Fatih is having none of it.
Fatih tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fatih looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fatih tries for a kimura but Il Sung is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Il Sung is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fatih off and has taken his back!
Fatih manages to reverse the position and now he's in Il Sung's guard. Nice work there by Fatih.
Il Sung wants to sweep here but Fatih controlling him for the moment.
Fatih trying to control but Il Sung is working from the bottom.
Fatih drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Il Sung manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fatih has Il Sung in his guard.
Il Sung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatih working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Il Sung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Il Sung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fatih is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Il Sung is aware though and is defending well.
Fatih has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fatih looking for a guillotine here but Il Sung defends easily.
Fatih is breathing heavily.
Fatih keeping moving, preventing Il Sung from controlling successfully.
Fatih is looking to sweep but instead, Il Sung has passed into half guard.
Il Sung working over Fatih with some ground and pound. Fatih looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung wants to take a breather but Fatih is having none of it.
Fatih is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Il Sung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Il Sung's back!
Fatih gets his hands free as Il Sung looks to control.
Fatih working for a choke but Il Sung reverses nicely into Fatih 's guard.
Il Sung postures up in Fatih's guard and throws a big left but Fatih blocks it.
Il Sung has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Il Sung postures up in Fatih's guard and throws a big left but Fatih blocks it.
Il Sung trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatih is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Il Sung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatih is looking to sweep but instead, Il Sung has passed into half guard.
Il Sung is controlling the pace.
Il Sung wants to take a breather but Fatih is having none of it.
Il Sung wants to pass the guard but Fatih is defending well.
Muhamad Fatih has got the better of the ground game so far.
Il Sung prevents Fatih from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fatih is not content to let Il Sung control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kim Il Sung will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fatih throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Il Sung tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fatih is in Il Sung's guard.
Il Sung has his foot on Fatih's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fatih works his way back into a safe position though.
Fatih passes Il Sung's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Il Sung trying to control here.
Il Sung tries to get to full guard but Fatih has control of the leg.
Il Sung is looking to control Fatih's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Il Sung avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Il Sung keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Il Sung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Il Sung is trying to get back to full guard.
Fatih is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fatih is looking for a kimura here.
Il Sung tries to get to full guard but Fatih has control of the leg.
Fatih seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Il Sung does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fatih is looking for a kimura but Il Sung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fatih to get the leverage.
Il Sung looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Il Sung is trying to control but can't.
Il Sung misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Fatih wants to control but Il Sung is keeping him busy.
Il Sung is looking to control Fatih's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Il Sung avoid being mounted?
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Il Sung fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fatih looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Il Sung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fatih throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Il Sung was covering up waiting for the punch and Fatih finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung is trying to keep Fatih in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fatih stands and throws Il Sung's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fatih is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Il Sung has escaped the position, nice work there.
Il Sung wants to control but Fatih postures up.
Il Sung tries to bench press Fatih off him but Fatih keeps the position.
Fatih looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung is trying to improve his position.
Il Sung can't do much from the bottom here.
Fatih working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Il Sung is trying to control Fatih's posture but Fatih avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fatih thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Muhamad Fatih really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Fatih showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Il Sung.
Fatih avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Il Sung backs off Fatih throws a huge counter combo but Il Sung manages to avoid it all.
Il Sung scores with a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Il Sung.
Il Sung throws a nice head kick!
Fatih takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fatih shoots in and bounces Il Sung off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Il Sung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fatih is aware though and is defending well.
Fatih wants to control from the top but Il Sung keeps moving.
Fatih trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Il Sung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Il Sung is trying to hold Fatih in close to prevent damage but Fatih has managed to pass into half guard.
Fatih seems to be looking for submissions.
Fatih is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fatih is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fatih is looking to take a break and control but Il Sung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fatih is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Il Sung sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Il Sung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fatih is working away from the top position though.
Il Sung trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fatih manages to pass to mount!
Fatih goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Il Sung turns into him and now he's in Fatih's guard.
Fatih trying to control the position.
Fatih is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Il Sung defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatih is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Il Sung defends well.
Il Sung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Il Sung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Il Sung wants to control from the top but Fatih keeps moving.
Il Sung avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Il Sung trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatih is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Il Sung passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Il Sung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fatih keeps working.
Fatih is trying to get back to half guard.
Il Sung trying to control the action but Fatih is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fatih wants to control but Il Sung postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Il Sung had his way with Muhamad Fatih in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Il Sung's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Il Sung duly obliges.
Il Sung moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kim Il Sung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Il Sung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Il Sung.
Fatih takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Il Sung throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Fatih's head.
Il Sung lands with an overhand left.
Nice straight punches there by Il Sung. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Il Sung.
Fatih looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatih preventing the sweep.
Il Sung working a defensive guard but Fatih passes into half guard.
Fatih is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Il Sung doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fatih.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fatih trying to control the action but Il Sung is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatih is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Il Sung has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fatih is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Il Sung has managed to free his arm - good work.
Il Sung is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Il Sung is defending against the submission attempts here by Fatih.
Fatih seems to be working for a kimura but Il Sung defends the submission attempt.
Il Sung trying to hold on to Fatih's head to control him but Fatih postures up.
Fatih looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fatih is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatih prevents Il Sung from improving his position.
Fatih is working for a kimura but Il Sung is defending it quite comfortably.
Il Sung is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fatih is working for a kimura but Il Sung is defending it quite comfortably.
Il Sung is trying to control but can't.
Fatih looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Il Sung landing rabbit punches to the side of Fatih's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Il Sung showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Il 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kim Il Sung!
Kim Il Sung retains his bantamweight title!
Kim Il Sung decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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RATING
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