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Event:
ABW 101 Scrotum - Hammer
Date: Jan 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Kim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kim doesn't manage to clinch there - Roshi circles away.
Kim jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kim throws a wild body kick that Roshi sees coming a mile off.
Some bone on bone action there as Roshi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kim tries to clinch there but Roshi circles away.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Roshi moves away.
A jab from Kim misses.
Roshi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Roshi connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim fails with a takedown attempt.
Roshi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Kim on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good exchange - Roshi coming out on top.
Kim takes one to the chin there.
Roshi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sloppy strikes from Kim. Those never looked like landing.
Kim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roshi, as that shot connected.
Kim works Roshi's body with a nice hook.
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.
Roshi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Roshi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kim moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daniel Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roshi moves out of range as Kim strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roshi avoids a kick to the body.
Roshi tries to counter with a takedown but Kim is quick to defend against it.
A jab from Roshi does it's job there.
Roshi with a hook.#T2#
Roshi lands a jab to the nose.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roshi scores with the left hand. Kim knows he should have avoided that one.
Roshi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kim momentarily.
Kim throws a leg kick but Roshi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Master Roshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roshi.
The crowd cheers as Roshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kim doesn't seem phased though.
Kim throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Roshi.
Kim looks to land a right hand but Roshi moved out of range.
The crowd cheers as Roshi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kim doesn't seem phased though.
Kim shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Roshi as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Kim tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Roshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kim shoots in but Roshi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roshi tries to counter with a takedown but Kim is quick to defend against it.
Master Roshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Kim.
Roshi throws a big shot that misses.
Kim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roshi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Roshi lands a jab to the head.
Kim is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roshi.
Kim counters with a body kick.
Roshi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice cross by Roshi.
Roshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kim attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Roshi scores with a sloppy right hand. Kim should have avoided that one.
Roshi misses with a hook.#T4#
Kim takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kim moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Roshi looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
A slow jab from Kim misses its intended target.
Kim has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Roshi throws out a powerful jab.
Roshi throws a jab when Kim was well out of range.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Kim misses the jab.
Kim misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Roshi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kim walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roshi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Kim shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roshi pinned against the cage. Roshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice jab there from Roshi.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kim might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Roshi has got the better of the exchanges.
Kim throws a leg kick #TD#
and Roshi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roshi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Roshi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kim has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roshi has managed to get both his arms back between Kim's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kim has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Roshi is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kim.
Kim is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Kim is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Roshi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kim struggling a bit here.
Kim looks to move to half guard but instead Roshi has passed into mount! Damn!
Roshi content just to control the position here.
Roshi is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Kim is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roshi is looking to stand but Kim has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Kim can't escape the position.
Kim sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kim wants to improve his position but Roshi is controlling well.
We've been hearing that Roshi has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Kim is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roshi pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roshi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kim tries to get to full guard but Roshi has control of the leg. #T3#
Kim trying to hold on to Roshi's head to control him but Roshi postures up.
Roshi wants to stand up but Kim has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Kim actively working from the bottom here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kim takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Roshi counters with a shoot takedown. Kim fights it but they end up in guard.
Kim is wriggling around but Roshi manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Roshi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
#T4#
Kim is trying to get back to full guard.
Roshi wants to stand up but Kim manages to regain full guard.
Master Roshi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roshi tries to stand but Kim is controlling from the bottom.
Roshi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kim on the ground.#SUB2#
Kim looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kim working for a triangle but Roshi defends it easily.
Roshi is looking to stand up but Kim won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Roshi dominated that second round.
That's time! Roshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Roshi misses its intended target.
Roshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roshi lands with a straight right. Kim didn't see that one coming.
Roshi moves out of range as Kim throws a body kick.
Roshi feinted with a counter takedown.
Roshi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Roshi looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
Kim is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Master Roshi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kim ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice side step and Kim releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch but Roshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kim closes the distance and clinches.
Roshi blocks an uppercut.
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kim can't find room to land a body shot as Roshi controls the action.
#T1#
Roshi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kim has him pressed against the cage.
Roshi tries to break the clinch but Kim is controlling the position. #BC#
Roshi breaks from the clinch.
Kim fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kim takes a jab right on the kisser.
Roshi slips under a jab.
Roshi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Roshi blocks a jab.#CL2#
Kim has managed to clinch.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Kim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Kim using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roshi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roshi wants to break free but Kim has control.
Roshi blocks a body shot from Kim.
Roshi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Kim trying to stall but Roshi improves his position.
Kim misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Roshi breaks the clinch.
#T3#
Roshi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roshi throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Roshi feinted with a counter takedown.
Roshi moves out of range of the strikes.
Roshi avoids a kick to the body.
Roshi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kim sprawls and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Roshi.
Roshi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Roshi cracks Kim with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Roshi misses.
Kim wants to clinch.
Kim slips under a jab.#T4#
Roshi throws a hook but Kim blocks it.
Kim takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Roshi throws out a powerful jab.
Roshi checks a leg kick nicely.
Roshi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kim sprawls and moves away.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Kim shoots in but Roshi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kim takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Roshi as he connects with a hook.
Roshi misses with a looping left.
Kim wants to counter the offense by Roshi and move into the clinch position.
Kim defending well as Roshi loads up on a big left hand.
Daniel Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Master Roshi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice shot lands for Roshi.
Roshi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Master Roshi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Roshi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Master Roshi!
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Event:
ABW 93 McBreezer - Reign
Date: Dec 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Kim lands with a good body shot.#KD#
Plutov drops Kim with a beautiful combination! Kim stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Plutov is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Daniel Kim has been cut.
Plutov lands with a big left! Kim is wobbled badly! Plutov comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Kim to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wasyl Plutov!
An out of breath Wasyl Plutov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Kim (ranked 7543 p4p, 513 weight class) and Jake Stevens (ranked 5639 p4p, 451 weight class). Stevens has chosen Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up" as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Daniel Kim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Jake Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kim gets a clinch.
Stevens prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kim prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kim tightens his grip and picks Stevens up, before dumping him to the ground. Stevens manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kim (2) vs (0) Stevens
Stevens manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kim manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (2) vs (2) Stevens
Kim keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens drops back looking for a leg! Kim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kim manages to kick Stevens off! Stevens jumps back into Kim's guard.
Stevens controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim pulls Stevens in close to his closed guard and prevents Stevens from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kim wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but Kim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevens controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kim on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kim tries to get out of the position.
Stevens stopping the sweep attempt from Kim.
Kim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevens on the ground.
Stevens controlling from the top position.
Stevens stopping the sweep attempt from Kim.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kim is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kim looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevens is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Stevens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Stevens slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Stevens 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.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
Stevens is fighting to break Kim's control of his arms but Kim is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevens slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Stevens sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stevens trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kim bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stevens's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (4) vs (2) Stevens
Stevens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kim wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
Stevens throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stevens 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.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stevens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.
Kim wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Kim looking to pass the guard.
Kim trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to control the position but Kim postures up.
Stevens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kim's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kim (4) vs (4) Stevens
Stevens engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kim looking for a sweep. Not yet Kim, not yet.
Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kim wants to sweep here but Stevens controlling him for the moment.
Stevens drops back looking for a leg! Kim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kim manages to kick Stevens off! Stevens jumps back into Kim's guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Kim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevens wants to control from the top but Kim keeps moving.
Kim trying to keep a closed guard but Stevens is proving a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kim wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Stevens trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
Stevens is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stevens drops back looking for a leg! Kim is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kim manages to kick Stevens off! Stevens jumps back into Kim's guard.
Kim being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Stevens gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
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Event:
ABW 77 Tektas - Wolf
Date: Nov 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Lay is looking to clinch.
Lay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Lay drives through and clinches with Kim against the cage.
Lay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kim avoids it.
Kim tries to score a body lock takedown but Lay shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from Lay.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kim.
Lay trying to land knees to the body.
Kim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lay gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kim working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lay connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kim's face.
Lay lands a knee to the body.
Kim controlling the action here for a moment.
Kim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T1#
Lay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kim has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lay missing with knees to the body.
Lay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kim has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kim is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lay lands a good knee to the midsection. Kim won't want to take too many of those.
Kim looks winded!
Lay scores with a knee to the head.
Lay is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lay with a knee to the head.
Kim is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lay.
Lay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T2#
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!
Lay lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Kim managing to block the knees to the body from Lay.
Kim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lay trying to land knees to the body.
Lay connects with a knee to the head.
Lay scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kim takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kim is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Lay.
Kim looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kim taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lay working Kim over with knees to the body.#T3#
Lay lands a nice knee to the body.
Lay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC#
Lay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Lay clinches.
Kim avoiding damage as Lay throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Lay escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Lay clinches up with Kim and pushes him back against the cage.
Lay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lay landing knees to the head.
Kim managing to block the knees to the body from Lay.
Kim avoiding damage as Lay throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Lay manages to break the clinch.
Kim misses with a takedown
and Lay counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Washe Lay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Kim.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Lay clinches with his opponent.
Lay tries to land knees in the clinch but Kim avoids the damage to the body.
Lay lands a knee to the head.
Kim tries to break free but Lay pushes him back against the cage.
Lay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kim stalling in the clinch but Lay improves position.
Lay tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lay obliges.
Lay landing knees to the body.
Lay misses with a knee strike.
Kim has had enough of the clinch but Lay keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Washe Lay dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Lay clinches up against the cage.
Lay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kim in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lay.
Lay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kim avoids it.
Lay tries to land knees in the clinch but Kim avoids the damage to the body.
Kim wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kim is defending well for now.
Lay tries to land knees in the clinch but Kim avoids the damage to the body.
Lay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kim avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lay tries a knee to the head but Kim blocks it.
Lay trying to land knees to the body.
Lay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kim avoids it.
Kim just leaning against Lay, taking a breather.
Lay has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
#T1#
Kim managing to block the knees to the body from Lay.
Lay looking to throw knees to the head but Kim is blocking nicely.
Kim takes a knee to the side of the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kim. #BC2#
Kim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kim defending well as Lay loads up on a big left hand.
Lay moves in looking to clinch but Kim pushes him off.#CL#
Lay darts in and clinches Kim up against the cage.
Kim wants to break free but Lay has control.
Lay lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kim leaning against his opponent.
Lay missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Lay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lay looking to throw knees to the head but Kim is blocking nicely.
Kim slowing the pace effectively.
Kim is trying to drag Lay to the mat but Lay just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kim manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kim avoids it.
Kim takes a knee to the side of the body.
Washe Lay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kim wants a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lay using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Kim avoiding damage as Lay throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Lay's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lay takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kim appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lay throws a leg kick which misses Kim's front leg but catches the back leg as Kim tries to avoid it.
A head kick from Lay lands but Kim takes it in his stride.
Kim throws a head kick that misses
and Lay counters with a head kick. That will keep Kim thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lay moves in looking to clinch but Kim pushes him off.
Lay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Lay has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T4#
Lay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kim.
Washe Lay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Kim.
Kim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kim stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lay tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lay throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Lay.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lay lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kim blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lay landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Washe Lay dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lay tries to clinch but Kim moves out of range.
Lay dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kim. That did some damage!
Kim throws a lazy right hand but Lay sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kim connects with a right hand. Lay shakes it off.#CL#
Lay has closed the distance and engaged Kim in a clinch.
Lay misses with a knee strike.
Lay tries a knee to the head but Kim blocks it.
Kim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lay using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kim has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kim wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kim avoids it.
Lay scores with a knee to the head.
Lay tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kim avoids it.#T1##BC2#
Kim breaks the clinch.
Lay shoots in but Kim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Lay closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kim is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lay misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Lay.
#BC2#
Kim pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lay is looking to clinch.
Kim circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kim counters with an outside leg kick.
#T2#
A punch combination from Kim misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lay plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice body kick from Lay.
Lay scores with a kick to the body.
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!
Lay stuffs the takedown attempt from Kim. Kim gets slowly back to his feet. #T3#
Kim wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lay tries for a takedown but Kim sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lay looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kim slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lay tries to clinch but Kim is having none of it.
Lay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lay fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kim avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Washe Lay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Lay fails to land the takedown.
Lay swinging wildly here.
Kim connects with a body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lay is looking to clinch.
Washe Lay is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Lay takes the fight into the clinch.
Daniel Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Washe Lay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lay with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Washe Lay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lay 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Washe Lay!
Washe Lay 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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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Daniel Kim (ranked 5935 p4p, 508 weight class) and Tigran Minasian (ranked 9987 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Kim! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Tigran Minasian!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kim closes the distance and clinches.
Minasian is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Minasian wants to take the fight to the mat but Kim manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kim is working for takedown but Minasian is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kim can't get the takedown.
Kim can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minasian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kim goes for a takedown attempt but Minasian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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.
Minasian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kim counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Minasian is working for takedown but Kim is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kim is looking for a takedown.
Minasian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kim fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kim napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kim (0) vs (4) Minasian
Minasian tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minasian keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Kim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Minasian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Minasian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Minasian tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kim! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kim (0) vs (6) Minasian
Minasian looking for a guillotine from mount but Kim is having none of it.
Kim has given up his back here. Will Minasian look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Kim (0) vs (9) Minasian
Minasian patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Minasian patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Minasian is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kim has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Kim staying busy and making it hard for Minasian to control.
Minasian has got one arm under Kim's chin. This could be trouble... Kim trying to control the other hand but Minasian gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Kim has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tigran Minasian! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mario Ukkus (ranked 7255 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Kim (ranked 5926 p4p, 521 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mario Ukkus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Kim!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Ukkus shoots in looking for a takedown but Kim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ukkus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ukkus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kim gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ukkus (0) vs (4) Kim
Ukkus is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ukkus is trying to escape the position but Kim is controlling the position.
It looks like Kim might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ukkus tries to buck Kim off but Kim is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ukkus tries to improve position but can't.
Ukkus really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Kim politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kim prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ukkus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kim controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kim controlling the position from side mount.
Ukkus is looking to regain half guard here but Kim keeps moving and retains side control.
Ukkus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim slows the pace down.
Ukkus tries to improve position but can't.
Kim is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ukkus's shoulder. That is not cool.
Ukkus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ukkus is trying to control Kim's posture but Kim avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim just content to control the position.
Ukkus manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ukkus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kim is continuing to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kim is looking for a kimura but Ukkus is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kim to get the leverage.
Ukkus manages to get to full guard.
Ukkus looking to control.
Ukkus working for a triangle but Kim defends it easily.
Kim is stalling in the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ukkus is looking for a triangle but Kim pushes his legs off easily.
Ukkus is breathing heavily.
Kim trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ukkus manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ukkus (2) vs (4) Kim
Ukkus won't allow Kim to sweep him here.
Kim throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ukkus escapes and throws Kim's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ukkus (5) vs (4) Kim
Ukkus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kim is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to buck Ukkus off but Ukkus is having none of it.
Kim trying to control but Ukkus flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ukkus (8) vs (4) Kim
Kim is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ukkus gets his way!
Kim tries to escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ukkus is looking for a rear naked choke here but Kim reverses the position brilliantly into Ukkus's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ukkus (8) vs (6) Kim
Ukkus being controlled here, momentarily.
The adventures of Kim the control monster continue. Boring.
Ukkus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kim works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kim stalling.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ukkus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kim in particular looking to stall.
Kim trying to mount his opponent but Ukkus defends it.
Kim moves into full mount! Ukkus won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ukkus (8) vs (9) Kim
Ukkus wants to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ukkus has given up his back. Will we see Kim going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Ukkus (8) vs (12) Kim
Kim biding his time, controlling Ukkus.
Ukkus defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kim's arms.
Ukkus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kim is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kim looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Kim has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ukkus (8) vs (15) Kim
Kim looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ukkus tries to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
Kim controlling his opponent.
Kim looking for a guillotine from mount but Ukkus is having none of it.
Kim controlling from mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ukkus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kim controlling from mount.
Ukkus has given up his back. Will we see Kim going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Ukkus (8) vs (18) Kim
What can Ukkus do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kim is hanging on to Ukkus's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kim doesn't have the hooks in and Ukkus manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ukkus (10) vs (18) Kim
Kim looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bogdanov Konstantin (ranked 8431 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Kim (ranked 5908 p4p, 514 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Daniel Kim was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bogdanov Konstantin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Kim!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Konstantin tries to clinch but Kim moves away
and Kim counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Konstantin! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Konstantin (0) vs (4) Kim
Kim staying calm.
Kim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Kim has hold of Konstantin's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Konstantin tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Kim cranks the arm and Konstantin screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Konstantin, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Daniel Kim! |
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Event:
ABW 54 Scrotum - Monkey
Date: Aug 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Viv misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Kim counters with a quick kick to the body but Viv blocks it.
Kim scores with a jab to the head.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but Kim shows good takedown defense.
Kim slips a jab from Viv.
We've been told by Kim's head coaches at Red House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A jab from Viv misses.
Viv takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A solid body kick from Kim.
Viv tries for a takedown but Kim circles away easily
and Kim counters with a nice uppercut.
Daniel Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu Viv.
Viv shoots in looking for a takedown but Kim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Viv's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Kim misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vivs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A shot to the liver by Kim. Beautiful body shot.
Viv doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kim counters with a series of strikes. Viv will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim stuffs the takedown attempt from Viv. Viv gets slowly back to his feet. #T1#
Viv shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kim sprawls well. Kim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Viv gets slowly back to his feet.
Kim is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Viv shoots in looking for a takedown but Kim manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Viv's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kim moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Viv.
Viv looks winded!
Kim lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Viv shoots in and drives through. Kim sprawls well.
Viv shoots in for a double leg but Kim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Viv shoots in for a double leg but Kim sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kim throws a shot to the body.
Viv shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kim sprawls well. Kim wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Viv gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Kim's jab looks to have found its range, popping Viv under the eye.
Kim lands with a kick to the temple. Viv shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Viv tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kim sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Viv somewhat.
Viv shoots for a double leg takedown but Kim sprawls well. He's pushed Viv's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kim swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Viv misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kim is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viv misses with a takedown attempt
and Kim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kim paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kim scores with a head kick. Viv tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Viv takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Viv has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kim.#T3#
Viv looks for a takedown but Kim sprawls well.
Kim throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Viv shoots in but Kim avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kim dips to his left and cracks Viv with an uppercut!#CL2#
Viv forces Kim back against the cage and clinches.
Viv has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kim after a bit of a struggle.
Viv is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Viv is trying to pull guard but Kim has him pressed against the cage.
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viv drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kim pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kim slaps away a takedown attempt from Viv, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4#
Kim scores with a head kick. Viv tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Viv on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kim. Kim obviously looking to wear him down.
Daniel Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Viv.
Viv shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Viv shoots in for a takedown but Kim shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Viv scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kim blocking the ground and pound attempt from Viv. #SUB2#
Viv is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kim doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Viv.
Kim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Viv on the ground.
Viv sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kim defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Kim dominated 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.
#R2#
Kim keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Viv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kim's waist but Kim gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Viv off to one side.
Kim thinks about countering with a body kick.
Viv tries for a takedown but Kim circles away easily
and Kim counters with a head kick. That will keep Viv thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Viv shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kim swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Daniel Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu Viv.
Viv shoots and misses
and Kim counters with a two punch combo.
Kim's corner calls for a 1-2. Kim obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Viv fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kim avoids it really well and circles away.
Viv closes the distance and clinches up with Kim, looking for a takedown. Viv pushes Kim against the cage but Kim circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim throws a good cross that connects.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Viv.
Viv looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Viv is breathing heavily.
Kim throws a good cross that connects.
Daniel Kim is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Kim stuffs the takedown.
Kim cracks Viv with an open hand slap.
A right-left combo lands from Kim.
Kim misses with a head kick.
Viv gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kim throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Viv tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kim defends well and Viv ends up having to push Kim into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Viv gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Kim to counter with a crisp jab.
Kim's corner calls for a 1-2. Kim obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kim moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viv shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kim makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kim swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Viv.
Kim scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Kim bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Viv fails with the takedown.
Viv has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kim. Viv shrugs it off though.
Kim catches Viv with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Viv shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kim as he avoids it easily.
Kim feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kim connects with an inside leg kick.
Kim lands a head kick. Viv smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Viv shoots in for a takedown but Kim shows good takedown defense.
Kim thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kim scores with the left hand. Viv knows he should have avoided that one.
Kim lands a head shot.
Viv has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Kim plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kim throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD2#
Viv shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Viv lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kim throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Viv lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kim on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kim tries to get out of the position.
Viv lands strikes from half guard.
Viv working the head and body with strikes.
Viv lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Kim tries to roll over but Viv keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Viv is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kim sees it coming and defends easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Viv is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kim defends it well.
Kim trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viv throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kim to regain full guard.
Viv tries to free his leg and advance position but Kim is retaining full guard.
Viv passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Viv fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Kim dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Viv shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice uppercut lands for Kim. That snapped Viv's head back.
Viv with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kim cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kim connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kim scores with a hook.
Kim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viv can do to turn this around?
Nice takedown defense from Kim. No joy for Viv on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Kim on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Daniel Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chosu Viv.
Kim with a hook.
Viv fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Kim misses the target.
Kim lands a body shot.
Kim stuffs the takedown attempt from Viv. Viv gets slowly back to his feet.
Viv sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kim scores with a shot to the body.
Viv takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Viv misses with a takedown
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Viv shoots in looking for a takedown. Kim tries to sprawl out of it but Viv keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kim with a nice cross.
Kim stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kim wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Viv.
Kim fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kim lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Viv misses with a takedown
and Kim counters with a head kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kim enables Viv to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kim manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chosu Viv has got the better of the ground game so far.
Viv throws a big elbow that misses.
Kim looking to control.
Viv being controlled here momentarily.
Kim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Viv postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viv wants to pass the guard but Kim is keeping the position.
Viv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Kim working a defensive guard here.
Viv is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Viv makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kim looking for a sweep. Not yet Kim, not yet.
Viv is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Viv drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kim dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Viv wants to stand up but Kim is controlling him.
Viv is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T4#
Viv wants to improve his position but instead Kim has moved into half guard.
Viv has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kim is working away from the top position though.
Viv tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kim prevents Viv from improving his position.
Viv is trying to stand.
Viv striking from half guard on the bottom.
Viv throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Viv manages to get to full guard.
Chosu Viv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kim keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Viv's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kim, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Kim!
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Event:
CFC 419
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Kim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Libon.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kim.
Libon's coach down at Cozad MMA Montreal was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Libon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kim throws a head kick but Libon moves out of range.
Kim thuds his right hand into Libon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Libon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Libon tries a quick counter leg kick but Kim is wise to it.
Kim scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Libon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kim.
Kim thuds a left hand into Libon's body.
Libon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Kim throws a push kick but Libon slaps the foot to one side.
Libon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kim defends it well.
Kim throws a shot from downtown. Libon moves away and avoids it.
Kim throws out a powerful jab.
Kim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Libon.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kim, right into the meat.
Kim jabs Libon right on the nose. Libon blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Libon.
Libon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Kim connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kim lands a nice hook to Libon's body. Libon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Kim.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Libon feints the counter takedown.
Kim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Libon.
Kim looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Kim moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kim looks to land a left hand but Libon moved out of range nicely.
Kim throws a jab but it's blocked by Libon.
Libon steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kim.
Kim moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Libon slips a straight right by Kim.
Kim connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4#
Libon blocks the body kick.
Kim throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Libon counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Libon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Libon postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kim has momentary wrist control but Libon slips an elbow through the middle.
Libon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Kim wants to sweep but no luck.
Libon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Libon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kim's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Kim dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Libon.
The fighters circling - Kim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Libon wants to counter with a clinch but Kim pushes him away.
Kim scores with a decent looking hook.
Kim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Libon can do to turn this around?
Kim stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Kim.
A jab from Kim misses.
Libon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Daniel Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kim throws the left hand but Libon avoids the punch easily.
Libon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kim fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Libon.
Kim lands a jab.
Kim looks to score with a jab to the body but Libon is just out of range.
Libon slips under a jab from Kim.
Libon tries to counter with a clinch but Kim shakes him off and moves away.
Nice jab there from Kim. #T2#
Kim misses with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Libon blocks the leg kick.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Libon moves away.
A head kick misses from Kim.
Kim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kim throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Libon looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Kim throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Libon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Libon is struggling to control the position.
Libon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kim after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Libon effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kim has had enough of the clinch but Libon keeps him there for the moment.
Kim has had enough of the clinch but Libon keeps him there for the moment.
Kim has Libon pushed against the cage.
Libon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kim is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Kim dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kim dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Daniel Kim is winning the standup battle so far.
Kim plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kim swings for the body but Libon moves out of range.
Libon throws out a counter right but Kim avoids it with no problem.
Kim misses with a hook.
Libon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim throws a low kick but Libon moves out of range easily.
Libon wants to counter the offense by Kim and move into the clinch position.
Kim throws a leg kick that misses.
Kim backing away here, and Libon unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Kim punishes Libon's body with a nice straight punch.
A jab lands there for Kim.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Libon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kim misses with a hook. Libon ducked under it nicely.
Libon appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Libon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Libon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A cross from Kim lands.#T2#
Kim tries to work over Libon's front leg with a kick but Libon checks it.
Daniel Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim scores with a head kick. Libon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Libon ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
Libon tries a quick counter leg kick but Kim is wise to it.
Kim throws a head kick that misses.
Libon walks into a stiff left hand from Kim.#T3#
Kim thows a leg kick but Libon checks it #TD2#
and Libon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Libon throwing strikes from guard but Kim blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Libon's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Libon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Libon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Libon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Libon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kim is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Libon with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Libon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Libon throws a big right hand that misses.
Kim on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kim tries to get out of the position.
Libon postures up in Kim's guard and throws a big left but Kim blocks it.
Libon cracks Kim with a solid left hand.
Libon stands up over Kim, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Libon lands a couple of elbows.#SU2#
Libon stands up and waves to Kim to follow him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kim throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Libon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Slawek Libon has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Libon lands a nice short elbow.
Slawek Libon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Libon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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 Daniel Kim.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kim, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Kim!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Wallace misses with a straight right.
Wallace throws a low kick but Kim moves out of range easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kim - that will leave a mark!
Sigurd Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Kim is looking to counter punch.
Kim with a hook.
Kim slips a jab from Wallace.
Kim quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kim.
Wallace misses the jab.
Wallace misses with a jab to the body
and Kim counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wallace thinking.
Wallace looks for the body kick but Kim saw that one coming.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Decent striking displayed by Kim there.#CL2#
Wallace forces Kim back against the cage and clinches.
Wallace tries to score a body lock takedown but Kim shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wallace goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kim prevents it.
Wallace has Kim pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kim manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daniel Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigurd Wallace.#T1#
Wallace drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kim gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wallace goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kim prevents it.
#TD2#
Kim is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wallace is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kim to the mat. Kim regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kim on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kim tries to get out of the position.
Kim keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace advances to half guard.
Kim knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wallace on the ground.
Wallace trying to pass the guard but Kim defending well.
Wallace is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Wallace is looking for a kimura but Kim is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wallace to get the leverage. #T2#
Kim is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wallace working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Wallace trying to mount his opponent but Kim defends it.
Wallace looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kim with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Wallace is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kim has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wallace wants to take a breather but Kim is having none of it. #SUB2#
Wallace is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kim sees it coming and defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Wallace is working for a submission of some sort.
#T3##SUB2#
Wallace seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kim is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sigurd Wallace!
Our winner, Sigurd Wallace, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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