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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 19
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Stringfellow lands a front kick.
Nice shot by Stringfellow.#CL2#
Hjung clinches.
Stringfellow lands a right hand. #ROC#
Hjung is rocked!
Stringfellow swings wildly with an uppercut but Hjung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hjung is still on wobbly legs! Can Stringfellow finish him?
Stringfellow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hjung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hjung taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Stringfellow fails to land.
Stringfellow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stringfellow has a couple of punches blocked by Hjung.
Hjung missing with knees to the body.
Stringfellow avoiding damage as Hjung throws knees to the body.
Stringfellow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hjung blocks an uppercut.
Stringfellow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hjung is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stringfellow swings wildly with an uppercut but Hjung uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stringfellow.
Stringfellow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Stringfellow fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Stringfellow fails to land.
Hjung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stringfellow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hjung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stringfellow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hjung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stringfellow.
Stringfellow throws a punch but it's blocked by Hjung.
Stringfellow misses with the head strike.
Hjung seems to have recovered his senses.
Stringfellow cracks Hjung with a nice body shot.
Hjung throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stringfellow prevents a body shot from Hjung.
A shot in the inside from Stringfellow.
Stringfellow throws a punch but it's blocked by Hjung.
Hjung has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Stringfellow seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hjung can turn it around.
Hjung wants to stall.
#T1#
Hjung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stringfellow is defending well for now.
Hjung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stringfellow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hjung backwards.
Stringfellow creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hjung with a big uppercut! Hjung tries to clinch up but Stringfellow pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hjung to the mat! Hjung covers up and Stringfellow unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Desmond Stringfellow!
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 14
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Hjung rushes Diktas and presses him up against the cage.
Hjung with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hjung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hjung lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hjung.
Hjung will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diktas up against the cage.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diktas avoids it.
Hjung misses with a body punch.
Diktas takes an elbow to the temple.
Hjung stalling the fight.
Hjung lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diktas or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hjung.
Diktas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hjung slows down the pace here.
Hjung has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Diktas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hjung can turn it around.
Diktas looking for a takedown. #T1#
Hjung slowing the pace effectively.
Hjung tries to throw a body punch but Diktas avoids it by throwing Hjung back against the cage.
Hjung lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Hjung - that landed with a thud.
Diktas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hjung is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hjung throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Hjung.
Hjung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hjung lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diktas backwards.
Nice body punch from Hjung - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Hjung on the inside.
Hjung tries a body shot but Diktas blocks it.
Diktas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hjung gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anil Diktas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Hjung misses with a body punch.
Hjung misses with a knee to the head.
Hjung lands a hook that snaps the head of Diktas backwards.
Hjung tries to throw a body punch but Diktas avoids it by throwing Hjung back against the cage.
Hjung can't find room to land a body shot as Diktas controls the action.
Hjung creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diktas's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hjung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hjung gets underhooks to prevent Diktas's takedown attempt.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Diktas avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Hjung scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Diktas is rocked!
A knee to the head by Hjung.
Oh Diktas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Hjung.
Hjung has Diktas pressed against the cage. He pushes Diktas back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Hjung throws a beautiful elbow that sends Diktas crashing to the floor! Hjung piles on the pressure with more strikes! Diktas is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Man Soo Hjung!
An out of breath Man Soo Hjung 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:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 9
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Hjung lands with a nice combination. MpJuice backs away looking to recover.
Hjung throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
MpJuice scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Hjung
letting MpJuice counter with a right hand.
Hjung dodges the punch combination from MpJuice.
Hjung wants to counter the offense by MpJuice and move into the clinch position.
MpJuice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick from Hjung lands but MpJuice takes it in his stride. #CL2#
Hjung darts in and clinches MpJuice up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right handed body shot lands from MpJuice.
A bit of stalling here from Hjung.
Hjung trying to control the position but instead, MpJuice has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hjung into the cage.
Hjung misses with a punch to the body.
Hjung tries to stall but MpJuice uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MpJuice. #T1#
A knee to the head by Hjung.
MpJuice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hjung backwards.
Hjung lands a left hand.
Good body shot from MpJuice.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MpJuice avoids it.
Still in the clinch, MpJuice scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Hjung is rocked!
Hjung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee calls for MpJuice to work.
Hjung is still on wobbly legs! Can MpJuice finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hjung.
A head punch on the inside from MpJuice fails to land.
MpJuice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MpJuice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for MpJuice.
Hjung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from MpJuice fails to land.
MpJuice misses with a hook from the clinch.
MpJuice is stalling here.
MpJuice misses with a short punch on the inside.
MpJuice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
MpJuice digs a right hand into Hjung's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hjung's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MpJuice swings wildly with an uppercut but Hjung uses good head movement to avoid it.
MpJuice throws a head punch that misses.
MpJuice misses with some punches.
MpJuice misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hjung looking to slow down the pace here.
MpJuice misses with a hook from the clinch.
MpJuice misses with a hook from the clinch.
MpJuice blocks an uppercut.
MpJuice has a couple of punches blocked by Hjung.
A hook to the body from MpJuice.
Hjung blocking some punches.
MpJuice throws a head punch that misses.
Hjung tries a body shot but MpJuice blocks it.
MpJuice throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Hjung blocking some punches.
MpJuice throws a head punch that misses.
MpJuice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hjung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
MpJuice throws a punch but it's blocked by Hjung.
MpJuice misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from MpJuice fails to land.
Hjung seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MpJuice creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MpJuice lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hjung backwards.
MpJuice pushes Hjung against the cage. MpJuice is working some dirty boxing. MpJuice pushes off with a quick right hook! Hjung goes down! Hjung tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! MpJuice moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). MpJuice MpJuice!
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Event:
RapidFC 24
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck for Sonnen with that takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Hjung blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Hjung has Sonnen up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Hjung.
Hjung lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hjung's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hjung creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sonnen's defenses.
Hjung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hjung with a knee to the head.
Hjung stalling.
Sonnen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Hjung scores with a knee to the head.
Hjung throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sonnen blocks it with crossed arms.
Hjung pushes off an throws an elbow but Sonnen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hjung missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hjung obliges.
Sonnen blocks a body shot from Hjung.
Hjung stalls.
Hjung is struggling to control the position.
Hjung misses with a body punch.
Hjung is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sonnen is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Hjung. #T2#
Hjung crunches a lovely knee into Sonnen's ribcage.
Hjung scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hjung landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hjung misses with an elbow strike.
Hjung misses with a knee strike.
Hjung pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hjung tries to land knees in the clinch but Sonnen avoids the damage to the body.
Hjung is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sonnen avoids it.#T3#
Sonnen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sonnen tries to pull guard but Hjung forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hjung misses with a knee to the head.
Hjung scores a nice knee to the body.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sonnen avoids it.#TD#
Sonnen pulls guard.
Hjung postures up in Sonnen's guard and throws a big left but Sonnen blocks it.
Hjung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hjung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Hjung gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Sonnen throws a leg kick but Hjung sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hjung is looking to clinch but Sonnen is avoiding it.
Hjung blocks a head kick by Sonnen.
Hjung throws a big counter head kick but Sonnen avoids it with no problem.#T4##CL2#
Hjung has closed the distance and engaged Sonnen in a clinch.
Hjung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sonnen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sonnen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hjung can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
Hjung creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sonnen's defenses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hjung creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sonnen wants to break free but Hjung has control.
Hjung lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hjung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sonnen avoids it.
Hjung lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hjung lands an elbow inside that Sonnen shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Man Soo Hjung dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Sonnen tries to keep at a distance but Hjung has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hjung lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Hjung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hjung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Man Soo Hjung seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hjung taking a breather.
Hjung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hjung throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hjung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung just leaning against Sonnen, taking a breather.
Sonnen looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hjung tries a knee to the head but Sonnen blocks it.
Hjung misses with a knee strike.
Hjung lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Hjung lands a nice knee to the body.
Hjung landing knees to the body.
Sonnen has had enough of the clinch but Hjung keeps him there for the moment.
A knee to the head by Hjung.
Hjung lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Hjung throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hjung lands a nice elbow.
Hjung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hjung lands an elbow that stopped Sonnen in his tracks for a moment.
Hjung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the head but Sonnen blocks with his arms.
Hjung landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hjung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonnen's elbow. #T2#
Hjung misses with a punch to the body.
Sonnen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hjung effectively controlling the action here.
Sonnen is looking to break free of the clinch but Hjung has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Hjung to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hjung connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sonnen's face.
Hjung using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sonnen has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The referee calls for Hjung to work.
Sonnen avoiding damage as Hjung throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Hjung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hjung dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hjung keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sonnen's efforts to push away.
Sonnen is trying to break free.
Hjung scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hjung prevents Sonnen from breaking the clinch.
Hjung throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Hjung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sonnen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hjung lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Hjung dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Hjung trying to land knees to the body.
Hjung misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hjung lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Hjung on the inside.
Sonnen is trying to break the clinch but Hjung has him pressed against the cage.
Hjung lands a knee to the body.
Hjung lands an elbow just above Sonnen 's eye.
Hjung misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sonnen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Man Soo Hjung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hjung wants to clinch up but Sonnen keeps it at a distance.
Sonnen throws out a leg kick but Hjung moves out of range and Sonnen only half commits.
Hjung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sonnen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hjung checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hjung shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sonnen but Sonnen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Hjung rushes Sonnen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sonnen avoiding damage as Hjung throws knees to the body.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the head but Sonnen blocks with his arms.
We've been informed that Hjung has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hjung can't find room to land a body shot as Sonnen controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A knee to the head by Hjung.
Sonnen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sonnen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hjung prevents Sonnen from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Hjung tries to land knees in the clinch but Sonnen avoids the damage to the body.
Hjung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hjung misses with a punch on the inside.
Hjung missing with knees to the body.
Hjung lands an elbow inside.
Hjung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sonnen's elbow.
Hjung with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hjung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hjung avoiding damage.
Hjung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hjung is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anderson Sonnen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hjung tries to throw a body punch but Sonnen avoids it by throwing Hjung back against the cage.
Hjung's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sonnen is trying to break free.
Sonnen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hjung obliges.
Good body shot from Hjung.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sonnen is trying to push Hjung away but Hjung has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Hjung.
#T3#
Hjung stalls.
Hjung lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sonnen backwards.
Hjung lands with a left to the head.
Hjung throws a punch but it's blocked by Sonnen.
Hjung stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hjung misses with the head strike.
Hjung misses with a punch to the body.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the head but Sonnen blocks with his arms.
Hjung leaning against his opponent.
Hjung misses with some punches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Hjung is stalling here.
Sonnen is trying to break the clinch but Hjung is controlling him.
Hjung slowing the pace effectively.
Hjung lands a knee to the body.
Hjung leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Man Soo Hjung.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hjung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sonnen tries to work over Hjung's front leg with a kick but Hjung checks it.
Anderson Sonnen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sonnen avoids the head kick by Hjung.
Sonnen is looking to slow Hjung down with leg kicks.
Man Soo Hjung is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hjung throws a series of punches but Sonnen avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Man Soo Hjung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hjung winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Man Soo Hjung!
Man Soo Hjung decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 4
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Hjung has taken the fight to the clinch.
MpJuice on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hjung scores a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from MpJuice as the two fighters clinch.
MpJuice lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hjung landing some nice looking knees to the body.
MpJuice blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hjung really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
MpJuice throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from MpJuice.
MpJuice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Hjung is rocked!
MpJuice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oh Hjung is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
MpJuice throws a punch but it's blocked by Hjung.
Our sources have told us that Hjung has been working on his elbows in the gym.
MpJuice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from MpJuice fails to land.
Hjung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hjung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hjung seems to have got his legs back now.
MpJuice pushes Hjung back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MpJuice throws a big uppercut that drops Hjung! More strikes from MpJuice and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hjung lies dazed against the cage as MpJuice celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). MpJuice MpJuice!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Hjung tries to clinch there but Clay circles away.
Clay was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Clay.
Clay connects with a right hand. Hjung shakes it off.
Clay lands a nice looking body shot.
Hjung has a takedown stuffed.
Clay cracks Hjung with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Hjung tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Clay pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Hjung is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Clay!
Andre Clay took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Hjung looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Hjung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Steel jabs Hjung to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hjung tries to clinch up
and Hjung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel wants it to stay on the feet.
Steel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hjung gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Steel gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Hjung is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Steel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Hjung shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hjung as he jumps to the side.
Thompson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hjung slaps away a takedown attempt from Thompson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Thompson backs off Hjung throws a huge counter combo but Thompson manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Hjung has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Hjung wants the takedown. Thompson is fighting it off but Hjung persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Thompson's guard against the cage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thompson striking off his back but it's not causing Hjung any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Thompson is trying to hold Hjung in close to prevent damage but Hjung has managed to pass into half guard.
Hjung thows a huge punch but Thompson dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Hjung prevents Thompson from standing back up.
#SU2#
Hjung stands up out of the half guard. #CL2#
Hjung clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hjung has double underhooks.
Thompson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hjung is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thompson pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Hjung breaks from the clinch.
Hjung throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thompson.
Thompson wants to clinch.#CL2#
Hjung moves into the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Hjung has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thompson uses from the top position.
Thompson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hjung is pulling down on Thompson's head. It's preventing any offense from Thompson, at least for the moment.
Hjung 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.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hjung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Hjung tries to strike from the bottom.
Hjung is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hjung manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hjung drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hjung misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Hjung scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thompson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hjung pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Hjung shows good takedown defense.
Man Soo Hjung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hjung moves into the clinch.
Hjung slows down the pace here.
#TD2#
Hjung pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Hjung throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Thompson escapes and throws Hjung's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hjung sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Thompson is trying to work for a kimura but Hjung is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Man Soo Hjung dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Hjung dives in for a single leg takedown but Thompson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
Hjung has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Hjung pulls guard.
Hjung keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Hjung.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Hjung keeps moving.
Hjung is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
My spies in The Dam Gym inform me that Hjung has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Thompson looking to control.
Thompson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Hjung trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hjung sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thompson's guard.
Hjung is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Thompson pushes Hjung off looking to stand but Hjung dives back in and keeps control.
Thompson punching from the bottom.
#SU2#
Hjung decides to stand and escape the position. #CL2#
Hjung has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson takes a knee to the side of the body. #T2#
Hjung utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Thompson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hjung walks away with a smile on his face. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thompson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thompson digs a good hook to Hjung's body.
Thompson tries to clinch up but Hjung circles away and keeps his distance.
Hjung keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick from Hjung lands but Thompson takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hjung shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense.
Hjung throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thompson dives in and grabs Hjung's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hjung pushes down on Thompson's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddy Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Thompson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hjung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hjung goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sloppy strikes from Hjung. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Hjung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson letting Hjung take a breather here.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Hjung forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Hjung pulls Thompson into guard.
Hjung keeping full guard, as Thompson tries to pass.
Man Soo Hjung has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4##ES2#
Hjung pushes Thompson off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Hjung. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Thompson avoids the head kick by Hjung.
Thompson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Thompson has managed to clinch.
Hjung is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hjung taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hjung to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Hjung manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hjung manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hjung to keep the fight standing.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Hjung holds him up against the cage and eventually Thompson drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Hjung pulls guard successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Man Soo Hjung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Hjung has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thompson has Hjung pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hjung manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hjung is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thompson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thompson is pressed up against the cage. Hjung has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thompson down to the mat. Thompson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thompson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hjung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Hjung fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thompson, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hjung scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Hjung.
Hjung is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hjung.
Hjung looking to throw knees to the head but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Thompson fails to pull guard.
Hjung keeps control of Thompson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Hjung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hjung showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thompson.
Hjung misses with a takedown attempt - Thompson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Thompson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Freddy Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Man Soo Hjung.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Man Soo Hjung seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hjung managing to block the knees to the body from Thompson.
#TD2#
Hjung pulls Thompson into guard.
Hjung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thompson manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SU2#
Hjung gets to his feet. Thompson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2##CL2#
Hjung moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Hjung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thompson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hjung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Thompson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hjung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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!#TD#
Thompson looking to score a takedown here. Hjung is defending well but Thompson drives through and ends up in Hjung's guard.#ES2#
Hjung is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Thompson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Hjung pulls guard successfully.
#T3#
Thompson looking to sit in guard and control but Hjung gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hjung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU2#
Hjung decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Thompson, up you get! #CL2#
Hjung rushes Thompson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hjung.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Hjung tries for a takedown but Thompson manages to get underhooks.
Thompson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hjung is defending well for now.#TD2#
Hjung has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thompson uses from the top position. #ES2#
Hjung has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thompson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Thompson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hjung checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Thompson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Hjung has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Hjung.
#TD2#
Hjung pulls Thompson into guard.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Hjung keeps moving.
Thompson won't allow Hjung to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Hjung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thompson defends it easily.
Hjung has a closed guard, preventing Thompson from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Man Soo Hjung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hjung has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Man Soo Hjung!
Man Soo Hjung seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Roach dodges the punch combination from Hjung.
Roach is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hjung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roach attempts a counter takedown but Hjung avoids it well and moves away.
Hjung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hjung will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hjung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Hjung pushes Roach up against the cage in a clinch.
Hjung prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Hjung breaks the clinch.
Hjung misses the shot to the body.
Roach feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hjung rushes Roach and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Roach can't get the takedown.
Roach has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hjung is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Roach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hjung gets underhooks to prevent Roach's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Hjung works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #T1#
Hjung wants to pass the guard but Roach is keeping the position.
Roach 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.
Roach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hjung wants to get up but he can't break Roach's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hjung throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roach works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hjung seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Roach is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hjung is controlling him. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Hjung gets to his feet. Roach looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2#
Hjung darts in and clinches Roach up against the cage.#BC2#
Hjung manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Hjung closes the distance and clinches.
Hjung slows down the pace here.
Hjung pushes Roach back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hjung.#TD2#
Hjung has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roach uses from the top position. #SUB#
Roach has gone for a leg lock! Hjung slips out almost immediately though and dives into Roach's guard.#REVB#
Hjung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3##SUB#
Hjung got a little sloppy there for a moment and Roach has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hjung has managed to get both his arms back between Roach's legs - danger averted.
Roach keeping moving, preventing Hjung from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Hjung stands up from Roach's guard - Hjung perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Hjung darts in and clinches Roach up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hjung takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hjung with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4##BC2#
Hjung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Hjung has managed to clinch.
Hjung lands a right hand that snaps the head of Roach backwards.
Hjung lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD2#
Hjung gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hjung is taking a breather. Roach says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Roach tries to get to full guard but Hjung has control of the leg.
Roach pushes Hjung off looking to stand but Hjung dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hjung is working for a kimura here but Roach manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hjung's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Man Soo Hjung dominated that round.
That's time! Roach's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL#
Roach has closed the distance and engaged Hjung in a clinch.
#TD2#
Hjung pulls Roach into guard.
Roach postures up in Hjung's guard and throws a big left but Hjung blocks it.
Hjung wants to get back to his feet but Roach is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hjung 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.
Hjung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hjung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hjung doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hjung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#ES2#
Hjung pushes Roach off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hjung tries to close the distance and clinch but Roach swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hjung's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hjung duly obliges. #T1##CL2#
Hjung fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roach, pushing him back against the cage.
Hjung stops a takedown attempt from Roach.
Hjung leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hjung taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hjung receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#BC2#
Hjung breaks from the clinch.
Hjung throws a nice head kick!
Hjung shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Roach tries to counter with a takedown but Hjung is quick to defend against it.
Hjung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roach was well out of range. Poor timing from Hjung.
Roach tries to clinch but Hjung is having none of it. #CL2#
Hjung has Roach up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hjung creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hjung is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#TD2#
Hjung has Roach pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hjung pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Roach tumbling to the mat - Hjung dives into Roach's guard.#ES#
Roach is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Hjung is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hjung gets through Roach's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hjung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hjung lands an elbow just above Roach 's eye. #T3#
Roach looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Hjung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Hjung shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roach's guard.#ES#
Roach is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hjung presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hjung taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Roach is looking to control Hjung's arms but Hjung gets an underhook and turns him. Now Roach has his back to the cage.
Hjung is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hjung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roach.
Roach is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Hjung. #T4##BC2#
Hjung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hjung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roach manages to avoid it.
Hjung throws a series of punches but Roach avoids them all with ease.
Hjung wants to clinch.
Roach keeps the fight on the outside.
Man Soo Hjung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hjung scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hjung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roach swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hjung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roach appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Man Soo Hjung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hjung is looking to clinch.
Hjung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Roach has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tristan Roach is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hjung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roach manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Roach drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hjung sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Hjung misses. #CL#
Roach clinches up against the cage.
Hjung pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hjung tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roach avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Roach is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hjung is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Roach to the mat. Roach regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Roach is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Roach is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hjung is controlling him. #T1#
Roach is pulling down on Hjung's head. It's preventing any offense from Hjung, at least for the moment.
Roach keeping moving, preventing Hjung from controlling successfully.
Hjung throws a big right hand that misses.
Roach is trying to keep Hjung in close.
Roach can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hjung controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Man Soo Hjung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hjung throws out a powerful jab.
Roach takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Hjung gets a clinch. #BC2#
Hjung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hjung clinches up with Roach and pushes him back against the cage.
Hjung lands a good knee to the midsection. Roach won't want to take too many of those.
Roach tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hjung just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hjung leaning against his opponent.
Roach has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hjung is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Hjung has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roach uses from the top position. #T3#
Roach throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Hjung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hjung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hjung is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hjung has control of Roach's left arm, preventing Roach from doing any damage.
Roach working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hjung's head.
Hjung is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hjung trying to control the position here.
Roach cracks Hjung with a solid left hand.
Hjung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Roach has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Roach scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Roach with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hjung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hjung has his foot on Roach's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roach works his way back into a safe position though.
Roach throws a big elbow that misses.
Roach makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roach scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Roach lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roach working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hjung's head.
Roach chips away with some ground and pound.
Roach throwing strikes from guard but Hjung blocks nicely.
Roach chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hjung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tristan Roach has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Man Soo Hjung is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roach postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Man Soo Hjung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hjung has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Man Soo Hjung!
A relieved looking Man Soo Hjung thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Hjung rushes Beasley and presses him up against the cage.
Beasley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hjung makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hjung avoiding damage.
Hjung keeps control of Beasley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD2#
Hjung pulls Beasley into guard.
#SUB2#
Hjung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beasley stops Hjung from standing up.
Hjung keeping moving, preventing Beasley from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Beasley is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hjung is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hjung has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Hjung tries to free his leg and advance position but Beasley is retaining full guard. #T1#
Hjung preventing the sweep. #ES#
Beasley pushes Hjung off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Hjung drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2#
Hjung decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Hjung gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beasley to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Hjung has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Beasley has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hjung is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T2##TD#
Beasley pulls guard effortlessly.
Hjung's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Beasley wants to control but Hjung passes easily into half guard.
Hjung missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hjung takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hjung thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beasley's head.
Hjung prevents Beasley from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Hjung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Beasley is defending against the submission attempts here by Hjung.
Hjung looks winded!#T3#
Beasley is trying to maintain the position but Hjung is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hjung stops Beasley from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hjung in particular looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SU2#
Hjung stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #CL#
Beasley moves into the clinch successfully.
Beasley tries to circle away but Hjung has him pinned against the cage.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC2#
Hjung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beasley misses with a takedown attempt - Hjung sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hjung throws a series of punches but Beasley moves out of range.
Beasley feinted with a counter takedown.
Beasley looks for a takedown but Hjung sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joesph Beasley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beasley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hjung.#CL2#
Hjung closes the distance and pushes Beasley back into the cage.
Hjung tries to throw a body punch but Beasley avoids it by throwing Hjung back against the cage.
Hjung is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD2#
Hjung ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hjung no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #ES2#
Hjung has his feet on Beasley's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Man Soo Hjung dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Beasley fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Hjung changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Beasley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Beasley sneaks out the side door and pushes Hjung away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Beasley blocks the body kick.
Hjung throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Hjung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hjung misses with a knee to the head.
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!
Hjung lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beasley as Hjung tries to tie him up.
Hjung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Hjung lands with a short shot to the head.
Hjung lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hjung scores a nice knee to the body.
Hjung is breathing heavily.
Beasley is trying to pull guard but Hjung turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Hjung gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hjung controlling the pace.
Beasley trying to control here.
Beasley wants to get back to full guard.
Hjung throwing shots but Beasley is blocking nicely.
Beasley wants to get back to his feet.
Beasley trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Beasley wants to get back to his feet.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hjung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Hjung has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beasley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beasley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hjung walks away with a smile on his face. Beasley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joesph Beasley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hjung clinches up with Beasley and pushes him back against the cage.
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!#TD2#
Hjung has Beasley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hjung pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Beasley tumbling to the mat - Hjung dives into Beasley's guard.
Beasley wants to sweep but no luck.
Hjung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beasley is keeping the position for now. #T3##SU2#
Hjung stands up from Beasley's guard - Hjung perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hjung slaps away a takedown attempt from Beasley, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Hjung has Beasley up against the cage in a clinch.
Beasley jumps guard but Hjung stands there with Beasley around his waist. Beasley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Hjung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beasley dodges the punch combination from Hjung.
#T4##CL2#
Hjung has closed the distance and engaged Beasley in a clinch.
Beasley tries to pull guard but Hjung won't allow it.
Man Soo Hjung seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Hjung gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Beasley regains guard.
Beasley keeping full guard, as Hjung tries to pass. #SUB#
Beasley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hjung throws a big right hand that misses.
Beasley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Man Soo Hjung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hjung rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beasley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Hjung pushes Beasley up against the cage in a clinch.
Hjung is looking to control Beasley's arms but Beasley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hjung has his back to the cage.
Beasley working hard to break the clinch.
Hjung digs a right hand into Beasley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Beasley's gas tank.
Hjung tries to land knees in the clinch but Beasley avoids the damage to the body.
Beasley is trying to break the clinch but Hjung has him pressed against the cage.
Beasley tries to break the clinch but Hjung is controlling the position. #BC2#
Hjung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hjung throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Hjung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hjung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL2#
Hjung takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC#
Beasley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beasley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hjung.#CL2#
Hjung has closed the distance and engaged Beasley in a clinch.
#TD2#
Beasley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hjung is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Beasley to the mat. Beasley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hjung trying to control the position from guard on top but Beasley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hjung is standing up over Beasley. Beasley looks to escape but Hjung dives into side control.
Beasley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Man Soo Hjung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Beasley can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Beasley pushes Hjung away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hjung gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Beasley wants to control but Hjung postures up.
Beasley tries to escape but Hjung is in control. #ES#
Beasley throws Hjung to one side and escapes!
Hjung lands a leg kick that knocks Beasley off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Beasley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Beasley seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hjung is looking to improve his position.
Hjung is trying to stand up here but Beasley is controlling him well. #SUB#
Beasley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Beasley stops Hjung from getting back to his feet.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES2#
Hjung kicks Beasley off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Hjung pushes Beasley up against the cage in a clinch.
Beasley is looking to control Hjung's arms but Hjung gets an underhook and turns him. Now Beasley has his back to the cage.
Hjung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Beasley fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Hjung breaks the clinch.
Hjung connects with a jab.
Man Soo Hjung seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Hjung darts in and clinches Beasley up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Man Soo Hjung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hjung has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Man Soo Hjung!
During a confident post fight interview, Man Soo Hjung thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Hjung takes the fight into the clinch.
Blackburn is pressed up against the cage. Hjung has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blackburn down to the mat. Blackburn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A head kick misses from Hjung.
Hjung tries to bum rush Blackburn with a series of wild strikes but Blackburn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blackburn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hjung pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Blackburn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hjung prevents it.
Blackburn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hjung is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Blackburn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blackburn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hjung will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Blackburn up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Hjung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blackburn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Hjung has closed the distance and engaged Blackburn in a clinch.
#T1#
Blackburn tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Hjung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Hjung clinches.
Hjung gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blackburn.
A short uppercut from Hjung.
Blackburn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but Hjung turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hjung is trying to drag Blackburn to the mat but Blackburn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Hjung breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Blackburn gets tackled into the cage by Hjung. Hjung maintains the clinch.
Blackburn is trying to maintain a safe position but Hjung gets an underhook and turns Blackburn into the cage.
Blackburn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hjung pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hjung lands a left hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T2#
Hjung is struggling to control the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hjung.
Hjung wants a takedown but no success here.
Blackburn is trying to pull guard but Hjung turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hjung stops a takedown attempt from Blackburn.
Blackburn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hjung avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Blackburn tries to score a body lock takedown but Hjung shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blackburn is breathing heavily.
Hjung tries to throw a body punch but Blackburn avoids it by throwing Hjung back against the cage.
Blackburn has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hjung after a bit of a struggle.
Hjung stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Hjung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Man Soo Hjung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hjung throws a right and a left that Blackburn avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackburn on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T3#
Hjung throws a head kick but Blackburn moves out of range.
Hjung lands a nice hook to Blackburn's body. Blackburn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Blackburn gets tackled into the cage by Hjung. Hjung maintains the clinch. #BC#
Blackburn breaks from the clinch.
Hjung connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hjung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hjung misses with a series of wild punches.
Hjung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blackburn swivels and escapes.
Blackburn throws a big counter combination but Hjung scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T4#
Hjung swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Blackburn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Blackburn is working Hjung over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hjung wants to get back to his feet but Blackburn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Blackburn lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blackburn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blackburn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Blackburn throwing strikes from guard but Hjung blocks nicely.
Blackburn is looking to work some ground and pound but Hjung has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackburn stops Hjung from standing up.
Blackburn makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Man Soo Hjung dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hjung misses with a straight right.
Hjung fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blackburn feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Hjung has closed the distance and engaged Blackburn in a clinch.
#BC2#
Hjung manages to break the clinch.
Hjung looks to throw the jab but Blackburn is out of range.
Blackburn jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Hjung moves into the clinch.
Hjung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Hjung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hjung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blackburn counters with a series of strikes. Hjung will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackburn tries to move into range but Hjung moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Blackburn avoids the head kick by Hjung.
#T1##CL2#
Hjung moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blackburn as Hjung tries to tie him up.
A short right from Hjung.
Hjung is breathing heavily.
Hjung misses with a knee to the head.
Blackburn misses with an elbow strike.
#TD#
Blackburn is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hjung can't fight it off and eventually Blackburn manages to take the fight to the floor. Hjung looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hjung has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Blackburn has passed into side control.
Blackburn lands a few punches from side control.
Blackburn creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Blackburn scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Hjung taking a bit of punishment here - Blackburn scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hjung is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Blackburn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hjung, who protects the arm well.
Bill Blackburn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Blackburn lands an elbow.
Blackburn working the head and body with strikes.
Blackburn landing a few strikes.
Hjung is looking to regain half guard here but Blackburn keeps moving and retains side control.
Blackburn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Blackburn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Blackburn scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC#
Hjung is rocked!
Blackburn cracks Hjung with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hjung is still in real trouble! Can Blackburn finish him?
Blackburn cracks Hjung with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Blackburn immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Hjung is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Blackburn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Blackburn!
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