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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baekjae Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kim is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by CANON in D Korean Version (with gayageum) . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Delgado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Baekjae Kim!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim misses with an attempted mid kick.
Delgado moves into the clinch.
Delgado lands a nice uppercut.
Kim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Delgado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kim goes for a takedown attempt but Delgado pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kim closes the distance looking to clinch
and Delgado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kim misses with a takedown
and Delgado counters with a series of strikes. Kim will be more careful next time no doubt.
Juan Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baekjae Kim.
Delgado with a jab.
Kim tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Delgado counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim takes one to the chin there.
Kim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Delgado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Delgado digs a good hook to Kim's body.
Kim fails with the takedown
and Delgado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kim looks gassed!
Delgado drives through and clinches with Kim against the cage.
Delgado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Delgado lands with a light punch inside.
Delgado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Delgado on the inside.
Kim misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Delgado.
Kim trying to control the position but instead, Delgado has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kim into the cage.
Delgado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
A short right from Delgado on the inside.
Delgado digs a right hand into Kim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kim's gas tank.
Kim takes a shot to the head.
Delgado lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kim stalls.
Delgado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kim can't find room to land a body shot as Delgado controls the action.
A short body shot lands from Delgado as the two fighters clinch.
Kim is trying to stall.
Delgado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delgado lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Kim goes for a takedown in the clinch but Delgado prevents it.
Delgado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Delgado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Delgado lands a left hand.
A short right from Delgado on the inside.
Kim tries to work over Delgado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delgado lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Delgado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Delgado.
Kim takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Delgado.
Delgado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Delgado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delgado gets through Kim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Delgado lands a body shot.
Delgado lands a nice uppercut.
Delgado digs a right hand into Kim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kim's gas tank.
Delgado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Delgado stalls.
Delgado lands a nice uppercut.
Kim looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Delgado.
A right hand to the body from Delgado.
Delgado lands a right hand.
Delgado lands an uppercut.
Delgado lands a shoulder strike.
Delgado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Delgado.
Kim wants a takedown.
Delgado digs a right hand underneath Kim's ribcage. Kim let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kim taking a breather.
Delgado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Delgado is struggling to control the position.
Delgado pushes Kim back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Delgado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Delgado - that landed with a thud.
Kim has Delgado pressed against the cage.
Delgado pushes Kim back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delgado lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kim.
Delgado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Delgado lands a hook that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Kim tries a body shot but Delgado blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delgado working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kim is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Delgado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Delgado stalling.
Delgado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Delgado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Delgado 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.
Delgado looks to land a combination but Kim avoids it well.
A jab from Delgado does it's job there.
Kim misses with a takedown attempt
and Delgado counters with a right hand to the body.
Delgado drives through and clinches with Kim against the cage.
Kim tries to pull guard but Delgado holds him up against the cage and eventually Kim drops back down to his feet.
Delgado gets through Kim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Delgado lands a body shot.
Kim tries for a takedown. No joy.
Juan Delgado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Baekjae Kim.
A short body shot lands from Delgado as the two fighters clinch.
Delgado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kims head.
Delgado lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Delgado on the inside.
Kim can't find room to land a body shot as Delgado controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Delgado.
Kim is breathing heavily.
Delgado digs a right hand into Kim's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kim's gas tank.
Delgado lands a left hand.
Delgado gets through Kim's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Delgado lands a hook that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Good body shot from Delgado.
A nice right hand lands inside from Delgado.
Delgado stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Delgado lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kim or not.
Delgado lands with a right to the head.
Delgado lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delgado lands a left hand.
Delgado is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hand to the body from Delgado.
Kim takes a shot to the head.
Delgado is leaning against Kim and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Delgado.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Delgado.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Delgado as Kim tries to tie him up.
Kim jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Delgado walks away with a smile on his face. Kim gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Delgado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Delgado ducks under a wild hook from Kim.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Delgado!
Juan Delgado is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kim misses with a takedown attempt
and Delgado counters with a nice uppercut.
Delgado jabs at Kim's body.
Kim is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kim has his takedown stuffed
and Delgado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Delgado closes the distance and clinches.
Delgado is leaning against Kim and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Delgado lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delgado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Delgado.
Delgado cracks Kim with a nice body shot.
Delgado lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delgado stalls.
Delgado working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Delgado stalling in the clinch.
Kim changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Delgado fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Delgado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Delgado lands a jab.
Delgado checks a low kick from Kim.
Delgado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Delgado throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Delgado lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kim circles away quickly and effectively.
Delgado throws a series of punches but Kim moves out of range.
Delgado slips a jab from Kim.
Delgado tries to clinch up.
Kim has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Delgado gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kim wants the takedown. Delgado is fighting it off but Kim persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Delgado's guard against the cage.
Kim preventing the sweep.
Kim wants to control from the top but Delgado keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim stopping the sweep attempt from Delgado.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Delgado dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kim tries to clinch up but Delgado circles away and keeps his distance.
Delgado doesn't manage to clinch there - Kim circles away.
Delgado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kim, pushing him back against the cage.
Kim fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kim has Delgado pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Delgado manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Delgado has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
Kim has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Delgado clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Delgado tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kim throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Delgado because Kim loaded up on that one.
Kim avoids the attempt from Delgado to control.
Kim with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim looking to finish with strikes here!
Kim looking to ground and pound but Delgado is blocking nicely.
Kim has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Delgado's face.
Kim can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Delgado is looking to escape.
Kim thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kim has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Delgado's face.
Kim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Delgado bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Delgado tries to roll over but Kim keeps him under control.
Kim missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kim seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Delgado does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Delgado won't allow Kim to pass to mount.
Delgado wants to control but Kim is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Delgado regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kim is in close to Delgado's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Delgado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim is looking to work some ground and pound but Delgado has wrist control.
Kim is looking to work some ground and pound but Delgado has wrist control.
Kim is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Delgado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kim.
Kim trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Delgado looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kim is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kim shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Delgado manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Juan Delgado is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Delgado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado wants to improve his position but instead Kim has moved into half guard.
Delgado controlling the position well.
Baekjae Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim controlling the pace.
Kim missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kim with the ground and pound but Delgado uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kim postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Delgado is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kim, into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baekjae Kim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Delgado has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Delgado!
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