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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
AnC 7
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Myung slaps away a takedown attempt from Pandrago, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pandrago shoots in but Myung avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pandrago tries to close the distance and clinch but Myung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pandrago moves in looking to clinch but Myung pushes him off.#TD#
Myung decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Myung's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pandrago is looking for a sweep. Myung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Myung tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Pandrago. #T1#
Myung drops an elbow to the side of Pandrago's head.
Pandrago wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Myung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Pandrago looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Myung takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Myung stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Myung looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pandrago!#SU#
Myung decides to stand back up.
Pandrago wants to clinch.
Pandrago fails with a takedown attempt.
Myung wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kim Bo Myung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Pandrago.
Pandrago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Myung swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3##TD#
Myung shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Myung was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pandrago is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pandrago looks winded!
Myung has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Pandrago!#SU#
Myung gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Myung slaps away a takedown attempt from Pandrago, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Myung throws a head kick that misses.
Myung looks for a takedown but Pandrago sprawls well.#T4#
Pandrago fails with the takedown.
Myung is looking for a counter combo.
Myung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pandrago pinned against the cage. Pandrago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pandrago changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Myung tries to avoid it but Pandrago manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Myung to the ground. Myung escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Myung shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Pandrago tries to kick Myung off in order to stand up. Myung Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myung cracks Pandrago with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Bo Myung dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##KD#
Myung lands a big head kick that sends Pandrago tumbling to the mat! Myung takes a step backwards and waves Pandrago back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Pandrago is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT#
It looks like Piotr Pandrago has been cut.#CL2#
Pandrago closes the distance and clinches.
Pandrago is still on wobbly legs! Can Myung finish him?
Myung is trying to pull guard but Pandrago has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Pandrago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Myung as Pandrago shoots in.
Myung is looking for a counter combo.
Pandrago seems to have recovered his senses.
Kim Bo Myung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pandrago closes this distance looking for a takedown but Myung circles away.
Pandrago shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Myung as he jumps to the side.
Kim Bo Myung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Pandrago.#CL#
Myung moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pandrago has Myung pressed against the cage, preventing Myung from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Myung is looking to take this one to the mat.
Myung is trying to pull guard but Pandrago turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Myung prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pandrago is breathing heavily.#T1#
Pandrago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Myung just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Myung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Myung fails with a takedown attempt.
Pandrago fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pandrago slaps away a takedown attempt from Myung, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Pandrago tries to keep at a distance but Myung has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Myung is working for takedown but Pandrago is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pandrago tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Myung manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Myung has managed to clinch.
Myung drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pandrago tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Myung just stands there and leans against the cage.
Myung is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pandrago to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Pandrago has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Myung uses from the top position. #SU#
Myung stands and steps away. Pandrago gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pandrago misses with a takedown attempt - Myung sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Myung appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've been told by Myung's head coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Myung shoots in but Pandrago avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pandrago is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Myung shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Myung showed some decent athleticism there.
Myung is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Myung winds up and cracks Pandrago with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Myung not doing much here.
#SU#
Myung stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #TD#
Myung drives through with a takedown into guard.
Myung stands up over Pandrago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Myung stands up over Pandrago, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Myung connects with a couple of short punches.
Myung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pandrago can do to turn this around?
Myung passes into half guard.
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!#SUB#
Myung seems to be working for a kimura but Pandrago defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Bo Myung dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Piotr Pandrago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Myung looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pandrago is fending him off so far but Myung persists. Nope, Pandrago circles away and we're back to standing.
Pandrago tries to counter with a clinch but Myung shakes him off and moves away.
Myung tries to bum rush Pandrago with a series of wild strikes but Pandrago uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pandrago steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Myung.
Pandrago shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Myung sprawls well. Myung wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pandrago gets slowly back to his feet.
Pandrago wants to slow Myung down by chopping away at his legs.
Myung stuffs the takedown.
Pandrago tries to score a power double leg takedown but Myung sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pandrago somewhat.
Kim Bo Myung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Piotr Pandrago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pandrago swivels and escapes.
Pandrago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Myung with a poor takedown
and Pandrago counters with a three punch combo that has Myung backing up. Myung nods at Pandrago to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Myung shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pandrago manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#T1#
Myung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Myung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pandrago's head.
Myung trying to control but Pandrago is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Pandrago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Myung defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SU#
Myung stands up from Pandrago's guard - Myung perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Myung drives through with a takedown into guard.
Myung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Myung looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Myung 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.
Myung looking to sit in guard and control but Pandrago gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pandrago postures up.
Myung can't keep his opponent in guard - Pandrago advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Myung is staying active underneath Pandrago, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Myung is looking to control Pandrago's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Myung avoid being mounted?
Pandrago wants to stand but Myung has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Myung slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Myung working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kim Bo Myung.
Well Myung has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Bo Myung!
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Event:
Arlen Bales' Annihilator Ep.3
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Myung tries to clinch up but Savi circles away and keeps his distance.
Savi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Myung.
Myung shoots in and drives through. Savi sprawls well.
Savi looks to land a body kick but Myung moved away.
Savi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Myung sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Savi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Savi slips nicely into half guard.
Myung wants to control but Savi is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myung tries to kick Savi off but Savi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Myung trying to hold on to Savi's head to control him but Savi postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Myung wants to get back to his feet.
Myung wants to improve his position but Savi is controlling well.
Savi landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Still in half guard, Savi seems content to control.
Savi is thwarting Myung's attempts to control the position.
Savi wants to pass the guard but Myung is defending well.
Myung is looking for a sweep. Savi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Myung trying to control here.
Savi uses his free foot to push down on Myung's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Myung.
Myung tries to reverse the position but Savi maintains control.
Savi controlling the position easily from mount.
Myung on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Myung tries to get out of the position.
Savi is looking to stand but Myung has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Savi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Myung is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.#T3#
Savi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Savi avoids the attempt from Myung to control.
Savi lands with some strikes.
Savi avoids the attempt from Myung to control.
Savi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Savi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Myung looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Savi controlling well, preventing Myung from escaping the position.
#T4##SUB2#
Myung fending off the submission attempt from Savi. #SUB2#
Savi looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savi lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Myung.
Myung is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dhino Savi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Savi dives in for a single leg takedown but Myung sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Savi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Myung napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Myung is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Myung is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Savi take his back! Uh oh - Savi has got a rear naked choke here! Myung is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dhino Savi!
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Event:
AnC 1: First Blood
Date: Feb 17, 2018 |
#R1#
McGregaw scores with a leg kick.
McGregaw throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McGregaw tries to clinch up but Myung circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGregaw throws a head kick that misses.
McGregaw tries to clinch but Myung is having none of it.
Myung tries to move into range but McGregaw moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGregaw turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McGregaw tests Myung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGregaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Myung with the counter takedown but McGregaw avoids it easily.
Myung shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Myung rushes McGregaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGregaw trying to stall but Myung improves his position.
Myung pushes off an throws an elbow but McGregaw leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Myung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Myung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGregaw's waist but McGregaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Myung off to one side.
McGregaw tries to clinch but Myung moves out of range. #T1#
Myung misses with a double jab
and McGregaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGregaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Myung throws out a counter right but McGregaw avoids it with no problem.
McGregaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Myung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McGregaw feints and then cracks Myung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Myung down.
Myung thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McGregaw if he has to take too many more of those.
#CL2#
Myung has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
McGregaw breaks from the clinch.
McGregaw stalks Myung and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Myung's face. Myung staggers backwards, shaken.
Connaw McGregaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Myung swats away the attempt to clinch by McGregaw.
Myung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Myung throws a head kick that misses
and McGregaw counters with an outside leg kick.
Myung looks winded!
A solid leg kick lands there for McGregaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGregaw fakes the leg kick and cracks Myung in the body.
McGregaw throws a one two combo.
#T2#
McGregaw tries to clinch up but Myung circles away and keeps his distance.
McGregaw tries to clinch there but Myung circles away.
McGregaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Myung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Myung tries to counter with a clinch but McGregaw shakes him off and moves away.
McGregaw moves in looking to clinch but Myung pushes him off.
McGregaw really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGregaw moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
McGregaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Myung doesn't seem bothered though.
McGregaw tries to clinch but Myung moves out of range.
McGregaw lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McGregaw is looking to clinch.
McGregaw tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Myung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Myung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot by McGregaw.
Myung shoots in looking for a takedown. McGregaw tries to sprawl out of it but Myung keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGregaw manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Connaw McGregaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Bo Myung.#T3#
McGregaw's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McGregaw duly obliges.
McGregaw tries to clinch but Myung is having none of it. #CL2#
Myung moves into range and clinches up with McGregaw.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGregaw is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Myung is keeping busy.
McGregaw can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.#TD2#
Myung has clasped his hands together around McGregaw's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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.
McGregaw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McGregaw sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
McGregaw trying to control here.
Myung blocks the strikes from McGregaw.
Myung is stalling here. McGregaw is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Myung seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McGregaw has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGregaw works to advance to full mount. Myung defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
McGregaw blocks Myung's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
McGregaw landing strikes, looking to finish!
McGregaw looking to finish with strikes here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Myung can do anything to dispel that myth.
Myung tries to buck McGregaw off but McGregaw takes his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connaw McGregaw dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
McGregaw connects with a solid leg kick.
Connaw McGregaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregaw fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McGregaw wants to clinch.#CL2#
Myung has McGregaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Myung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Myung drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGregaw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
McGregaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Myung can do to turn this around?
McGregaw wants to clinch up but Myung keeps it at a distance.#T1#
McGregaw jabs at Myung's body.
Connaw McGregaw is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
McGregaw darts in and clinches Myung up against the cage.#BC2#
Myung manages to break the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGregaw.
Myung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Myung is breathing heavily.
Myung shoots for a double leg takedown but McGregaw sprawls well. He's pushed Myung's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McGregaw scores with a kick to the midsection.
McGregaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Myung keeps the fight on the outside.
Myung is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGregaw lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McGregaw is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGregaw scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McGregaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Myung circles away.
#KD#
McGregaw lands a left and a right that send Myung crashing to the mat, dazed. McGregaw thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Myung is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Kim Bo Myung has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! McGregaw slams his shin into Myung's torso.
McGregaw is pawing at Myung, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Myung's nose. Myung is badly hurt! McGregaw pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Myung tries desperately to hold on but McGregaw is relentless in his assault! As Myung receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls McGregaw away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Connaw McGregaw!
Connaw McGregaw is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Myung fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thornton sprawls well initially but Myung persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thornton pushes Myung off but Myung dives into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Thornton manages to work his way to half guard, despite Myung's best efforts.
Myung looks winded!
Thornton wants to get back to full guard.
Thornton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Myung's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Myung's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thornton throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Myung!
#SUB#
Thornton is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Myung knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Myung for a finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myung tries to break free.
Myung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Thornton working for the choke.
Myung turns into Thornton and is now in his guard.
Myung wants to stand and escape but instead Thornton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Las Vegas inform us that Myung has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Thornton slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Myung.
Myung throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Myung tries to roll over but Thornton keeps him under control.#SUB#
Thornton looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2##SUB#
Thornton is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Thornton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Myung is just riding it out for now. Thornton eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
Myung wants to get back to full guard but Thornton has mounted him!
Myung looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Thornton is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Myung defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4##SUB#
Thornton looking to break Myung's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Myung remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Thornton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Myung turns into Thornton and is now in his guard.
Thornton working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Thornton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Myung is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myung wants to control from the top but Thornton keeps moving.
Myung is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thanh Thornton 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##CL2#
Myung closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Myung manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Myung shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Thornton is trying to defend but Myung finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thornton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Myung controls from within his opponent's guard.
Myung is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myung won't allow Thornton to sweep him here.
Thornton wants to improve his position but instead Myung has moved into half guard.
#T1#
Myung not doing much here.
Myung is nestled in close to Thornton, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Thornton moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thornton is trying to control the position but Myung postures up.
Thornton wants to improve his position but instead Myung has moved into half guard.
Thornton wants to get back to full guard.
Thornton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Thornton missing with punches from the bottom.
#T2#
Myung not doing much here.
Thornton is trying to get back to full guard.
Myung is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Thornton manages to get to full guard.
Thornton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Myung looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thornton passes into side control.
#T3#
Myung tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thornton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thornton in side control, throwing shots but Myung defends.
Myung tries to bench press Thornton off him but Thornton keeps the position. #SUB#
Thornton wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Myung, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Thornton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thornton working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Myung can do anything to dispel that myth.
Myung tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
You can see the frustration on Myung's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Thornton is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Myung has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Myung tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thanh Thornton will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Myung fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Thornton sprawls well initially but Myung persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Thornton has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Myung is on him like a limpet, forcing Thornton back against the cage.
Myung is trying to break free.
Myung is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thornton is keeping busy.
Thornton scores with a shot to the side of Myung's head.
Myung wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thornton has Myung pressed against the cage, preventing Myung from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton leaning his opponent against the cage.
Myung tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thornton's elbow.
Myung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thornton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Myung's brow.
Myung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Myung lands a takedown into guard.
Thornton controls Myung momentarily but Myung frees himself.
Myung stopping the sweep attempt from Thornton.#ES#
Thornton scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Myung misses with a few strikes there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thornton. #T2#
Myung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thornton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thornton scores with a head kick. Myung tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Thornton keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Myung feints and as Thornton raises his hands in defense, Myung changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES#
Thornton kicks Myung off and gets to his feet.
Myung avoids the head kick by Thornton.
#TD2#
Myung looking to score a takedown here. Thornton is defending well but Myung drives through and ends up in Thornton's guard.#ES#
Thornton pushes Myung off and gets back to his feet.
Thornton throws a head kick that half lands.
#T3#
Myung blocks a head kick by Thornton.
Myung lands a two punch combo.
Myung looks to score with a jab to the body but Thornton is just out of range.#TD2#
Myung decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Thornton manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Myung keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Myung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4#
Thornton avoids a punch combination nicely.
As Myung tries to get set, Thornton tries to push him back and clinch up but Myung manages to avoid the attempt.
Myung avoids the head kick by Thornton.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Myung drives through with a takedown into guard.
Myung wants to pass the guard but Thornton is keeping the position.
Thornton 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.
Myung works over Thornton with some ground and pound from guard.
Kim Bo Myung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thanh Thornton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thornton has his hands on Myung's head, controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thanh Thornton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thornton, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thanh Thornton!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Myung is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lara's half guard.
Myung is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lara wants to control but Myung is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lara keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Myung controlling the action here.
Myung not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Myung connects with a nice short shot to Lara's temple. #T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lara manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Myung slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Myung is looking to stand up but Lara won't let him.
Myung wants to control from the top but Lara keeps moving.
Lara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Myung not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Myung clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
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.#TD2#
Myung has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lara is trying to keep an underhook but Myung manages to get the takedown into half guard.#ES#
Lara has one foot on Myung's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Lara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Lara gets caught napping as Myung dives in and scores a takedown. Lara manages to retain guard.
Lara is wriggling around but Myung manages to pass to half guard.
#REVR#
Myung keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Myung.
Myung sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Myung trying to control from Lara's half guard. Lara has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T3#
Myung postures up.
Myung is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lara wants to stand up but Myung is controlling him.
Myung is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Let's hope that Myung has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Myung looking to sit in guard and control but Lara gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Lara is looking to work some ground and pound but Myung has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myung scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Lara wants to get up but he can't break Myung's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Myung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kim Bo Myung will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Myung fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lara, pushing him back against the cage.
Lara is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Myung is keeping busy.#BC#
Lara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Myung moves into range and clinches up with Lara.#BC#
Lara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD#
Lara gets the takedown into side control. #ES2#
Myung throws Lara to one side and escapes!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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#
Myung closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lara quickly recovers to half guard.
Myung works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Myung is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lara has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T1#
Myung controlling the position easily from mount.
Lara in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Myung with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#
Lara is rocked!#T2##SUB2#
Myung swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lara is now in Myung's guard. A big mistake from Myung there, giving up the dominant position!
Oh Lara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Myung pulls Lara in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Myung is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lara defends well.#SUB2#
Myung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lara defends it easily.#SUB2#
Myung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lara seems to have got his legs back now.
Myung keeping moving, preventing Lara from controlling successfully.
Myung looking for a sweep. Not yet Myung, not yet.
Myung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Myung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Lara drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Myung dives on top into guard.#REVB##T3#
Myung is fighting to break Lara's control of his arms but Lara is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Myung prevents Lara from getting back to his feet.
Myung is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kim Bo Myung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Myung trying to control the position from guard on top but Lara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Lara wants to sweep here but Myung controlling him for the moment.
Myung is looking to work some ground and pound but Lara has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lara has a closed guard, preventing Myung from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Bo Myung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Myung shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #ES#
Lara pushes Myung off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #CL2#
Myung closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Myung gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lara regains guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myung slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Myung must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Myung working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Myung is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Myung is working Lara over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Myung slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lara looking to control.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Myung advances position into side control!
Lara being controlled for a moment. #SU2#
Myung stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T3#
Myung stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Myung wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Myung rushes Lara and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Myung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Myung moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Myung is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Lara can't fight it off and eventually Myung manages to take the fight to the floor. Lara looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES#
Lara scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD2#
Myung shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lara's guard.
Lara will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myung preventing the sweep.
Myung showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Myung.
Myung is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myung looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Bo Myung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Myung 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Bo Myung!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Saw closes the distance and clinches up with Myung, looking for a takedown. Saw pushes Myung against the cage but Myung circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Myung shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saw napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Myung trying to control the position but Saw is working away.
Saw is trying to control Myung's posture but Myung avoids it.
Saw regains half guard.
Saw trying to hold on to Myung's head to control him but Myung postures up.
Myung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saw does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saw wants to get back to full guard but Myung has passed into side control.#T1#
Saw wants to control but Myung postures up.
Myung is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Saw's shoulder. That is not cool.
Myung is working Saw over with some ground and pound from side control.
Saw taking a bit of punishment here - Myung scoring with strikes.
Myung wants to control but Saw is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Myung tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saw is letting Myung control him for a moment. #T2#
Saw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saw sneaks back into half guard.
Myung is just content to waste time from the top position. Saw takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Myung showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Saw keeping moving, preventing Myung from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Myung sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Myung drives through and clinches with Saw against the cage.
Saw tries to break free but Myung pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Myung breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Myung shoots in and gets a takedown into Saw's guard.
Myung advances to half guard.
It looks like Myung is going to stand back up.
Myung is taking a breather. Saw 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.#T4#
Saw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Saw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Saw looks winded!
Myung seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Myung working Saw over with strikes. #SUB#
Myung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Saw defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Bo Myung 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#
Saw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Myung throws a head kick but Saw moves out of range.
Saw with the counter takedown but Myung avoids it easily.
Saw fails with a takedown attempt.
Myung stuffs the takedown.
Saw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kim Bo Myung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jig Saw.
Saw stuffs the takedown.
Myung throws a hook but Saw avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Myung instigates a clinch.
Myung is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Myung is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Saw can't fight it off and eventually Myung manages to take the fight to the floor. Saw looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saw has a closed guard, preventing Myung from standing up.
Saw is breathing heavily.#T1#
Myung controlling from the top position.
Myung wants to pass the guard but Saw is keeping the position.
Myung trying to control the position from guard on top but Saw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myung 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Myung looking to pass the guard.
Myung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Myung engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Myung wants to control from the top but Saw keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Myung has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3##TD#
Myung manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Saw got a little sloppy there for a moment and Myung has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saw has managed to get both his arms back between Myung's legs - danger averted.
Myung has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Saw has passed into side control.
#SU2#
Saw decides to stand back up.
Saw looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD#
Myung shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saw's guard.
Myung trying to control the position from guard on top but Saw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myung is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4#
Saw is trying to hold Myung in close to prevent damage but Myung has managed to pass into half guard.
Saw trying to hold on to Myung's head to control him but Myung postures up.
Myung wants to control but Saw is keeping him busy.
Myung drops an elbow to the side of Saw's head.
Myung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saw can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Myung is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Myung not doing much here.
Saw trying to hold on to Myung's head to control him but Myung postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Bo Myung dominated that second round.
That's time! Myung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saw throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Myung's waist but Myung gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saw off to one side. #TD#
Myung shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Myung showed some decent athleticism there.
Myung trying to control the action but Saw is working from the bottom.
Myung perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myung stalling away here and it's allowed Saw to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Myung wants to stand but Saw is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1#
Myung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Myung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Myung would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Saw takes the fight into the clinch.
Myung is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Myung has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Saw uses from the top position.
Myung pulls Saw in close to his closed guard and prevents Saw from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Saw throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Myung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Myung is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Myung looking for a sweep. Not yet Myung, not yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Saw would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Myung feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Saw bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Myung's guard. #REVB#
Saw stopping the sweep attempt from Myung.
Saw trying to control the position from guard on top but Myung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Myung wants to stand and escape but Saw is having none of it.
Myung trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
Myung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saw manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Saw is trying to keep Myung in close.
Myung not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SU#
Myung decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saw, up you get!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Myung tries to clinch up but Saw circles away and keeps his distance.
Jig Saw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim Bo Myung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saw dives in for a single leg takedown but Myung sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Bo Myung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Myung has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Bo Myung!
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