Post by The Sandman on Oct 6, 2021 12:19:13 GMT -5
ManMMA Lightweight Championship
Ferocious staredown by Holloway while Steve Mazzagatti recites the rules.
Chan Sung Jung looks very relaxed.
Now Max Holloway put his title in contention against The Korean Zombie.
Max Holloway has fight Chan Sung Jung 1 times. He has lost 1 of them.
The Korean Zombie is the fighter that will win today if we pay attention to the bets.
Max Holloway comes with a 2 fight winning streak.
Chan Sung Jung comes with a 3 fight winning streak.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Nice punch by Chan Sung Jung
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 0:35 in the 1 round
Holloway shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Holloway goes to the body...
He punishes The Korean Zombie's ribs with a couple of hooks.
Nice punch by Chan Sung Jung
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
Pulverizing punch to The Korean Zombie's head!
Ouch, that had to hurt!
The clock says 1:15 in the 1 round
Holloway tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. Holloway is clinching with The Korean Zombie.
The clock says 1:25 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Chan Sung Jung tries to holds Max Holloway in a clinch against the fence
The Korean Zombie pushes back Holloway's head with his forehand and tries some puches to his ribs, Holloway was unable to deferece himself and those puches landed hard
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Holloway is launching some bone breaking punches to The Korean Zombie's ribs while in the clinch.
The Korean Zombie blocks.
Max Holloway gets sloppy and Chan Sung Jung tries to take advantage...
Max Holloway's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! The Korean Zombie is throwing a flurry of punches!
Holloway ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Holloway and The Korean Zombie circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Max Holloway can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Max Holloway takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Holloway seems hesitant as if he would give the initiative to his opponent.
Crisp uppercut by Holloway followed by a hard jab
Chan Sung Jung stumbles back.
The Korean Zombie's Mouth is beginning to swell
Max Holloway fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Max Holloway is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
A bunch of leg kicks from Max Holloway
are bothering his opponent.
Max Holloway moves forward and launches a low kick.
The Korean Zombie blocks that.
The Korean Zombie tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Chan Sung Jung's mind is definitely in the fight, Holloway just got nailed! Chan Sung Jung saw an opening and delivered a big right hand
Wow! Holloway is going to have a headache after this one.
Holloway launches a furious hook!
That hits The Korean Zombie's chin like a wrecking ball! The Korean Zombie loses balance and goes to the mat.
Holloway is standing while The Korean Zombie is on the ground on his back
Max Holloway creates space and allows Chan Sung Jung to stand up.
Chan Sung Jung is on his feet again.
Max Holloway moves forward looking for some grappling action
Holloway has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Chan Sung Jung pushes away Holloway trying to keep the fight at striking range
Holloway doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chan Sung Jung
The fighters are clinching.
Holloway doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chan Sung Jung embrace and tries to move away...
Nice move from Holloway who put distance between them
The Korean Zombie pushes Max Holloway and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Max Holloway can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Max Holloway fires an unorthodox punch to The Korean Zombie's torso
that hits its mark.
Max Holloway attempts to cut off The Korean Zombie with punches
The Korean Zombie reels from the strikes.
The clock says 4:05 in the 1 round
The Korean Zombie jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Chan Sung Jung pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
The clock says 4:15 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Chan Sung Jung tries to shrug his way out of the clinch.
The Korean Zombie circles out and slips free of Max Holloway's grip. Nice job of getting out of that position.
Chan Sung Jung is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Chan Sung Jung takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
A wicked punch by Chan Sung Jung
rocks Holloway!
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That was an even round for the most part.
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Round 2
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Holloway moves backwards and Chan Sung Jung is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Max Holloway attempts to cut off The Korean Zombie with punches
The Korean Zombie avoids getting cornered.
Tremendous strikes from Holloway!
The Korean Zombie blocks with confidence
Nice punch by Max Holloway
who outboxes his opponent in this exchange.
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
The Korean Zombie launches a hook to the body
Bang! Holloway stops that one with his ribs!
Bone shattering straight right hand from Chan Sung Jung!
Holloway is going to have a big headache after that blow!
The clock says 1:30 in the 2 round
A right hand from Chan Sung Jung
surprises Holloway!
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Mouth
Holloway studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Chan Sung Jung tries a hook to the body
but Holloway manages to dodge it
The Korean Zombie moves backwards and Max Holloway is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Max Holloway is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
Max Holloway tries to show his boxing skills with a one-two combo
and those punches are landing on The Korean Zombie's face
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 2:40 in the 2 round
Max Holloway is slowing the pace of the fight a bit and circles around his opponent.
Holloway and The Korean Zombie circle around the center of the cage.
Chan Sung Jung has found an opening in the defense of Holloway, launching a big hook
Bang! That could break Holloway's ribs.
The Korean Zombie is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Holloway's jaw!
The Korean Zombie is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Quick hook by Chan Sung Jung
Good shot! Holloway has reasons to be worried.
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Left eye
The Korean Zombie dodges a strike and counters with a crushing hook
that almost lifts Holloway from the ground!
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Right cheek
An overhand right from Chan Sung Jung that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Holloway's stops that one with his face! How is Holloway standing?!
Tremendous strikes from The Korean Zombie!
Some big punches are landing!
Holloway's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Good movement from The Korean Zombie
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
You can see Holloway's blood making stains in the mat.
Holloway decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. Holloway moves back and takes a deep breath.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
A furious flurry of punches from Chan Sung Jung
just misses Holloway.
Max Holloway is a bloody mess!
Quick hook by Max Holloway
glances off The Korean Zombie's arms.
The Korean Zombie is trying to counter now!
A right hand from Chan Sung Jung
gets deflected.
The Korean Zombie launches a hook to the body
Bang! Holloway stops that one with his ribs!
Chan Sung Jung moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Max Holloway launches a body shot
The Korean Zombie dodges and catches him with a hard cross.
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Left cheek
Max Holloway is a bloody mess!
The Korean Zombie and Holloway circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Max Holloway attempts to cut off The Korean Zombie with punches
The Korean Zombie reels from the strikes.
The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. The ref tells the fighters to go to their corner.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 3
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A high kick from Max Holloway
misses badly. Holloway slips and falls!
The Korean Zombie is standing while Holloway is on the ground on his back
Holloway tries to stand up!
The Korean Zombie doesn't allow him!
The Korean Zombie is standing while Holloway is on the ground on his back
Max Holloway continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chan Sung Jung creates space and allows Max Holloway to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Max Holloway is standing now.
Brilliant combination from Chan Sung Jung
that forces Holloway to try and defend better.
Holloway doesn't stop bleeding.
A right hand from Chan Sung Jung
makes Holloway stumble back!
Max Holloway is a bloody mess!
A right hand from Max Holloway
surprises The Korean Zombie!
You can see Holloway's blood making stains in the mat.
The Korean Zombie decides to launch some tentative punches
Max Holloway takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
Chan Sung Jung was tooling Max Holloway for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Max Holloway lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Max Holloway is a bloody mess!
Crisp uppercut by Holloway followed by a hard jab
Chan Sung Jung stumbles back.
The Korean Zombie's Mouth is beginning to swell
Holloway follows Chan Sung Jung
The Korean Zombie fakes a move.
The Korean Zombie clumsily fails here and it's time for Max Holloway to fight back!
Max Holloway has found an opening in the defense of The Korean Zombie, launching a big uppercut
Chan Sung Jung is fast enouigh to dodge that uppercut.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chan Sung Jung fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round
The Korean Zombie steps backwards away from Max Holloway. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Max Holloway is a bloody mess!
A left hook from The Korean Zombie
grazes the chin of Holloway.
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Chin
Holloway and The Korean Zombie circle around the center of the cage.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
A left hook from The Korean Zombie
grazes the chin of Holloway.
Holloway's Chin is beginning to swell
Max Holloway continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Chan Sung Jung put some serious power behind that superman punch!
That's just incredible! That punch hits Max Holloway's face like a wrecking ball!
Holloway's Nose is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Max Holloway's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Nice punches from Max Holloway.
Even nicer blocks from The Korean Zombie.
The Korean Zombie is trying to counter now!
The Korean Zombie avoids a dangerous strike from Holloway
and counters with a solid straight!
The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:30 in the 3 round
Max Holloway's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Max Holloway moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Holloway doesn't stop bleeding.
Chan Sung Jung and Holloway engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Chan Sung Jung is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
There is a small laceration on Max Holloway's Forehead
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
The Korean Zombie and Holloway circle around the center of the cage.
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
Max Holloway continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
A punch from Chan Sung Jung
grazes Holloway's right cheek.
Max Holloway's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Chan Sung Jung just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Holloway may be in trouble!
Max Holloway continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
The Korean Zombie launches a hook to the body
Bang! Holloway stops that one with his ribs!
The clock says 4:55 in the 3 round
Chan Sung Jung launches a rapid series of punches
taking Holloway from one end of the cage to the other. That's awesome!
The ref pulls off Chan Sung Jung! Holloway seems confused and a bit dazed as the bell sounds the bout over.
Holloway has a small cut in his Forehead
Winner is Chan Sung Jung by TKO (Punches) at 5:00 Round 3
Statistics: Max Holloway
Punches 23/46 (50%)
Kicks 3/5 (60%)
Clinch strikes 0/3 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 20 s
Statistics: Chan Sung Jung
Punches 47/62 (76%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/8 (38%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 7 s
Chan Sung Jung wins the Lightweight title!
Even first, but Chan come on STRONG in the second, and dominated pretty much every second afterwards. A good showing from him. Now...can he defend the thing? ONLY TIME WILL TIME!!!
