Contemplation

Kevin's career has not been great, starting off as a 1-3 fighter is NEVER a great sign. Some of these guys honestly consider retirement after a start like that, some guys are literally KICKED out of their gyms for starting off so poorly. Relegated as a trainer perhaps but their future as a fighter? Gone. Kevin is a smart kid, educated and with a degree. He doesn't need to fight, but he does to get his name out there. 2 fights left on his contract and i'm hoping he can save career and find some closure.

He's going to fight against another new fighter, who is 1-0, and looks to be a very accurate striker. We'll see how it goes.

CG - LW - Kevin LJUNG vs. Khush LAHTI

Round 1
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Khush throws a few jabs at Ljung that miss the mark. Kevin Ljung connects with a jab cross combination. Khush connects with a strong right hook. Kevin connects with jab cross combination. Both fighters trade glancing shots continuing to find their respective range. Kevin takes Khush Lahti down to the mat with a good double leg takedown, leading to him standing over Khush Lahti. Round 1 is over.

"You won that round, beautiful! You did great standing, but that was the right thing to do. Bring him down and strangle that Finnish fuckhead. Kill him!"


Round 2
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After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Khush works to Kevins back while standing. Khush throws a couple of outside shots until Kevin is able to work his way back to the clinch. While tied up, Kevin Ljung is met with a hard uppercut. Khush hits a lead uppercut and follows with a hard hook to the head of Kevin Ljung. Khush Lahti snaps back the head of Ljung with a stiff jab. Ljung is staggered by a jab to the chin. Khush Lahti catches a leg kick and fires a hard punch to the head dropping Kevin Ljung. Khush Lahti drops a powerful fist onto Kevin Ljung. Kevin's eyes roll back into his head, and this fight is over.


Reult
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Khush Lahti wins by KO (Punch)

Shit. Kevin got ABSOLUTELY blitzed in the second round and crushed. He just couldn't keep up, and got outclassed standing. It'd tough to fathom but with his record at 1-4? Not a good look. One fight left on the contract and I got a call. Booked a rematch, why? Because I friggin' hate Finns.


CG - LW - Kevin LJUNG vs. Khush LAHTI (2)

Kevin gets a chance to prove himself with the final fight in his contract. What will he do?

Round 1
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After an exchange of punches, the fighters engage in the clinch. Kevin ducks under to the back of Khush and hops up getting both hooks in. Kevin applies a deep choke. Khush fights off the hands and spins around back into the clinch. Khush Lahti attempts a take down from the clinch, but Ljung pulls a switch on him, ultimately leading to both fighters on their feet. Khush Lahti is staggered by a jab to the chin. Both fighters trade shots and back away looking for the next opening. Kevin Ljung dives in for a take down but the momentum of the attempt ends in a scramble back to their feet. Ljung catches a leg kick and fires a hard punch to the head dropping Lahti. Ljung stands over Lahti, works his way through his open guard and lands some solid standing punches. Lahti cannot trap him in his guard and pushes him away instead. The ref stops the fight as the round comes to an end.

"Kevin, you're looking good but take him to the ground. Don't play his game you know? You're murdering him." Kevin looked ... Amazing standing up but this just reminds me of the last fight. Lahti will come out swinging in the second probably, and I don't want to give Kevin false hope in the stand up.


Round 2
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Kevin Ljung connects with jab cross combination. Kevin Ljung winds up a heavy straight but is countered by a hard counter knee to the body. Khush gets hit with a strong punch, putting him to the mat, but he recovers just in time to give up his back. Kevin peppers Khush with several shots to the face. Khush starts to wiggle out of back control, Kevin Ljung lets him escape putting them both on their feet. Ljung is met with a strong kick to the ribs. Kevin connects with a hard punch and dives in mounting Lahti. Round 2 is over.

"You've won both rounds. Survive the third, come on Kevin. It's your last fight. Keep it together!"


Round 3
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The fighters circle one another hopping in and out trying to find their range. A trip to the ground allows Khush to move into the guard of Kevin Ljung. Lahti tries to move to half guard but Kevin uses the opportunity to land several strikes and return to full guard. Lahti presses the action while in the guard, but Kevin is able to switch him into mount. Khush Lahti pulls Kevin close to avoid a flurry of strikes. Ljung maintains mount but laying some well timed strikes. Round 3 comes to a close.


Result
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Kevin Ljung wins by Unanimous Decision

Khush fucked up and took the fight to the ground and got demolished. Simple as that. Kevin did -really- well here, but we all decided at the gym that he will take some time off. Charlie retired, but Kevin is just taking a big break. He has a good thing going with his fitness guide and ... Sign up for his training program today!