Amir Khan’s Ground‑Pound Show‑down Bashes South Korea’s Sung Jong Lee
In front of a roaring crowd at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, Amir Khan delivered the most decisive performance of his ONE Championship career, crushing Sung Jong Lee in the second round with brutal ground‑and‑pound.
Round One: A Battle of Legs and Heavy Hitting
- Lee dove in immediately, aiming to negotiate things to the mat.
- He got a grip on Khan’s arm for a submission attempt, but the Singaporean countered with a swift slam, regaining his feet.
- Lee tried to catch Khan by the legs, but the floor‑beater unleashed a thunderous flurry from top position.
- Both fighters then traded blows standing, with Khan’s precision pounding a visibly exhausted Lee.
- “Khan’s strikes came at the right moments, and the first round ended with him taking control,” observers noted.
Round Two: The Dominance Continues
- Khan maintained the tempo, landing clean, powerful shots.
- Lee kept trying to bring the bout to the ground, yet Khan’s quickness kept the danger at bay.
- When Lee finally seized an opportunity, he was snapped back by Khan’s swift reversal.
- From a dangerous stance, Khan dictated the fight, landing punch after punch until the referee called it off at 3:39.
What This Means for Khan
The victory keeps Evolve MMA on a winning streak and pushes Khan’s record to an impressive 10‑3. Most importantly, it re‑establishes him as a top contender in the fight for the ONE Lightweight World Title.
With a performance like this, it’s easy to see why fans and analysts alike are cheering for Khan’s next outing.
