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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tuke Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuke Hong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Blake Ward's chin.
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179 cm
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170 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tuke Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blake Ward!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hong throws out the jab.
Hong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ward counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ward.
Hong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hong connects with a couple of short punches.
Hong trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Hong postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong trying to control but Ward is working from the bottom.
Hong is looking to advance position but Ward has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong is working to get back to half guard.
Ward throws some wild stikes that Hong manages to avoid easily.
Ward controlling his opponent.
Hong is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Disciples Top Team , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ward trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hong gets back to half guard.
Hong is not content to let Ward control the position.
Hong is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong controlling the position well.
Hong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hong trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ward is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ward is working for an americana but Hong has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ward was thinking about the submission.
Hong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ward is one step ahead there.
Hong pulls Ward in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Hong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Hong misses.
Tuke Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ward getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ward on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hong. Hong obviously looking to wear him down.
Hong misses with an uppercut
and Ward counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hong tries to get to full guard but Ward has control of the leg.
Ward is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hong sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Ward dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hong lands a lovely overhand right.
Ward throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hong's waist but Hong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ward off to one side.
A big right from Hong misses.
Ward blocks the body kick.
Hong checks the leg kick.
Ward slips a jab from Hong.
Ward throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong misses with a looping right.
Hong throws a looping overhand right but Ward ducks down to avoid it.
Tuke Hong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ward displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hong throws out the jab.
Hong throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Ward to the canvas! Ward doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hong keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tuke Hong!
A very excited looking Tuke Hong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Blake Ward had this to say: 'Whatever.'.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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