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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuke Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuke Hong has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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179 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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177 cm
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170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nathaniel Armstrong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tuke Hong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong tries for a takedown but Hong circles away easily
and Armstrong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Armstrong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hong. Those never looked like landing.
Hong misses the jab.
Hong connects with a single shot there.
Armstrong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hong lands the left hand.
Hong lands a leg kick that knocks Armstrong off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Hong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Armstrong doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Armstrong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hong defends well and Armstrong ends up having to push Hong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hong throws a right hand that Armstrong ducks under and follows up with a left that Armstrong also avoids with ease.
Hong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hong lands an uppercut.
It looks like Nathaniel Armstrong has been cut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hong is struggling to control the position.
Hong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Armstrong takes a shot to the head.
Hong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hong lands with a short shot to the head.
Come on Hong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Armstrong wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Hong.
A frustrated look appears on Armstrong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Armstrong being controlled against the cage.
Hong is pushing Armstrong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hong's coach down at Disciples Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hong's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Armstrong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hong prevents it.
Hong taking a breather.
Armstrong is trying to force a seperation but Hong has the dominant position.
Hong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Armstrong wants a takedown.
A short right from Hong.
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!
Hong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hong gets underhooks to prevent Armstrong's takedown attempt.
Hong lands a nice uppercut.
Armstrong wants to get back to striking at distance but Hong won't allow it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hong scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong blocks an elbow strike.
Hong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hong lands with a short shot to the head.
Armstrong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Armstrong stalling in the clinch but Hong improves position.
Hong pushes Armstrong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hong is keeping busy.
Hong lands a shot to the body.
Armstrong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hong has Armstrong pushed against the cage.
Armstrong wants to stall.
Armstrong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Armstrong looking for a takedown.
Armstrong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hong is defending well.
Armstrong trying to stall but Hong improves his position.
Armstrong takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong digs a right hand into Armstrong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Armstrong's gas tank.
Hong lands an elbow inside that Armstrong shrugs off.
Armstrong tries to stall but Hong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Armstrong.
Hong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hong as Armstrong tries to tie him up.
Armstrong avoiding damage as Hong throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong tries to circle away but Hong has him pinned against the cage.
Armstrong tries to stall but Hong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hong lands a nice elbow.
Armstrong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hong gets through Armstrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hong effectively controlling the action here.
Hong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Armstrong wants a takedown but no success here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuke Hong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Armstrong's cut.
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.
Hong has closed the distance and engaged Armstrong in a clinch.
Armstrong taking a breather.
Armstrong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong trying to stall but Hong improves his position.
Hong lands a shoulder strike.
Armstrong wants to take the fight to the mat but Hong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hong cracks Armstrong with a nice body shot.
Armstrong is trying to maintain a safe position but Hong gets an underhook and turns Armstrong into the cage.
Armstrong letting Hong take a breather here.
Armstrong takes a shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong is looking to control Hong's arms but Hong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Armstrong has his back to the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Armstrong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Armstrong is looking to control Hong's arms but Hong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Armstrong has his back to the cage.
Armstrong tries for a takedown but Hong manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Armstrong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Armstrong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Armstrong looking to stall.
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Tuke Hong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tuke Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong blocks a jab.
Armstrong fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathaniel Armstrong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Armstrong loads up on a big right hand but Hong slips the punch.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hong sprawls well. Hong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet.
A left lands for Hong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hong lands a right hand.
Armstrong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Armstrong avoids the elbow strike from Hong, against the cage.
Armstrong misses with the head strike.
Armstrong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Armstrong wants to break free but Hong has control.
Hong lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Hong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hong digs a right hand underneath Armstrong's ribcage. Armstrong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Armstrong tries to land a knee to the head but Hong blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hong is struggling to control the position.
Hong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong controlling the action here for a moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hong.
The referee calls for Hong to work.
Armstrong goes for a takedown attempt but Hong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense.
Hong clinches.
Hong leaning against his opponent.
Armstrong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hong pushes Armstrong back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Armstrong blocks an elbow strike from Hong.
Armstrong wants to stall.
Hong digs a right hand underneath Armstrong's ribcage. Armstrong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong lands a good knee to the midsection. Armstrong won't want to take too many of those.
Hong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Armstrong or not.
Hong is leaning against Armstrong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hong has Armstrong pressed against the cage.
Armstrong tries to break the clinch but Hong is controlling the position.
Hong stalling the fight.
Hong lands a hook that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Hong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hong lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong is stalling here.
Hong leaning against his opponent.
Hong continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Armstrong wants a takedown.
Hong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Armstrong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Armstrong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hong pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuke Hong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nathaniel Armstrong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hong stalls.
Hong slowing the pace effectively.
Hong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Hong.
Hong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Armstrong is looking to break free of the clinch but Hong has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong wants to stall.
Hong works on Armstrong's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hong lands a hook that snaps the head of Armstrong backwards.
Hong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hong stops a takedown attempt from Armstrong.
Armstrong wants to get back to striking at distance but Hong won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong takes a shot to the head.
Armstrong being controlled against the cage.
Hong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Armstrong up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Armstrongs head.
Hong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hong.
Oh Armstrong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hong gets through Armstrong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hong pushes Armstrong against the cage. Hong is working some dirty boxing. Hong pushes off with a quick right hook! Armstrong goes down! Armstrong tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hong moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tuke Hong!
Tuke Hong is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Tuke Hong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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energy
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