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Event:
MMMA Clown Chaos 11
Date: May 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Babidi lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Babidi takes the fight into the clinch.
Babidi misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hong.
Still in the clinch, Babidi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Babidi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
Babidi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Babidi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Babidi.
Babidi looking to throw knees to the head but Hong is blocking nicely.
Babidi lands a damaging elbow.
Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
Hong misses with some punches.
Babidi missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Hong.
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
Hong misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hong fails to land.
Babidi landing knees to the head.
Babidi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Babidi fails to land.
Babidi blocks an uppercut.
Hong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Babidi comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babidi backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Babidi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hong's brow.
Babidi misses with a knee strike.
Babidi blocking some punches.
Babidi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Babidi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Babidi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Babidi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Babidi lands a left hand.
Babidi misses with a punch to the body.
Hong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Babidi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babidi lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Babidi backwards.
Hong misses with some punches.
#T2#
Babidi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Babidi working aggressively here.
Hong blocks a body shot from Babidi.
Hong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Babidi backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hong.
Babidi looking to throw knees to the head but Hong is blocking nicely.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Babidi.
Babidi landing knees to the body.
Hong tries to land knees in the clinch but Babidi avoids the damage to the body.
Babidi prevents a body shot from Hong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babidi.
Babidi lands a nice elbow.
Babidi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hong avoids it.
Hong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Babidi lands a hook that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Babidi misses with the head strike.
Babidi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Babidi lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Babidi looking to throw knees to the head but Hong is blocking nicely.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Babidi controls his hands.
Hong swings wildly with an uppercut but Babidi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hong blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babidi.
Hong lands with a short shot to the head.
Babidi misses with an elbow over the top.
Babidi misses with the head strike.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Hong.
Hong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babidi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babidi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hong takes a shot to the head.
Hong managing to block the knees to the body from Babidi.
Hong has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Hong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Babidi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong missing with knees to the body.
Babidi blocking some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Babidi misses with the head strike.
Babidi can't find room to land a body shot as Hong controls the action.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Babidi controls his hands.
Babidi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Babidi tries to land a knee to the head but Hong blocks with his arms.
A short right from Hong on the inside.
Babidi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hong misses with the head strike.
A short right from Babidi.
Hong takes an elbow to the temple.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babidi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Babidi with a knee to the head.
Babidi with a knee to the head.
Babidi throws a punch but it's blocked by Hong.
Hong gets through Babidi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Babidi dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Babidi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hong throws a leg kick that misses.
Hong misses with a head kick.
Babidi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Babidi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hong throws out the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Babidi. Hong does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Babidi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sloppy strikes from Hong. Those never looked like landing.
Babidi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Babidi misses the shot to the body.
Hong blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babidi throws out a loose jab but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hong lands a nice shot that snaps Babidi's head back.
Good shot there by Babidi.
Babidi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lorenzo Babidi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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 tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Babidi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Babidi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hongs head.
Babidi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Babidi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babidi tries a knee to the head but Hong blocks it.
Babidi scores with a shot to the side of Hong's head.
Babidi crunches a lovely knee into Hong's ribcage.
Babidi gets through Hong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Babidi.
Babidi tries a knee to the head but Hong blocks it.
Babidi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Babidi lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Babidi. #ROC#
Hong is rocked!
A short left from Babidi.
Hong is still on wobbly legs! Can Babidi finish him?
Babidi lands with a right to the head.
Babidi lands a damaging elbow.
Babidi lands a damaging elbow.
Babidi creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Hong with a big uppercut! Hong tries to clinch up but Babidi pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Hong to the mat! Hong covers up and Babidi unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lorenzo Babidi!
During a confident post fight interview, Lorenzo Babidi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Nichi Hong was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you for all the sponsors, to the org, and everyone who supported me. I dont know how long my body can go through this anymore but I want to give my all to the fans and the org '.
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Event:
Madness MMA Clown Chaos 8
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Hong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hanma counters with a stiff right hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hanma. Hong shrugs it off though.
Hanma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Hanma.
Hong misses with a left hand
and Hanma counters with a nice kick to the body.
We've been informed that Hanma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A swing and a miss from Hong.
Nichi Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hanma tries a quick counter leg kick but Hong is wise to it.
Hong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanma's hands.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanma.
Hong misses with a body shot.
Hanma connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanma avoids a punch combination nicely.
#TD#
Hong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hanma manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hanma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Hong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hanma managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Hanma is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hong is aware though and is defending well.
Hong is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanma has wrist control.
Hanma has control of Hong's left arm, preventing Hong from doing any damage.
Hong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hong throws a big elbow that misses.
Hanma is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Hanma avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hong is looking to work some ground and pound but Hanma has wrist control.
Hong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hanma tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hong connects with a couple of short punches.
Hong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hong postures up in Hanma's guard and throws a big left but Hanma blocks it.
Hong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hanma looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hong is one step ahead there.
Hanma controls Hong momentarily but Hong frees himself. #T3##SUB2#
Hong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hong has managed to get both his arms back between Hanma's legs - danger averted.
Hong postures up in Hanma's guard and throws a big left but Hanma blocks it.
Hanma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hong. #SUB2#
Hanma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Hanma has his foot on Hong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hong works his way back into a safe position though.
Hong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanma works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Hanma looking to control.
Hanma preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanma trying to keep a closed guard but Hong is proving a slippery customer.
Hong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hong postures up in Hanma's guard and throws a big left but Hanma blocks it.
Hong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hanma is trying to keep Hong in close.
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Hanma looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hong is defending well. Hanma quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hong has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Hanma celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Nichi Hong had this to say: 'Thank you for all the sponsors, to the org, and everyone who supported me. I dont know how long my body can go through this anymore but I want to give my all to the fans and the org '.
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Event:
Madness MMA Clown Chaos 5
Date: Feb 15, 2017 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Queen misses its intended target.
Queen throws a head kick but Hong moves out of range.
Queen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hong misses with a two punch combination.
Queen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
#TD#
Queen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hong is trying to defend but Queen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Queen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Queen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Queen postures up in Hong's guard and throws a big left but Hong blocks it.
Queen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Queen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Queen throws a strike but Hong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hong won't allow Queen to sweep him here.
Queen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Queen looking to control.
Hong preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Queen looking to control.
Hong throws an elbow that misses. Queen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hong's guard. Nice move by Queen!#REVR#
Queen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Queen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Queen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Queen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Queen postures up.
Queen throwing strikes from guard but Hong blocks nicely.
Queen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Queen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hong is keeping the position for now.
Queen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Hong has his foot on Queen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Queen works his way back into a safe position though.
Queen throws a strike but Hong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Queen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nice strikes from Queen there. #SUB2#
Hong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Queen there. #T3#
Queen controlling the action here.
Queen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Hong actively working from the bottom here.
Queen is nestled in close to Hong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Queen looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Queen trying to mount his opponent but Hong defends it.
Queen drops an elbow to the side of Hong's head.
Hong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Queen lands a nice short elbow.
Queen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Hong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Queen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Queen scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Queen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Queen drops an elbow to the side of Hong's head.
Queen not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Hong actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ground and pound from Queen.
Queen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hong's head.
Queen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Queen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Queen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hong lands with a right hand.
Nice shot by Queen.#TD#
Queen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Queen is putting a hurting on Hong here, landing some big shots from side control.
Queen cracks Hong with a big elbow.
Queen landing a few strikes.
Queen lands an elbow.
Queen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hong to see if he's OK.
Queen is putting a hurting on Hong here, landing some big shots from side control.
Oliver Queen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Queen is working Hong over with some ground and pound from side control.
Queen lands some shots froms side control.
Queen lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T1#
Hong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Queen in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Hong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC#
Hong is rocked!
Queen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hong can do to turn this around?
Queen working the ground and pound from side control.
Hong is still in real trouble! Can Queen finish him?
Queen working the body and head with strikes.
Queen working the ground and pound from side control.
Queen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Queen in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Hong looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Queen turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Queen!
Our winner, Oliver Queen, 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.
The defeated Nichi Hong had this to say: 'Thank you for all the sponsors, to the org, and everyone who supported me. I dont know how long my body can go through this anymore but I want to give my all to the fans and the org '.
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Event:
Madness MMA 5: New Years Bash
Date: Jan 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Steroidi Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hong's calf.
Hong staying out of range there.
Steroidi Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steroidi Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steroidi Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steroidi Jr has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has been cut.
Hong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hong throws the left hand but Steroidi Jr avoids the punch easily.
Steroidi Jr throws a hook but Hong avoids it easily.
Hong shoots in for a takedown but Steroidi Jr shows good takedown defense.
Hong blocks a head kick by Steroidi Jr.
Hong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hong takes one to the chin there.
Steroidi Jr wants to clinch.
Steroidi Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hong under the eye.
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!
Steroidi Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hong throws a head kick that Steroidi Jr semi-blocks.
Hong misses the body punch
and Steroidi Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Steroidi Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steroidi Jr lands a head shot.
Hong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steroidi Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steroidi Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Steroidi Jr missing with a left hand there. Hong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hong blocks a head kick by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr lands with a good body shot.
Steroidi Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hong.
Steroidi Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hong.
Hong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Some wild striking there from Hong.
Hong throws a jab when Steroidi Jr was well out of range.
Steroidi Jr blocks a head kick by Hong.
#T2#
Hong misses with a looping left.
Steroidi Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steroidi Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hong momentarily.
Steroidi Jr throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
Hong slips a straight right by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr lands with a right hand.
Hong looks to land a body kick but Steroidi Jr moved away.
Steroidi Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steroidi Jr.
Hong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD#
Steroidi Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Steroidi Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hong's head.
Steroidi Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Steroidi Jr has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Steroidi Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Steroidi Jr with a nice head shot there.
Steroidi Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hong's head.#T3#
Hong keeping moving, preventing Steroidi Jr from controlling successfully.
Steroidi Jr working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steroidi Jr with a nice head shot there.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hong wants to sweep but no luck.
Steroidi Jr looking to pass the guard.
Steroidi Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steroidi Jr wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steroidi Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Steroidi Jr is looking to take a break and control but Hong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steroidi Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Steroidi Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hong keeps working.
Hong is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anabolinen Steroidi Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Steroidi Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Steroidi Jr.
Hong moves forwards but Steroidi Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steroidi Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Hong's head back.
Steroidi Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Hong off balance momentarily.
A punch combination from Steroidi Jr misses.
Steroidi Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hong dives in for a single leg takedown but Steroidi Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from Hong misses.
Hong walks into a stiff left hand from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Steroidi Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Hong's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steroidi Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steroidi Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steroidi Jr stays in close to Hong's body and controls the position.
Steroidi Jr throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Hong controls Steroidi Jr momentarily but Steroidi Jr frees himself.
Steroidi Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Steroidi Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hong can do to turn this around?
Hong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Steroidi Jr controlling the position.
Hong throws a big right hand that misses.
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steroidi Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steroidi Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
Steroidi Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hong postures up in Steroidi Jr's guard and throws a big left but Steroidi Jr blocks it.
Steroidi Jr wants to sweep here but Hong controlling him for the moment.
Steroidi Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Steroidi Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hong preventing the sweep.
Hong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steroidi Jr wants to sweep here but Hong controlling him for the moment.
Hong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steroidi Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Steroidi Jr working for a triangle but Hong defends it easily.
Steroidi Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hong with a nice head shot there.
Steroidi Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steroidi Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Hong is proving a slippery customer.
Hong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steroidi Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steroidi Jr is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Steroidi Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Steroidi Jr is putting a hurting on Hong here, landing some big shots from side control.
Steroidi Jr throwing strikes but Hong manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Steroidi Jr is trying to improve his position.
Steroidi Jr wants to control but Hong postures up.
Steroidi Jr tries to buck Hong off but Hong is having none of it.
Hong working the ground and pound but Steroidi Jr is defending the strikes.
Steroidi Jr regains half guard.
Hong throwing shots but Steroidi Jr is blocking nicely.
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 looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hong looks to land a strike but Steroidi Jr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anabolinen Steroidi Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Hong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steroidi Jr. Hong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hong takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Hong.
Steroidi Jr throwing a counter right hand but Hong manages to avoid it.
Hong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steroidi Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Steroidi Jr throws a head kick but Hong moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr misses with an uppercut. Hong saw that one coming.
Hong misses with a head kick.
Steroidi Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hong feints the counter takedown.
Hong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Steroidi Jr feints and as Hong raises his hands in defense, Steroidi Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steroidi Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steroidi Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steroidi Jr landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Steroidi Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Hong keeping moving, preventing Steroidi Jr from controlling successfully.
Hong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steroidi Jr stands up over Hong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nichi Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steroidi Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Steroidi Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Hong is looking to escape.
Steroidi Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Steroidi Jr with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#
Hong is rocked!
Hong takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Steroidi Jr's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
An out of breath Anabolinen Steroidi Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Nichi Hong spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for all the sponsors, to the org, and everyone who supported me. I dont know how long my body can go through this anymore but I want to give my all to the fans and the org '.
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Event:
Kilo 15 Dekkers V Steroidi Jr
Date: Oct 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Hong misses with a takedown attempt - Polo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Polo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#
It looks like Marco Polo has been cut.
Hong leaves Polo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Polo.
Polo dives in and grabs Hong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hong pushes down on Polo's head and hops out.
Hong scores with a nice strike.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hong. That's going to slow Polo down.
Hong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Polo tries to clinch but Hong is having none of it.
Hong scores with a jab. Polo acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #ROC#
Polo is rocked!
Hong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Polo is still on wobbly legs! Can Hong finish him?
Polo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Polo seems to have recovered his senses.
Hong scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Polo.
Hong keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Polo throws a sloppy head kick and Hong moves out of range easily.
Hong scores with a hook to the body. Polo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some bone on bone action there as Hong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hong throws out a powerful jab.
Hong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hong lands a leg kick that knocks Polo off balance momentarily.
Polo staying out of range there.
Polo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A big right from Hong misses.
Hong misses with a head kick.
Hong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Hong.
Polo tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong misses with a looping right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hong, as that shot connected.
Hong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Polo tries to clinch up.
Polo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hong.#T2#
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Polo throws a sloppy head kick and Hong moves out of range easily.
Polo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hong throws out the jab.
Hong sets himself, and Polo steps forward looking for the clinch! Hong avoids it this time.
Hong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Polo doesn't seem bothered though.
Polo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Polo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Polo somewhat.
Nichi Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Polo.
Polo tries to clinch up but Hong circles away and keeps his distance.
Polo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Polo scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#
That has opened up Marco Polo's cut even more.
Hong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Polo. Polo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hong throws the left hand but Polo avoids the punch easily.
Polo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hong fails to land the takedown.
Hong fakes the leg kick and cracks Polo in the body. #T3#
Hong blocks a head kick by Polo.
Hong misses with a hook.
Hong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Polo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
Polo blocks a head kick by Hong.
Hong circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Polo drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Hong follows Polo to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nichi Hong!
Nichi Hong took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Machine Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
EvoLution 5
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Hong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tootoo sprawls well initially but Hong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tootoo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hong.
Hong throws a strike but Tootoo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Tootoo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hong moves away from the strike by Tootoo.
Hong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tootoo is fending him off so far but Hong persists. Nope, Tootoo circles away and we're back to standing.
Tootoo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot by Tootoo.
Tootoo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tootoo moves in looking to clinch but Hong pushes him off.
Tootoo lands a jab to Hong's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tootoo connects with a body shot that sends Hong's belly button to the back.
Hong throws a sloppy head kick
and Tootoo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tootoo moves away.
Tootoo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tootoo slips a jab and a cross from Hong.
A telegraphed right hand from Tootoo misses the target. #T1#
Tootoo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Hong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A head kick misses from Hong.
Tootoo misses with a body kick.
Tootoo throws a shot to the body.
Hong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tootoo swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Tootoo clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tootoo stalling in the clinch.
Tootoo looking to slow down the pace here.
Hong blocks a body shot from Tootoo.
Hong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tootoo is trying to break free.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tootoo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Tootoo.
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hong has Tootoo pressed against the cage, preventing Tootoo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tootoo blocks an uppercut.
Hong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tootoo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tootoo misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tootoo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tootoo.
Hong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tootoo trying to stall but Hong improves his position.
Hong misses with a body punch.
Tootoo blocks an uppercut.
Hong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tootoo backwards. #T3#
Tootoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hong misses with a body punch.
A short right from Tootoo.
Tootoo blocks an uppercut.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Tootoo.
Tootoo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tootoo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hong has him pressed against the cage.
Tootoo lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Tootoo breaks from the clinch.
Tootoo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
An inside leg kick from Hong misses.
Tootoo lands a leg kick that knocks Hong off balance momentarily.
Hong throws a wild body kick that Tootoo sees coming a mile off.
Hong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tootoo.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Tootoo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Tootoo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tootoo has had enough of the clinch but Hong keeps him there for the moment.
Tootoo blocking some punches.
Hong misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tootoo.
Hong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tootoo or not.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Tootoo.
Tootoo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice body punch from Tootoo - that landed with a thud.
Hong misses with the head strike.
Hong misses with some punches.
Tootoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tootoo lands a right hand.
Tootoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tootoo trying to stall but Hong improves his position.
#BC2#
Tootoo breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jordin Tootoo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Tootoo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hong to score with a decent uppercut.
Tootoo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hong to score with a decent uppercut.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Tootoo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tootoo avoids the body shot from Hong.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice combination there by Hong.
Tootoo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hong to score with a decent uppercut.
Tootoo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hong.
Hong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tootoo pinned against the cage. Tootoo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hong throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#
Tootoo is rocked!
Hong throws a pinpoint strike between Tootoo's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Tootoo crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Hong scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nichi Hong!
Nichi Hong is the new lightweight champion!
Nichi Hong made sure to mention his sponsor, Machine Fight Gear in his post fight interview.
The defeated Jordin Tootoo had this to say: 'My opponent was better tonight. I will be back stronger and better!'.
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Event:
CEC 453
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Hong tests Rapture's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rapture misses with a body shot.
Rapture scores with a jab to the head.
Rapture lands a nice hook to Hong's body. Hong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hong tries to clinch
and Rapture counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rapture sizes up Hong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rapture.
Hong slips under a jab from Rapture.
Hong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rapture cracks Hong with an open hand slap.
Hong is looking to clinch but Rapture is avoiding it.
Rapture looks to land a left hand but Hong moved out of range nicely.
Hong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rapture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapture throws a sloppy head kick and Hong moves out of range easily.
Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rapture cracks Hong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rapture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hong with the counter takedown but Rapture avoids it easily.
Hong on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Hong wants to clinch.
Hong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rapture.
Hong stuffs the takedown attempt from Rapture. Rapture gets slowly back to his feet.
Hong moves in looking to clinch but Rapture pushes him off.
Rapture wants to slow Hong down by chopping away at his legs.
Nichi Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rapture throws a push kick but Hong slaps the foot to one side.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch but Rapture swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hong lands a lovely overhand right.
Rapture looks to land a left hand but Hong moved out of range nicely.
And Hong tries to counter it with a takedown but Rapture pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hong wants to slow Rapture down by chopping away at his legs.
Hong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rapture changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rapture throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Hong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rapture moves into full guard.
#T2#
Hong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rapture is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rapture with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing that Rapture has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rapture trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom.
Hong keeping full guard, as Rapture tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Hong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rapture trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rapture wants to pass the guard but Hong is keeping the position.
Rapture is looking to work some ground and pound but Hong has wrist control.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hong pulls Rapture in close to his closed guard and prevents Rapture from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rapture misses with a low kick.
Rapture circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rapture lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rapture misses with a straight left.
Rapture throws a shot from downtown. Hong moves away and avoids it.
Rapture misses with a few strikes there.
Nichi Hong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rapture throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rapture swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rapture throws a low kick, looking for Hong's leg but Hong calmly moves out of range.
Rapture shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Hong instigates a clinch.
Hong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rapture.
Rapture wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hong has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joaquim Rapture dominated that round.
That's time! Rapture's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rapture throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hong takes one to the side of the head.
Rapture moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rapture tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hong defends well and Rapture ends up having to push Hong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Hong forces Rapture back against the cage and clinches.
Rapture working aggressively here.
Hong lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hong.
Hong lands with a right to the head.
Rapture wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hong.
Hong takes a shot to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Hong.
Rapture fails to pull guard.
Hong swings wildly with an uppercut but Rapture uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong blocking some punches.
Hong misses with some punches.
#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rapture creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rapture lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rapture has a couple of punches blocked by Hong.
Rapture tries to circle away but Hong has him pinned against the cage.
Hong lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rapture creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapture.
Rapture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rapture misses with the head strike.
Hong taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Rapture scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rapture works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rapture misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hong throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong is pushing Rapture up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T2#
Hong lands a left hand.
Hong stalling the fight.
Hong tries to work over Rapture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rapture tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
Rapture has a couple of punches blocked by Hong.
Nichi Hong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hong prevents a body shot from Rapture.
Hong tries to throw a body punch but Rapture avoids it by throwing Hong back against the cage.
Hong lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hong. #ROC2#
Rapture is rocked!
Rapture blocking some punches.
Oh Rapture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC#
Rapture pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rapture seems to have got his legs back now.
Joaquim Rapture is winning the standup battle so far.
Rapture misses with a wild combination.
Hong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rapture throws a big shot that misses.
Hong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rapture finds it's way round the side to connect with Hong's head. #T3#
Hong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rapture manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rapture lands a really nice looking cross but Hong seems unphased.
#CL2#
Hong darts in and clinches Rapture up against the cage.
Rapture's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rapture blocks a body shot from Hong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rapture.
Hong misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Hong.
Hong taking a breather.
Rapture lands with a right to the head.
Rapture scores with a shot to the side of Hong's head.
Hong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raptures head. #BC#
Rapture's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch but Rapture swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hong jabs Rapture right on the nose. Rapture blinks but takes it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hong tries to clinch
and Rapture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hong missing with a left hand there. Rapture was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rapture changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Hong tries to clinch but Rapture moves out of range.
Hong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rapture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It looked like Rapture wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hong fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rapture shoots for a double leg takedown but Hong sprawls well. He's pushed Rapture's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joaquim Rapture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hong moves in looking to clinch but Rapture pushes him off.
Hong stuffs the takedown attempt from Rapture. Rapture gets slowly back to his feet.
Rapture uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hong.
Hong just misses with a punch to the body.
Hong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hong scores with a leg kick.
Rapture throws a big shot that misses.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch but Rapture swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Rapture on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hong tries to clinch there but Rapture circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nichi Hong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Rapture throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rapture showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hong.
A little feinted left hand from Rapture on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rapture moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Hong moves into the clinch.
Hong gets underhooks to prevent Rapture's takedown attempt.
Rapture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hongs head.
Rapture lands a body punch.
Rapture struggles to land a body shot inside as Hong controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Hong.
Rapture has had enough of the clinch but Hong keeps him there for the moment.
Rapture misses with the head strike.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Rapture.
Hong takes a shot to the head.
Rapture misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Hong presses Rapture against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rapture blocking some punches.
Rapture lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rapture lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Rapture.
Hong stalling in the clinch but Rapture improves position.
Rapture lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Rapture manages to break the clinch.
Hong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rapture lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rapture swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rapture lands a nice looking body shot.
Rapture pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hong throws a series of strikes that have Rapture backpedaling.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rapture is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hong.#TD#
Rapture drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rapture scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rapture trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom.
Hong wants to sweep here but Rapture controlling him for the moment.
Rapture trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hong working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Rapture wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hong throws a shot from downtown. Rapture moves away and avoids it.
Rapture shoots in but no luck this time.
Rapture lands a nice hook to Hong's body. Hong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rapture darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hong throws a nice outside leg kick. #TD#
Hong tries to sprawl but Rapture drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rapture works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Rapture wants to control the pace but Hong is squirming around nicely.
Rapture throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hong because Rapture loaded up on that one.
Rapture wants to control the pace but Hong is squirming around nicely.
Rapture lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joaquim Rapture showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rapture has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joaquim Rapture!
After the fight, Joaquim Rapture was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Nichi Hong spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for all the sponsors, to the org, and everyone who supported me. I dont know how long my body can go through this anymore but I want to give my all to the fans and the org '.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nichi Hong and Sean Juan. Hong's entrance music is Hong Entrance Song. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nichi Hong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Sean Juan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Chris Dean.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hong fails with a takedown attempt.
Hong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Juan circles away.
Juan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Juan wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nichi Hong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hong closes the distance and clinches.
Juan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hong tries to clinch up but Juan circles away and keeps his distance.
Juan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hong gets a double leg takedown into Juan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hong (2) vs (0) Juan
Juan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hong manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hong (2) vs (2) Juan
Juan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
I've been told that Juan has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Juan pushing down on Hong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Juan wants to free his trapped foot but Hong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong is defending against the submission attempts here by Juan.
Juan is looking to advance position but Hong won't allow it.
Juan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hong tries to roll over but Juan keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juan is looking for a kimura but Hong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Juan to get the leverage.
Juan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Juan moves into full mount! Hong won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Hong (2) vs (5) Juan
Juan wants to take his opponent's back but Hong doesn't allow it.
Juan is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hong has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hong! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hong (4) vs (5) Juan
Juan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hong is one step ahead there.
Hong is sitting in close to Juan's body. Juan has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Hong is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Hong is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Juan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sean Juan!
After the big win, Sean Juan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sun-Tzu and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Nichi Hong had this to say: 'Thank you for all the sponsors, to the org. and to all that supported me through the years. Unfortunately this is my last fight. I will be focusing on helping my teammates improve. Thank you all very much.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Michael Johnson and Nichi Hong. Hong has chosen Hong Entrance Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Michael Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nichi Hong!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hong pushes Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hong wants a takedown but no success here.
Hong turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hong manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Johnson (0) vs (4) Hong
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hong off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (4) vs (4) Hong
Hong rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hong is trying to control but can't.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Hong is defending well.
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hong sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong is doing well to control the position and prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Hong is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Hong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hong manages to get to full guard.
Johnson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hong controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hong is keeping the position for now.
Johnson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hong keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Hong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Hong keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Johnson trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hong is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Johnson passes Hong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hong tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Hong is controlling Johnson's trapped leg to prevent Johnson from advancing to side control.
Hong trying to control but Johnson postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looking for a submission but Hong manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Hong is adopting a defensive guard.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hong is retaining full guard.
Hong is controlling Johnson's posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hong is retaining full guard.
Johnson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hong! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (4) vs (8) Hong
Hong controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hong is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Johnson struggling a bit here.
Hong is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Johnson tries to bench press Hong off him but Hong keeps the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson is being controlled here.
Johnson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is not content to let Hong control the position.
Hong just content to control the position.
Johnson tries to improve position but can't.
Hong controlling from side mount.
Johnson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hong is working away from the top position though.
Johnson gets full guard.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hong tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard.
Johnson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hong defends it easily.
Johnson has his hands on Hong's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hong postures up.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Hong wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hong passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson! Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (4) vs (11) Hong
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Hong content just to control the position here.
Johnson tries to hold on but Hong postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Johnson regains half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hong in particular looking to stall.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Hong sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hong wins on points by 11 to 4.
Nichi Hong got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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