Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMMA 72 Take vs Nomo
Date: Apr 15, 2018

#R1#
Kai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hong misses with a body shot.
Hong misses with a straight left.
Kai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Antoni Kristofer Hong has been cut.
Kai is looking to slow Hong down with leg kicks.
Kai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kai was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
Kai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Kai pushes Hong away with a front kick.
Kai lands a really nice looking cross but Hong seems unphased.
Hong slips under a jab from Kai.
Kai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kai, right into the meat.
A left lands for Kai.
Kai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kai scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Kai throws a jab but it's blocked by Hong.
Kai takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses.
Kai misses with the body kick
and Hong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kai misses the body punch
and Hong counters with a straight right hand.
Hong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kai slips under a jab from Hong.
Kai throwing a counter right hand but Hong manages to avoid it.
Hong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kai.
Kai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Hong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kai at a distance. #T2#
Kai looks to score with a jab to the body but Hong is just out of range.
Hong tries a quick counter leg kick but Kai is wise to it.
Hong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kai.
A little jabbing left from Hong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hong throws a jab when Kai was well out of range.
Kai misses with a right hand
and Kai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kai lands a jab.#CUT#
That has opened up Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut even more.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body.
Hong throws out a counter right but Kai avoids it with no problem.
Kai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hong drops his hands momentarily and Kai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hong looks to throw the jab but Kai is out of range.
Kai throws a lazy body kick
and Hong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kai looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hong.
Kai just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Hong looks to land a left hand but Kai moved out of range nicely.
Kai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kai slips under a jab from Hong.
Anakoni Kai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kai lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hong moves forwards but Kai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kai scores with a shot to the body.
Hong dodges the punch combination from Kai.
Hong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hong avoids the body shot from Kai.
Hong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Hong throws an overhand right that lands on Kai's shoulder, as Kai tries to avoid the shot.
Hong throws a hook but Kai avoids it easily.#T4#
Hong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kai.
Kai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kai, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Hong.
Kai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kai throws out the jab.
Kai misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Hong counter with a right hand.
Kai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hong.
Hong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hong moves out of range of the body kick from Kai.
Kai misses with a hook to the body
and Hong counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hong.
A little feinted left hand from Kai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anakoni Kai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kai misses with a hook.
Kai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hong can do to turn this around?
Hong misses with a straight left.
Hong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kai throws a body kick that misses.
Kai delivers a nice body kick.
A lazy body kick from Kai
and Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hong's head.
Hong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kai throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
As Kai backs off Hong throws a huge counter combo but Kai manages to avoid it all.
Hong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kai.
Kai throws a body shot but no joy.
Kai avoids the body shot from Hong.
Kai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Kai moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kai misses with a hook.
A countering left hand to the body from Hong misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Hong might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kai has got the better of the exchanges.
Hong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kai throws a front kick that sends Hong stumbling back into the cage.
Hong is breathing heavily.
Hong throws a jab but it's blocked by Kai.
Hong throws a looping overhand right but Kai ducks down to avoid it.
Hong moves away from the strike by Kai.
A punch lands to the side of Hong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hong lands a nice hook to Kai's body. Kai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hong has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kai.
Kai throws a good cross that connects. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong throws a right hand that misses
and Kai counters with a body kick that stops Hong in his tracks momentarily.
Kai lands with a hook. Hong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kai moves away.
Kai scores with a jab to the head.
Kai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kai misses with a wild body shot.
Kai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kai scores with a leg kick.
Anakoni Kai is winning the standup battle so far.
Hong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kai.
Hong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kai. That one must have hurt.
Kai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kai lands a nice looking body shot.
Kai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#
The cut above Antoni Kristofer Hong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
Hong misses with a wild combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kai - the referee stops the clock and Hong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kai. Hong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kai.
Kai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hong misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Kai.#CUT#
Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kai throws a shot to the body.
Kai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kai lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC#
Hong is rocked!
Kai slips a straight right by Hong.#T4#
Kai lands an overhand right.
Hong is still on wobbly legs! Can Kai finish him?

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anakoni Kai!
Anakoni Kai tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: MMMA 67 Spector vs Booney
Date: Mar 11, 2018

#R1#
Alderich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Alderich fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hong, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Alderich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Alderich looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hong has picked Alderich up and slammed him! Alderich can't keep hold of the triangle and Hong manages to pass to side control!
Alderich is trying to improve his position.
Alderich is working hard here to advance position.
Hong lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderich is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Hong takes a little break here. Alderich wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Alderich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hong off and has taken his back!
Hong trying to control the hands but Alderich breaks the grip.
Hong tries to escape but Alderich has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Hong is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Alderich gets his way!
Hong felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Hong fending off the submission attempt from Alderich. #SUB#
Alderich is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hong is defending well though. Alderich let's go of the attempt for now.#T2##SUB#
Alderich is persistently looking for the submission but Hong is defending it well. #SUB#
Alderich is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Alderich seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Alderich patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hong holding on to Alderich's left wrist, preventing the choke. #SUB#
Alderich is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB#
Alderich is looking for the choke from the back position but Hong is controlling his hands well. #T3##SUB#
Alderich has got his arm under Hong's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Hong has spun round into Alderich's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Hong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Alderich working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hong has passed into half guard!
Alderich works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Alderich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hong is aware though and is defending well.
Hong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Alderich keeping full guard, as Hong tries to pass. #T4##SUB#
Hong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alderich has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hong has managed to get both his arms back between Alderich's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Alderich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Alderich is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Alderich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alderich working a defensive guard but Hong manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liber Alderich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jab from Hong.
Alderich throws a head kick that misses.
Alderich misses with a lunging right hand
and Hong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alderich can pounce on him.
Nice uppercut lands for Hong. That snapped Alderich's head back.
Alderich throws a head kick but Hong moves out of range.
Hong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alderich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Alderich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alderich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Alderich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alderich looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hong connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Alderich is rocked!#T1#
Hong digs a good hook to Alderich's body.
Oh Alderich is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hong lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Alderich up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Hong from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Alderich's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antoni Kristofer Hong!
Antoni Kristofer Hong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: MMMA 62 Spector vs Cabrera
Date: Feb 11, 2018

#R1#
Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
Hong throws a good cross that connects.
Storm misses with a combination
and Hong counters with a three punch combo that has Storm backing up. Storm nods at Hong to acknowledge the strikes.
Storm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Hong to counter with a crisp jab.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Storm misses with the combination.
Storm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Storm wants to clinch.
As Storm looks to move away, Hong throws a big counter combo but Storm just gets out of the way.
Hong lands a glancing blow to the side of Storm's 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 scores with a sloppy right hand. Storm should have avoided that one. #T1#
Storm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Storm has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hong avoids the head kick by Storm.
Hong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Storm's head.
Storm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch but Hong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Storm on the side of the head.
Storm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Storm darts in trying to clinch
and Hong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Storm moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Antoni Kristofer Hong has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Storm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Storm needs to keep his hands up - Hong had a free shot at his head there.
Storm throws a lazy body kick
and Hong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Storm is rocked!#T2#
Storm misses with the combination.
Hong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Storm on the side of the head.
Storm is still on wobbly legs! Can Hong finish him?
Hong steps in with a hook that catches Storm right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hong follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Storm looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoni Kristofer Hong!
Antoni Kristofer Hong thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: MMMA 51 Cortez vs Legstrong
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Hong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Kvirkvelia misses its intended target.
Kvirkvelia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice cross by Kvirkvelia.#CUT#
It looks like Antoni Kristofer Hong has been cut.
Levan Kvirkvelia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvirkvelia scores with a nice right hand.
Kvirkvelia misses with a looping right.
Hong scores with a body shot.
We've been told by Kvirkvelia's head coaches at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kvirkvelia misses with a leg kick.
Hong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kvirkvelia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kvirkvelia throws a hook to the side of Hong's head but Hong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kvirkvelia.#CL2#
Hong moves into the clinch successfully.
We've been informed that Hong 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.
Kvirkvelia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia lands a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kvirkvelia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
Kvirkvelia lands a hook that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia misses with the head strike.
Kvirkvelia working aggressively here.
Hong blocks a body shot from Kvirkvelia.
Hong tries to work over Kvirkvelia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kvirkvelia backwards.
Kvirkvelia leaning against his opponent.
Kvirkvelia tries to stall but Hong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kvirkvelia blocks a body shot from Hong.
Hong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kvirkvelia looking for a takedown.
Hong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kvirkvelia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kvirkvelia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kvirkvelia's elbow. #TD#
Kvirkvelia turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kvirkvelia manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong is looking to regain half guard here but Kvirkvelia keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Kvirkvelia controls the position.
Kvirkvelia passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hong!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kvirkvelia cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kvirkvelia controlling his opponent.
Hong working to try and regain half guard.
Kvirkvelia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hong tries to reverse the position but Kvirkvelia maintains control.#T3#
Kvirkvelia controlling from the full mount.
Hong is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Kvirkvelia content just to control the position here.
Hong manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kvirkvelia trying to pass the guard but Hong defending well.
Kvirkvelia not doing much here. #SUB2#
Hong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kvirkvelia pulls his head out easily.
Hong wants to get back to full guard.
Kvirkvelia wants to free his trapped foot but Hong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kvirkvelia slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Levan Kvirkvelia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kvirkvelia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Kvirkvelia misses.
Kvirkvelia misses with a straight right.
Kvirkvelia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hong lands a lovely overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kvirkvelia is looking to counter the offense by Hong and move into the clinch.
Hong lands a right hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Hong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kvirkvelia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hong counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvirkvelia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kvirkvelia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Kvirkvelia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hong.#T1#
Kvirkvelia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hong.
Kvirkvelia defending well as Hong loads up on a big left hand.
Hong cracks Kvirkvelia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kvirkvelia throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
Kvirkvelia misses with a left hand
and Kvirkvelia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hong.
Kvirkvelia misses with a looping right.
Kvirkvelia throws a hook but Hong avoids it easily.
Hong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kvirkvelia misses with a straight left.
Kvirkvelia misses the shot to the body.
Hong thows a body kick. Kvirkvelia tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Hong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kvirkvelia is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hong's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#BC#
Kvirkvelia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kvirkvelia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Hong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hong, as that shot connected.
A shot to the liver by Hong. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Kvirkvelia looks to throw the jab but Hong is out of range.
Hong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kvirkvelia walks into a jab.
Hong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hong moves away from the strike by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia throws a body shot but no joy.
Kvirkvelia throws a leg kick
and Hong counters with a straight right hand.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hong moves out of range of the strikes.
Hong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kvirkvelia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kvirkvelia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
Hong clinches. #TD#
Kvirkvelia has clasped his hands together around Hong's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hong tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Kvirkvelia controls the position.
Hong is looking to regain half guard here but Kvirkvelia keeps moving and retains side control.
Kvirkvelia gets to mount! Hong was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kvirkvelia working the ground and pound effectively.
Kvirkvelia content just to control the position here.
Kvirkvelia tries to control but Hong wriggling away.
Hong is looking to improve his position but Kvirkvelia isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Kvirkvelia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kvirkvelia controlling from mount.
Hong tries to lock up and control but Kvirkvelia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kvirkvelia controlling his opponent.
Hong is trying desperately to improve position.
Hong sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvirkvelia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antoni Kristofer Hong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Hong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kvirkvelia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Antoni Kristofer Hong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hong defending well as Kvirkvelia loads up on a big left hand.
Hong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kvirkvelia takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses.
Hong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hong scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Hong misses its intended target.
Hong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kvirkvelias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kvirkvelia misses with a body shot.
Hong fakes the leg kick and cracks Kvirkvelia in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong punishes Kvirkvelia's body with a nice straight punch.
Hong keeps Kvirkvelia at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Kvirkvelia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the body from Kvirkvelia misses #TD2#
and Hong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hong.
Hong trying to control but Kvirkvelia is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hong throws an elbow that misses. Kvirkvelia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hong's guard. Nice move by Kvirkvelia!#REVR##SUB2#
Hong working for a triangle but Kvirkvelia defends it easily. #SUB2#
Hong working for a triangle but Kvirkvelia defends it easily.
Hong keeping full guard, as Kvirkvelia tries to pass. #T2#
Kvirkvelia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hong controls Kvirkvelia momentarily but Kvirkvelia frees himself.
Hong tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Hong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kvirkvelia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Hong 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.
Hong controls Kvirkvelia momentarily but Kvirkvelia frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hong being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kvirkvelia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kvirkvelia misses with a jab to the body
and Hong counters with a series of strikes. Kvirkvelia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kvirkvelia throws a body shot but no joy.
Kvirkvelia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hong doesn't manage to clinch there - Kvirkvelia circles away.
Kvirkvelia throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hong to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kvirkvelia.
Hong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hong. That one must have hurt.
Levan Kvirkvelia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kvirkvelia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia throws a body shot but no joy.
Kvirkvelia throws a body shot but no joy.
Hong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kvirkvelia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Kvirkvelia is rocked!
Hong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Kvirkvelia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kvirkvelia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kvirkvelia misses with a body punch
and Hong counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kvirkvelia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hong scores with a punch to the head.
Kvirkvelia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hong walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kvirkvelia drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hong swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kvirkvelia's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoni Kristofer Hong!
Our winner, Antoni Kristofer 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.

Event: MMMA 43 FW Tourny Rd 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Hong clobbers Fredrickson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fredrickson.
Fredrickson misses with a body shot.
Fredrickson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hong.#CL2#
Hong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fredrickson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fredrickson tries for a takedown but Hong manages to get underhooks.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hong lands a body shot.
Hong prevents the takedown attempt. #TD#
Hong is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fredrickson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hong to the mat. Hong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hong is still trying to improve position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong keeping moving, preventing Fredrickson from controlling successfully.
Fredrickson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Hong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fredrickson.
Hong is trying to keep Fredrickson in close.
Hong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fredrickson is one step ahead there.
Fredrickson working some strikes from top position.
Fredrickson won't allow Hong to sweep him here.
Fredrickson throwing strikes but missing.
Fredrickson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fredrickson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fredrickson is working Hong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hong wants to sweep but no luck.
Fredrickson wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving. #T2#
Fredrickson with a nice head shot there.
Fredrickson stopping the sweep attempt from Hong.
Hong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fredrickson stopping the sweep attempt from Hong.
Fredrickson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hong wants to sweep but no luck.
Fredrickson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hong wants to sweep but no luck.
Hong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fredrickson works over Hong with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Fredrickson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fredrickson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fredrickson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fredrickson lands a couple of elbows.
Fredrickson distracts Hong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fredrickson is working Hong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hong keeping moving, preventing Fredrickson from controlling successfully.
Fredrickson stopping the sweep attempt from Hong.
Fredrickson throws a big right hand that misses.
Fredrickson chips away with some ground and pound.
Hong has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fredrickson has passed into side control.
Hong tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Hong keeps trying to improve his position.
Fredrickson working the ground and pound.
Hong manages to get back to half guard.
Hong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fredrickson advances to half guard.
Fredrickson slips a nice elbow through Hong's hands, connecting with Hong's forehead.
Fredrickson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hong tries to roll over but Fredrickson keeps him under control.
Hong gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaun-Paul Fredrickson dominated that round.
That's time! Fredrickson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fredrickson. Fredrickson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fredricksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fredrickson takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Hong gets a clinch.
Fredrickson prevents a body shot from Hong.
Fredrickson scores with a shoulder strike.
Hong pushes Fredrickson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fredrickson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hong is working Fredrickson over against the cage.
Hong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fredrickson.
Fredrickson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fredrickson.
Fredrickson wants a takedown.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fredrickson fails to land.
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 lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T1#
Nice body punch from Fredrickson.
Hong lands with a short shot to the head.
Fredrickson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong working aggressively here.
Fredrickson tries to work over Hong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hong lands an uppercut.
Hong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fredrickson blocks a body shot from Hong.
A left hand lands to the body for Fredrickson.
Antoni Kristofer Hong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fredrickson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fredrickson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fredrickson works on Hong's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Fredrickson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredrickson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fredrickson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hong working aggressively here.
Fredrickson wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaun-Paul Fredrickson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Fredrickson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fredrickson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hong takes a swing at Fredrickson's ribcage but misses.
Fredrickson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fredrickson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fredrickson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hong circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Hong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fredrickson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Fredrickson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fredrickson slips under a jab.
Hong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fredrickson. That did some damage!
Hong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice jab there from Hong.
Antoni Kristofer Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Hong clinches.
Fredrickson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hong lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Fredrickson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hong regains guard. #T3#
Hong wants to sweep but no luck.
Fredrickson with a nice head shot there.
Fredrickson won't allow Hong to sweep him here.
Fredrickson looking to pass the guard.
Fredrickson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jaun-Paul Fredrickson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hong wants to sweep here but Fredrickson controlling him for the moment.
Hong is trying to keep Fredrickson in close.
Fredrickson trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom.
Hong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fredrickson controls the pace.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fredrickson preventing the sweep.
Fredrickson is stalling in the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fredrickson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hong swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Hong has Fredrickson up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Fredrickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fredrickson shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Fredrickson looking to score a takedown here. Hong is defending well but Fredrickson drives through and ends up in Hong's guard.
Fredrickson won't allow Hong to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antoni Kristofer Hong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Hong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fredrickson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#TD#
Fredrickson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hong wants to get back to full guard.
Hong trying to control but Fredrickson postures up.
Fredrickson trying to control the action but Hong is working from the bottom.
Hong is looking to improve his position.
Fredrickson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong is refusing to be controlled, as Fredrickson sits in half guard.
Hong tries to roll over but Fredrickson keeps him under control.
Hong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Hong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fredrickson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Fredrickson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fredrickson working a defensive guard here.
Hong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fredrickson is keeping the position for now.
Hong is in close to Fredrickson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hong working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Hong postures up in Fredrickson's guard and throws a big left but Fredrickson blocks it.
Hong is in close to Fredrickson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fredrickson is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hong keeping moving, preventing Fredrickson from controlling successfully.
Hong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fredrickson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fredrickson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hong has momentary wrist control but Fredrickson slips an elbow through the middle.
Fredrickson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fredrickson won't allow Hong to sweep him here.
Fredrickson distracts Hong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Hong keeping moving, preventing Fredrickson from controlling successfully.
Hong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fredrickson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hong wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Fredrickson is now in half guard.
Hong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fredrickson won't allow Hong to sweep him here.
Hong trying to control the position.
Fredrickson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hong is on top in guard. #REVB#
Hong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fredrickson looking for a sweep. Not yet Fredrickson, not yet.
Hong stays in close to Fredrickson's body and controls the position.
Hong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fredrickson is trying to control the position but Hong postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fredrickson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hong throws an elbow that misses. Fredrickson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hong's guard. Nice move by Fredrickson!#REVR#
Fredrickson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jaun-Paul Fredrickson.
I think Fredrickson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaun-Paul Fredrickson!
A victorious Jaun-Paul Fredrickson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: MMMA 36: Boudain vs Satan
Date: Aug 12, 2017

#R1#
Hong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ford misses with a right hand
and Hong counters with a solid body kick.
Hong has his takedown stuffed
and Ford counters with a head kick. That will keep Hong thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hong misses with a body kick.
Ford has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hong lands a slapping body shot.
Hong throws a hook to the side of Ford's head but Ford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ford's calf.
Ford slips under a jab.
Antoni Kristofer Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Ford pushes Hong up against the cage in a clinch.
Ford leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hong lands a shoulder strike.
Ford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Antoni Kristofer Hong has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Hong gets control of Ford's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hong wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Ford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hong 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.
Hong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ford's guard. #REVR#
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hong 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.#T2#
Hong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ford trying to control the position.
Hong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hong trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
Ford 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hong distracts Ford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ford has Hong pulled in close to control his posture.
Hong chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford is pulling down on Hong's head to control his posture.
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hong is looking to work some ground and pound but Ford has wrist control.
Ford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hong wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving. #SUB2#
Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ford's head.#T4#
Hong lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ford is on top in guard. #REVB#
Ford won't allow Hong to sweep him here.
Hong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ford stopping the sweep attempt from Hong.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hong is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hong wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Ford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antoni Kristofer Hong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hong lands a jab to the nose.
Hong's corner calls for a 1-2. Hong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hong misses with a body kick.
Ford's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ford scrambles back to his feet.
Hong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Ford misses its intended target.
Hong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ford throws out the jab.
Hong throws a big counter combination but Ford scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hong throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford.
It seemed like Ford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Antoni Kristofer Hong is winning the standup battle so far.
Hong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hong takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hong looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
Hong lands an overhand right.#T1#
Hong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ford's hands.
Hong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hong throws the left hand but Ford avoids the punch easily.
Hong lands with an uppercut that bounces Ford off the cage and back into range.
Alan Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Hong catches Ford right on the button with a cross.
A punch combination from Ford misses.
Hong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#
It looks like Alan Ford has been cut.
Hong looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Hong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around?
Donk. Hong catches Ford right on the button with a cross.
Hong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Ford defending well as Hong loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Ford.
Ford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ford pinned against the cage. Ford gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ford moves out of range as Hong throws a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hong, as that shot connected.
Hong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ford slips a jab from Hong.#T3#
Ford misses with a body punch
and Hong counters with a two punch combo.
Hong blocks a head kick by Ford.
Hong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ford as he avoids it easily.
Hong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Hong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
Ford tries to counter with a clinch but Hong shakes him off and moves away.
Ford walks into a stiff left hand from Hong.
Hong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Ford - just one landing.
Ford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hong scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Hong misses
letting Ford counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Ford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hong takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Hong.
A swing and a miss from Hong.
Ford lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Hong lands a front kick.
Hong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hong lands a lovely overhand right.
Ford throws a right and a left that Hong avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antoni Kristofer Hong dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Hong coming out on top.
Ford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Hong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Hong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ford moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Hong misses.
Ford slips a straight right by Hong.
Ford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong throws a lazy uppercut
and Ford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.#T1#
Ford throws out a loose jab but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford misses with a two punch combination.
Ford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hong.
Hong misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Hong looks for the body kick but Ford saw that one coming.
Hong thuds his right hand into Ford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hong throws a looping overhand right but Ford ducks down to avoid it.
Hong misses with a body shot.
Hong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFord.
Hong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Hong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL2#
Ford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hong, pushing him back against the cage.
Hong lands a body punch. #TD#
Ford is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hong is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ford to the mat. Ford regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES2#
Ford has his feet on Hong's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hong blocks a jab.
Ford moves out of range as Hong strikes.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Hong.
Alan Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No joy there for Hong, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Hong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T3#
Hong throws a strike but Ford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Antoni Kristofer Hong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ford lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hong 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.
Ford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hong stops Ford from standing up.
Hong throws a big right hand that misses.
Ford is looking to sweep but instead, Hong has passed into half guard.
Hong throwing shots but Ford is blocking nicely. #T4#
Hong is keen to just control but Ford is a slippery customer.
Hong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hong lands a nice short elbow.
Ford wants to control but Hong is keeping busy.
Hong is trying to control. Ford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ford trying to hold on to Hong's head to control him but Hong postures up.
Hong is trying to control the action in half guard but Ford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antoni Kristofer Hong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoni Kristofer Hong!
A victorious Antoni Kristofer Hong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CEC 501
Date: Feb 19, 2017

#R1#
Hoffman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hong. That did some damage!
Hong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hong moves out of range as Hoffman strikes.
Hong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#
It looks like Antoni Kristofer Hong has been cut.
Hoffman throws a hook to the side of Hong's head but Hong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hong cracks a nice hook into Hoffman's ribs.
Hong is looking to slow Hoffman down with leg kicks.
Hoffman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Hoffman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hong throws a head kick but Hoffman moves out of range.
A big right from Hoffman misses.
Hong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hoffman.
Hoffman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffman misses with a combination
enabling Hong to counter with a crisp jab.
Hong clobbers Hoffman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hong throws a head kick but Hoffman moves out of range. #T1#
Hoffman misses with a combination
and Hong counters with a right hand to the body.
Hong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoffman throws out the jab.
And Hong counters with a quick kick to the body but Hoffman blocks it.
Hoffman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hong under the eye.
Hong misses with a head kick.
Hoffman lands a nice looking body shot.
Hoffman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hong throws a jab when Hoffman was well out of range.
Hoffman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hoffman lands a slapping body shot.
Hong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hoffman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hong scrambles back to his feet.
Hoffman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jack Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong throws a hook but Hoffman blocks it.
Hoffman scores with a sloppy right hand. Hong should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffman misses with a lunging right hand
and Hong counters with an outside leg kick.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Hong dodges the punch combination from Hoffman. #T2#
Hoffman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hong counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hoffman misses with a lunging right hand
and Hong counters with a good, hard body kick but Hoffman shrugs it off.
Hoffman throws a leg kick
and Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoffman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That kick from Hoffman tenderised Hong's leg. Hong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hong lunges at Hoffman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hoffman's hand.
Hong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hoffman lands a slapping body shot.
Hong lands a head kick. Hoffman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hoffman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hong eats them both and turns towards Hoffman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#
Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut is getting worse.
Jack Hoffman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hong fails with a takedown attempt.
Hong lands the left hand.#T3#
Hoffman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hong throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoffman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC2#
Hong is rocked!#CUT2#
Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hoffman loads up on a big right hand but Hong slips the punch.
Hoffman cracks Hong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oh Hong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#
Jeez, Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hoffman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hong.
It looked like Hong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hong seems to have got his legs back now.
Hoffman throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
Hoffman takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hoffman misses with a combination
and Hong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoffman throws an off balance right hand
and Hong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hoffman throws a series of punches but Hong avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong blocks a jab.#T4#
Hoffman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hong cracks Hoffman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoffman.
Hoffman misses with a wild body shot.
Hoffman throws a nice looking combination but Hong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hoffman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hoffman avoids the head kick by Hong.
Hoffman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hong.
Hoffman takes one on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hong.
Hong lands a nice looking body shot.
Hoffman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoffman throws an off balance right hand
and Hong finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hoffman looks to throw the jab but Hong is out of range.
Hong blocks a leg kick.
Hong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Hoffman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hong lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoffman's head.
Hoffman swings for the body but Hong moves out of range.
Hong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hoffman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hoffman throws a right hand that misses
and Hong counters with a straight right hand.
Hong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Hong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hoffman trying to control but Hong postures up.
Hoffman is staying active underneath Hong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hoffman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hong.
Hong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Hong is looking to advance position but Hoffman won't allow it.
Hong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hong 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.
Hong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hoffman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hong.
Hong misses with a head shot. Hoffman uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hong is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoffman has wrist control.
Hong stays in close to Hoffman's body and controls the position.
Hong wants to control from the top but Hoffman keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hoffman lands with an overhand left.
Hong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hong with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Hoffman throws a right and a left that Hong avoids nicely.
Jack Hoffman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hong thumps Hoffman with a low kick.
Hoffman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hoffman misses with the combination.
Hoffman goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jack Hoffman!
Jack Hoffman tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Ascension 1109
Date: Nov 09, 2016

#R1#
Hong misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Carroll on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
An inside leg kick from Hong misses.
Carroll jabs Hong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Carroll tries to clinch up but Hong circles away and keeps his distance.
Carroll swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Hong counter with a right hand.
Hong keeps the fight on the outside.
Carroll takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab from Carroll misses. #CL2#
Carroll gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Carroll lands a shoulder strike.
Carroll goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carroll tries to work over Hong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Carroll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carroll leaning against his opponent.
Hong pushes Carroll back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carroll tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carroll takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Carroll throws a punch but it's blocked by Hong.
Hong is trying to break the clinch but Carroll is controlling him.
Carroll tries to stall but Hong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Carroll lands a left hand.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carroll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Carroll throws a head punch that misses.
Hong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Carroll to keep the fight standing.
Carroll blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong fails to pull guard.
Hong is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antoni Kristofer Hong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carroll scores with a shot to the side of Hong's head.
Hong blocks a body shot from Carroll.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Carroll tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
Carroll lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Antoni Kristofer Hong has been cut.#TD#
Hong pulls guard effortlessly.
Hong is looking to sweep but instead, Carroll has passed into half guard. #T2#
Carroll seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hong is looking to get back to full guard here but Carroll has managed to pass to side control instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong tries to get to full guard but Carroll has control of the leg.
Hong trying to control here.
Hong wants to improve his position but Carroll is controlling well. #T3#
Hong is working hard here to advance position.
Hong wants to control but Carroll is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hong wants to improve his position but Carroll is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hong is doing well to control the position and prevent Carroll from advancing to side control.
Carroll prevents Hong from improving his position.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hong throws a strike from the bottom but Carroll passes into side control!
Hong is trying to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Carroll decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Andy Carroll is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL2#
Carroll moves into the clinch.
Carroll misses with a punch to the body.
Hong scores with a shot to the side of Carroll's head.
Carroll lands an elbow that stopped Hong in his tracks for a moment.
A body shot lands from Carroll.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andy Carroll will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Hong gets tackled into the cage by Carroll. Carroll maintains the clinch.
Hong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Hong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Carroll misses with some punches.
Carroll manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carroll missing with knees to the body.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Carroll lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Carroll.
Carroll has Hong pressed against the cage, preventing Hong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carroll lands a nice shot to the body.
Carroll can't find room to land a body shot as Hong controls the action.
Carroll has Hong pressed against the cage.
Carroll has a couple of punches blocked by Hong.
Carroll trying to stall but Hong improves his position. #T1#
Hong misses with a punch on the inside.
Carroll is looking to control Hong's arms but Hong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carroll has his back to the cage.
Carroll doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hong lands a shoulder strike.
Hong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Hong. #TD#
Hong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Carroll must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hong wants to sweep but no luck.
Carroll controlling from the top position.
Carroll won't allow Hong to sweep him here.
Hong looking to control but Carroll passes into half guard.
Hong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Hong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Carroll's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Carroll's back!
Hong is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hong lands a shot to the body.
Hong lands a shot to 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!
Carroll is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Carroll has hold of Hong's arm. He needs to escape this position sooner or later but for now he's happy enough to control the position and prevent the submission attempts.#T3#
Hong trying to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong biding his time, controlling Carroll.
Hong punches Carroll on the ear.
The referee is taking a good look at Carroll as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hong!
Hong trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Carroll doesn't escape.
Hong lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Antoni Kristofer Hong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hong controlling the positon.#T4#
Carroll looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hong scores with punches from the back.
Carroll manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hong's guard. Nice work there by Carroll.
Carroll trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom.
Carroll postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antoni Kristofer Hong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut.
That's time! Hong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Hong lands a lovely overhand right.
Carroll scores with a hook.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Carroll moves away.
Carroll takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carroll looks to clinch
and Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carroll walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hong tries for a takedown but Carroll sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hong walks into a straight right hand from Carroll.
Hong cracks Carroll with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carroll tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hong thuds his right hand into Carroll's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Carroll misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong throws a big shot that misses.
Carroll connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut is getting worse.
Andy Carroll seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carroll scores with a hook to the body. Hong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Hong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carroll is out of range.
Carroll is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hong with a body shot.
Hong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Carroll is looking to clinch but Hong is avoiding it.
Carroll jabs Hong right on the nose. Hong blinks but takes it well.
Carroll throws a hook but Hong avoids it easily.
Carroll throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Carroll closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hong counters with a nice body shot.
Hong shoots for a takedown but Carroll saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carroll just misses with a punch to the body.
A good leg kick by Hong.
Hong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Carroll throws a shot from downtown. Hong moves away and avoids it.
Hong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Carroll dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Carroll lands with a thumping leg kick.
Carroll swings for the body but Hong moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hong circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Carroll looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little feinted left hand from Hong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hong misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Hong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hong looks for the body kick but Carroll saw that one coming.
Carroll cracks Hong with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Hong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hong working the strikes but Carroll uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Carroll avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hong.
Carroll keeping hold of Hong's head, controlling as best he can. #T3#
Hong is looking to stall here but Carroll recovers full guard.
Hong 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.
Carroll trying to keep a closed guard but Hong is proving a slippery customer.
Hong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Carroll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carroll is keeping the position for now. #T4#
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.
Carroll is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Carroll looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hong puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hong lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Hong there.
Hong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hong is keen to just control but Carroll is a slippery customer.
Hong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hong stops Carroll from getting back to his feet.
Hong not doing much here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antoni Kristofer Hong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hong 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoni Kristofer Hong!
An out of breath Antoni Kristofer Hong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Ascension 1017
Date: Oct 17, 2016

#R1#
Jab by Hong.
Hong throws a leg kick but Am checks it.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Am checks a low kick from Hong.
As Hong backs off Am throws a huge counter combo but Hong manages to avoid it all.
Am swinging wildly here.
Hong scores with a hook to the body. Am takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Am tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Am on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Am.
Am has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Am ducks right into an uppercut from Hong.
Hong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hong throws a solid leg kick but Am takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hong.
Hong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hong swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Am slips a straight right by Hong.
A little jabbing left from Am on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Am fails to land with a series of punches.
Hong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Am throws a looping overhand right but Hong ducks down to avoid it.
Am swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Am has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hong.
Am takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #TD#
Hong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Am manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.
Hong is looking to advance position but Am has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Am content just to control the position here.
Hong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Am is working for a kimura but Hong is defending it quite comfortably.
Hong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hong is looking to control Am's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hong avoid being mounted?
Am trying to control from half guard but Hong is working away.
Hong missing with punches from the bottom.
Am is controlling the pace. #T3#
Hong gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hong is on top in guard. #REVR#
Hong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Am's head.
Hong stands up over Am, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hong postures up.
Am manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hong manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Hong keeping moving, preventing Am from controlling successfully. #T4#
Am slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Am is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hong is trying to work for a sweep but Am has mounted him!
Am trying to control but Hong is having none of it.
Am might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hong is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antoni Kristofer Hong 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#
Hong connects with a jab.
Hong throws a lazy body kick
and Am counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Am looks to score with a jab to the body but Hong is just out of range.
Hong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Am's head.
Am lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hong circles away quickly and effectively.
Hong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Am.
Antoni Kristofer Hong is winning the standup battle so far.
Hong is looking to score with low kicks.
Am shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong wants to land a leg kick but Am is out of range.
Hong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Am with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hong to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Hong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Am looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Am will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hong takes a swing at Am's ribcage but misses.
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Am was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
Hong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hong keeps Am at a distance using the push kick.
Hong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Hong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAm.
Hong scores with a jab to the head.
Am swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hong motions for Am to come forward. Hong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Am as he checks the leg kick.
As Hong backs off Am throws a huge counter combo but Hong manages to avoid it all.
Am throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hong counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Hong tries to sprawl but Am drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hong is doing well to control the position and prevent Am from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Am is looking for a kimura but Hong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Am to get the leverage.
Hong wants to improve his position but Am is controlling well.
Hong is looking to control Am's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hong avoid being mounted?
I Am has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Hong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Am is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hong defends it well.
Am tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Am can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Am is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hong trying to hold on to Am's head to control him but Am postures up. #T4#
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.
Hong works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Am drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Am jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Am wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving.
Am sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hong's guard.
Hong wants to control but Am is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hong is looking to improve his position.
Hong is trying to maintain the position but Am is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Antoni Kristofer Hong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Hong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Am's calf.
Am shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense.
Hong lands a nice shot to the body.
Good work by Am as he checks the leg kick.
Hong misses with an uppercut. Am saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Hong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Am doesn't seem phased though.
Am shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hong as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Am's head backwards.
Hong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Am.
Am slips a jab from Hong.#T1#
Hong looks to land a body kick but Am moved away.
Hong misses with a hook.
Hong cracks the inside of Am's front leg.
Hong misses with a left hand
and Am makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hong slips a jab and a cross from Am.
Hong cracks Am with a good jab.
Am ducks under a wild hook from Hong.
Am ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
I Am is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hong misses with a double jab
and Am counters with a three punch combo that has Hong backing up. Hong nods at Am to acknowledge the strikes.
Am cracks Hong with a good jab.
Hong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T2#
Hong just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Am was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Antoni Kristofer Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hong connects with the punch.
Am tries to move into range but Hong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
I Am has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Hong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Am looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Am knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Am is trying to control but can't.
Am wants to get back to full guard.
Hong is looking to take a break and control but Am is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Am taking some punishment here, with Hong in his half guard.
Hong wants to take a breather but Am is having none of it.
Am keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Am tries to get to full guard but Hong has control of the leg.
Hong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Am is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Am misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Am is staying active underneath Hong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Am is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hong pulls his head out easily.
Hong scoring with strikes to the body and head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antoni Kristofer Hong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoni Kristofer Hong!
After winning the bout, Antoni Kristofer Hong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Ascension EPL FINAL
Date: Jul 28, 2016

#R1#
Hong thows a body kick. Renato tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Renato counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Antoni Kristofer Hong has been cut.
Hong jabs Renato right on the nose. Renato blinks but takes it well.
Hong blocks a leg kick.
Hong scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Hong.
Hong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Renato's calf.
Renato misses with a straight left.
Hong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Renato misses with an uppercut.
Hong throws a push kick but Renato slaps the foot to one side.
Renato feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hong lands a jab to the head.
Renato looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick from Renato misses.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Renato.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong checks a leg kick.
Hong cracks Renato with a right hand to the side of the head.
Renato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Renato changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Renato waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hong.
Hong looks to throw a body kick
and Renato counters with a nice body kick.
Hong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Renato scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hong in his tracks.
Hong 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.
Renato connects with a single shot there.
Renato steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hong. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hong.
Hong with a nice cross.
Hong throws a lazy uppercut
and Renato counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hong scores with a jab. Renato acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hong misses with a hook.
Hong throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Hong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Renato.
Hong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Renato checks it well.
Renato slips under a jab.
Hong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hong lands with a nice body kick.
Hong slips a straight right by Renato.
Hong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Renato.
It looked like Renato wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hong tries to work over Renato's front leg with a kick but Renato checks it.
Hong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Renato.
Renato lands a nice looking body shot.
Renato checks a leg kick.
Hong blocks the body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Hong as he connects with a hook.
That kick from Hong tenderised Renato's leg. Renato is trying to keep his angry face on.
Renato with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Hong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Renato's sensitive parts.
Tiago Renato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hong throws a low kick but Renato avoids it.
Renato has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hong finds it's way round the side to connect with Renato's head.
Hong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hong thows a leg kick but Renato checks it
and Renato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hong scores with a jab. Renato acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Renato had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Jab, jab by Renato - just one landing. #CUT#
That has opened up Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut even more.
Hong is looking to chop away at Renato's legs.
Hong misses with a wild body shot.
Renato tried to score with a low kick but Hong checks it.
Hong tries to score with a low kick but Renato moves his leg out of the way.
Renato throws a big shot that misses.
Hong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Renato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Renato scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hong throws out a powerful jab.
Renato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Renato coming out on top.
A good leg kick by Renato.
Hong misses with a straight left.
A big left from Renato misses.
And Hong tries to counter it with a takedown but Renato pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Renato.
Hong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hong throws a chopping leg kick but Renato manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Renato slaps away a takedown attempt from Hong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hong looks for the body kick but Renato saw that one coming.
Renato throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
Hong throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Renato counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Antoni Kristofer Hong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Renato misses its target.
Renato throws an overhand right that lands on Hong's shoulder, as Hong tries to avoid the shot.
Renato throws a front kick aimed at Hong's knee but Hong avoids it well.
Hong scores with a hook to the body. Renato takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Hong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Renato looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Renato explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Renato counters with a body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato throws a leg kick but Hong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Renato misses with a body shot.
Renato throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A slow jab from Hong misses its intended target.
Renato will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Renato lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick from Renato misses.
Hong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Hong scores with a punch to the head.
Renato paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Renato on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Renato avoids the body shot from Hong.
Renato will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Renato tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hong is able to avoid easily.
Antoni Kristofer Hong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Renato slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
The cut above Antoni Kristofer Hong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#TD2#
Hong shoots in and gets a takedown into Renato's guard.
Renato has his hands on Hong's head, controlling the position.
Hong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
Hong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hong tries to free his leg and advance position but Renato is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Renato avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Renato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Nice jab there from Hong.
Hong loads up on a big right hand but Renato slips the punch.
Renato is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Renato takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Renato does a little dance to reset his feet.
Renato tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hong throws a hook but Renato blocks it.
Hong lands with a straight right. Renato didn't see that one coming.
Hong looks to score with a jab to the body but Renato is just out of range.
Renato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hong.
Hong throws a poor cross that misses
and Renato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Renato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hong throws out the jab.
Hong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Renato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hong throws a body shot but no joy.
Renato ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Hong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice defenses there by Renato.#T4#
Hong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Renato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hong has time to react.
Nice uppercut lands for Hong. That snapped Renato's head back.
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 misses with a low kick.
Renato is looking to counter punch.
Hong works Renato's body with a nice hook.
Hong lands a leg kick that knocks Renato off balance momentarily.
Good leg kick by Renato there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hong throws a jab but it's blocked by Renato.
A swing and a miss from Hong.
Renato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Renato.
Hong takes a swing at Renato's ribcage but misses.
Renato tries a low kick but Hong avoids it.
Hong swings for the body but Renato moves out of range.
Hong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Renato feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Antoni Kristofer Hong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Hong tries to move into range but Renato moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Renato tenderised Hong's leg. Hong is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheers as Hong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Renato doesn't seem phased though.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Renato is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hong scores with a spinning back kick!
Hong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renato.
Hong throws a right hand that misses
and Renato counters with a body kick.
Renato throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Hong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Renato throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hong takes one to the chin there.
Renato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Renato tried to score with a low kick but Hong checks it.
Hong scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Renato lands with a thumping leg kick.
Renato throws a sloppy body shot
and Hong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Renato lands with a cross.
Renato blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Renato. That's going to slow Hong down.
Renato uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hong.
Hong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Renato lands a jab.
Hong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Renato moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hong misses with a straight left.
Renato will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Renato fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hong.
Hong connects with an inside leg kick.
Renato lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tiago Renato!
Tiago Renato bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Ascension Return of The D
Date: Jun 29, 2016

#R1#
Hong throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting McLauglin counter with a right hand.
McLauglin takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Edward McLauglin has been cut.
McLauglin throws a low kick, looking for Hong's leg but Hong calmly moves out of range.
Hong is looking to chop away at McLauglin's legs.
Hong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hong moves into range and connects with a jab.
McLauglin lands with a right hand.
McLauglin connects with a high kick. #CUT#
It looks like Antoni Kristofer Hong has been cut.
McLauglin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Edward McLauglin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong blocks a leg kick.
McLauglin wants to land a leg kick but Hong is out of range.
McLauglin misses with a straight right.
A big right from McLauglin misses.
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 moves forwards but McLauglin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McLauglin fails with an attempt to clinch.
McLauglin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong. #T1#
Hong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLauglin. Hong does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLauglin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hong throws a right and a left that McLauglin avoids nicely.
Hong throws a leg kick which misses McLauglin's front leg but catches the back leg as McLauglin tries to avoid it.
A big left from McLauglin misses.
Hong shapes to counter with a head kick.
McLauglin throws a series of punches but Hong avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Hong misses its intended target.
McLauglin walks into a left hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Hong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hong misses with a kick to the body.
McLauglin lands a head shot.
Edward McLauglin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice body punch from McLauglin.
McLauglin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hong looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
A punch combination from McLauglin misses.
Hong feints a counter leg kick.
McLauglin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
McLauglin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hong slows down the pace here.
Hong cracks McLauglin with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Hong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
McLauglin moves into the clinch successfully.
McLauglin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hong.
McLauglin blocking some punches.
McLauglin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McLauglin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLauglin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hong blocks a body shot from McLauglin.
A short right from McLauglin.
Hong scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Hong tries to throw a body punch but McLauglin avoids it by throwing Hong back against the cage.
McLauglin lands a nice elbow.
McLauglin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
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 lands with a short shot to the head.
Hong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Hong.
Hong misses with a hook to the ribs.
McLauglin blocks a body shot from Hong.
McLauglin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
A short right from Hong on the inside.
McLauglin blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from McLauglin.
A head punch on the inside from Hong fails to land.
McLauglin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McLauglin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hong is defending well for now.#T4#
Hong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hong trying to stall but McLauglin improves his position.
A head punch on the inside from Hong fails to land.
Hong lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McLauglin.
A short right from Hong.
A head punch on the inside from McLauglin fails to land.
McLauglin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McLauglin slows down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hong.
McLauglin misses with a punch on the inside.
Hong lands with a right to the head.
McLauglin can't find room to land a body shot as Hong controls the action.
Hong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McLauglin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Edward McLauglin will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! McLauglin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hong fails with the takedown.
Hong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McLauglin at a distance.
Hong throws the left hand but McLauglin avoids the punch easily.
McLauglin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McLauglin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hong scores with a nice right hand.
Hong takes one to the chin there.
A jab from McLauglin misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Hong does it's job there.
McLauglin throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Hong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McLauglin!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLauglin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A control attempt from McLauglin but he's now mounted!#T1#
Hong scores with a couple of good head shots there. #CUT2#
Edward McLauglin's cut is getting worse.
McLauglin is trying to escape the mount.
Hong unloading with bombs!#ROC2#
McLauglin is rocked!
Hong postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked McLauglin badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Hong around the waist but Hong pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Hong is the winner by TKO! Hong jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoni Kristofer Hong!
Antoni Kristofer Hong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Ascension 347
Date: Apr 30, 2016

#R1#
Roach chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hong can pounce on him.
Roach attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hong scores with a decent looking hook.
Roach throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Hong counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Roach down! Hong is looking to finish but Roach is intelligently defending himself.
Roach working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hong.
Hong is in close to Roach's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hong trying to control but Roach is working from the bottom.
Roach looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roach seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roach is pulling down on Hong's head. It's preventing any offense from Hong, at least for the moment.
Hong trying to control but Roach is working from the bottom. #T1#
Roach seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Roach is looking for a triangle but Hong pushes his legs off easily.
Hong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roach working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hong won't allow Roach to sweep him here.
Roach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Roach is controlling Hong's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hong throws a leg kick but Roach sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hong needs to keep his hands up - Roach had a free shot at his head there.
Roach has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Roach throws a right and a left that Hong avoids nicely.
Hong looks for the body kick but Roach saw that one coming.
Bartholomew Roach is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roach throws a right and a left that Hong avoids nicely.
Hong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Roach's calf.
Hong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roach's head.
Roach misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Hong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hong is just content to waste time from the top position. Roach takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roach working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hong.
Hong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Hong trying to control but Roach is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hong's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Roach working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hong 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.
Roach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hong stands up over Roach, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roach working a defensive guard here.
Roach keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roach looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roach is trying to keep Hong in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Roach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hong working some strikes from top position.
Hong scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antoni Kristofer Hong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hong throws a shot from downtown. Roach moves away and avoids it.
Hong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Roach counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Antoni Kristofer Hong has been cut.
Roach lands a lovely overhand right.
Hong misses with a hook.
Roach connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Hong misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Roach. That's going to slow Hong down.
Hong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roach steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hong. That one must have hurt.
Hong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Roach under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong misses with a low kick as Roach jumps back.
Roach looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Roach tries a low kick but Hong avoids it.#T1#
Hong throws a wild body kick that Roach sees coming a mile off.
Hong moves away from the strike by Roach.
Hong misses with a leg kick.
Hong tries a low kick but Roach avoids it.
Roach defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hong.
Roach raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Roach rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roach.
Roach lands a front kick.
Roach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hong manages to avoid it.#KD#
Hong drops Roach with a left and a right! Oh, Roach is hurt - Hong dives into side control looking to finish! #ROC#
Roach is rocked!
Hong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roach can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong controlling the position from side mount.
Roach is still in real trouble! Can Hong finish him?
Hong cracks Roach with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Hong immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Roach is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Hong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoni Kristofer Hong!
After the fight, Antoni Kristofer Hong 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.

Event: Ascension 345
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1#
Hong misses with an uppercut. Murray saw that one coming.
Murray flicks out a counter leg kick but Hong steps away.
A cross from Murray lands.
A lazy left from Hong finds it's target.
Hong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#
It looks like Antoni Kristofer Hong has been cut.
Hong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch lands to the side of Hong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murray feints and then cracks Hong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hong down.
Hong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Murray, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Murray has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Murray's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murray duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hong.
Hong throws a looping overhand right but Murray ducks down to avoid it.
Hong throws a leg kick but Murray moved away.
Hong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Murray if he has to take too many more of those. #CL2#
Murray gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong lands with a left to the head. #T1##BC2#
Murray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hong lands an overhand right.
Hong scores with a jab.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hong attempts a counter takedown but Murray avoids it well and moves away.
Hong slips a jab from Murray.
Murray misses with a straight right.
Murray misses with an uppercut. Hong saw that one coming.
Hong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Hong is out of range.
Murray throws a right hand that misses
and Hong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Murray takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
Hong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murray misses with a few strikes there.
Murray slips under a jab.
Murray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hong. #T2#
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 lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murray.
Hong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hong throws a nice looking combination but Murray bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murray throws out a counter right but Hong avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murray.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hong.
Hong lands a nice shot to the body.
Hong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A cross from Murray lands.
Hong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murray throws a lazy right hand but Hong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murray misses with a two punch combination.
Hong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hong swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murray! But no joy.#T3#
Murray gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hong.
Hong slips under a jab.
Hong tries to counter with a takedown but Murray is quick to defend against it.
Hong shoots in but no luck this time.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hong slips a jab and a cross from Murray.
Hong wants to land a leg kick but Murray is out of range.
Hong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murray but Murray pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murray looks to land a left hand but Hong moved out of range nicely.
Hong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murray wants to counter with a clinch but Hong pushes him away.
Hong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murray moves away.
Hong moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Murray takes one to the chin there.
Murray keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray looks to throw the jab but Hong is out of range.
Hong slips a straight right by Murray.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hong.
Murray steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hong.
A combination from Murray does no damage.
Murray is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hong.
Hong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murray slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murray throws a jab when Hong was well out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hong checks a leg kick.
Hong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Antoni Kristofer Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Hong misses.
Murray misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Antoni Kristofer Hong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Murray looks to land a body kick but Hong moved away.
Hong thumps Murray with a low kick.
A big left from Hong misses.
Hong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hong sizes up Murray with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murray misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Murray.
Hong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hong throws a leg kick that misses.
Murray swings widly with a right hand
and Hong counters with a nice uppercut.
A left lands for Hong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murray pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Murray throws the left hand but Hong avoids the punch easily.
Antoni Kristofer Hong is winning the standup battle so far.
Hong lands the left hand.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Hong's head but Hong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murray.#ROC#
Murray is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Murray.
Murray is still on wobbly legs! Can Hong finish him?
Hong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murray.
Murray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hong drops Murray with a big left hand! Murray is injured, injured bad! Hong jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoni Kristofer Hong!
After the fight, Antoni Kristofer Hong 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.

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