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Event:
DSC STRIKE 49
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Hongo ducks under a wild hook from Berchales.
Hongo shoots for a takedown but Berchales saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hongo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berchales lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CUT#
It looks like Robert Hongo has been cut.
Berchales scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Berchales rushes Hongo and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Hongo is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Berchales piles on the pressure and Hongo crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Berchales!
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DSC STRIKE 44
Date: Mar 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Hongo shoots in looking for a takedown but Ali manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hongo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hongo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Russian Bears Training Center in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Hongo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ali looking for a sweep. Not yet Ali, not yet. #SUB2#
Ali is looking for a triangle but Hongo pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hongo drops back looking for a leg! Ali is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ali manages to kick Hongo off! Hongo jumps back into Ali's guard.
Ali trying to control the position here. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali is trying to keep Hongo in close.
Ali is looking to stand up but Hongo isn't so interested in that idea.
Hongo cracks Ali with a solid left hand.
Ali pulls Hongo in close to prevent any damage.
Hongo wants to control from the top but Ali keeps moving. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ali tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Ali working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hongo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hongo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hongo throws a lazy body kick
and Ali cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hongo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ali is fending him off so far but Hongo persists. Nope, Ali circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ali! But no joy.#TD#
Hongo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hongo tries to pass to full mount but Ali defends it. #SUB#
Hongo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ali sees it coming and defends easily.
Ali trying to get back to full guard but Hongo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3##SUB#
Ali tries to improve his position but Hongo has taken his back! Hongo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ali tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Hongo pushes Ali away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Hongo!
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 37
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Allen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Allen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hongo wants to control but Allen is keeping busy.
Allen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Allen might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T1#
Hongo shoots in for a double leg but Allen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Allen scores with a takedown into Hongo's guard.
Allen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hongo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Allen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hongo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hongo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Allen controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hongo throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Allen counters with a single leg into guard. Hongo didn't expect that.
Allen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Allen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Allen told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Allen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Allen content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Allen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hongo tries to bum rush Allen with a series of wild strikes but Allen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hongo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Allen but Allen pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
Hongo tries to sprawl but Allen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hongo wants to get back to full guard.
Allen controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hongo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Allen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Allen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Allen is continuing to stall.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The adventures of Allen the control monster continue. Boring.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
More stalling from Allen.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Allen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hongo tries to hold on but Allen pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Allen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Allen slips a jab and a cross from Hongo.
Allen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD#
Hongo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Allen to the mat! Allen manages to get full guard.
Allen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Allen controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hongo looking to control.
Allen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Allen advances position into side control!
Allen takes a little break here. Hongo wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robert Hongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Let's hope that Allen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Hongo. No joy for Allen on that attempt.
It looked like Hongo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Allen slaps away a takedown attempt from Hongo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hongo stuffs the takedown attempt from Allen. Allen gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Allen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hongo is trying to defend but Allen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Allen slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Allen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Allen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Allen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bruce Allen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Allen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Allen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Allen!
After winning the bout, Bruce Allen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 33
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Pulmber shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hongo pinned against the cage. Hongo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pulmber wants to clinch#TD2#
and Hongo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Hongo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pulmber trying to control here.
#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulmber wants to improve his position but Hongo is controlling well.
Hongo thows a huge punch but Pulmber dodges it nicely.
Pulmber wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hongo is working for an americana but Pulmber has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hongo was thinking about the submission.
Pulmber trying to control the position.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pulmber wants to stand up but Hongo is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pulmber shoots in for a double leg but Hongo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hongo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pulmber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hongo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pulmber misses with a takedown attempt - Hongo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Pulmber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pulmber lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Pulmber thows a leg kick but Hongo checks it #TD2#
and Hongo counters with a takedown into side control.
Pulmber tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Pulmber defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hongo's arms.
Pulmber tries to escape the position.
Pulmber wants to control his opponent's hands but Hongo gets his hands free. #T4##SUB2#
Hongo is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Pulmber is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Hongo!
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 29
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Roberts swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Hongo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Roberts manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Roberts throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Hongo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hongo throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Hongo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Hongo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Roberts dives on top into guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberts tries to stand but Hongo is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Hongo pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage.
Roberts wants to get up but he can't break Hongo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hongo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Roberts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#ES#
Hongo has his feet on Roberts's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Roberts throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Hongo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Roberts! #SUB#
Hongo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Roberts knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Roberts tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Hongo looking for the choke but no joy.
Roberts trying to get back to his feet but Hongo is in full control for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Hongo has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Roberts is in real trouble here. Hongo gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Roberts is tapping out! Hongo wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert Hongo!
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 26
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hongo leaves Winkle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Hongo tries to counter it with a takedown but Winkle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Winkle shoots in but no luck this time.
And Hongo tries to counter it with a takedown but Winkle pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Winkle fails to land the takedown.
Hongo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Winkle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkle shoots and misses #TD2#
and Hongo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Winkle controls Hongo momentarily but Hongo frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Winkle is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hongo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Winkle passes Hongo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Winkle is trying to control. Hongo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Winkle is stalling here. Hongo is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Winkle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Hongo has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Winkle manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Winkle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hongo throwing shots but Winkle is blocking nicely. #T2#
Winkle wants to control but Hongo is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Hongo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winkle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Winkle is looking for a sweep. Hongo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Winkle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Winkle is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Winkle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hongo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winkle trying to move into half guard but instead Hongo has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Hongo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hongo trying to control but Winkle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Winkle has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hongo should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Winkle has tightened it up now! Hongo should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tom Winkle!
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Event:
DSC STRIKE 23
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Winston Jr.
#CUT2#
It looks like Robert Hongo has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Winston Jr.
No joy there for Winston Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hongo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Winston Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Hongo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Winston Jr's guard.
Hongo stops Winston Jr from standing up.
Hongo 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.
Hongo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Winston Jr wants to stand and escape but Hongo is having none of it. #ES2#
Winston Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1#
Winston Jr lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hongo backs up against the cage.
Winston Jr misses with the combination.
Hongo attempts a counter takedown but Winston Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Winston Jr lands a right hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Winston Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Hongo tries to counter with a takedown but Winston Jr is quick to defend against it.
Winston Jr throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and Hongo counters with a single leg into guard. Winston Jr didn't expect that.
Hongo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Winston Jr is looking to stand up but Hongo isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Winston Jr is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hongo sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oliver Winston Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston Jr throws the kick towards the body but Hongo avoids it.
Hongo feinted with a counter takedown.
Winston Jr cracks Hongo with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hongo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Winston Jr throws a series of punches but Hongo avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Winston Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Winston Jr.
Hongo attempts a counter takedown but Winston Jr avoids it well and moves away.
Jab from Winston Jr.
Winston Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oliver Winston Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston Jr is looking to chop away at Hongo's legs.
Hongo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Winston Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hongo manages to avoid it.
Hongo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Winston Jr throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
so Hongo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Winston Jr wants to stand and escape but Hongo is having none of it. #ES2#
Winston Jr has his feet on Hongo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winston Jr throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Hongo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hongo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston Jr looks winded!#T4#
Winston Jr wants to stand and escape but Hongo is having none of it. #ES2#
Winston Jr manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hongo tries to move into range but Winston Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Winston Jr throws a leg kick #TD#
and Hongo counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Winston Jr sneaks out the side door and pushes Hongo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Hongo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left and a right from Winston Jr both land. Nice combination.
We've been informed that Winston Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Winston Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winston Jr misses with a low kick as Hongo jumps back.
Winston Jr misses with a left hand #TD#
and Hongo counters with a takedown into side control.
Winston Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Winston Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Hongo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Winston Jr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Hongo counters with a takedown into side control.
Winston Jr wants to get back to his feet but Hongo drags him back down.
Hongo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Winston Jr will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Winston Jr is trying to buck Hongo off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hongo happy to just control the position for now.
Winston Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winston Jr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hongo is controlling him well.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hongo blocks a head kick by Winston Jr.
Hongo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Winston Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Hongo tries to counter with a takedown but Winston Jr is quick to defend against it.
Winston Jr scores with a nice strike.
Winston Jr throws a looping overhand right but Hongo ducks down to avoid it.
Winston Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Winston Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Winston Jr throws a right and a left that Hongo avoids nicely.
Hongo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Winston Jr sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Winston Jr scores with a jab. Hongo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Winston Jr lands a nice hook to Hongo's body. Hongo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Winston Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Hongo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Winston Jr is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winston Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hongo is controlling him.
Hongo is stalling in the full guard.
Winston Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Robert Hongo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hongo stays in close to Winston Jr's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hongo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Winston Jr. That one must have hurt.
Winston Jr connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hongo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hongo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Winston Jr falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Hongo counters with a single leg into guard. Winston Jr didn't expect that. #T4#
Hongo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Winston Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hongo is controlling him.
Hongo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hongo won't allow Winston Jr to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Winston Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Hongo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Winston Jr tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Hongo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Winston Jr's guard.
Hongo stops Winston Jr from standing up. #ES2#
Winston Jr pushes Hongo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Winston Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winston Jr misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Hongo counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Winston Jr wants to get back to his feet but Hongo is dominant here and he's now got Winston Jr's back!
Winston Jr trying to get back to his feet but Hongo is in full control for now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Winston Jr is trying to get back to his feet but Hongo has full control of the position and if anything, Winston Jr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T2#
Winston Jr is trying to get back to his feet but Hongo has full control of the position and if anything, Winston Jr has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Robert Hongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Winston Jr is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Winston Jr is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hongo.
Winston Jr wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Winston Jr is trying to shake Hongo off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Hongo won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Sloppy strikes from Winston Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Hongo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Winston Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Hongo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Winston Jr!
Hongo prevents Winston Jr from escaping the position.#T4#
Winston Jr is letting Hongo control him for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Hongo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Winston Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Winston Jr tries to escape but Hongo is in control. #SUB#
Hongo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Hongo tries for a kimura but Winston Jr is defending well.
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 Robert Hongo.
I think Winston Jr has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Winston Jr!
An out of breath Oliver Winston Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Tremblay shoots for a double leg takedown but Hongo sprawls well. He's pushed Tremblay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hongo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tremblay looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#CL2#
Tremblay closes the distance and clinches.
Hongo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tremblay jumps guard but Hongo stands there with Tremblay around his waist. Tremblay gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tremblay gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hongo.
Hongo tries to break the clinch but Tremblay is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hongo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tremblay tries to pull guard but Hongo won't allow it.
Robert Hongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Tremblay.#T1##TD#
Hongo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hongo 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.
Tremblay throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hongo stays in close to Tremblay's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hongo's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Further stalling from Hongo.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kevin Tremblay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tremblay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tremblay misses with the combination.
Hongo is looking for a counter combo.
Tremblay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Hongo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T3#
Hongo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Hongo is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Hongo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU#
Hongo gets to his feet. Tremblay looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tremblay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hongo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tremblay tries to clinch but Hongo moves out of range.
Hongo feinted with a counter takedown.
Tremblay shoots and misses #TD#
and Hongo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tremblay won't be happy with that.
Tremblay trying to remain calm as Hongo controls from the top position.
Tremblay is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Hongo 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#
Tremblay fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Hongo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hongo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tremblay.
Tremblay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hongo as he jumps to the side.
Hongo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tremblay sprawls and moves away.
Robert Hongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Tremblay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremblay falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Hongo counters with a takedown into side control.
Tremblay is breathing heavily.
Hongo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Tremblay will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Tremblay gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Hongo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hongo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tremblay for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hongo continues to stall.#SU#
Hongo stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet. #T3#
Tremblay misses with a head kick.
Tremblay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hongo's waist but Hongo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tremblay off to one side.
Tremblay just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHongo.
Tremblay looks for a takedown but Hongo sprawls well.
Tremblay tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Hongo counters with a takedown into side control.
Tremblay trying to remain calm as Hongo controls from the top position.
Hongo has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
Hongo controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Hongo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tremblay tries to clinch up but Hongo circles away and keeps his distance.
Hongo tries to counter with a takedown but Tremblay is quick to defend against it.
Tremblay throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Hongo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tremblay tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hongo manages to move to mount!
Hongo controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremblay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Tremblay has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Hongo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
More hug and hope from Hongo.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Robert Hongo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3##T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hongo.
Tremblay is trying to stand back up.
Hongo has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hongo continues to hold on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Hongo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hongo, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Hongo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Tremblay tries for a takedown but Hongo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hongo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tremblay shoots for a takedown but Hongo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hongo feinted with a counter takedown.
Tremblay misses with a takedown attempt - Hongo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hongo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tremblay sprawls and moves away.
Robert Hongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Tremblay.
A low kick from Tremblay is predictable there #TD#
so Hongo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hongo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hongo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Tremblay controls Hongo momentarily but Hongo frees himself.
Hongo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #ES2#
Tremblay kicks Hongo off and gets to his feet.
Hongo swats away the attempt to clinch by Tremblay.
Tremblay 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.#T2#
Hongo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tremblay.
Tremblay is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hongo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice sprawl there from Hongo as Tremblay shoots in.
Hongo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tremblay misses with a double jab.
Hongo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tremblay closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hongo circles away.
Tremblay looks winded!
Tremblay looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Hongo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
Hongo is thwarting Tremblay's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hongo in particular looking to stall.
Tremblay works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hongo controls from within his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hongo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tremblay for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Hongo. No joy for Tremblay on that attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tremblay fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hongo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Hongo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Tremblay shoots for a double leg takedown but Hongo sprawls well. He's pushed Tremblay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tremblay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hongo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tremblay shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hongo pinned against the cage. Hongo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hongo attempts a counter takedown but Tremblay avoids it well and moves away.
Tremblay has a takedown stuffed.
Robert Hongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Tremblay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tremblay looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hongo!
Tremblay is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tremblay tries to stand but Hongo controls the position and pulls Tremblay into his guard.
Tremblay looking to sit in guard and control but Hongo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hongo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tremblay can do to turn this around?
Tremblay is looking to stand up but Hongo isn't so interested in that idea.
Robert Hongo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Hongo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hongo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Tremblay looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tremblay throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hongo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tremblay looks to land a combination but Hongo avoids it well.
Hongo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tremblay sprawls and moves away.
No luck for Tremblay with that takedown attempt.
Hongo tries to counter with a takedown but Tremblay is quick to defend against it.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tremblay fails to land the takedown.
Hongo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tremblay tries to clinch up but Hongo circles away and keeps his distance.
Hongo tries to counter with a takedown but Tremblay is quick to defend against it.
Tremblay fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Horrible takedown attempt by Tremblay or perhaps it was just good defense by Hongo, which made it look bad.
Hongo throws a big counter combination but Tremblay scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Hongo dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Tremblay tries to clinch but Hongo is having none of it.
Hongo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tremblay shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tremblay looks for a takedown but Hongo sprawls well.
Hongo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hongo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tremblay shoots in looking for a takedown but Hongo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tremblay's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hongo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Robert Hongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Tremblay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tremblay goes for a double leg but Hongo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hongo continues to drive forward.
Tremblay takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tremblay tries to close the distance and clinch but Hongo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tremblay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hongo as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Tremblay tries to close the distance and clinch but Hongo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tremblay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hongo's waist but Hongo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tremblay off to one side.
Tremblay shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hongo as he jumps to the side.
Hongo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tremblay shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hongo sprawls well. Hongo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tremblay gets slowly back to his feet.
Hongo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tremblay sprawls and moves away.
Tremblay shoots in looking for a takedown. Hongo tries to sprawl out of it but Tremblay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hongo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tremblay will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Hongo as Tremblay shoots in.
Hongo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tremblay sprawls and moves away.
Robert Hongo is winning the standup battle so far.
Tremblay misses with a hook.
Robert Hongo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hongo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hongo wants it to stay on the feet.
Hongo feinted with a counter takedown.
Tremblay misses with a head kick.
Tremblay tries to clinch #TD#
and Hongo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Hongo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Hongo gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Tremblay tries to clinch but Hongo is having none of it.
Tremblay looks for a takedown but Hongo sprawls well.
Tremblay is looking to clinch but Hongo is avoiding it.
Hongo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tremblay sprawls and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tremblay is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hongo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kevin Tremblay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tremblay misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Hongo counters with a shoot takedown. Tremblay fights it but they end up in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Hongo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hongo 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Hongo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Glenn clinches with his opponent.
Glenn misses with a knee to the head.
Glenn tries to pull guard but Hongo holds him up against the cage and eventually Glenn drops back down to his feet.
Hongo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Glenn lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Hongo manages to break the clinch.
Glenn tries to clinch #TD#
and Hongo counters with a shoot takedown. Glenn fights it but they end up in guard.
Glenn throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Glenn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hongo defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hongo stopping the sweep attempt from Glenn.#T1#
Glenn throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Glenn being controlled here, momentarily.
Glenn looking to control.
Hongo is stalling in the full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Glenn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hongo enables Glenn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hongo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Hongo has his feet on Glenn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
Glenn tries to clinch but Hongo moves out of range.
Glenn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Glenn closes the distance and pushes Hongo back into the cage.#TD2#
Glenn has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hongo uses from the top position.
Glenn wants to get back to his feet but Hongo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Glenn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Glenn looking for a sweep. Not yet Glenn, not yet.
Glenn trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Glenn controls Hongo momentarily but Hongo frees himself.
Hongo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Glenn tries to clinch up.
Hongo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Glenn tries to clinch #TD#
and Hongo counters with a takedown into side control.
Glenn is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Hongo politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hongo prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Glenn tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Glenn tries to break free.
Hongo is riding his opponent, not letting Glenn buck him off.
Hongo is not going to allow Glenn to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hongo controlling from the back.
Glenn just trying to survive but Hongo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Hongo 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#
Glenn doesn't manage to clinch there - Hongo circles away.
Glenn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hongo swats away the attempt to clinch by Glenn.#CL2#
Hongo tries to keep at a distance but Glenn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Glenn misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glenn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hongo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Glenn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Glenn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hongo's elbow. #T1#
Hongo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Glenn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Glenn misses with a kick to the body.
Hongo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slapping body kick lands there for Glenn.#CL2#
Glenn darts in and clinches Hongo up against the cage.
Glenn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Hongo wants to take the fight to the mat but Glenn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Hongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hongo prevents a body shot from Glenn.
Glenn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Glenn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Glenn working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC#
Hongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Glenn tries to clinch up.
Hongo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Glenn sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Glenn clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Glenn.
Glenn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hongo blocks the elbow strike.
Glenn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Glenn has Hongo pushed against the cage.
Glenn tries a knee to the head but Hongo blocks it.
Glenn tries to pull guard but Hongo won't allow it.
Hongo tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T4#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Glenn.#BC#
Hongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Glenn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hongo tries to avoid it but Glenn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hongo to the ground. Hongo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hongo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Glenn wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glenn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hongo's waist but Hongo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Glenn off to one side.
Hongo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Glenn shoots in for a takedown but Hongo shows good takedown defense.
Hongo tries to counter with a takedown but Glenn is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Glenn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Glenn fails in his attempt to clinch.
Glenn doesn't manage to clinch there - Hongo circles away.
Hongo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Glenn pushes Hongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Hongo blocks an elbow strike from Glenn.
Glenn is pressed up against the cage. Hongo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Glenn down to the mat. Glenn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Glenn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glenn closes the distance and clinches up with Hongo, looking for a takedown. Glenn pushes Hongo against the cage but Hongo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Glenn clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Glenn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hongo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2#
Glenn has picked Hongo up - he's going for a ride! Glenn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES#
Hongo kicks Glenn off and gets back to his feet.
Glenn misses with the body kick#TD#
and Hongo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Glenn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hongo is stalling in the full guard.
Hongo postures up.
#SU#
Hongo gets to his feet - Glenn follows without any prompting.
Glenn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hongo pinned against the cage. Hongo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robert Hongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Glenn.#T2#
Glenn wants to clinch up but Hongo keeps it at a distance.
Hongo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Horrible takedown attempt by Glenn or perhaps it was just good defense by Hongo, which made it look bad.
Hongo feinted with a counter takedown.
Glenn tries to clinch there but Hongo circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Glenn is defended easily by Hongo.
Hongo attempts a counter takedown but Glenn avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Glenn tries to clinch #TD#
and Hongo counters with a shoot takedown. Glenn fights it but they end up in guard.
Glenn looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Glenn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hongo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hongo content to stall in guard here. #T4##SU#
Hongo gets to his feet - Glenn follows without any prompting.
Glenn darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Hongo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Glenn's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Hongo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hongo 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Hongo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Trevino is looking to clinch but Hongo is avoiding it.
Hongo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Trevino looks to clinch #TD2#
and Hongo counters with a takedown into side control. #ES#
Trevino explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
The fight stays on the outside here - Trevino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trevino digs a good body shot into Hongo's ribs.
Trevino really is a fat lump.
Trevino tries to clinch but Hongo moves out of range.
Trevino sets himself, and Hongo steps forward looking for the clinch! Trevino avoids it this time.
Trevino tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hongo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hongo feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Hongo keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trevino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hongo feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Trevino closes the distance and pushes Hongo back into the cage.#TD#
Trevino has clasped his hands together around Hongo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trevino scoring with punches from side control.
Hongo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hongo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Trevino throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T2#
Trevino misses with a head shot. Hongo uses the momentum to regain guard.
Trevino stopping the sweep attempt from Hongo.
Trevino missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Trevino throws a strike but Hongo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Trevino being controlled here, momentarily.
Trevino is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3##SUB#
Trevino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hongo is aware though and is defending well.
Hongo looking to sit in guard and control but Trevino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Trevino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hongo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hongo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Trevino trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hongo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Trevino is concentrating on defense, preventing Hongo from advancing position.
Trevino is trying to get back to full guard.
Trevino is trying is best to control the position here.
Hongo is trying to control. Trevino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Trevino is looking to control Hongo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trevino avoid being mounted?
Hongo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hongo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Trevino is just riding it out for now. Hongo eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hongo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trevino has managed to free his arm - good work.
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 Wilton Trevino will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Hongo swats away the attempt to clinch by Trevino.
Hongo with the counter takedown but Trevino avoids it easily.#CL#
Trevino clinches up with Hongo and pushes him back against the cage.
Hongo being controlled against the cage.#TD#
Trevino tightens his grip and picks Hongo up, before dumping him to the ground. Hongo manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Hongo wriggles free and stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trevino. Hongo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Trevino lands a high kick!
Trevino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hongo tries to avoid it but Trevino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hongo to the ground. Hongo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trevino tries to clinch there but Hongo circles away.
Trevino tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Hongo counters with a single leg into guard. Trevino didn't expect that.
Hongo looking to sit in guard and control but Trevino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Robert Hongo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trevino connects with a couple of short punches.#T2##SUB2#
Hongo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trevino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trevino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hongo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SU#
Trevino stands and steps away. Hongo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
Trevino forces Hongo back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hongo avoiding damage as Trevino throws knees to the body.
#TD#
Trevino gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #ES2#
Hongo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3#
Stalling in the clinch from Trevino.
Trevino slows down the pace here.
Trevino gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Trevino tries to work over Hongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trevino holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Trevino gets underhooks to prevent Hongo's takedown attempt.
Trevino can't find room to land a body shot as Hongo controls the action.
Trevino working Hongo over with knees to the body.
Hongo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Trevino has Hongo pressed against the cage.
#T4#
Trevino lands a body punch. #TD#
Trevino pulls Hongo into guard.
Hongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Trevino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Trevino is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hongo 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.
Trevino wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Wilton Trevino will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Trevino is looking to clinch but Hongo is avoiding it.
Hongo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Trevino closes the distance but Hongo moves to the side #TD2#
and Hongo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Trevino won't be happy with that.
Trevino tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Trevino might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Trevino is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hongo has control of Trevino's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Trevino regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T1#
Trevino tries to hold on but Hongo pushes him away.
Hongo dominating with strikes here.#SUB2#
Hongo working for a guillotine from mount but Trevino is in no mood to give up.
Trevino is desperately trying to improve his position but Hongo has a good base and remains in mount.#T2#
Hongo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Trevino trying desperately to get to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Hongo.
Trevino knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hongo on the ground.#SUB2#
Hongo goes for an armbar but Trevino turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Trevino.
Trevino lands a couple of digs.#ES2#
Hongo wriggles free and stands up.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Trevino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Hongo blocks a head kick by Trevino.
Wilton Trevino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Trevino.
Hongo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Trevino defends it well.
Trevino throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Hongo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Trevino won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Hongo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Trevino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Hongo is trying to get an arm triangle but Trevino is defending well. #T4#
Hongo happy to just control the position for now. #SUB2#
Hongo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hongo working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Hongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trevino 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Dawson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hongo at a distance.
Hongo dives in and grabs Dawson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dawson pushes down on Hongo's head and hops out.#TD2#
Hongo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dawson did well to prevent Hongo getting side control.#SUB2#
Dawson throws some strikes from the bottom but Hongo isn't bothered - he's working on a kimura... it looks tight... it is! Dawson is tapping and screaming like a little girl! Ouch, that looks painful! Good win for Hongo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert Hongo!
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