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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Horghain Yan Spentliche (ranked 2212 p4p, 2012 weight class) and Marc Tong Panong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Tong Panong's choice of entrance music: Tetris Song. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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183 cm
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Horghain Yan Spentliche!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Tong Panong!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yan Spentliche fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tong Panong checks it well.
Yan Spentliche sets himself, and Tong Panong steps forward looking for the clinch! Yan Spentliche avoids it this time.
Tong Panong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yan Spentliche.
Yan Spentliche lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tong Panong closes the distance and clinches.
Yan Spentliche swings wildly with an uppercut but Tong Panong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tong Panong blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yan Spentliche.
Tong Panong lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong Panong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Tong Panong.
Yan Spentliche misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tong Panong.
A short right from Tong Panong on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yan Spentliche misses with the head strike.
Tong Panong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yan Spentliche pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yan Spentliche misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tong Panong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tong Panong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yan Spentliche is defending well.
Tong Panong lands an elbow just above Yan Spentliche 's eye.
Tong Panong lands a nice elbow.
Yan Spentliche throws a punch but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tong Panong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tong Panong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Tong Panong.
Yan Spentliche misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yan Spentliche has a couple of punches blocked by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yan Spentliche misses with a punch on the inside.
Yan Spentliche fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yan Spentliche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yan Spentliche fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yan Spentliche misses with some punches.
Yan Spentliche misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tong Panong leaning against his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tong Panong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yan Spentliche on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tong Panong turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tong Panong manages to end up in side control.
Yan Spentliche is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Tong Panong trying to control the action but Yan Spentliche is working from the bottom.
Tong Panong misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Yan Spentliche knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tong Panong on the ground.
Tong Panong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tong Panong taking a breather here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong trying to control the position but Yan Spentliche is working away.
Yan Spentliche is pushing Tong Panong's head away, looking to escape. Tong Panong manages to hold on to the position though.
Tong Panong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tong Panong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yan Spentliche, who protects the arm well.
Tong Panong is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tong Panong wants to control but Yan Spentliche is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tong Panong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yan Spentliche has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tong Panong controls the position from side control.
Yan Spentliche wants to control but Tong Panong postures up.
Tong Panong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yan Spentliche knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yan Spentliche is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tong Panong has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Tong Panong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yan Spentliche ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yan Spentliche throws a hook but Tong Panong blocks it.
Tong Panong tries a quick counter leg kick but Yan Spentliche is wise to it.
Yan Spentliche throws an overhand right that lands on Tong Panong's shoulder, as Tong Panong tries to avoid the shot.
Tong Panong wants to counter with a clinch but Yan Spentliche pushes him away.
Yan Spentliche misses with a lunging right hand
and Yan Spentliche takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horghain Yan Spentliche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tong Panong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Yan Spentliche sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tong Panong somewhat.
Yan Spentliche is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan Spentliche misses with a leg kick
and Tong Panong counters by moving into the clinch.
Tong Panong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tong Panong putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Yan Spentliche in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tong Panong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marc Tong Panong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Tong Panong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tong Panong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tong Panong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yan Spentliche is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tong Panong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tong Panong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tong Panong blocking some punches.
Tong Panong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tong Panong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yan Spentliche's defenses.
Yan Spentliche swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tong Panong tries for a takedown but Yan Spentliche manages to get underhooks.
Horghain Yan Spentliche has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Tong Panong lands a good knee to the midsection. Yan Spentliche won't want to take too many of those.
Tong Panong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yan Spentliche's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tong Panong blocks an uppercut.
Yan Spentliche misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Yan Spentliche can't fight it off and eventually Tong Panong manages to take the fight to the floor. Yan Spentliche looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong stands up and waves to Yan Spentliche to follow him.
A leg kick checked by Tong Panong.
Yan Spentliche misses with a hook
and Tong Panong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong blocks an uppercut.
Tong Panong looking for a takedown.
Yan Spentliche takes an elbow to the temple.
Tong Panong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tong Panong gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Yan Spentliche regains guard.
Tong Panong passes Yan Spentliche's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tong Panong wants to control but Yan Spentliche is keeping him busy.
Tong Panong moves nicely into side control.
Tong Panong is looking to take a break and control but Yan Spentliche is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tong Panong tries for a kimura but Yan Spentliche is defending well.
Tong Panong trying to control the position but Yan Spentliche is working away.
Tong Panong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yan Spentliche knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yan Spentliche is pushing Tong Panong's head away, looking to escape. Tong Panong manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tong Panong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yan Spentliche keeps working.
Yan Spentliche wants to control but Tong Panong postures up.
Yan Spentliche trying to remain calm as Tong Panong controls from the top position.
Tong Panong is looking to take a break and control but Yan Spentliche is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong Panong creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tong Panong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tong Panong is trying to get an arm triangle but Yan Spentliche is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marc Tong Panong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Tong Panong rushes Yan Spentliche and presses him up against the cage.
Marc Tong Panong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yan Spentliche misses with some punches.
Tong Panong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yan Spentliche swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan Spentliche fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong blocking some punches.
Tong Panong blocks an uppercut.
Yan Spentliche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yan Spentliche misses with some punches.
Yan Spentliche misses with a punch on the inside.
Yan Spentliche throws a head punch that misses.
Yan Spentliche lands with a short shot to the head.
Tong Panong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yan Spentliche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yan Spentliche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yan Spentliche misses with a punch on the inside.
Yan Spentliche misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yan Spentliche.
Yan Spentliche throws a head punch that misses.
Yan Spentliche misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yan Spentliche misses with the head strike.
Yan Spentliche lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice elbow from Tong Panong.
It looks like Horghain Yan Spentliche has been cut.
Yan Spentliche gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yan Spentliche fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong has Yan Spentliche pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tong Panong pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Yan Spentliche tumbling to the mat - Tong Panong dives into Yan Spentliche's guard.
Yan Spentliche is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Yan Spentliche fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yan Spentliche misses with the head strike.
Tong Panong blocking some punches.
Yan Spentliche has a couple of punches blocked by Tong Panong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yan Spentliche throws a head punch that misses.
Yan Spentliche throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Yan Spentliche fails to land.
Tong Panong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yan Spentliche swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yan Spentliche takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tong Panong.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yan Spentliche throws a punch but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Yan Spentliche takes an elbow to the temple.
Horghain Yan Spentliche has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yan Spentliche swings wildly with an uppercut but Tong Panong uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Horghain Yan Spentliche showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tong Panong 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Tong Panong!
In his post fight interview, Marc Tong Panong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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