PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tonichie Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sidney Wonder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wonder has chosen Unforgiven 3 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Hong
vs
Wonder

175 cm
24
186 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

182 cm
21
199 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Balco Boys - Hilo

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tonichie Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sidney Wonder!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Wonder drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hong looking for a sweep. Not yet Hong, not yet.
Hong has control of Wonder's left arm, preventing Wonder from doing any damage.

Wonder drops back looking for a leg! Hong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hong manages to kick Wonder off! Wonder jumps back into Hong's guard.
Hong is pulling down on Wonder's head. It's preventing any offense from Wonder, at least for the moment.
Hong trying to keep a closed guard but Wonder is proving a slippery customer.
Hong is really struggling to control Wonder but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hong misses the shot to the body.
Hong misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonder fails to land the takedown.
Hong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hong throws out a loose jab but Wonder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hong leaves Wonder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wonder looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wonder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
Hong is looking to land body kicks.
Wonder takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wonder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hong defends it nicely.
Tonichie Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sidney Wonder.
A head kick misses from Hong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonder shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wonder is able to avoid easily.
Wonder keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hong pushes Wonder away with a front kick.
Wonder looks gassed!
Hong cracks the inside of Wonder's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Hong.
Hong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hong scores with a leg kick.
A jab from Hong misses.
Hong feints and then cracks Wonder's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wonder down.
Nice body kick there by Hong.
Hong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonder slips under a jab.
Hong throws a leg kick which misses Wonder's front leg but catches the back leg as Wonder tries to avoid it.

Hong lands a big head kick that sends Wonder tumbling to the mat! Hong takes a step backwards and waves Wonder back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hong throws a body punch but Wonder moves out of range.
Hong scores with a nice strike.
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 throws a head kick that misses.
Hong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hong lands with a nice body punch.
Hong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hong lands with a hook. Wonder tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice body punch from Hong.
Hong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wonder. Wonder circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wonder's head.

Wonder is rocked!
Hong connects with a high kick.
Wonder is still on wobbly legs! Can Hong finish him?
Hong connects with a single shot there.
Wonder moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wonder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wonder seems to have recovered his senses.
Wonder avoids the head kick by Hong.
Wonder walks into a straight right hand from Hong.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hong lands a head kick. Wonder smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wonder keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hong.
Wonder shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hong as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonichie Hong dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Hong digs a good body shot into Wonder's ribs.
Hong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Hong does no damage.
Hong is looking to wear down Wonder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hong misses with a wild body shot.
Hong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hong looks to score with a jab to the body but Wonder is just out of range.
Hong lands with a good body shot.
Hong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wonder. That did some damage!
Hong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wonder crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Hong - the referee stops the clock and Wonder gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Hong. Wonder manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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 into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hong cracks the inside of Wonder's front leg.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hong - that will leave a mark!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong throws a leg kick which misses Wonder's front leg but catches the back leg as Wonder tries to avoid it.
Hong lands a head kick. Wonder smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wonder walks into a straight right hand from Hong.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wonder.
Hong lands a glancing blow to the side of Wonder's head.
Hong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wonder can do to turn this around?
Hong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wonder takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hong tries for a takedown but Wonder circles away easily

and Wonder counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Hong!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong is squirming around, avoiding Wonder's attempts to control the action.
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.

Wonder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hong has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong is positioning himself well to prevent Wonder advancing to mount.
Hong moves his hips nicely and gets into full 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.

Wonder drops back looking for a leg! Hong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hong manages to kick Wonder off! Wonder jumps back into Hong's guard.
Hong keeping full guard, as Wonder tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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 manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wonder manages to get himself to full guard.
Hong stays in close to Wonder's body and controls the position.
Wonder wants to sweep but no luck.
Hong sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hong tries to free his leg and advance position but Wonder is retaining full guard.
Hong is working hard here to advance position.
Wonder wants to stand up but Hong is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonichie Hong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

A right-left combo lands from Hong.
Hong lands a nice shot to the body.
Wonder avoids the head kick by Hong.
Hong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wonder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hong. Hong obviously looking to wear him down.
Hong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Hong lands a big head kick that sends Wonder tumbling to the mat! Hong takes a step backwards and waves Wonder back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong scores with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hong.
Hong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wonder stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Decent striking displayed by Hong there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong just misses with a punch to the body.
Hong lands a front kick.
Hong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wonder's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wonder blocks a head kick by Hong.
Tonichie Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wonder takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hong, right into the meat.
Wonder walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Hong as he connects with a hook.
Hong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wonder at a distance.
Hong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hong tries a head kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Hong.
Sidney Wonder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonder takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wonder looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hong is fending him off so far but Wonder persists. Nope, Hong circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hong.
Wonder has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hong.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hong.
Hong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wonder's head.
Hong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wonder in his tracks.
Hong scoring well with a low kick there.
Wonder moves forwards but Hong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wonder.
The crowd cheers as Hong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wonder doesn't seem phased though.
Hong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hong throws a sloppy head kick and Wonder moves out of range easily.
Wonder has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong connects with a right hand. Wonder shakes it off.
Hong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wonder fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hong looks to throw the jab but Wonder is out of range.
Hong throws a good cross that connects.
Hong is looking to slow Wonder down with leg kicks.
Hong stuns Wonder with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hong throws a shot to the body.
Hong with a jab.
Hong misses with a head kick.
Wonder moves out of range as Hong strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong cracks the inside of Wonder's front leg.
Tonichie Hong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hong, as that shot connected.
Hong lands with a good body shot.
Hong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Hong lands a big head kick that sends Wonder tumbling to the mat! Hong takes a step backwards and waves Wonder back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hong circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Wonder to the canvas! Wonder doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hong keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tonichie Hong!