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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuke Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tuke Hong has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
6 - 11 - 0 |
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175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Very quick |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinnie Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tuke Hong!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Black is trying to stand.
Hong slows the pace down in half guard.
Black's coaches at VENDETTA Elite Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Black is pressing down on Hong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Black is looking to stand up but Hong isn't so interested in that idea.
Hong scoring with some ground and pound.
Black wants to stand but Hong is controlling the position.
Black utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hong throwing strikes but missing.
Hong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully.
Black is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Black wants to stand but Hong has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Black winds up and cracks Hong with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Black is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Hong manages to get to full guard.
Hong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully.
Black has momentary wrist control but Hong slips an elbow through the middle.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black has momentary wrist control but Hong slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong throwing strikes from guard but Black blocks nicely.
Hong postures up.
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hong dives into side control.
Hong misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong scores with a couple of short elbows.
Black struggling a bit here.
Hong tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hong in side control, throwing shots but Black defends.
Hong landing strikes.
Hong lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Black manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hong's best efforts.
Hong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Black tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hong looks to land a strike but Black avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hong won't allow Black to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Black's head.
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black wants to stand but Hong is controlling the position.
Hong is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
Hong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Black keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hong lands a couple of digs.
Hong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuke Hong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A nice combination there by Black.
It looks like Tuke Hong has been cut.
Black on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Black doesn't manage to clinch there - Hong circles away.
Hong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Black in his tracks.
Hong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Black under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong dives in for a single leg takedown but Black sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Black tries to break the clinch but Hong is controlling the position.
Black has clasped his hands together around Hong's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Black is trying to ground and pound but Hong uses the momentary lack of control by Black to regain half guard.
It looks like Black is going to stand back up.
Black wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Hong uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black slips nicely into half guard.
Black tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hong.
Hong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Black.
Hong wants to control but Black is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to get back to his feet.
Hong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hong moves into full guard.
Black throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Black has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Black tries to stand but Hong is controlling from the bottom.
Hong pulls Black in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Black trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom.
Tuke Hong has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hong wants to hit a switch here but Black passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hong there!
Hong has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Black's lack of action.
Black tries to stand and escape but Hong actually recovers to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Black dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tuke Hong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Black tries for a takedown but Hong circles away easily
and Hong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hong scores with a shot to the body.
Black changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hong tries to avoid it but Black manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hong to the ground. Hong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Black shoots and misses
and Hong counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hong looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.
Hong misses with a low kick as Black jumps back.
Hong looks to land a body kick but Black moved away.
Hong lands with an uppercut that bounces Black off the cage and back into range.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Black counters with a left and a right that stings Hong.
Black has his takedown stuffed
enabling Hong to counter with a crisp jab.
Black tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hong defends well and Black ends up having to push Hong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hong lands with a left to the head.
Hong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Black backwards.
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong tries to throw a body punch but Black avoids it by throwing Hong back against the cage.
Black jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hong walks away with a smile on his face. Black gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Black fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hong sprawls well. Hong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Good work by Black as he checks the leg kick.
Black takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hong shoots in looking for a takedown. Black tries to sprawl out of it but Hong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Black manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Black fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hong avoids it really well and circles away.
Hong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Black did well to prevent Hong getting side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to get back to his feet.
Hong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Hong there.
Hong thows a huge punch but Black dodges it nicely.
Black is refusing to be controlled, as Hong sits in half guard.
Black regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Black's head.
Hong wants to pass the guard but Black is keeping the position.
Hong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hong.
Hong works over Black with some ground and pound from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Hong won't allow Black to get back to his feet.
Black lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hong!
Hong regains half guard.
Black thows a huge punch but Hong dodges it nicely.
Black missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Black is looking for a kimura but Hong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Black to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hong controls his leg.
Hong controlling the position for now.
Hong is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Black stands up and beckons Hong to join him on the feet.
Hong misses with a hook. Black ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Hong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Hong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuke Hong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hong 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuke Hong!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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