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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Schneider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuke Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schneider's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, What Would David Schneider Do?. Tuke Hong has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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175 lbs
15 - 2 - 0 |
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177 cm
24
170 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Lethal high 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
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, David Schneider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tuke Hong!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Hong. No joy for Schneider on that attempt.
Hong throws a jab when Schneider was well out of range.
Schneider tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Schneider.
Hong throws a jab but it's blocked by Schneider.
Nice shot by Hong.
Schneider throws a jab but it's blocked by Hong.
Tuke Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong fails to land with a series of punches.
Schneider misses with a takedown attempt - Hong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hong closes the distance and pushes Schneider back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong is pushing Schneider up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Schneider goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hong prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Schneider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schneider has Hong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schneider is trying to pull guard but Hong has him pressed against the cage.
Schneider tries to pull guard but Hong holds him up against the cage and eventually Schneider drops back down to his feet.
Hong's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hong lands a nice shot to the body.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Schneider.
Schneider is trying to pull guard but Hong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Schneider is keeping busy.
Hong presses Schneider against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hong prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hong.
A frustrated look appears on Hong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Schneider blocks an elbow strike from Hong.
Hong misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Hong.
Hong lands a body punch.
We've been hearing reports that Schneider has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hong tries to throw a body punch but Schneider avoids it by throwing Hong back against the cage.
Schneider ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Schneider no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Schneider utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Schneider keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully.
Hong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hong stopping the sweep attempt from Schneider.
Schneider working for submissions but it's allowed Hong to get to half guard.
Schneider is staying active underneath Hong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schneider is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schneider is pressing down on Hong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hong connects with a couple of short punches.
Hong wants to control from the top but Schneider keeps moving.
Hong scoring with some ground and pound.
Schneider working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schneider working for submissions but it's allowed Hong to get to half guard.
Hong not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneider trying to control here.
Nice strikes from Hong there.
Hong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schneider moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schneider is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuke Hong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Hong.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schneider up against the cage.
Hong's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hong's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schneider drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hong scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tuke Hong.
Hong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Schneider.
A swing and a miss from Hong.
Schneider lands with a hook. Hong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Schneider shoots in looking for a takedown. Hong tries to sprawl out of it but Schneider keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hong drives through and clinches with Schneider against the cage.
Hong wants to stall.
Hong misses with the head strike.
Schneider wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Schneider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Schneider.
Tuke Hong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Schneider is working for takedown but Hong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hong has Schneider pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hong.
Schneider tries to pull guard but Hong holds him up against the cage and eventually Schneider drops back down to his feet.
Schneider is working for takedown but Hong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong misses with a low kick as Schneider jumps back.
Hong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hong is looking to control Schneider's arms but Schneider gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hong has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hong has a couple of punches blocked by Schneider.
Schneider changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Schneiders jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Schneider chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hong can pounce on him.
Schneider shoots in looking for a takedown. Hong tries to sprawl out of it but Schneider keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hong throws a leg kick but Schneider sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hong throws a looping overhand right but Schneider ducks down to avoid it.
Schneider keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schneider throws a jab when Hong was well out of range.
Hong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Schneider showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hong.
Schneider half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Schneider.
Nice takedown defense from Hong. No joy for Schneider on that attempt.
Hong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hong misses with a body shot.
Schneider defending well as Hong loads up on a big left hand.
Schneider will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schneider.
Schneider slips a jab and a cross from Hong.
Schneider looks to land a left hand but Hong moved out of range nicely.
Schneider takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuke Hong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Hong motions for Schneider to come forward. Hong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schneider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
Hong moves into the clinch successfully.
Schneider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong looking to stall.
Hong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schneider.
The referee calls for Hong to work.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schneider as Hong tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schneider's elbow.
Schneider tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hong smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong connects with a leg kick. Schneider looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schneider throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hong was covering up waiting for the punch and Schneider finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Schneider wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving.
Hong wants to sweep here but Schneider controlling him for the moment.
Hong keeping full guard, as Schneider tries to pass.
Hong seems keen to control Schneider's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schneider defends well.
Hong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hong keeping moving, preventing Schneider from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schneider is really struggling to control Hong but he's trying to hold on to the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hong is on top in guard.
Schneider looking for a sweep. Not yet Schneider, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Schneider's head.
Hong throws a big right hand that misses.
Hong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Schneider is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hong throws a big right hand that misses.
Tuke Hong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schneider throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hong escapes and throws Schneider's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hong takes a little break here. Schneider wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
David Schneider has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schneider tries to buck Hong off but Hong is having none of it.
Hong wants to control but Schneider is keeping him busy.
Hong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schneider haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Schneider tries to buck Hong off but Hong is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hong controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuke Hong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuke Hong!
During a confident post fight interview, Tuke Hong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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