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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Da Hee Tong (ranked 8287 p4p, 675 weight class) and Roger Theodore (ranked 23674 p4p, 790 weight class). Roger Theodore is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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188 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Da Hee Tong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Theodore!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Theodore throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tong on the side of the head.
Tong scores with the left hand. Theodore knows he should have avoided that one.
Tong throws a lazy head kick
and Theodore counters with a nice body shot.
Theodore blocks a head kick by Tong.
Theodore is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Theodore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tong sprawls well. Tong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Theodore gets slowly back to his feet.
Roger Theodore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Theodore tries for a takedown but Tong circles away easily
and Tong counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Theodore circles away.
Theodore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Theodore somewhat.
Tong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Da Hee Tong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Theodore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong leaves Theodore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Theodore looks to throw the jab but Tong is out of range.
Theodore throws a leg kick
and Tong counters by clinching up.
Tong breaks from the clinch.
Tong keeps the fight on the outside.
Tong keeps the fight on the outside.
Theodore dives in for a single leg takedown but Tong sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tong attempts a counter takedown but Theodore avoids it well and moves away.
Tong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodore goes for a double leg but Tong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Tong continues to drive forward.
A head kick from Tong lands but Theodore takes it in his stride.
Theodore tries for a takedown but Tong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Theodore both land. Nice combination.
Theodore looks for a takedown but Tong sprawls well.
Theodore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Theodore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tong sprawls well. Tong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Theodore gets slowly back to his feet.
Tong throws a counter high kick but Theodore was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodore throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tong counters with a head kick.
Tong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Theodore pinned against the cage. Theodore gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Theodore.
Tong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Theodore.
Tong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong dodges the punch combination from Theodore.
Tong throwing a counter right hand but Theodore manages to avoid it.
Tong throws a hook but Theodore avoids it easily.
Tong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Theodore's guard.
Tong is in close to Theodore's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tong connects with a couple of short punches.
Tong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Theodore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tong is controlling him.
Tong tries to free his leg and advance position but Theodore is retaining full guard.
Tong is working Theodore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tong throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Da Hee Tong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Theodore dives in and grabs Tong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tong pushes down on Theodore's head and hops out.
Tong looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Theodore tries for a takedown but Tong circles away easily
and Tong counters by moving into the clinch.
Theodore tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tong smiles and moves away.
Da Hee Tong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Theodore.
Theodore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Theodore throws a series of punches but Tong avoids them all with ease.
Theodore wants to clinch but Tong slips to the side
and Tong counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Tong looking to finish!
Theodore is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Theodore's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Da Hee Tong!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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