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Event:
IFC MW 32 Chugman vs Lopez
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tong.
Torped avoids a kick to the body.
Tong throws the kick towards the body but Torped avoids it.
Tong dives in and grabs Torped's left leg, looking for a takedown. Torped pushes down on Tong's head and hops out.
Torped now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tong tried to score with a low kick but Torped checks it.
Tong shoots for a double leg takedown but Torped sprawls well. He's pushed Tong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Torped doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Da Hee Tong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tong thows a body kick. Torped tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Torped circles away.
Tong misses with the body kick
and Torped counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Tong off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Torped follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Tong was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ture Torped!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ture Torped waved his t-shirt featuring Sin City Allstars's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
IFC 52 Chugman vs Mumu
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Pham lands an overhand right.
Pham scores with a jab to the body.
Pham throws a looping overhand right but Tong ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Tong.
Pham looks to score with a jab to the body but Tong is just out of range.
Pham blocks a head kick by Tong.
A swing and a miss from Pham.
Tong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pham misses with a looping right.
Pham tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tong misses with the body kick
and Pham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tong shoots in but no luck this time.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tong.
Pham smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pham sizes up Tong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pham lands a right hook to the body.
Tong dives in for a single leg takedown but Pham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tong looks winded!#KD#
Pham cracks Tong with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pham has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tong to stand back up!#ROC#
Tong is rocked!
Pham darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Tong's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Pham before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Duc Minh Pham!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Duc Minh Pham made sure he mentioned Sportivité, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 18
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick from Epstien lands but Tong takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Da Hee Tong has been cut.
Tong misses with a body kick.
Tong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Epstien throws a counter combo.
Epstien takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#TD#
Tong gets the takedown into side control.
Tong landing a few strikes.
Epstien defending against the ground and pound.
Tong looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Epstien is avoiding damage well.
Tong throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epstien tries to buck Tong off but Tong is having none of it.
Tong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tong tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tong working away.
Epstien managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tong.
Tong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tong working the ground and pound.#CUT#
It looks like Simon Epstien has been cut.#T1#
Epstien is trying to control Tong's posture but Tong avoids it.
Epstien is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Tong is staying active.
Check out the look on Tong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tong scores with a couple of short elbows.
Epstien is trying to improve his position.
Epstien managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tong.
Epstien is trying to control Tong's posture but Tong avoids it.
Tong throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong landing strikes.
Epstien is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Epstien trying to control here.
#T2#
Epstien tries to roll over but Tong keeps him under control.
Tong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Epstien looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Epstien tries to get to full guard but Tong has control of the leg. #SUB#
Tong is working for a kimura but Epstien is defending it quite comfortably.
Tong trying to control from half guard but Epstien is working away. #T3#
Tong prevents Epstien from standing back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Tong's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Epstien does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tong throwing shots but Epstien is blocking nicely.
Epstien is trying to get back to full guard.
Epstien is refusing to be controlled, as Tong sits in half guard.
Epstien wants to control but Tong is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tong stalling away here and it's allowed Epstien to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Epstien wants to stand but Tong is controlling the position.
Tong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Epstien working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tong.
Epstien 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.
Tong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tong postures up and lands a big shot to Epstien's brow.
Tong wants to control from the top but Epstien keeps moving.
Tong chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Da Hee Tong dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Tong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Tong dives in for a single leg takedown but Epstien sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tong lands with a nice body kick.
Tong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Epstien avoids it really well and circles away.
Epstien stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Da Hee Tong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tong looks to land a body kick but Epstien moved away.
Epstien shoots for a takedown but Tong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Epstien sprawls and moves away.
Tong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Epstien as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Tong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tong showed some decent athleticism there.
Epstien moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epstien looking to control.
Tong works over Epstien with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Epstien preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Epstien escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Da Hee Tong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Epstien is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tong is controlling him.
Tong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Epstien controls Tong momentarily but Tong frees himself.
Tong trying to control the position from guard on top but Epstien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tong with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tong throws a big right hand that misses.
Epstien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Epstien is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tong sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tong.
Tong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Epstien swivels and escapes.
Epstien dives in and grabs Tong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tong pushes down on Epstien's head and hops out.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tong.
Despite the aggression on Epstien's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
No joy there for Epstien, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tong slaps away a takedown attempt from Epstien, before circling back to the center of the mat.
No luck for Tong with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Tong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Tong scores with a takedown into Epstien's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Epstien is trying to keep Tong in close.
Tong lands a couple of digs.
Tong is looking to work some ground and pound but Epstien has wrist control.
Tong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Epstien looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tong is one step ahead there.
Tong throwing strikes from guard but Epstien blocks nicely. #T4#
Tong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Epstien has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tong has managed to get both his arms back between Epstien's legs - danger averted.
Epstien is trying to control the position but Tong postures up.
Epstien throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tong wants to control from the top but Epstien keeps moving.
Tong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tong throws a big elbow that misses.
Tong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Epstien's head.
Tong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Epstien works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Da Hee Tong dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Epstien looks for a takedown but Tong sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Epstien. No joy for Tong on that attempt. #TD#
Tong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Epstien is trying to maintain the position but Tong is very close to passing his half guard.
Tong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tong is thwarting Epstien's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Tong there.
Tong prevents Epstien from improving his position.
Epstien really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Tong lands with a punch from half guard.
Epstien has hold of Tong's hands but Tong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tong throwing shots but Epstien is blocking nicely.
Epstien gets back to full guard.
Epstien takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tong throwing strikes from guard but Epstien blocks nicely.
Tong trying to control but Epstien is working from the bottom.
Tong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tong lands a couple of digs.
Epstien looking to control.
#T2#
Epstien is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Epstien working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tong.
Tong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Da Hee Tong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Tong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Epstien moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Tong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Tong leaves Epstien with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tong is defended easily by Epstien.
Epstien keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Epstien is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Da Hee Tong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Epstien swivels and escapes.
Tong fails with a takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Tong. Beautiful body shot.
Epstien tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Epstien shoots in for a double leg but Tong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Tong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Epstien's calf.
Tong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Epstien pinned against the cage. Epstien gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Epstien can do to turn this around?
Epstien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tong but Tong pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Tong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Epstien wants to control but Tong postures up.
Tong in side control, throwing shots but Epstien defends.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Epstien is looking to reverse the position.
Simon Epstien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Da Hee Tong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Da Hee Tong!
Our winner, Da Hee Tong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
AFC Sokolov vs Cathaway 2
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Tong avoids the head kick by Ahikaroa.
Tong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ari Ahikaroa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Tong blocks the low kick.
Tong throws a leg kick which misses Ahikaroa's front leg but catches the back leg as Ahikaroa tries to avoid it.
Ahikaroa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tong as he jumps to the side.
Ahikaroa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong is looking to slow Ahikaroa down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Tong. #T1##KD2#
Ahikaroa lands a left and a right that send Tong crashing to the mat, dazed. Ahikaroa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Da Hee Tong has been cut.#CL2#
Ahikaroa clinches with his opponent.
Ahikaroa lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Tong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Ahikaroa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ahikaroa defends well and Tong ends up having to push Ahikaroa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ahikaroa wants to clinch up but Tong keeps it at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ahikaroa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ahikaroa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tong tries to avoid it but Ahikaroa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tong to the ground. Tong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Da Hee Tong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Ahikaroa.#T2#
Ahikaroa swinging wildly here.
Ahikaroa wants to clinch up but Tong keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Ahikaroa has managed to clinch.
Ahikaroa prevents Tong from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Ahikaroa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ahikaroa dives in and grabs Tong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tong pushes down on Ahikaroa's head and hops out.
Ahikaroa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tong circles away.
Tong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ahikaroa.#T3##CL2#
Tong tries to keep at a distance but Ahikaroa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tong is trying to force a seperation but Ahikaroa has the dominant position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ahikaroa has Tong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tong stops a takedown attempt from Ahikaroa.
Tong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ahikaroa fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Ahikaroa clinches up with Tong and pushes him back against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Ahikaroa pulls guard successfully.
Tong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ahikaroa keeping moving, preventing Tong from controlling successfully.
Tong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ahikaroa controls Tong momentarily but Tong frees himself.
Tong lands a couple of digs.
Tong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahikaroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tong connects with a couple of short punches.
Tong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ahikaroa is keeping the position for now.
Ahikaroa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Ahikaroa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Da Hee Tong's cut.
That's time! Tong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ahikaroa.
Tong tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ahikaroa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ahikaroa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ahikaroa throws some wild stikes that Tong manages to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ahikaroa thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Tong tries to hold on but Ahikaroa postures up.#T1#
Tong is squirming around, avoiding Ahikaroa's attempts to control the action.
Ahikaroa avoids the attempt from Tong to control.#SUB2#
Ahikaroa working for a guillotine from mount but Tong is in no mood to give up.
Tong wants to hold on but Ahikaroa pushes him away.
Tong is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ahikaroa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ahikaroa tries to control but Tong wriggling away.
Tong tries to hold on but Ahikaroa pushes him away.
Tong regains half guard.
Tong trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Tong controlling the position well.
Ahikaroa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Tong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahikaroa pulls his head out easily.
Ahikaroa is looking to advance position but Tong won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ahikaroa.
Tong trying to hold on to Ahikaroa's head to control him but Ahikaroa postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ahikaroa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ahikaroa thows a leg kick but Tong checks it #TD#
so Tong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tong lands a couple of elbows.
Tong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Ahikaroa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Da Hee Tong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tong scoring well with a low kick there.
Ahikaroa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ahikaroa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tong swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Ahikaroa rushes Tong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ahikaroa missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahikaroa stalling against the cage.
Ahikaroa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Tong jumps guard and drags Ahikaroa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ahikaroa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Ahikaroa tries to stand but Tong is controlling from the bottom.
Ahikaroa won't allow Tong to sweep him here.
Ahikaroa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tong working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Tong is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ahikaroa has his hands clasped together but Tong extends and breaks Ahikaroa's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Tong.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Da Hee Tong!
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Event:
AFC Fight Night 17
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
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.#T1#
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 #CL#
and Tong counters by clinching up. #BC#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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.#TD#
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!
#R2#
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#CL#
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#KD#
and Tong counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Tong looking to finish! #ROC#
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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