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Event:
MILF 71 Stout VS Dakat 3
Date: Jun 01, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Murphy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hong backwards. #TD2# Hong has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Murphy is trying to keep an underhook but Hong manages to get the takedown into half guard. Murphy tries to roll over but Hong keeps him under control. Hong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Murphy tries to get to full guard but Hong has control of the leg. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hong is pressing down on Murphy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy is holding on for now. Murphy trying to hold on to Hong's head to control him but Hong postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Murphy won't allow Hong to pass to mount. Murphy tries to roll over but Hong keeps him under control. Hong trying to pass the guard but Murphy defending well. #T1##SUB2# Hong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Murphy is just riding it out for now. Hong eventually gives up the hold. #SUB# Murphy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hong pulls his head out easily. Murphy is looking for a sweep. Hong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murphy keeps working. Murphy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Murphy wants to control but Hong is keeping busy and won't allow it. Hong is looking to advance position but Murphy won't allow it. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Murphy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Hong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Murphy keeping hold of Hong's head, controlling as best he can. Murphy manages to get to full guard.
Hong trying to control but Murphy is working from the bottom. #SUB# Murphy looking for a guillotine here but Hong defends easily.
Murphy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Murphy tries to get out of the position. Hong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3# Murphy looking for a sweep. Not yet Murphy, not yet. Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Hong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB# Hong is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Murphy has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hong is looking to defend but Murphy has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hong! Murphy pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hong taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aiden Murphy! |
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Event:
MILF 64 Frost vs Vargas
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1# Hong misses with a body shot.
#TD# Stella shoots in and bounces Hong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Hong wants to sweep but no luck. Stella stands and throws Hong's legs to the side, diving into side control. Hong tries to bench press Stella off him but Stella keeps the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stella controls the position. Stella wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hong keeps working. Stella looks up at the clock and then as Hong takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Stella smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T1# Stella wants to control but Hong is keeping him busy. Stella is really struggling to control Hong but he's trying to hold on to the position. A lull in the action here. Stella is looking to take a break and control but Hong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Hong sneaks back into half guard. Stella performing his best blanket impression for a moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hong is trying to get back to full guard. Well, if Stella is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3# Stella wants to take a breather but Hong is having none of it. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Stella blocks a head kick by Hong.
Stella appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Stella blocks a head kick by Hong.
Stella looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Hong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stella manages to avoid it. Stella doesn't manage to clinch there - Hong circles away.
Hong looks for a takedown but Stella sprawls well.#T4# Stella darts in looking for a takedown but Hong gets double underhooks and turns Stella into the cage. Hong is trying to drag Stella to the mat but Stella just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Hong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sterling Stella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Young Hong.#BC# Stella breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Stella shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Hong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Stella seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Hong throws a nice looking combination but Stella bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD# Stella drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Hong looks winded!#SUB# Stella thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Stella dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL# Stella pushes Hong up against the cage in a clinch. Stella prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2# Hong drags the fight down to the ground.
Stella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hong can do to turn this around? Stella passes Hong's left leg - he's now in half guard. Still in half guard, Stella seems content to control. Stella missing with the ground and pound from half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stella is trying to control the action in half guard but Hong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Stella sitting and controlling from the half guard. Stella not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1# Stella is looking to take a break and control but Hong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Stella is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hong is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Stella is figuring out what he wants to do next.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL# Stella moves into the clinch successfully.
Hong trying to land knees to the body.
Hong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Stella pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL# Stella rushes Hong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Hong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stella is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Sterling Stella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Young Hong. Hong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stella is defending well for now.#BC# Stella breaks from the clinch.
Hong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stella as he avoids it easily. Hong is breathing heavily. Hong closes the distance and clinches up with Stella, looking for a takedown. Hong pushes Stella against the cage but Stella circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL# Stella closes the distance and clinches. #TD# Stella jumps into guard, dragging Hong to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hong throws a strike but Stella rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Stella trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Sterling Stella overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Stella is in close to Hong's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T3# Hong keeping moving, preventing Stella from controlling successfully. Stella passes Hong's left leg - he's now in half guard. Ground and pound from Stella. Hong wants to improve his position but Stella is controlling well.
Stella is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Stella winds up and cracks Hong with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Stella thows a huge punch but Hong dodges it nicely.
Stella seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Stella seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Stella controlling the action here. Stella misses with a head shot. Hong uses the momentum to regain guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sterling Stella dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Stella shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #CL2# Stella tries to keep at a distance but Hong has taken the fight into the clinch. Stella has Hong pressed against the cage.
Hong tries for a takedown but Stella manages to get underhooks.
#TD2# Hong has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Stella regains guard immediately. #SUB# Stella looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stella is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Stella is trying to control. Hong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1# Stella perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Stella wants to stand up but Hong is controlling the position.
Hong is in trouble now - Stella has advanced to mount! #SUB# Stella working for a guillotine from mount but Hong is in no mood to give up. Hong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2# Stella working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Hong slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Stella prevents Hong from improving his position. Hong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Stella throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Stella is trying to control. Hong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Stella sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3# Hong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stella. Hong tries to roll over but Stella keeps him under control. Stella working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hong's thigh. Hong counters though and makes it back to full guard. Hong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Stella 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. Stella tries to stand but Hong is controlling from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Stella throws a right hand that Hong ducks under and follows up with a left that Hong also avoids with ease. Stella shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Sterling Stella seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hong throws a body punch but Stella moves out of range. Stella looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. No luck with that takedown attempt from Stella. Hong throws a head kick that misses. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL# Stella has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jun Young Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hong is looking for a takedown. Sterling Stella is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hong stops a takedown attempt from Stella.
And that's the end of the fight! Sterling Stella showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stella, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sterling Stella! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Galecki pushes Hong up against the cage in a clinch. Hong jumps guard but Galecki turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Galecki prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hong is looking for a takedown. Maciej Galecki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Young Hong.#TD# Galecki is trying to trip Hong. He has hold of a leg but Hong is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Galecki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB# Galecki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Galecki, into his guard. #REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Galecki looking for a sweep. Not yet Galecki, not yet. #SUB# Galecki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hong has picked Galecki up and slammed him! Galecki can't keep hold of the triangle and Hong manages to pass to side control! Galecki sneaks back into half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Galecki manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB# Galecki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Hong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Galecki is pulling down on Hong's head to control his posture. #T1##SUB# Hong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galecki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hong has managed to get both his arms back between Galecki's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Hong is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Galecki has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hong is looking to defend but Galecki has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hong! Galecki pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hong taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maciej Galecki! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1# Hong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Hong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rios manages to avoid it. Rios shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. A decent looking body kick lands there for Rios. Hong tries to clinch there but Rios circles away.
#TD# Rios closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rios lands in his opponent's guard. Rios slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hong controlling the position. Rios content to stall in guard here. #T1# Hong can't keep his opponent in guard - Rios advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rios wants to take a breather but Hong is having none of it. Rios passes to side control. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Rios tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Rios lands a decent elbow from side control. Rios landing a few strikes. Rios gets to mount! Hong was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Hong is looking to get to half guard. Rios content just to control the position here. Rios throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Hong working to try and regain half guard.
#T3# Rios can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hong is looking to escape. Hong is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Rios jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hong is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hong and Rios has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rios trying to control the position but Hong is working away. Hong gets back to half guard. Nice strikes from Rios there. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Hong is defending against the submission attempts here by Rios.
Rios is looking to take a break and control but Hong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malakai Rios dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Rios tries to close the distance and clinch but Hong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rios tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hong swivels and escapes. Hong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rios. Rios tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Rios does a little dance to reset his feet. Rios circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hong can do to turn this around? Rios tries to clinch up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rios is looking to clinch. Hong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rios as he avoids it easily. #TD2# Rios gets caught flat footed, as Hong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Rios throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#T1# Hong throws a strike but Rios rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Hong keeping moving, preventing Rios from controlling successfully. Hong wants to sweep here but Rios controlling him for the moment. Rios wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving. Rios stays in close to Hong's body and controls the position. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Rios trying to control but Hong is working from the bottom. Hong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Rios has hold of Hong's hands but Hong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rios's head. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hong connects with a nice short shot to Rios's temple. Rios is trying to stand up here but Hong is controlling him well. #ES# Rios has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hong is on him like a limpet, forcing Rios back against the cage. Hong wants to take the fight to the mat but Rios manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Rios stops a takedown attempt from Hong.
Malakai Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Young Hong.#T3# Rios prevents the takedown attempt.
Hong is breathing heavily. Hong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rios is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Rios prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC# Rios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rios. And Hong tries to counter it with a takedown but Rios pushes his down on his head and steps out. Hong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malakai Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rios misses with a head kick.
Rios looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Rios shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense. Rios throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2# and Hong counters by moving into the clinch. Hong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rios pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4# Rios stops a takedown attempt from Hong.
#TD2# Hong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Rios wants to pass the guard but Hong is keeping the position. Rios wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving. Hong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rios controls the pace. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hong keeping moving, preventing Rios from controlling successfully. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jun Young Hong will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Rios shoots in looking for a takedown. Hong tries to sprawl out of it but Rios 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. #CL# Rios clinches up against the cage. Hong wants a takedown.
Rios prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rios pulls him back up using the underhooks. Malakai Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Young Hong.#BC# Rios pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rios throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hong's waist but Hong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rios off to one side. Hong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1# Hong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Rios has a takedown stuffed. Hong with the counter takedown but Rios avoids it easily. Hong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rios back to the cage. Hong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Rios plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Rios goes for a double leg but Hong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hong continues to drive forward. Hong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rios smiles and moves away.
Hong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rios throws a leg kick #TD2# and Hong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Rios is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hong presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2# 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! Rios prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC# Rios manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Hong misses and Rios counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Rios throws a body kick that misses. Hong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Rios does a little dance to reset his feet. Rios fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Hong tries to counter it with a takedown but Rios pushes his down on his head and steps out. Hong scores with a head kick. Rios tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. No joy there for Rios, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rios rather than just go for the knockout. Rios tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3##TD# Rios looking to score a takedown here. Hong is defending well but Rios drives through and ends up in Hong's guard. Rios tries to free his leg and advance position but Hong is retaining full guard. Rios trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rios scoring with punches to the head and body. Rios controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Rios trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SU# Rios decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hong, up you get! Jun Young Hong seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2# Hong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rios gets underhooks to prevent Hong's takedown attempt.
Hong is trying to pull guard but Rios has him pressed against the cage. Rios'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.#TD2# Hong gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Rios has his feet on Hong's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rios shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hong pinned against the cage. Hong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that's the end of the fight! Malakai Rios showed his dominance in that final round. I think Rios has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malakai Rios! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2024 |
#R1# Hong stuns Rios with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Rios tries to close the distance and clinch but Hong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Hong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Rios closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hong circles away. Hong misses with a wild combination.
Hong on the wrong end of a nice jab. Malakai Rios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rios tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hong swivels and escapes. Hong just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD# Rios throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hong tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rios is in Hong's guard. Rios is looking to work some ground and pound but Hong has wrist control. Rios 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. Rios wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving. Rios loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1# Rios is fighting to break Hong's control of his arms but Hong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Rios stopping the sweep attempt from Hong. Hong is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Rios looks to throw the jab but Hong is out of range. Rios throws a sloppy head kick and Hong moves out of range easily. Hong looks for a takedown but Rios sprawls well.#TD2# Hong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rios quickly recovers to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SU2# Hong stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rios to get to his feet. Rios throws a head kick that misses #TD2# and Hong counters with a nice double leg into guard. Hong with a flurry of punches that miss. Hong is looking to stand up but Rios won't let him. Hong with a nice head shot there. Rios keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully. #ES# Rios kicks Hong off and gets to his feet. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rios cracks Hong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Rios shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hong defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malakai Rios. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3# Rios throws a nice looking combination but Hong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rios appears to be looking for a big counter. Rios throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hong. Rios misses with a few strikes there.
Hong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Rios shoots in for a double leg but Hong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Rios is breathing heavily. Hong throws a right hand that Rios ducks under and follows up with a left that Rios also avoids with ease. Hong slips a jab from Rios. Rios shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Hong counters with a three punch combo that has Rios backing up. Rios nods at Hong to acknowledge the strikes. Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4##KD2# Hong drops Rios with a right and a left! Hong comes rushing in but Rios regains his composure and manages to keep Hong in guard.
#ROC2#Rios is rocked! 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!#SUB# Rios looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oh Rios is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Rios is striking off his back. Hong thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard. Rios seems to have got his legs back now. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hong lands a nice short elbow. Rios wants to control but Hong is keeping busy and won't allow it. Hong is nestled in close to Rios, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hong lands a nice short elbow. Hong working the head and body with strikes. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Hong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rios with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Well, if Hong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Young Hong dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# No luck with that takedown attempt from Hong. Malakai Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rios tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hong swivels and escapes. Hong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Rios throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hong fails to land with a series of punches.
Rios misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Hong does no damage. Rios went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. Rios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hong moves out of range and avoids them all easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Hong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Rios wants to control but Hong is keeping busy.
#T1# Hong scoring with strikes to the body and head. Rios wants to improve his position but Hong is controlling well.
Rios is staying active underneath Hong, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Hong not landing any meaningful shots this time. Hong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rios with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Rios trying to control here.
Hong trying to control the action but Rios is working from the bottom. Hong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Hong is looking to stall here but Rios recovers full guard. #T2# Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hong looking to pass the guard. Hong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Rios is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rios controlling the position. Rios is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3# Hong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Rios utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Hong is working Rios over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Rios is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rios's guard. Hong drops an elbow to the side of Rios's head. Rios gets back to full guard.
Hong lands a couple of digs. Rios keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully. #T4# Hong is looking to work some ground and pound but Rios has wrist control. Hong has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rios wants to sweep here but Hong controlling him for the moment. Hong wants to control from the top but Rios keeps moving. #SUB# Rios looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hong is defending well. Rios quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hong has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rios celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malakai Rios! |
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Date: Mar 22, 2024 |
#R1# Hong fails to land the takedown.#TD# Hong gets the takedown into side control. Ramirez tries to buck Hong off but Hong is having none of it. Hong misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Hong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ramirez keeps working. Hong lands a nice forearm strike. Ramirez managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramirez dodges the ground and pound from Hong.#SUB# Hong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ramirez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hong's guard! Nice work there by Ramirez! Hong wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment. #T1##SU2# Ramirez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Ramirez misses with a wild body shot. Hong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Hong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hong leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Hong feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2# Ramirez moves into the clinch. Ramirez gets underhooks to prevent Hong's takedown attempt.
Hong prevents the takedown attempt.
Hong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ramirez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jun Young Hong. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hong is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD# Hong successfully pulls guard.
#T2# Ramirez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hong's guard. Ramirez wants to stand and escape but instead Hong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hong throws a big right hand that misses. Hong lands a couple of digs. Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Hong throws an elbow that misses. Ramirez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hong's guard. Nice move by Ramirez!#REVB# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hong wants to sweep but no luck. #T3# Ramirez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB# Hong has his foot on Ramirez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ramirez works his way back into a safe position though. Hong wants to hit a sweep here but Ramirez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hong there! #SUB2# Ramirez working for a guillotine from mount but Hong is in no mood to give up. Ramirez wants to control the pace but Hong is squirming around nicely. #T4# Ramirez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hong is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ramirez tries to control but Hong wriggling away. Hong is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea. Ramirez content just to control the position here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cucey Ramirez will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Ramirez moves out of range of the body kick. Hong fails to land with a series of punches.
Hong moves out of range of the body kick. Hong tries to counter with a takedown but Ramirez is quick to defend against it. Hong blocks a head kick by Ramirez.
Hong fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Ramirez shoots in for a double leg but Hong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ramirez shoots for a takedown but Hong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Jun Young Hong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cucey Ramirez. Hong throws a right and a left that both miss. Hong throws a nice looking combination but Ramirez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL2# Ramirez forces Hong back against the cage and clinches.#T1# Hong stops a takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Hong is trying to drag Ramirez to the mat but Ramirez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Hong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hong has Ramirez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ramirez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# Ramirez successfully pulls guard.
Ramirez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Hong landing with the ground and pound. Ramirez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Hong trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. Hong landing some decent shots from guard. #T2# Hong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Ramirez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hong is one step ahead there. Hong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ramirez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Ramirez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hong. Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hong controls the pace. Hong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Ramirez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hong controls the pace. Hong throws a big elbow that misses. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3# Hong sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Hong lands a jab-cross combination. The fight stays on the outside here - Ramirez looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Hong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Ramirez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hong defends it well. Cucey Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense. #CL2# Ramirez moves into range and clinches up with Hong. Ramirez 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. Ramirez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4# Ramirez throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Hong counters with a series of strikes. Ramirez will be more careful next time no doubt. Hong fails with the takedown. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hong as he jumps to the side. Hong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Hong fails miserably with a takedown attempt. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ramirez fails with a takedown attempt. #TD# Hong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ramirez! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Young Hong dominated that second round. 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!#R3# Hong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hong wants it to stay on the feet. A decent looking body kick lands there for Hong. Some wild striking there from Ramirez.
Hong feinted with a counter takedown. Hong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Jun Young Hong has been cut. Hong lands a jab to Ramirez's midsection. Ramirez lands a nice hook to Hong's body. Hong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hong swinging wildly here.
Hong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1# A punch combination from Hong misses. Ramirez shoots in but no luck this time. #TD# Hong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hong showed some decent athleticism there. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hong with the ground and pound but Ramirez uses the opportunity to regain guard. Hong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hong wants to get up but he can't break Ramirez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Ramirez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Hong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2# Ramirez tries to strike from the bottom.
Ramirez looking to control but Hong passes into half guard.
Hong not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB# Hong seems to be working for a kimura but Ramirez defends the submission attempt. Hong wants to control but Ramirez is keeping him busy. Hong thows a huge punch but Ramirez dodges it nicely.
Ramirez desperately trying to maintain half guard. Hong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3# Hong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ramirez defending well though. Hong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ramirez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez is looking to clinch but Hong is avoiding it.
A right-left combo lands from Hong. Hong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ramirez backs up against the cage.
#TD# Hong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Ramirez strikes from the bottom. Ramirez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4# Ramirez is trying to maintain the position but Hong is very close to passing his half guard. Jun Young Hong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2# Ramirez actively working from the bottom here. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ramirez tries to kick Hong off but Hong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ramirez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hong. Hong throws a strike but Ramirez avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Ramirez looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramirez, not yet. Hong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Hong trying to control but Ramirez is working from the bottom. Hong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight! Jun Young Hong showed his dominance in that final round. I think Hong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28 Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jun Young Hong! |
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Event:
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Date: Mar 19, 2024 |
#R1# Hong misses with a few strikes there.
Rox wants to clinch up but Hong keeps it at a distance. Hong avoids the head kick by Rox.
Rox shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Rox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hong circles away. Rox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hong pinned against the cage. Hong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blade Rox. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rox walks into a straight right hand from Hong. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hong tries to bum rush Rox with a series of wild strikes but Rox uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Rox appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Rox tries to clinch but Hong is having none of it. #T1# Hong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rox goes for a double leg but Hong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hong continues to drive forward.#TD2# Hong successfully pulls guard.
Hong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2# Hong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hong working Rox over with strikes. Hong working over Rox with some ground and pound. Rox looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Rox has hold of Hong's hands but Hong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2# Ground and pound from Hong. Hong wants to take a breather but Rox is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2# Hong is working for a kimura but Rox is defending it quite comfortably.
Hong scoring with strikes to the body and head. Rox trying to hold on to Hong's head to control him but Hong postures up.
Hong slows the pace down in half guard. Hong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Hong lands strikes from half guard.#T3# Rox wants to improve his position but Hong is controlling well.
Hong drops an elbow to the side of Rox's head. #SUB2# Hong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hong scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Rox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Hong working over Rox with some ground and pound. Rox looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Hong drops an elbow to the side of Rox's head. Hong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Hong lands with a punch from half guard. #T4# Rox has hold of Hong's hands but Hong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2# Hong is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2# Hong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hong. Rox is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hong scores with a couple of nice shots. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ground and pound from Hong. Hong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Young Hong dominated that round. That's time! Rox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Hong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rox back to the cage. Hong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Hong lands a high kick!
Blade Rox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rox throws a big shot that misses. Hong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Hong scores with a shot to the body.
Rox misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hong counters with a series of strikes. Rox will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL# Rox moves into the clinch. Hong has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hong tries to score a body lock takedown but Rox shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Hong has Rox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1# Rox is looking to break free of the clinch but Hong has double underhooks. Hong can't get the takedown.
Blade Rox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Young Hong. Rox managing to block the knees to the body from Hong.
Hong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rox is trying to drag Hong to the mat but Hong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2# Hong pulls Rox into guard.
#SUB2# Hong has his foot on Rox's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rox works his way back into a safe position though. Hong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hong connects with a nice short shot to Rox's temple. #T2# Hong winds up and cracks Rox with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Hong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Rox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hong on the ground. The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hong connects with a nice short shot to Rox's temple. Hong sitting and controlling from the half guard. Hong is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Hong content just to control the position here. Rox keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hong with a couple of short strikes.#T3# Hong tries to control but Rox wriggling away. Hong controlling from mount. The referee warns Rox that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rox looks a forlorn figure.
Hong is in the full mount, landing strikes. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Hong pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage. Hong lands with some strikes. Hong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hong landing punches. Rox is desperately trying to improve his position but Hong has a good base and remains in mount. Hong scoring with strikes but Rox is staying in there. #ROC2#Rox is rocked!#T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Hong with a couple of short strikes. Oh Rox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Rox taking shots to the head. Hong postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Rox bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hong and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jun Young Hong! |
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Event:
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Date: Feb 28, 2024 |
#R1# Hong walks into a jab. Jamaal throws out a loose jab but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it. A cross from Jamaal lands.#CUT#It looks like Jun Young Hong has been cut. Hong slips a straight right by Jamaal. Hong avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Jamaal with a jab. Jamaal tests Hong's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jamaal swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hong.#ROC#Hong is rocked!#TD2# Hong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jamaal did well to prevent Hong getting side control. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hong passes to side control. Hong scoring with punches from side control. Hong working the ground and pound. Jamaal avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hong. #SUB2# Hong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jamaal has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1# Hong misses with an attempted head punch from side control. Hong passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jamaal! #SUB2# Hong working for a guillotine from mount but Jamaal is in no mood to give up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hong is in the full mount, landing strikes. Hong punching from mount but Jamaal doing a good job of avoiding damage. Hong with shots to the head and body - Jamaal looks very uncomfortable down there. Hong throwing strikes here but Jamaal is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hong dominating with strikes here. Hong looking to finish Jamaal with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jamaal!#T2# Hong lands with some strikes. Jamaal is breathing heavily. Jamaal wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hong.
Hong looking to ground and pound but Jamaal is blocking nicely. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Hong looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jamaal takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. Hong with good strikes from the mount here! Hong misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jamaal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jamaal tries to get out of the position. Hong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hong tries to control but Jamaal wriggling away. Hong landing strikes from the mount.#T3# Hong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jamaal blocking the ground and pound. Hong is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jamaal can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hong working Jamaal over with strikes here. Hong lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jamaal hang on? Hong working away from the top, dropping strikes. Hong lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jamaal hang on? Jamaal is in a horrible position here. Hong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#SUB2# Hong working for a guillotine from mount but Jamaal is in no mood to give up. Hong is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T4# This has been an exciting period of action! Hong lands a nice shot to the head. Hong landing strikes from the mount and Jamaal is in trouble! Hong landing strikes, looking to finish! Hong fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jamaal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Hong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#SUB2# Hong is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jamaal is surviving well by controlling Hong's body position as best he can. #SUB2# Hong wants to finish this one by submission but Jamaal is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hong. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jamaal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Jamaal takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Young Hong dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jun Young Hong's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Hong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jamaal defends it nicely. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hong. Jamaal throws a shot from downtown. Hong moves away and avoids it. Hong has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Jamaal throws a big shot that misses. Jamaal misses with a looping left. Jamaal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Big Jamaal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Young Hong. Jamaal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hong paws at him with a jab and circles away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jamaal throws out the jab. Jamaal is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Hong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jamaal avoids it really well and circles away. Jamaal clobbers Hong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1# Jamaal throws a lazy right hand but Hong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A jab from Jamaal finds it's way through Hong's defenses. Big Jamaal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hong shoots for a takedown but Jamaal saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Hong staying out of range there. Big Jamaal is winning the standup battle so far. Hong takes one on the button. Hong slips under a jab from Jamaal. Hong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jamaal sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Hong is breathing heavily. A decent looking cross lands there for Jamaal. Jamaal throws a jab when Hong was well out of range. Jamaal tries to clinch but Hong is having none of it. Jamaal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hong. Jamaal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2# Jamaal throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2# and Hong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Jamaal can't break the clinch.
Hong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jamaal after a bit of a struggle. Hong prevents Jamaal from breaking the clinch. Jamaal wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hong has him pressed against the cage. Hong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jamaal after a bit of a struggle. Jamaal wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jamaal's efforts to push away.#TD2# Hong manages to pull guard.
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! Jamaal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hong's guard. Jamaal preventing the sweep. #T3# Jamaal wanted to stand there but Hong had control of the position. #SU# Jamaal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hong, up you get! Big Jamaal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Hong moves away from the strike by Jamaal. Hong slips under a jab from Jamaal. Hong feints the counter takedown.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. The fighters circling - Jamaal throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hong closes the distance and clinches up with Jamaal, looking for a takedown. Hong pushes Jamaal against the cage but Jamaal circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jamaal throws the left hand but Hong avoids the punch easily. Jamaal is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Jamaal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hong. Nice uppercut lands for Jamaal. That snapped Hong's head back.
Jamaal throws a good cross that connects.
Jamaal throws a lazy right hand but Hong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hong moves out of range as Jamaal strikes. Hong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jamaal finds it's way round the side to connect with Hong's head. Jamaal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Jamaal throws out a loose jab but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it. A punch lands to the side of Hong 's head but he takes it in his stride. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Big Jamaal dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jun Young Hong's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Jamaal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Hong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jamaal. Jamaal jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Hong is still on wobbly legs! Can Jamaal finish him? Jamaal throws the left hand but Hong avoids the punch easily. Hong seems to have recovered his senses. Jamaal lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Jamaal loads up on a big right hand but Hong slips the punch. Jamaal uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Hong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jamaal defends it nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Jamaal throws a jab when Hong was well out of range. Hong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Hong defending well as Jamaal loads up on a big left hand. Hong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jamaal pinned against the cage. Jamaal gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Hong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Jamaal scores with the left hand. Hong knows he should have avoided that one. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jamaal. Jamaal misses with a looping right. Hong feints the counter takedown. Hong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hong dives in for a single leg takedown but Jamaal sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Big Jamaal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jun Young Hong. Hong ducks under a wild hook from Jamaal. Hong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Jamaal misses with an uppercut
#TD2# and Hong counters with a takedown into side control. Hong working the ground and pound but Jamaal is defending the strikes. Hong in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Hong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Hong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jamaal keeps working. Jun Young Hong has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2# Hong creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jamaal sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Hong misses with the ground and pound. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. An elbow from Hong crashes against the mat.
Hong is working Jamaal over with some ground and pound from side control. Hong tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Jamaal is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hong connects with a decent elbow. Jamaal takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hong working the ground and pound. #SUB2# Hong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3# Jamaal is trying to escape and get back to his feet. Jamaal on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Jamaal avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hong. Hong misses with the ground and pound. Hong is looking to take a break and control but Jamaal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Hong creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Jamaal sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Hong landing a few strikes. Hong throws a strike aimed at the side of Jamaal's head but Jamaal avoids it well. Hong in side control, just content to control the action for now. Hong wants to control but Jamaal is keeping him busy. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Hong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Jamaal is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hong has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Big Jamaal. I think Jamaal has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28 Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Jamaal! As Big Jamaal got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: That guy is a bitch, i made his bitch ass look like a baby, fuck him, he is ass, gimme someone good!'. |
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