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Event:
MMA Hype -27-
Date: Jan 22, 2025 |
#R1#
Mao shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wong pinned against the cage. Wong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Wong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mao sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wong somewhat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mao.
Uzu Mao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Wong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mao's half guard.
Mao is breathing heavily.
Wong wants to control but Mao is keeping him busy.
Mao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wong.
Wong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mao defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong trying to control from half guard but Mao is working away.
Mao controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Wong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mao's head.
Mao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mao tries to get out of the position.
Wong trying to control from half guard but Mao is working away.
Mao is pressing down on Wong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wong stopping the sweep attempt from Mao.
Mao keeping full guard, as Wong tries to pass.
Wong won't allow Mao to sweep him here.
Mao keeping moving, preventing Wong from controlling successfully.
Mao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wong is one step ahead there.
Wong trying to control the position from guard on top but Mao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
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.
Mao looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wong looking to pass the guard.
Mao seems keen to control Wong's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wong looks for a takedown but Mao sprawls well.
Mao shoots in and drives through. Wong sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uzu Mao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mao with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Wong counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Wong jumps guard and drags Mao to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wong wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Wong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mao defends it easily.
Mao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Mao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wong wants to get back to his feet but Mao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mao throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mao stops Wong from standing up.
Wong looking to control.
#SUB2#
Wong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mao 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.
Wong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Wong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wong has momentary wrist control but Mao slips an elbow through the middle.#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.#SUB2#
Wong is looking for a triangle but Mao pushes his legs off easily.
Mao with a nice head shot there.
Mao postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wong has his foot on Mao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mao works his way back into a safe position though.
Mao works over Wong with some ground and pound from guard.
Mao lands a couple of elbows.
Mao with a nice head shot there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Wong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mao working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wong's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Wong dominated that round.
That's time! Mao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Wong rushes Mao and presses him up against the cage.
Wong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mao is defending well.
Mao is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wong lands an elbow inside.
Mao tries to score a body lock takedown but Wong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wong lands an elbow inside.
Wong lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Wong.
Mao takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Uzu Mao has been cut.#TD2#
Wong decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Wong has his foot on Mao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mao works his way back into a safe position though.
Mao postures up in Wong's guard and throws a big left but Wong blocks it. #SUB2#
Wong looking for a guillotine here but Mao defends easily.
Mao throws a strike but Wong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Wong trying to control but Mao is working from the bottom.
Wong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mao 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wong throwing strikes from guard but Mao blocks nicely.
Wong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mao 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##SUB2#
Wong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Mao is nestled in close to Wong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mao missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wong is looking for a sweep. Mao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Wong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wong trying to control but Mao postures up.
Mao slips a nice elbow through Wong's hands, connecting with Wong's forehead.#SUB2#
Wong looking for submissions off his back.
Mao looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Mao takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mao prevents Wong from standing back up.
Mao working over Wong with some ground and pound. Wong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mao landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wong is trying to stand back up but Mao is controlling him
Mao working over Wong with some ground and pound. Wong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mao thows a huge punch but Wong dodges it nicely.
Mao scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mao throwing shots but Wong is blocking nicely.
Mao looks to land a strike but Wong avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mao with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mao with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Mao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wong works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wong looking for a triangle here. Mao is fighting it but it looks tight! Wong pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mao is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nico Wong! |
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Event:
MMA Hype -17-
Date: Dec 14, 2024 |
Ralph Beasley had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 271.0, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Nico Wong was cancelled. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Makiev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makiev wants to clinch up but Wong keeps it at a distance.
Makiev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dimitri Makiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Wong forces Makiev back against the cage and clinches.
Wong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Dimitri Makiev has been cut.
Wong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wong.
Wong crunches a lovely knee into Makiev's ribcage.
Makiev is breathing heavily.
Wong crunches a lovely knee into Makiev's ribcage.
Wong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Makiev's defenses.
Wong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wong lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Dimitri Makiev's cut is getting worse.
Wong lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Dimitri Makiev's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T1#
Wong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wong. #CUT2#Jeez, Dimitri Makiev's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dimitri Makiev's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nico Wong! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Wong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Shepard has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Shepard avoids the elbow strike from Wong, against the cage.
Shepard missing with knees to the body.
Shepard is trying to force a seperation but Wong has the dominant position.
Wong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Hugo Shepard has been cut.
Wong lands an elbow that stopped Shepard in his tracks for a moment.
Shepard dodges an elbow strike from Wong.
Wong landing knees to the body.
Shepard looks winded!
Wong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wong. #ROC#Shepard is rocked!
Shepard is pressed against the cage. Wong pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Shepard! Two more big strikes from Wong and Shepard crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nico Wong! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1207 Round 4
Date: Oct 18, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Wong has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Mejia breaks the clinch.
Mejia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wong needs to keep his hands up - Mejia had a free shot at his head there.
Mejia throws a hook to the side of Wong's head but Wong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mejia throws an overhand right that lands on Wong's shoulder, as Wong tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Wong.#CL2#
Mejia gets tackled into the cage by Wong. Wong maintains the clinch.
Wong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Kobe Mejia has been cut.
Wong misses with an elbow strike.
Wong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mejia avoids the elbow strike from Wong, against the cage.
#BC#
Mejia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mejia misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mejia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Wong closes the distance and pushes Mejia back into the cage.
Mejia managing to block the knees to the body from Wong.
#T1#
Mejia blocks an elbow strike.
Wong pushes off an throws an elbow but Mejia leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wong misses with an elbow strike.
Mejia dodges an elbow strike from Wong.
#BC#
Mejia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Mejia misses.
Wong slips a straight right by Mejia.#CL2#
Wong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mejia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wong. #BC#
Mejia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kobe Mejia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wong takes one to the side of the head.
Mejia misses with an uppercut. Wong saw that one coming.
Mejia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mejia scores with a hook to the body. Wong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mejia is trying to break the clinch but Wong is controlling him.
Mejia blocks an elbow strike.
Wong has Mejia pressed against the cage, preventing Mejia from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mejia's brow.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mejia.
Mejia is trying to break the clinch but Wong has him pressed against the cage.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mejia.
#BC#
Mejia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mejia jabs at Wong's body.
Wong looks winded!
Mejia throws a head kick that misses. #KD#
Mejia cracks Wong with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wong looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mejia finish him?
#ROC#Wong is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Nico Wong has been cut.
Mejia darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Wong's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Mejia before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kobe Mejia! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1207 Round 3
Date: Oct 17, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Perez has closed the distance and engaged Wong in a clinch.
Perez working aggressively here.
Perez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perez blocks an elbow strike.
Wong lands an elbow that stopped Perez in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Ayden Perez has been cut.
Perez has a couple of punches blocked by Wong.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Perez has a couple of punches blocked by Wong.
Wong lands an elbow inside that Perez shrugs off.
Wong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perez avoids it.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Perez blocks the elbow strike.
Wong crunches a lovely knee into Perez's ribcage.
Perez is breathing heavily.
Perez blocks an elbow strike from Wong.
Perez avoids a wild elbow strike from Wong.
Wong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wong misses with an elbow strike.
Perez blocks an elbow strike from Wong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wong.
Wong pushes off an throws an elbow but Perez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wong landing knees to the body.
Wong lands an elbow just above Perez 's eye. #T1#
Wong misses with an elbow strike.
Wong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Perez misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice elbow from Wong.
Wong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wong lands an elbow inside that Perez shrugs off.
Perez takes an elbow to the temple.
Wong lands a nice elbow.
Wong misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wong.
Wong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wong pushes off an throws an elbow but Perez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wong lands a damaging elbow.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perez.
Wong throws an elbow that misses.
Wong lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#Ayden Perez's cut is getting worse.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Perez blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wong throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Wong throws an elbow that misses.
Perez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wong lands an elbow inside.
Wong lands an elbow inside that Perez shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wong throws an elbow but misses.
Perez dodges an elbow strike from Wong.
Wong throws an elbow but it misses.
Wong throws an elbow that misses.
Wong throws an elbow but it misses.
Perez blocks an elbow strike from Wong.
Perez working aggressively here.
Perez misses with a punch on the inside.
Wong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Perez blocks the elbow strike.
Perez blocks an elbow strike.
Perez dodges an elbow strike from Wong.
Perez blocks an elbow strike.
Perez blocks an elbow strike from Wong.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wong throws an elbow but misses.
Perez misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Wong misses with an elbow strike.
Perez has a couple of punches blocked by Wong.
Perez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Perez blocks an elbow strike.
Perez misses with a punch on the inside.
Wong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perez avoids it.
Perez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perez throws a punch but it's blocked by Wong.
Wong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wong misses with an elbow over the top.
Perez avoids the elbow strike from Wong, against the cage.
Wong pushes off an throws an elbow but Perez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wong throws an elbow that misses.
Wong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Perez throws a head punch that misses.
Perez misses with the head strike.
Wong throws an elbow that misses.
Wong being controlled against the cage.#T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wong.
Wong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wong.
Perez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perez blocks an elbow strike.
Wong misses with an elbow over the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wong throws an elbow but misses.
Perez managing to block the knees to the body from Wong.
Nice elbow from Wong.
Wong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wong scores a nice knee to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Perez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Perez misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Perez blocks an elbow strike from Wong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Wong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ayden Perez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Wong rushes Perez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perez.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wong throws an elbow but misses.
Wong pushes off an throws an elbow but Perez leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Perez's brow.
Wong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wong lands an elbow just above Perez 's eye. #CUT2#Ayden Perez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Perez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wong lands an elbow just above Perez 's eye.
Wong throws an elbow but it misses.
Wong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Perez is defending well for now.
Wong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Perez has a couple of punches blocked by Wong.
Wong trying to land knees to the body.
Nico Wong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Perez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wong lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#Jeez, Ayden Perez's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Wong throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Perez tries to stall but Wong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Perez blocks an elbow strike.
Wong lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ayden Perez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nico Wong! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1207 Round 2
Date: Oct 16, 2024 |
#R1#
Ecoko fails with the takedown.
Wong throws a looping overhand right but Ecoko ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Wong clinches up against the cage.
Ecoko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ecoko blocks an elbow strike.
Ecoko is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nico Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jojo Ecoko.
Wong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Ecoko is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ecoko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wong lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Jojo Ecoko has been cut.
Ecoko takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ecoko looks winded!
Wong gets underhooks to prevent Ecoko's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ecoko takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wong. #CUT#That has opened up Jojo Ecoko's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wong obliges.
Nice elbow from Wong.
Ecoko takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#The cut above Jojo Ecoko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Wong lands a nice elbow. #ROC#Ecoko is rocked!
Wong has Ecoko pressed against the cage. He pushes Ecoko back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Wong throws a beautiful elbow that sends Ecoko crashing to the floor! Wong piles on the pressure with more strikes! Ecoko is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nico Wong! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1207 Round 1
Date: Oct 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Pace keeps the fight on the outside.
Pace paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A cross from Pace lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pace.
Wong throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Pace wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Wong pushes Pace up against the cage in a clinch.
Pace can't break the clinch.
Wong lands an elbow just above Pace 's eye. #CUT2#It looks like Martin Pace has been cut.
Wong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Wong lands an elbow inside.
Wong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pace blocks the elbow strike.
Pace dodges an elbow strike from Wong.
Pace tries to break the clinch but Wong is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Pace's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wong misses with an elbow over the top.#T1#
Pace avoids a wild elbow strike from Wong.
Wong throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Pace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Wong takes the fight into the clinch.
Pace looking to throw knees to the head but Wong is blocking nicely.
Wong throws an elbow but it misses.
Pace missing with knees to the body.
Pace is trying to break free.
Pace is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wong is defending well for now.
Wong has Pace pressed against the cage, preventing Pace from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Pace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pace scores with a hook.#KD#
Pace drops Wong with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wong looks back up at him and smiles so Pace waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pace scores with a jab. Wong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wong wants to clinch up but Pace keeps it at a distance.#T2##CL2#
Wong moves into the clinch.
Pace blocks an elbow strike.
Wong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wong lands an elbow just above Pace 's eye.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wong throws an elbow but it misses.
Pace dodges an elbow strike from Wong.
Pace avoiding damage as Wong throws knees to the body.
Wong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wong working Pace over with knees to the body.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pace.
Pace dodges an elbow strike from Wong.
Wong lands a knee to the body.
Pace is breathing heavily.
Wong crunches a lovely knee into Pace's ribcage.
Pace takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pace throws an elbow that misses.
#T3#
Wong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pace's defenses.
Wong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pace takes an elbow to the temple.
Wong lands an elbow inside.
Pace takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wong lands a damaging elbow.
Pace avoids the elbow strike from Wong, against the cage.
Pace takes an elbow to the temple.
Wong lands an elbow just above Pace 's eye.
Wong pushes off an throws an elbow but Pace leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wong lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Martin Pace's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters up against the cage, Wong throws an elbow but misses.
Wong lands an elbow inside that Pace shrugs off.
Wong lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC2#Pace is rocked!
With the fighters up against the cage, Wong throws an elbow but misses.
Oh Pace is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pace blocks an elbow strike.
Wong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4#
Wong lands a knee to the body.
Pace seems to have got his legs back now.
Wong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pace is defending well for now.
Wong lands an elbow just above Pace 's eye.
Wong lands an elbow inside.
Wong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wong lands an elbow just above Pace 's eye.
Wong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pace takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pace tries to break free but Wong pushes him back against the cage.
Wong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pace blocks an elbow strike.
Pace tries to break free but Wong pushes him back against the cage.
Pace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wong lands a damaging elbow.
Wong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wong lands an elbow inside that Pace shrugs off.
Wong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nico Wong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Pace's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Wong clinches.
Nico Wong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wong lands a nice elbow.
Wong pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Pace! Wong unloads with more strikes and Pace sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nico Wong! |
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