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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2023 |
#R1# Hoang misses with an uppercut. Mizoguchi saw that one coming.#CL2# Hoang closes the distance and clinches. A head punch on the inside from Hoang fails to land. Hoang is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC# Mizoguchi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Mizoguchi throws a nice looking combination but Hoang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Hoang scores with a jab. Mizoguchi acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Hoang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mizoguchi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hoang backs up against the cage.
#CUT#It looks like Duc Hoang has been cut. Hoang throws a jab but it's blocked by Mizoguchi. Mizoguchi misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Hoang throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Mizoguchi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoang thinking. #CL# Mizoguchi clinches up against the cage. Hoang lands a body punch in the clinch. Mizoguchi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD2# Hoang has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mizoguchi regains guard immediately. Mizoguchi is looking to stand back up but Hoang counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Mizoguchi. #REVR# Mizoguchi is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Hoang has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2# Hoang in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mizoguchi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hoang!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Duc Hoang! Candice Mizoguchi spoke after the fight, saying 'Mission Failed, We'll get em next time.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2023 |
#R1# Hoang misses with a hook to the body
and Clarke counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Phu Hoang has been cut. Clarke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hoang throws a leg kick that is checked and Hoang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A decent looking body kick lands there for Clarke. Hoang throws a leg kick and Clarke counters with a nice uppercut. Clarke keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Clarke looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. The fight stays on the outside here - Hoang looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Clarke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoang on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#ROC#Hoang is rocked! Hoang ducks into an uppercut from Clarke and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dean Clarke! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2023 |
#R1##CL2# Hoang gets in close and instigates a clinch. Pending looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Hoang scores with a hook to the body.#TD2# Hoang jumps into guard, dragging Pending to the mat.
#SUB2# Hoang is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pending rolls with it to try and escape but Hoang cranks on the arm and Pending is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phu Hoang! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 04, 2023 |
#R1# Horrible takedown attempt by Lakatos or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoang, which made it look bad. Hoang tries to move into range but Lakatos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Hoang motions for Lakatos to come forward. Hoang throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Hoang gets a clinch. Hoang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lakatos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Hoang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Lakatos manages to break the clinch.
Lakatos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hoang was well out of range. Poor timing from Lakatos. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoang wants to slow Lakatos down by chopping away at his legs. Lakatos shoots for a double leg takedown but Hoang sprawls well. He's pushed Lakatos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Hoang is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Lakatos throws a body punch but Hoang moves out of range. Lakatos looks for a takedown but Hoang sprawls well. Hoang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Duc Hoang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tamas Lakatos.#T1# Hoang misses with a hook. Lakatos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoang throws out the jab. Lakatos tries to counter with a clinch but Hoang shakes him off and moves away. Lakatos moves into range and connects with a jab. Hoang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lakatos manages to avoid it. Lakatos moves out of range of the body kick from Hoang.
#CL2# Lakatos rushes Hoang and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Lakatos wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hoang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lakatos after a bit of a struggle. Hoang slows down the pace here.
Hoang lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lakatos. #T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoang. Hoang working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Lakatos is trying to pull guard but Hoang has him pressed against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Hoang.
Hoang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Hoang.
Lakatos fails to pull guard.
Lakatos prevents a body shot from Hoang. #TD# Hoang works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This has been an exciting period of action! Hoang is pushing down on Lakatos's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lakatos is fighting to maintain full guard but Hoang has managed to sneak the leg through. Hoang trying to pass the guard but Lakatos defending well. Lakatos tries to kick Hoang off but Hoang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3##SUB2# Lakatos has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hoang escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hoang! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hoang is looking to take a break and control but Lakatos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Hoang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lakatos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Hoang just content to control the position. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Hoang tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Hoang working the ground and pound from side control. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lakatos can do anything to dispel that myth. Lakatos is letting Hoang control him for a moment. Hoang scores with punches from side control. Hoang is looking to take a break and control but Lakatos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lakatos is positioning himself to get back to half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duc Hoang dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Lakatos wants to slow Hoang down by chopping away at his legs. Lakatos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lakatos throws a series of punches but Hoang moves out of range. Hoang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lakatos.
A countering left hand to the body from Lakatos misses. Hoang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lakatos can do to turn this around? Lakatos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoang as he jumps to the side. #CL# Hoang drives through and clinches with Lakatos against the cage.
Hoang is pushing Lakatos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lakatos prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD# Hoang is trying to trip Lakatos. He has hold of a leg but Lakatos is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hoang persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T1# Hoang works over Lakatos with some ground and pound from guard. Hoang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Hoang forces his way into half guard. Hoang wants to take a breather but Lakatos is having none of it. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB# Hoang is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lakatos has managed to free his arm - good work. Hoang wants to take a breather but Lakatos is having none of it. Hoang is really struggling to control Lakatos but he's trying to hold on to the position. Lakatos is trying to get back to full guard. Hoang takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Hoang throwing shots but Lakatos is blocking nicely. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Tamas Lakatos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lakatos throws a right hand that Hoang ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoang also avoids with ease. Hoang is looking to counter punch.#T3# Lakatos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hoang's waist but Hoang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lakatos off to one side. Lakatos dives in for a single leg takedown but Hoang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Duc Hoang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tamas Lakatos. Lakatos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoang. Lakatos tries a head kick but it misses.
Lakatos shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lakatos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Lakatos is breathing heavily.#CL# Hoang has closed the distance and engaged Lakatos in a clinch.
Lakatos lands with a right to the head. Hoang is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2# Lakatos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lakatos shoots in for a takedown but Hoang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2# Lakatos closes the distance and pushes Hoang back into the cage. Lakatos jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hoang walks away with a smile on his face. Lakatos gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T4# Hoang misses the shot to the body. Lakatos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hoang. Hoang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Hoang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Lakatos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Lakatos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Duc Hoang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hoang is looking to clinch. #CL# Hoang clinches. #TD# Hoang has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lakatos regains guard immediately. Lakatos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hoang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hoang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hoang sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lakatos's guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duc Hoang dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Hoang wants to clinch. Lakatos feints the counter takedown. Hoang misses the shot to the body. Hoang looks to score with a jab to the body but Lakatos is just out of range. Lakatos dives in for a single leg takedown but Hoang sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Lakatos sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL# Hoang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoang. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lakatos is trying to pull guard but Hoang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Hoang tries for a takedown but Lakatos manages to get underhooks.
Duc Hoang has scored more points in the clinch so far. Hoang is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lakatos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Hoang trying to stall but Lakatos improves his position.
#T1# Hoang taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lakatos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Duc Hoang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tamas Lakatos. Lakatos tries to land knees in the clinch but Hoang avoids the damage to the body. Lakatos blocks a body shot from Hoang. A shot in the inside from Lakatos. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoang. #BC2# Lakatos manages to break the clinch.
Lakatos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoang tries to avoid it but Lakatos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoang to the ground. Hoang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Hoang misses with a body kick. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lakatos. Lakatos shoots in looking for a takedown but Hoang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lakatos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Lakatos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2##CL2# Lakatos moves into the clinch. Lakatos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoang prevents it.
Hoang leaning his opponent against the cage. Lakatos is defending well against a takedown attempt. The referee calls for Hoang to work.
Hoang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lakatos prevents it.
Lakatos can't get the takedown.
#T3# Lakatos tries a body shot but Hoang blocks it.
Lakatos is trying to break the clinch but Hoang is controlling him. Lakatos is looking to take this one to the mat. Hoang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Lakatos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lakatos fails to land the takedown. Hoang is looking to counter with a body kick. Lakatos fails with a takedown attempt. Hoang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Hoang throws a hook but Lakatos blocks it. Hoang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T4##CL# Hoang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hoang is struggling to control the position. Lakatos jumps guard but Hoang stands there with Lakatos around his waist. Lakatos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right from Hoang. Lakatos is stalling here.
Lakatos is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hoang slows down the pace here.
Lakatos tries to pull guard but Hoang holds him up against the cage and eventually Lakatos drops back down to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Duc Hoang showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hoang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27 Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duc Hoang! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
#R1# Hoang throws a half hearted mid kick. Hoang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Larson throws out the jab. #CL2# Hoang has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hoang pushes Larson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD2# Hoang pulls guard. Hoang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Larson's guard. #REVB# Larson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hoang dives into side control.
#SUB2# Hoang working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T1# Hoang tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2# Hoang is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Larson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Larson tries to buck Hoang off but Hoang is having none of it.#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. Larson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hoang asserts his dominance and retains side control. Hoang tries to advance to mount but can't. Hoang just content to control the position. #SUB2# Hoang is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Larson has escaped the position, nice work there. Larson wants to get back to his feet but Hoang is dominant here and he's now got Larson's back!#T3# Hoang keeps control of the position as Larson tries to break free.
#SUB2# Larson is squirming around looking to escape but he's just wriggling himself into more trouble. Hoang sinks in the hooks and manages to tighten his grip on a rear naked choke. Larson has no choice but to tap and Hoang jumps to his feet to celebrate and slick submission win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Phu Hoang! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1# Hoang misses with a lunging right hand
and Hammer counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hoang with a nice calf kick. Hoang throws a wild body kick that Hammer sees coming a mile off. Hammer checks a leg kick. It looked like Hammer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hammer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hoang's head backwards. A chopping leg kick lands by Hoang. Hammer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoang is looking to clinch. Hoang tries to clinch but Hammer moves out of range. Hoang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hoang throws a leg kick and Hammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1# Hoang misses with a hook
and Hammer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Hoang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hammer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. A looping hook to the body misses from Hoang. Hammer does a little dance to reset his feet. Hoang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it. Hammer staying out of range there. Hammer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2# Hoang clinches up with Hammer and pushes him back against the cage. Hoang has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hammer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Hoang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hammer prevents it.
Hoang can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
#T2# Hoang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stalling in the clinch from Hoang.
Hoang keeps control of Hammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Hammer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoang is leaning against Hammer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2# Hoang gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Hoang throws a strike but Hammer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hoang is trying to control the position but Hammer postures up. Hammer sitting in guard here, content to control. Hammer trying to move into half guard but instead Hoang has managed to sweep!#REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hoang sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3# Hoang trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom. Hammer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Hoang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet. Hoang scoring with some ground and pound. Hoang sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2# Hoang is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hammer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hammer has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T4# Hammer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Hammer passes Hoang's left leg - he's now in half guard. Hammer is keen to just control but Hoang is a slippery customer. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duc Hoang will probably get the nod. That's time! Hammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Hoang throws a body kick that misses. Hammer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Hammer manages to break the clinch.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Hoang moves out of range. Hoang takes a swing at Hammer's ribcage but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A nice leg kick from Hoang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoang misses with a hook. Hammer ducked under it nicely. Hoang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hammer is out of range and Hoang settles back down. Hammer tries to counter with a takedown but Hoang is quick to defend against it. Hoang tries to score with a low kick but Hammer moves his leg out of the way.#T1# Hoang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoang uses good head movement to avoid it. Hoang lands a body shot. Hoang misses with the head strike.
#TD# Hammer gets a trip takedown into half guard. Hoang pushes Hammer off and gets back to his feet. Hoang misses with an uppercut
and Hammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A thudding body kick lands there by Hoang!
Hoang avoids the body shot from Hammer.
#CL2# Hoang closes the distance and pushes Hammer back into the cage. Hoang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hammer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Hoang tries to throw a body punch but Hammer avoids it by throwing Hoang back against the cage. Hoang working aggressively here.
Hoang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hammer up against the cage. Hoang can't find room to land a body shot as Hammer controls the action.
#T3# Hammer stops a takedown attempt from Hoang.
Our sources have told us that Hammer has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Hoang has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Hoang working aggressively here.
#TD2# Hoang has hold of one of Hammer's legs. Hammer is fighting the takedown attempt but Hoang gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Hoang controls from within his opponent's guard. Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet. #T4# Hoang looking to sit in guard and control but Hammer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Hammer trying to control but Hoang is working from the bottom. Hoang tries to land a sweep but no joy. Hammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hammer looking to pass the guard. Hoang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hammer is one step ahead there. Hoang keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully. Hoang working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duc Hoang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Hoang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hammer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hammer is looking to counter punch. Hoang wants to clinch. Hammer checks a leg kick. Hoang throws a half hearted mid kick. Hammer throwing a counter right hand but Hoang manages to avoid it. Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hammer is out of range. Duc Hoang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hammer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hoang throws a front kick aimed at Hammer's knee but Hammer avoids it well. Hoang throws a hook but Hammer avoids it easily. Hammer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1# Hoang is looking to score with low kicks. Hammer tries to counter with a takedown but Hoang is quick to defend against it.#CL2# Hoang moves into range and clinches up with Hammer. Hammer wants a takedown.
Hammer wants a takedown.
Hoang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hoang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Hoang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hammer pulls him back up using the underhooks. Hammer blocks a body shot from Hoang. #T2# Hoang tries to work over Hammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Hoang misses with a punch to the body.
Hoang has Hammer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hammer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Hoang working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hoang takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Hoang misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Hoang.
Hoang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3# Hoang is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hammer is defending well. Jason Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duc Hoang. Hoang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoang working aggressively here.
Hoang throws a head punch that misses. Hoang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hammer prevents it.
Hammer tries to pull guard but Hoang forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Hoang has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hammer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Hoang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hoang stalling the fight.
Hoang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#TD# Hammer tightens his grip and picks Hoang up, before dumping him to the ground. Hoang manages to land in guard. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hoang holds on and takes a little breather. Hammer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2# Hoang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Hoang can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hammer controls the pace. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hammer won't allow Hoang to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight! Duc Hoang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Hoang has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duc Hoang! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2023 |
#R1# Hong misses the body punch #TD2# and Santos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Santos. 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. #REVR# Hong trying to mount his opponent but Santos defends it. We've been hearing good reports from Hong's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Hong trying to control the pace. #SUB2# Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hong pulls his head out easily. Hong controlling the action here. #T1##SUB2# Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Santos is looking for a sweep. Hong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Hong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Santos tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #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. Santos tries to roll over but Hong keeps him under control. Hong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2# Santos looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Hong is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Hong landing strikes from the mount.#T3# Santos tries to lock up and control but Hong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB# Hong is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Santos is surviving well by controlling Hong's body position as best he can. Hong blocks Santos's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. We've been informed that Santos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Santos working to try and regain half guard.
Hong blocks Santos's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom. Santos is looking to improve his position but Hong isn't that keen on the idea. Santos tries to lock up and control but Hong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4# Santos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hong controlling from the full mount. Santos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lem Hong dominated that round. 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# Santos closes the distance and pushes Hong back into the cage.#TD2# Santos pulls guard effortlessly. Hong passes into half guard. Hong is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2# Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Santos actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Santos looking for submissions off his back.#T1# Still in half guard, Hong seems content to control. Hong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB# Hong is trying for a kimura here. Santos looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hong wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lem Hong! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 29, 2023 |
#R1# Sutton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sutton somewhat.#CL2# Sutton tries to keep at a distance but Hoang has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Hoang is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sutton can't fight it off and eventually Hoang manages to take the fight to the floor. Sutton looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB# Sutton looking for subs off his back but Hoang has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoang is keen to just control but Sutton is a slippery customer.#T1# Hoang wants to pass the guard but Sutton is defending well. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Sutton tries to get to full guard but Hoang has control of the leg. Sutton wants to control but Hoang is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2# Sutton pushes Hoang off, looking to escape but Hoang dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Sutton is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Phu Hoang! |
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Event:
TIFC 5 Brother vs Miocic 2
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Bro moves into the clinch. Bro swings wildly with an uppercut but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Bro fails to land. Hong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hong trying to stall but Bro improves his position.
Hong looking to slow down the pace here. Hong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bro just stands there and leans against the cage. Bro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bro throws an elbow that misses.
Hong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bro working aggressively here.
Bro lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Bro lands a nice elbow. #T1# Bro lands an elbow that stopped Hong in his tracks for a moment. Bro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hong's defenses. Hong is working for takedown but Bro is calmly controlling the position for now. Hong takes an elbow to the temple. Hong avoids the elbow strike from Bro, against the cage.
Bro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Lem Hong has been cut. Bro creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hong's defenses. Bro lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Bro misses with a hook from the clinch. Bro stops a takedown attempt from Hong.
Bhutan Bro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lem Hong. A battle for position here, against the cage. Bro lands an elbow just above Hong 's eye. Hong takes an elbow to the temple. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bro lands a nice elbow. #ROC#Hong is rocked! Bro has a couple of punches blocked by Hong.
Hong is still on wobbly legs! Can Bro finish him? Clinched against the cage, Bro lands a big elbow that drops Hong! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Hong is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bhutan Bro! Bhutan Bro retains his bantamweight title! Post fight, Bhutan Bro stared into the camera and said 'Good fight bro thanks for the blood.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2023 |
#R1# Lakatos scores with a shot to the body.
Lakatos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT2#It looks like Phu Hoang has been cut. Lakatos lands with a hook. Hoang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Lakatos throws a hook to the side of Hoang's head but Hoang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lakatos throws a series of punches but Hoang avoids them all with ease. Lakatos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lakatos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Lakatos misses with a hook. Hoang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Hoang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Lakatos scores with a decent looking hook. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lakatos defending well as Hoang loads up on a big left hand. Lakatos throws a series of punches but Hoang moves out of range. Lakatos with a hook. Hoang tries to work over Lakatos's front leg with a kick but Lakatos checks it. Lakatos sizes up Hoang with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Lakatos scores with a shot to the body.
#T1# Lakatos throws a hook but Hoang avoids it easily. Lakatos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lakatos. A nice combination there by Lakatos.
#ROC2#Hoang is rocked! A slow jab from Hoang misses its intended target. Oh Hoang is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Tobias Lakatos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hoang throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Lakatos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hoang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Lakatos! Hoang is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tobias Lakatos! |
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Event:
TIFC 4 Brother vs Nosebleed
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1# Hoang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hoang feints a counter leg kick.#CL# Hoang tries to keep at a distance but Bro has taken the fight into the clinch. Hoang blocking some punches.
Bro misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bro misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bro lands a nice elbow. #CUT#It looks like Lem Hoang has been cut. Hoang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bro is keeping busy. Bro lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Bro. Bro lands an elbow inside. Hoang blocks an uppercut.
Hoang looking to stall.
Bro lands an elbow inside. Bro misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bro misses with some punches.
#T1# Hoang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hoang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoang tries to stall but Bro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bro lands a nice elbow. Bro misses with the head strike.
Bro lands an elbow inside. Bro misses with the head strike.
Bro lands an elbow inside that Hoang shrugs off. #CUT#That has opened up Lem Hoang's cut even more. Bro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Bro misses with the head strike.
Hoang is trying to maintain a safe position but Bro gets an underhook and turns Hoang into the cage. Bro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#The cut above Lem Hoang's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Hoang takes an elbow to the forehead. Bro throws a head punch that misses. Bro really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Bro misses with some punches.
Bro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hoang takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#Lem Hoang's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice elbow from Bro.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lem Hoang's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bhutan Bro! Bhutan Bro retains his bantamweight title! Post fight, Bhutan Bro took to the microphone: 'Good fight bro thanks for the blood.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1# An inside leg kick lands from Hoang. #CL2# Silva clinches with his opponent.
Silva wants to break free but Hoang has control.
#TD# Hoang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hoang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Hoang being controlled here, momentarily. Silva postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Hoang looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Silva puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SU2# Silva postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Hoang to stand up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Helio Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Hoang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Silva stops a takedown attempt from Hoang.
Hoang misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1# Hoang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD# Hoang turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Silva throws Hoang to one side and escapes! Silva tries for a takedown but Hoang circles away easily and Hoang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD# Hoang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Silva is trying to improve his position. Hoang working away. Silva tries to buck Hoang off but Hoang is having none of it. Silva wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done! Hoang just content to control the position. #T2# Silva struggling a bit here. Hoang wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy. Silva wants to control but Hoang postures up. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Hoang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground. Silva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Silva trying to control but Hoang postures up.
Hoang performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3# Silva wants to get back to full guard.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Hoang lands a right hook to the body.
Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hoang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Silva somewhat. Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2# Silva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva taking a breather here. #T4# Silva working away. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hoang keeps working. Silva taking a break here but Hoang is having none of it and regains half guard. #SUB# Hoang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Helio Silva will probably get the nod. That's time! Hoang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL# Hoang moves into the clinch successfully.
Silva is trying to break free. Hoang swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD# Hoang jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Hoang has a closed guard, preventing Silva from standing up. Silva is stalling in the full guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva wants to control from the top but Hoang keeps moving. #T1# Silva throws a big elbow that misses. Silva advances to half guard. Hoang is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Hoang is pressing down on Silva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Hoang. Helio Silva has got the better of the ground game so far. Silva stays in close to Hoang's body and controls the position. Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Hoang working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hoang is keeping the position for now. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL# Hoang drives through and clinches with Silva against the cage.
Hoang is defending well against a takedown attempt. Hoang prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Hoang is controlling the position. #T3# Silva fails to pull guard.
Phu Hoang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helio Silva. Silva is trying to break free. Hoang working aggressively here.
Hoang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD# Hoang pulls guard successfully.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Hoang working a defensive guard but Silva manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hoang is looking for a sweep.#T4# Silva trying to control the position but Hoang is working away. Silva works to advance to full mount. Hoang defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Hoang blocking the ground and pound. Hoang can't escape the position.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Silva sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Silva throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hoang because Silva loaded up on that one. Silva tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Phu Hoang will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2# Silva clinches up against the cage. Silva looking to stall.
Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hoang pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD# Hoang has picked Silva up - he's going for a ride! Hoang dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Silva moves into full guard.
#SUB2# Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silva is trying to keep Hoang in close.
Silva wants to hit a sweep here but Hoang passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Silva there! #T1# Hoang looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Silva tries to reverse the position but Hoang maintains control.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Hoang avoids the attempt from Silva to control. Silva is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hoang is staying active. Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Silva tries to hold on but Hoang postures up. Hoang controlling from the full mount. #T3# Hoang wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely. Silva is looking to improve his position but Hoang isn't that keen on the idea. Hoang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva is looking to escape. Hoang avoids the attempt from Silva to control.#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva tries to hold on but Hoang pushes him away. Hoang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Silva holds of for dear life. Silva is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Phu Hoang showed his dominance in that final round. I think Hoang 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phu Hoang! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2023 |
#R1##CL2# Hoang rushes Stalanburg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Hoang looking to stall.
#TD# Hoang is fighting off a takedown attempt but Stalanburg is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hoang to the mat. Hoang regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Stalanburg looking to pass the guard. Hoang trying to keep a closed guard but Stalanburg is proving a slippery customer.
Stalanburg tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoang is retaining full guard. Hoang is trying to control the position but Stalanburg postures up. Hoang wants to sweep here but Stalanburg controlling him for the moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Stalanburg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Stalanburg has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Stalanburg with a nice head shot there. Stalanburg cracks Hoang with a solid left hand. Stalanburg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1# Hoang working a defensive guard here.
Stalanburg postures up and lands a big shot to Hoang's brow. #SUB2# Stalanburg stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Hoang throws up his legs and catches Stalanburg in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Stalanburg tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Hoang! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Phu Hoang! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1# Xhekaj jabs at Hoang's body.#CL# Hoang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Xhekaj, pushing him back against the cage.#TD# Hoang drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB# Xhekaj stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hoang has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Xhekaj manages to get his head free but now Hoang has transitioned to an armbar! Xhekaj grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hoang! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phu Hoang! |
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Event:
TIFC 3 Webb vs Tang
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Hong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hong lands in his opponent's guard. Hong passes into half guard. Hong tries to pass to full mount but Pejke defends it. Pejke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Hong content to control rather than advance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# Hong moves into full mount! Pejke won't be happy about that! Hong controlling from mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Pejke is trying to stand up. Hong controlling from the full mount. Hong is in the full mount, landing strikes. Hong controlling the pace for now. Pejke taking shots to the head. #SUB# Hong swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lem Hong! The defeated Pannes Pejke had this to say: 'My forehead was too big, he could easily beat me but I’ll be the champion one day, no matter what!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Jofre clinches with his opponent.
Hong swings wildly with an uppercut but Jofre uses good head movement to avoid it. Jofre blocks a body shot from Hong. #TD# Jofre decides to pull guard. Jofre trying to keep a closed guard but Hong is proving a slippery customer.
Hong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Jofre is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hong is aware though and is defending well. Hong showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1# Hong tries to free his leg and advance position but Jofre is retaining full guard. Jofre keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully. Jofre is trying to control the position but Hong postures up. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2# Hong closes the distance and pushes Jofre back into the cage. Hong stalling in the clinch.
#TD# Hong is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jofre is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hong to the mat. Hong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hong holds on and takes a little breather. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jofre stopping the sweep attempt from Hong.#T2# Hong pulls Jofre in close to prevent any damage. Let's hope that Hong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Hong controls Jofre momentarily but Jofre frees himself. Jofre with a flurry of punches that miss. Hong pulls Jofre in close to prevent any damage. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Jofre has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Jofre has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hong to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Jofre is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hong pulls down on the head and he's put Jofre to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lem Hong! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD# Cabbage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hoang was covering up waiting for the punch and Cabbage finishes the takedown easily into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cabbage passes Hoang's left leg - he's now in half guard. Hoang is looking for a sweep. Cabbage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Cabbage is looking for a kimura here.
Cabbage misses with a head shot. Hoang uses the momentum to regain guard. Cabbage working some strikes from top position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabbage trying to control but Hoang is working from the bottom. Hoang keeping full guard, as Cabbage tries to pass. #T1# Cabbage won't allow Hoang to sweep him here. Hoang wants to control but Cabbage passes easily into half guard.
#SUB# Cabbage wants to work for an arm triangle but Hoang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Cabbage is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hoang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cabbage. Cabbage is thwarting Hoang's attempts to control the position.#SUB2# Hoang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Cabbage is working for a submission of some sort.
Hoang is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cabbage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Still in half guard, Cabbage seems content to control. Hoang taking some punishment here, with Cabbage in his half guard. #SUB# Cabbage is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hoang has managed to free his arm - good work. Cabbage prevents Hoang from improving his position.#T3##SUB# Hoang is defending against the submission attempts here by Cabbage.
#SUB# Cabbage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cabbage is breathing heavily. Hoang works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB# Cabbage drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cabbage jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Hoang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Hoang working a defensive guard but Cabbage manages to pass into side control anyway.
#SUB# Cabbage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hoang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Hoang is looking to reverse the position. You can see the frustration on Hoang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hoang is trying to improve his position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Total Cabbage dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Good leg kick by Hoang. #TD# Cabbage shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB# Cabbage is working for a submission of some sort.
Hoang wants to control but Cabbage is keeping busy and won't allow it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Cabbage is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hoang defends it well. Cabbage is trying to control. Hoang wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1# Hoang wants to get back to full guard. Hoang gets full guard. Cabbage trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Hoang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cabbage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Cabbage makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Hoang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cabbage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Cabbage trying to control the position from guard on top but Hoang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Hoang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cabbage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Hoang working a defensive guard here.
#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Hoang might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cabbage haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Cabbage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Cabbage trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Cabbage preventing the sweep. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. An inside leg kick lands from Hoang. Hoang swings away with a leg kick that misses. Cabbage takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Hoang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cabbage has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Lem Hoang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3# Cabbage throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Hoang throws a wild body kick that Cabbage sees coming a mile off. Hoang misses with a straight left. Cabbage tries for a takedown but Hoang circles away easily and Hoang counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. Hoang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Cabbage appears to be looking for a big counter. Hoang misses with a wild body shot. Hoang throws the kick towards the body but Cabbage avoids it. Cabbage is looking for a counter combo. Hoang connects with a single shot there. Cabbage takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T4# Hoang tries to work over Cabbage's front leg with a kick but Cabbage checks it. Cabbage changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Cabbage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hoang but Hoang pushes him off and we're back to square one. Hoang throws a leg kick which misses Cabbage's front leg but catches the back leg as Cabbage tries to avoid it. Hoang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cabbage. That did some damage! Hoang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hoang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hoang punishes Cabbage's body with a nice straight punch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lem Hoang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Hoang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Cabbage motions for Hoang to come forward. Cabbage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Hoang lands a nice looking body shot.
Cabbage slips a jab from Hoang. It looked like Cabbage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Hoang lands a jab to the nose. Cabbage misses with a takedown attempt and Hoang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hoang lands a jab to Cabbage's midsection. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cabbage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hoang throws out the jab. Cabbage checks a leg kick nicely. Cabbage shoots in looking for a takedown. Hoang tries to sprawl out of it but Cabbage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hoang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Cabbage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoang. Cabbage tries to move into range but Hoang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Cabbage avoids a kick to the body.
Hoang misses with a kick to the body.
Cabbage appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Hoang throws a half hearted mid kick. Total Cabbage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cabbage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoang.
Hoang scores with a punch to the head. Lem Hoang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Hoang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Hoang swings for the body but Cabbage moves out of range.
Cabbage appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2# Hoang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cabbage. Hoang throws out a counter right but Cabbage avoids it with no problem. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Total Cabbage. That's going to take a lot out of him. Nice body kick there by Hoang. Hoang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Hoang scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Hoang misses its intended target. A thudding body kick lands there by Hoang!
Cabbage takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A lazy left from Hoang finds it's target. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hoang lands a nice looking body kick.#T3# Hoang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hoang digs a good body shot into Cabbage's ribs. A solid leg kick lands there for Hoang.
Cabbage takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Hoang tenderised Cabbage's leg. Cabbage is trying to keep his angry face on. Cabbage will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Hoang connects with an inside leg kick. Nice sprawl there from Hoang as Cabbage shoots in. Hoang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cabbage with a body shot. Cabbage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hoang lands a front kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Hoang. #T4# Cabbage walks into a stiff left hand from Hoang. Hoang with the inside leg kick. Cabbage moves out of range of the body kick from Hoang.
Hoang looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hoang misses with a wild body shot. Hoang misses with a wild body shot. Cabbage takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hoang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Cabbage avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight! Lem Hoang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Hoang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:29 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:29 Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lem Hoang! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1##CL2# Porter drives through and clinches with Hong against the cage.
Hong trying to stall but Porter improves his position.
Hong taking a breather. Porter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2# Porter breaks the clinch.
Porter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Porter cracks Hong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Porter misses with a straight left. Hong feinted there with a counter leg kick. Nice uppercut lands for Porter. That snapped Hong's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Porter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hong sees it coming and avoids it easily. Hong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Porter sprawls and moves away.#CL2# Porter gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2# Porter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Porter looks to land a left hand but Hong moved out of range nicely. George Porter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Hong avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hong feinted with a counter takedown. Hong defending well as Porter loads up on a big left hand. Hong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Porter lands with a good body shot. Porter throws a looping overhand right but Hong ducks down to avoid it. Good standup being displayed there by Porter as he connects with a hook. Porter misses with a hook. As Porter tries to get set, Hong tries to push him back and clinch up but Porter manages to avoid the attempt. Hong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Porter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hong on the side of the head. Porter misses with a hook. Porter keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Porter misses with a wild body shot. Hong half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2# Porter throws a series of strikes that have Hong backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Porter connects with the punch. Porter throws a right and a left that both miss. Hong appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Porter throws a jab but it's blocked by Hong. Hong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Porter. Porter clobbers Hong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Nice shot by Porter. Hong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hong there as he acknowledges the shot. Porter scores with a jab. Hong acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Porter misses with a wild body shot. Hong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Hong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T3# Porter connects with a body shot.#CL2# Porter closes the distance and pushes Hong back into the cage. Porter lands with a left to the head. Hong trying to stall but Porter improves his position.
#BC2# Porter manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Porter. Porter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hong on the side of the head. Porter misses with a looping right. Porter cracks Hong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. A punch combination from Porter misses. Porter lands a jab to Hong's midsection. George Porter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Hong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Porter. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Porter. Porter just misses with a punch to the body.
Hong tried to counter with a leg kick but Porter avoided it. Hong takes one to the side of the head.
Porter misses the jab. Porter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Porter swings for the body but Hong moves out of range.
Hong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Porter pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hong is looking to counter the offense by Porter and move into the clinch. Porter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hong has time to react. Porter throws a hook but Hong blocks it. Hong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Porter dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Porter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hong moves out of range of the strikes. A little feinted left hand from Hong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Porter connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. George Porter seems to be getting the better of the standup. Hong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Porter takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses. Hong feinted with a counter takedown. Porter jabs Hong right on the nose. Hong blinks but takes it well. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Porter throws a body shot but no joy. Porter throws an overhand right that lands on Hong's shoulder, as Hong tries to avoid the shot. Porter misses the jab. As Porter backs away, Hong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. A swing and a miss from Porter. Hong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Porter manages to circle out of the way.#T1# Porter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away. Porter with a body punch. A glancing blow. Hong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Porter scores with a decent looking hook. Hong slips under a jab from Porter. Porter ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Hong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Porter. A looping hook to the body misses from Porter. Hong does a little dance to reset his feet. Hong changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Porter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hong has time to react.#T2# Hong slips a straight right by Porter. Hong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Porter sprawls and moves away. Porter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Porter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Porter scores with a hook to the body. Hong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Porter swinging wildly here.
As Porter tries to get set, Hong tries to push him back and clinch up but Porter manages to avoid the attempt. Porter misses with a looping right. Hong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Porter manages to circle out of the way. Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Porter throws a nice looking combination but Hong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3# Porter scores with a jab. Hong acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Porter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hong doesn't seem bothered though. Porter connects with a body shot. Porter takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses. Hong attempts a counter takedown but Porter avoids it well and moves away. Porter swings for the body but Hong moves out of range.
Hong attempts a counter takedown but Porter avoids it well and moves away. Nice cross by Porter. Porter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hong manages to avoid it. Hong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Porter. Porter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hong appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Porter misses with a hook to the body
and Porter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Porter scores with a nice head shot.#T4# Hong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Porter.
Porter getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Porter throws a hook but Hong blocks it. Hong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Hong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Porter scores with a three punch combo!
Hong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Hong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Porter throws out the jab. Hong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Porter sprawls and moves away. A slow jab from Porter misses its intended target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George Porter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# A lazy left from Porter finds it's target. Porter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Porter. Porter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Some wild striking there from Porter.
Porter looks to score with a jab to the body but Hong is just out of range. As Porter tries to get set, Hong tries to push him back and clinch up but Porter manages to avoid the attempt. Hong avoids the body shot from Porter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Porter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Hong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Porter misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Hong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Porter. Hong on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1# Porter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Porter. Hong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Porter stuns Hong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Porter misses with a looping right. Sloppy strikes from Porter. Those never looked like landing. Nice shot lands for Porter. Hong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Porter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hong is looking to counter with a body kick. Porter misses with a series of wild punches.
#T2# A cross from Porter lands. Porter cracks a nice hook into Hong's ribs. Jab by Porter. Porter throws a body shot but no joy. A little feinted left hand from Hong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. A telegraphed right hand from Porter misses the target. It looked like Hong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Porter lands a nice looking body shot.
Porter lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Porter has been the more effective fighter overall so far. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hong moves out of range as Porter strikes. Hong feinted there with a counter leg kick. Porter's corner calls for a 1-2. Porter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3# Porter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Hong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Porter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Porter throws a hook to the side of Hong's head but Hong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hong ducks under a wild hook from Porter. Nice shot by Porter. Porter misses with an uppercut. As Porter tries to get set, Hong tries to push him back and clinch up but Porter manages to avoid the attempt. Porter throws a jab when Hong was well out of range. Porter misses with a left hand and Hong counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Porter fails to land with a series of punches.
As Porter tries to get set, Hong tries to push him back and clinch up but Porter manages to avoid the attempt. Hong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4# Porter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Hong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Porter.#CL2# Porter forces Hong back against the cage and clinches. Hong taking a breather. Porter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Porter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hong. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Porter prevents a body shot from Hong. Hong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. A hook to the body from Porter.
Hong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lem Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! 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! Hong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Porter gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that's the end of the fight! George Porter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Porter has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 24:30 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30 Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Porter! |
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