PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Tolmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuke Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Tolmer
vs
Hong

190 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Tolmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tuke Hong!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A telegraphed right hand from Hong misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hong.
Hong connects with a nice looking jab.
Hong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tolmer momentarily.
Hong jabs Tolmer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tolmer shoots and misses
and Hong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tolmer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hong. Hong obviously looking to wear him down.
Tolmer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tolmer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong is looking for a sweep.
Hong defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolmer wants to control but Hong is keeping him busy.
Hong wants to get back to his feet but Tolmer drags him back down.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tolmer laying and praying for a moment but Hong takes advantage and regains half guard.
Hong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tolmer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tolmer's back!
Tolmer prevents Hong from getting a body triangle.
Tolmer trying to control the action but Hong just sinks the hooks in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong is landing with strikes. Tolmer can't take much more of this.
Hong gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Hong tries to get the hooks in deep but Tolmer pushed the leg off.
Tolmer tries to escape the position.
Hong lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hong lands strikes to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hong lands shots from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tolmer is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Good control from Hong.
Hong is punishing Tolmer with strikes - can he finish him?!
Hong is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Hong lands with a hammerfist to the side of Tolmer's head.
Tolmer is really stuck here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hong. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tolmer tries to break free.
Hong scores with punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hong. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hong lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hong.
Tolmer wants to get back to his feet.
Hong gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Hong lands shots from the back.
Tolmer is covering up but some of the strikes from Hong are getting through and doing damage.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Hong.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tolmer is taking damage to the body and head.
Hong has the hooks in. Tolmer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hong lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tolmer tries to escape but Hong has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuke Hong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hong connects with a body shot.
Tolmer fails with the takedown
and Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A combination from Hong does no damage.
Tolmer darts in looking for a takedown but Hong gets double underhooks and turns Tolmer into the cage.
Tolmer blocking some punches.
Tolmer blocking some punches.
Hong misses with a body punch.
Hong cracks Tolmer with a nice body shot.
Hong lands a shot to the body.
Tolmer blocks a body shot from Hong.
Hong swings wildly with an uppercut but Tolmer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hong lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolmer looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Tolmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tolmer backwards.
Hong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tolmer backwards.
Hong lands a shoulder strike.
Hong tries a body shot but Tolmer blocks it.
Hong lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Hong - that landed with a thud.
Hong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hong tries to throw a body punch but Tolmer avoids it by throwing Hong back against the cage.
Hong lands with a short shot to the head.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tolmer blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tolmer just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hong's brow.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Tolmer controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Hong scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hong works on Tolmer's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tolmer.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hong gets through Tolmer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tolmer has had enough of the clinch but Hong keeps him there for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Hong fails to land.
Tolmer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tolmer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hong lands with a light punch inside.
Hong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tolmer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hong is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tolmer tries to pull guard but Hong holds him up against the cage and eventually Tolmer drops back down to his feet.
Hong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tolmer's efforts to push away.
Hong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hong is trying to maintain a safe position but Tolmer gets an underhook and turns Hong into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hong.
Tolmer pushes off an throws an elbow but Hong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hong works on Tolmer's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Hong.
Tolmer takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong lands with a short shot to the head.
Hong effectively controlling the action here.
Tolmer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hong moves out of range as Tolmer throws a body kick.
Tolmer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tolmer on the side of the head.
Hong lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tolmer shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hong connects with a body shot that sends Tolmer's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tuke Hong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hong thuds his right hand into Tolmer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tolmer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hong lands with an uppercut that bounces Tolmer off the cage and back into range.
Hong throws a front kick that sends Tolmer stumbling back into the cage.
Tuke Hong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hong thuds a left hand into Tolmer's body.
Hong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tolmer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tolmer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hong is fending him off so far but Tolmer persists. Nope, Hong circles away and we're back to standing.
Hong lands with a good body shot.
Tolmer is looking to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong is looking to slow Tolmer down with leg kicks.
Tolmer shoots in but Hong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hong throws a good cross that connects.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hong.
Tolmer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hong's waist but Hong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tolmer off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Tolmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tolmer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hong as he jumps to the side.
Tolmer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tolmer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hong.
Hong scores with a shot to the body.
Tolmer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolmer throws a head kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Hong. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tolmer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tolmer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A shot to the liver by Hong. Beautiful body shot.
Nice jab there from Hong.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hong, as that shot connected.
Tolmer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hong finds it's way round the side to connect with Tolmer's head.
Hong connects with a crisp jab.

Tolmer is rocked!
Hong catches Tolmer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oh Tolmer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hong closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Tolmer! Hong dives in looking to finish! Tolmer is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tuke Hong!