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Event:
Batoru FC 10
Date: Feb 02, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Black gets a double leg takedown into Tong's guard.
Black sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tong can't keep his opponent in guard - Black advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Black is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tong is just riding it out for now. Black eventually gives up the hold.
Black throwing shots but Tong is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong trying to control here.
Tong is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Black sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tong defending well though. #T1#
Black seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Black maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tong could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Black has cracked it and Tong is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Black!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Black!
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Event:
Batoru FC 8
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Tong is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Bowen doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Tong crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Tong's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brandon Bowen!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Tong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Penn. Penn obviously looking to wear him down.
Tong is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Penn.
Tong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Penn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Penn cracks Tong with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Ben Tong has been cut.#KD2#
Penn sends Tong crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Penn is motioning to the referee to let Tong up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Tong is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Penn.
Oh Tong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Penn chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Penn fakes the body blow, causing Tong to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Tong goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steel Penn!
After winning the bout, Steel Penn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Tong clinches up with OConnor and pushes him back against the cage.
OConnor is trying to force a seperation but Tong has the dominant position.
OConnor has had enough of the clinch but Tong keeps him there for the moment.
OConnor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OConnor is trying to break the clinch but Tong has him pressed against the cage.
Tong controlling the action here for a moment.
OConnor is looking to break free of the clinch but Tong has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor tries to circle away but Tong has him pinned against the cage.
OConnor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
OConnor has had enough of the clinch but Tong keeps him there for the moment.
Tong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Tong tries to throw a body punch but OConnor avoids it by throwing Tong back against the cage.
OConnor has had enough of the clinch but Tong keeps him there for the moment.
Tong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. OConnor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
OConnor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tong has OConnor pressed against the cage, preventing OConnor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
OConnor tries to break free but Tong pushes him back against the cage.
OConnor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
OConnor tries to break free but Tong pushes him back against the cage.
OConnor can't break the clinch.
Tong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OConnor's efforts to push away.#BC#
OConnor breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A kick lands to the mid section there for OConnor.
OConnor throws the kick towards the body but Tong avoids it.
OConnor lands a head kick!
Chad OConnor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from OConnor. Tong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tong fails with the takedown#KD#
and OConnor counters with a head kick that drops Tong to the mat! Tong scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#CUT#
It looks like Ben Tong has been cut.
OConnor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL2#
Tong clinches up against the cage.
Tong just leaning against OConnor, taking a breather. #T3##TD2#
Tong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics OConnor uses from the top position.
OConnor preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
OConnor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Tong, up you get!
OConnor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
OConnor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
OConnor sets himself, and Tong steps forward looking for the clinch! OConnor avoids it this time.
Tong dodges the punch combination from OConnor.
#T4#
Tong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before OConnor can pounce on him.
OConnor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Tong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tong.
OConnor keeping moving, preventing Tong from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Tong gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Tong gets a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OConnor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OConnor is trying to force a seperation but Tong has the dominant position.
Tong keeps control of OConnor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad OConnor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Tong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tong fails with a takedown attempt.
OConnor is looking for a counter combo.
Tong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
OConnor throws a sloppy head kick and Tong moves out of range easily.
OConnor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tong can do to turn this around?
Tong fails with a takedown attempt.
Chad OConnor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Tong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tong.
OConnor misses with a head kick.
Tong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from OConnor.#T1#
Tong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
OConnor tries a head kick but it misses.
OConnor sets himself, and Tong steps forward looking for the clinch! OConnor avoids it this time.
Tong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around OConnor's waist but OConnor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tong off to one side.
OConnor thuds a left hand into Tong's body.
Tong takes one on the button.
OConnor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#KD#
OConnor lands a left and a right that send Tong crashing to the mat, dazed. OConnor thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OConnor throws a series of punches but Tong moves out of range.
Tong feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
OConnor misses with a kick to the body.
Tong wants to counter with a clinch but OConnor pushes him away.
A good leg kick by OConnor.
Chad OConnor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OConnor throws a head kick but Tong moves out of range.
OConnor cracks the inside of Tong's front leg. #CL2#
Tong gets a clinch. #TD2#
Tong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
OConnor is looking to stand up but Tong isn't so interested in that idea.
Tong 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. #T3#
OConnor keeping moving, preventing Tong from controlling successfully.
Tong prevents OConnor from getting back to his feet.
Tong trying to control the position from guard on top but OConnor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
OConnor throws a sloppy head kick and Tong moves out of range easily.
Chad OConnor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OConnor thows a leg kick but Tong checks it #TD2#
so Tong counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
OConnor keeping moving, preventing Tong from controlling successfully.
Tong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tong trying to control the position from guard on top but OConnor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OConnor wants to stand and escape but Tong is having none of it.
Tong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chad OConnor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Tong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
OConnor swings for the body but Tong moves out of range.
Tong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tong avoids the head kick by OConnor.
OConnor throws a head kick but Tong moves out of range.
OConnor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
OConnor scores with a kick to the midsection.
OConnor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor connects with a right hand. Tong shakes it off.
OConnor tries a head kick but it misses.
OConnor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tong wants to counter the offense by OConnor and move into the clinch position.#T1#
OConnor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tong.
OConnor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tong avoids the head kick by OConnor.
OConnor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#KD#
OConnor lands a big head kick that sends Tong tumbling to the mat! OConnor takes a step backwards and waves Tong back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Tong is rocked!
Tong tries to score a power double leg takedown but OConnor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tong somewhat.#T2#
OConnor misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OConnor throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Tong moves into the clinch.
OConnor tries to circle away but Tong has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Tong manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
OConnor is looking to stand up but Tong won't let him. #SU#
Tong is working an open guard so OConnor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from OConnor. #KD#
OConnor lands a big head kick that sends Tong tumbling to the mat! OConnor takes a step backwards and waves Tong back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tong is still on wobbly legs! Can OConnor finish him?#TD2#
Tong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tong showed some decent athleticism there.
Tong seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
OConnor wants to get back to his feet.
Tong wants to lay and pray for a moment but OConnor keeps working.
Tong is controlling the pace.
OConnor is looking to escape.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tong is keen to just control but OConnor is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
OConnor is defending against the submission attempts here by Tong.
Tong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but OConnor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ben Tong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OConnor wants to get back to his feet.
Tong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tong thows a huge punch but OConnor dodges it nicely.
Chad OConnor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
OConnor tries to kick Tong off but Tong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chad OConnor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for OConnor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad OConnor!
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Event:
GFC 1: The Show
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Tong moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from Davis.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Davis slows down the pace here.
Tong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davis doesn't manage to clinch there - Tong circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Davis.#CUT2#
It looks like Ben Tong has been cut.#CL#
Tong clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tong slowing the pace effectively.
Davis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Stalling in the clinch from Tong.
#BC2#
Davis manages to break the clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Davis!
Davis tries to clinch there but Tong circles away.
Davis doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD#
and Tong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tong 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. Davis tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Tong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Tong!
The defeated Joseph Davis had this to say: 'I'll back stronger'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Delaney shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tong as he avoids it easily.
Delaney misses with a takedown #TD2#
and Tong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Delaney knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tong on the ground.
Delaney is trying to control but can't.
Tong wants to take a breather but Delaney is having none of it. #SUB2#
Tong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tong prevents Delaney from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tong trying to control from half guard but Delaney is working away.
Tong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Delaney wants to get back to full guard.
Delaney is trying to stand back up but Tong is controlling him
Delaney wants to stand back up but Tong manages to pass into side control.
#SU2#
Tong has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Delaney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Williams Delaney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delaney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tong sprawls well. Tong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Delaney gets slowly back to his feet.
Tong tries to counter with a clinch but Delaney shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Tong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Delaney looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Delaney counters with a one-two to the body.
Delaney fails with a takedown attempt.
Delaney tries to clinch but Tong moves away #TD2#
and Tong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Delaney is in trouble now - Tong has advanced to mount! #SUB2#
Tong goes for an armbar but Delaney turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Delaney. #T3#
Delaney is looking to stand up but Tong won't let him.
Tong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Tong has his feet on Delaney's thighs here. He's pushed Delaney off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Delaney screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Tong!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Larkin gets the takedown into side control.
Larkin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Tong is avoiding damage well.
Tong avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Larkin.
Larkin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tong!#SUB2#
Larkin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Larkin sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Poor strikes thrown by Larkin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Larkin throws some wild stikes that Tong manages to avoid easily.
Larkin misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Poor strikes thrown by Larkin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB2#
Larkin working for a guillotine from mount but Tong is in no mood to give up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larkin looking to finish with strikes here!
Larkin lands a big shot there that rocks Tong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T1#
Larkin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tong because Larkin loaded up on that one.
Larkin working the ground and pound effectively.
Tong wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Larkin.
Larkin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Tong because Larkin loaded up on that one. #SUB2#
Larkin wants to finish this one by submission but Tong is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Larkin.
Larkin thowing shots but they're missing.
Tong wants to control but Larkin is having none of it.#SUB2#
Larkin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tong is on top in guard.
Tong wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving. #T2#
Larkin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tong wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Larkin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Larkin seems keen to control Tong's posture.
Our spies down at at Main Event inform us that Larkin has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tong trying to control the position from guard on top but Larkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Larkin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Larkin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Larkin throwing strikes but missing.
Tong keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
Larkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tong is trying to keep Larkin in close.
Larkin throws a strike but Tong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tong wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Larkin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB#
Tong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Larkin is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Larkin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tong is not content to let Larkin control the position.
The strikes coming from Larkin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Larkin trying to control the position but Tong is working away. #SUB2#
Larkin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Larkin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Larkin shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Tong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Larkin is looking for a sweep. Tong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Larkin preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tong prevents Larkin from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Larkin's head.
Tong wants to free his trapped foot but Larkin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tong controlling the action here.#T1#
Larkin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tong is working away from the top position though.
Larkin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Larkin.
Larkin is trying to keep Tong in close.
Tong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Larkin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Larkin is controlling Tong's posture.
Larkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tong manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Larkin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larkin forces his way into half guard.
Larkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tong wants to improve his position but Larkin is controlling well.
Tong trying to hold on to Larkin's head to control him but Larkin postures up.
Larkin wants to pass the guard but Tong is defending well.
Larkin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Larkin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tong tries to roll over but Larkin keeps him under control.#T3#
Larkin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Larkin is trying to control the action in half guard but Tong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larkin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Larkin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tong is looking to improve his position.
Larkin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Larkin not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Larkin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Larkin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tong sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Larkin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Larkin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Larkin looking to finish with strikes here!
#SUB2#
Larkin is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Tong to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Tong shrugs it off.
Tong tries to reverse the position but Larkin maintains control.
Larkin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tong tries to hold on but Larkin pushes him away.
Larkin unloads with some shots from mount but Tong bucks and avoids them well.
Larkin throws some wild stikes that Tong manages to avoid easily.
Tong is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Desmond Larkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Larkin with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Tong counters by clinching up.
Tong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Larkin tries to pull guard but Tong won't allow it.
Ben Tong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Larkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tong prevents it.
Larkin avoiding damage as Tong throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Tong stalling in the clinch.
Tong struggles to land a body shot inside as Larkin controls his hands.
Tong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tong just leaning against Larkin, taking a breather.
Tong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tong for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC#
Tong manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Larkin with that takedown attempt.
Larkin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Tong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Larkin quickly recovers to half guard.
Tong is thwarting Larkin's attempts to control the position.
Larkin works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Larkin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Larkin prevents Tong from improving his position.
Larkin is trying to control the action in half guard but Tong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Larkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tong tries to roll over but Larkin keeps him under control.
Tong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Larkin.
Larkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tong is trying to stand back up but Larkin is controlling him
Tong tries to get to full guard but Larkin has control of the leg.
Larkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Larkin trying to control from half guard but Tong is working away. #ES#
Tong kicks off Larkin and gets to his feet.
Tong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ben Tong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larkin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Larkin gets caught flat footed, as Tong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tong trying to control the position from guard on top but Larkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Larkin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tong frees his head nicely. Oh but Larkin has switched to an armbar! Tong is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Desmond Larkin!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Elliott closes the distance and pushes Tong back into the cage.#BC#
Elliott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elliott fails with a takedown attempt.
Elliott shoots for a takedown but Tong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tong shoots in for a takedown but Elliott shows good takedown defense.
Tong doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Elliott counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Elliott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Elliott manages to break the clinch.
Tong goes for a double leg but Elliott avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Elliott continues to drive forward.
Sammie Elliott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Tong.#T1##CL#
Tong gets tackled into the cage by Elliott. Elliott maintains the clinch.
Elliott tries for a takedown but Tong manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Elliott gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tong regains guard.
Tong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Elliott drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tong dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Tong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Tong trying to control the position from guard on top but Elliott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Tong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Elliott trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Elliott wants to sweep but no luck.
Tong postures up.
Elliott is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3##SUB2#
Tong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Let's hope that Tong 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.
Tong trying to control the position from guard on top but Elliott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Elliott rushes Tong and presses him up against the cage.#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.#BC#
Elliott manages to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Tong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elliott circles away.
Tong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Elliott is fending him off so far but Tong persists. Nope, Elliott circles away and we're back to standing.
Elliott is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tong.#CL#
Elliott rushes Tong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Elliott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elliott shoots for a takedown but Tong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Tong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Elliott tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tong is in Elliott's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammie Elliott dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tong fails with a takedown attempt.
Elliott tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tong manages to circle out of the way.
Sammie Elliott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Elliott gets caught napping as Tong dives in and scores a takedown. Elliott manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong controlling from the top position.
Tong throwing strikes from guard but Elliott blocks nicely.
Ben Tong has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Elliott working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Tong has gone for a leg lock! Elliott slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tong's guard.#REVR#
Tong looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Tong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Elliott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tong seems keen to control Elliott's posture.#T2##SUB2#
Tong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Elliott avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tong keeping moving, preventing Elliott from controlling successfully.
Elliott wants to get up but he can't break Tong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Elliott is fighting to break Tong's control of his arms but Tong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Elliott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Elliott postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Elliott trying to control the position from guard on top but Tong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tong has control of Elliott's left arm, preventing Elliott from doing any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Tong dives in and scores a takedown into Elliott's guard.
Elliott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Elliott keeping moving, preventing Tong from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Tong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elliott is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Tong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Elliott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Elliott instigates a clinch.
Tong avoiding damage.
Tong just leaning against Elliott, taking a breather. #BC#
Elliott breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Tong pushes Elliott up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Elliott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Tong clinches. #TD#
Elliott works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #ES2#
Tong pushes Elliott off and gets back to his feet.
#T1##TD2#
Tong shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Elliott napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tong moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Tong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Elliott rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tong's guard! Nice work there by Elliott!
Tong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elliott's guard. #REVB#
Elliott will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Tong trying to control the position from guard on top but Elliott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elliott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tong controls the pace.
Tong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Elliott is proving hard to escape from.
Tong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tong throws a big elbow that misses.
Tong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tong throwing strikes from guard but Elliott blocks nicely. #T3#
Tong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Elliott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Elliott can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tong controls the pace.
Tong is looking to stand up but Elliott won't let him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tong throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tong fails with the takedown.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL#
Elliott has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Elliott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Elliott has Tong up against the cage in a clinch.
Tong tries a body shot but Elliott blocks it.
#BC#
Elliott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Tong looks to move away, Elliott throws a big counter combo but Tong just gets out of the way.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ben Tong.
I think Tong 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ben Tong!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 07, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Tong closes the distance and clinches.
Tong has Vasquez pressed against the cage.
Tong stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Tong's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vasquez avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Tong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vasquez prevents a body shot from Tong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Tong has clasped his hands together around Vasquez's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Vasquez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
You can see the frustration on Vasquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tong trying to control the action but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Vasquez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB2#
Tong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vasquez, who protects the arm well.
Tong is looking to take a break and control but Vasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vasquez tries to buck Tong off but Tong is having none of it.
Tong advances to full mount.
Tong sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tong throws some wild stikes that Vasquez manages to avoid easily.
Tong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vasquez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Tong trying to control from half guard but Vasquez is working away.
Vasquez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tong on the ground.#SUB2#
Tong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vasquez defends it well.
Tong is keen to just control but Vasquez is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB2#
Tong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vasquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tong.
Vasquez wants to control but Tong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vasquez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tong.
Tong is pressing down on Vasquez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vasquez is holding on for now.
Tong trying to control from half guard but Vasquez is working away.
Tong trying to pass the guard but Vasquez defending well. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vasquez tries to roll over but Tong keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Tong is trying to work for a kimura but Vasquez is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vasquez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Tong 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##TD2#
Tong shoots in and gets a takedown into Vasquez's guard.
Vasquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've been informed that Tong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Vasquez is really struggling to control Tong but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tong controlling from the top position.
Vasquez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez working a defensive guard here.
Tong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tong won't allow Vasquez to sweep him here. #T1#
Tong trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Tong moves into range and clinches up with Vasquez.
Vasquez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vasquez tries to stall but Tong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tong is pushing Vasquez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tong stalls. #T2#
Vasquez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tong pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Vasquez manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Tong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vasquez quickly recovers to half guard.
Tong wants to stand up but Vasquez has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Tong throwing shots but Vasquez is blocking nicely. #T3#
Tong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasquez keeps working. #SUB2#
Tong wants to work for an arm triangle but Vasquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vasquez trying to control from the bottom.
Tong prevents Vasquez from improving his position.
Tong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vasquez is refusing to be controlled, as Tong sits in half guard.
Vasquez trying to control but Tong postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tong trying to pass the guard but Vasquez defending well.
Tong keeps trying to improve his position.
Tong passes to full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Tong working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Tong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Vasquez gets tackled into the cage by Tong. Tong maintains the clinch.
Vasquez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tong blocks it with crossed arms. #TD2#
Tong has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Vasquez is trying to keep an underhook but Tong manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vasquez trying to hold on to Tong's head to control him but Tong postures up.
Vasquez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez is not content to let Tong control the position.
Vasquez tries to roll over but Tong keeps him under control.#T1#
Tong wants to control but Vasquez is keeping him busy.
Vasquez trying to control from the bottom.
Tong trying to mount his opponent but Vasquez defends it.
Tong is looking to take a break and control but Vasquez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tong is trying to work for a kimura but Vasquez is defending well.
Vasquez is trying to maintain the position but Tong is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Tong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vasquez trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Tong seems content to control.
Tong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vasquez defending well though.
Ben Tong has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Tong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vasquez manages to get to full guard.
#SU2#
Tong stands up from Vasquez's guard - Tong perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3##TD2#
Tong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vasquez to the ground. Tong is now in Vasquez's guard.
Tong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vasquez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tong trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasquez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Vasquez keeping moving, preventing Tong from controlling successfully.
Vasquez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Tong stands up and waves to Vasquez to follow him.
Ben Tong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL#
Vasquez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tong, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Tong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Tong!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Tong drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tong tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Tong throwing strikes here but Lee is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tong controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Tong avoids the attempt from Lee to control.
Lee could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lee avoids a series of strikes thrown by Tong.
Tong looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Tong is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lee shrugs it off.
Lee is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Tong goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lee turns into him and now he's in Tong's guard.
Lee won't allow Tong to sweep him here. #T2#
Tong trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tong wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tong on the ground.
Tong is trying to control the position but Lee postures up. #T3#
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee lands a couple of digs.
Lee throws a strike but Tong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Tong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Tong might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Tong trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tong content to stall in guard here. #T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tong throws a strike but Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Tong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Tong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tong trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Tong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Tong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lee!
Tong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tong remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Tong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Tong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ground and pound from Tong seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Tong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tong in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Tong working away.#SUB2#
Tong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T2##SUB2#
Tong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tong trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Ben Tong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee tries to buck Tong off but Tong is having none of it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tong throws an elbow but Lee slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Tong swings around for an armbar but Lee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tong's guard.
Lee postures up in Tong's guard and throws a big left but Tong blocks it. #T3#
Tong has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Tong blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Tong throws a big elbow that misses.
Tong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Tong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tong trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee has Tong pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Tong 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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Tong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Tong closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lee tries to bench press Tong off him but Tong keeps the position. #SU2#
Tong decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lee to his feet.
Abdul Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Tong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lee!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tong tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tong off and has taken his back!
Lee is trying to stick to Tong's back but Tong is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tong.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tong trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Tong drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Tong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Lee is working Tong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tong is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tong is adopting a defensive guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
Lee wants to stand but Tong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tong pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Tong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lee lands a couple of elbows.
Tong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tong wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Tong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Tong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tong distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tong wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee is trying to control the position but Tong postures up.
Ben Tong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Tong drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Tong as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Lee screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Tong! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ben Tong!
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