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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chiamaka Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andokuhle Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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172 lbs
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183 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chiamaka Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andokuhle Congo!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andokuhle Congo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andokuhle Congo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch up.
Andokuhle Congo misses the shot to the body.
Chiamaka Congo throws a body punch but Andokuhle Congo moves out of range.
Chiamaka Congo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Andokuhle Congo's head backwards.
A big right from Chiamaka Congo misses.
Chiamaka Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chiamaka Congo throws an off balance right hand
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andokuhle Congo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chiamaka Congo was well out of range. Poor timing from Andokuhle Congo.
Chiamaka Congo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Andokuhle Congo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andokuhle Congo swats away the attempt to clinch by Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a looping left.
Andokuhle Congo ducks under a wild hook from Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chiamaka Congo thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chiamaka Congo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andokuhle Congo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Chiamaka Congo coming out on top.
Chiamaka Congo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andokuhle Congo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Chiamaka Congo's head coaches at Assassins Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chiamaka Congo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andokuhle Congo was well out of range. Poor timing from Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo wants to clinch but Andokuhle Congo slips to the side
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a nice uppercut.
Chiamaka Congo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andokuhle Congo was well out of range. Poor timing from Chiamaka Congo.
Andokuhle Congo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chiamaka Congo thinking.
Chiamaka Congo throws a shot from downtown. Andokuhle Congo moves away and avoids it.
Chiamaka Congo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andokuhle Congo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Chiamaka Congo misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiamaka Congo scores with a punch to the head.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a lunging right hand
and Andokuhle Congo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chiamaka Congo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andokuhle Congo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Andokuhle Congo slips under a jab from Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo scores with a hook to the body. Andokuhle Congo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chiamaka Congo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a nice uppercut.
Andokuhle Congo slips a jab from Chiamaka Congo.
Andokuhle Congo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chiamaka Congo manages to avoid it.
Andokuhle Congo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Andokuhle Congo.
It looks like Chiamaka Congo has been cut.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a straight left.
Andokuhle Congo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andokuhle Congo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Chiamaka Congo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiamaka Congo throws a big shot that misses.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chiamaka Congo takes a swing at Andokuhle Congo's ribcage but misses.
Andokuhle Congo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chiamaka Congo.
Andokuhle Congo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a looping left.
Andokuhle Congo ducks under a wild hook from Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch but Andokuhle Congo moves out of range.
Chiamaka Congo clinches up with Andokuhle Congo and pushes him back against the cage.
Chiamaka Congo lands with a right to the head.
Andokuhle Congo tries a body shot but Chiamaka Congo blocks it.
Andokuhle Congo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chiamaka Congo works the jab nicely.
Chiamaka Congo throws a poor cross that misses
and Andokuhle Congo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chiamaka Congo swings widly with a right hand
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andokuhle Congo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chiamaka Congo looks to clinch
and Andokuhle Congo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chiamaka Congo throws a shot from downtown. Andokuhle Congo moves away and avoids it.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a wild body shot.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch there but Andokuhle Congo circles away.
Andokuhle Congo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Andokuhle Congo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chiamaka Congo rather than just go for the knockout.
Andokuhle Congo lands a nice hook to Chiamaka Congo's body. Chiamaka Congo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Chiamaka Congo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andokuhle Congo manages to avoid it.
Chiamaka Congo throws a jab when Andokuhle Congo was well out of range.
Chiamaka Congo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chiamaka Congo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chiamaka Congo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chiamaka Congo wants to clinch
and Andokuhle Congo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andokuhle Congo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chiamaka Congo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chiamaka Congo loads up on a big right hand but Andokuhle Congo slips the punch.
Andokuhle Congo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andokuhle Congo moves out of range as Chiamaka Congo strikes.
Chiamaka Congo loads up on a big right hand but Andokuhle Congo slips the punch.
Andokuhle Congo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Andokuhle Congo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chiamaka Congo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andokuhle Congo was well out of range. Poor timing from Chiamaka Congo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chiamaka Congo. Andokuhle Congo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andokuhle Congo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Chiamaka Congo misses.
Chiamaka Congo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Andokuhle Congo manages to break the clinch.
Chiamaka Congo dips to his left and cracks Andokuhle Congo with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Chiamaka Congo. Andokuhle Congo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chiamaka Congo. Andokuhle Congo does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andokuhle Congo swats away the attempt to clinch by Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chiamaka Congo throws a poor cross that misses
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a nice body shot.
Chiamaka Congo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chiamaka Congo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a stiff right hand.
Andokuhle Congo looks to score with a jab to the body but Chiamaka Congo is just out of range.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a wild body shot.
Andokuhle Congo misses with the combination.
A big right from Chiamaka Congo misses.
Chiamaka Congo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andokuhle Congo moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andokuhle Congo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chiamaka Congo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andokuhle Congo.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch but Andokuhle Congo moves away
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a left and a right that stings Chiamaka Congo.
Andokuhle Congo blocks a jab.
Andokuhle Congo misses with a body shot.
Chiamaka Congo avoids the body shot from Andokuhle Congo.
Andokuhle Congo slips a jab from Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a right hand
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a straight right hand.
Chiamaka Congo thows a body shot but no joy.
Chiamaka Congo throws a body punch but Andokuhle Congo moves out of range.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a body punch
and Andokuhle Congo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiamaka Congo scores with a sloppy right hand. Andokuhle Congo should have avoided that one.
Andokuhle Congo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chiamaka Congo throws a hook to the side of Andokuhle Congo's head but Andokuhle Congo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Andokuhle Congo ducks under a wild hook from Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo looks to throw the jab but Andokuhle Congo is out of range.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a right hand
and Andokuhle Congo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chiamaka Congo misses with an uppercut.
Chiamaka Congo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andokuhle Congo.
Chiamaka Congo looks to score with a jab to the body but Andokuhle Congo is just out of range.
Andokuhle Congo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Andokuhle Congo avoids the body shot from Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo looks to clinch
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chiamaka Congo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Chiamaka Congo swings widly with a right hand
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a left and a right that stings Chiamaka Congo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andokuhle Congo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a wild body shot.
Chiamaka Congo throws a hook but Andokuhle Congo blocks it.
Chiamaka Congo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a jab to the body
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chiamaka Congo swings for the body but Andokuhle Congo moves out of range.
Chiamaka Congo looks to clinch
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chiamaka Congo thows a body shot but no joy.
Andokuhle Congo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chiamaka Congo walks into a stiff left hand from Andokuhle Congo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Andokuhle Congo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a right hand
letting Andokuhle Congo counter with a right hand.
Chiamaka Congo swings widly with a right hand
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chiamaka Congo thinking.
Chiamaka Congo looks to land a right hand but Andokuhle Congo moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andokuhle Congo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chiamaka Congo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chiamaka Congo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andokuhle Congo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo moves in looking to clinch but Andokuhle Congo pushes him off.
Andokuhle Congo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Andokuhle Congo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Andokuhle Congo misses the shot to the body.
Chiamaka Congo lands a nice shot that snaps Andokuhle Congo's head back.
Chiamaka Congo throws out a loose jab but Andokuhle Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chiamaka Congo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chiamaka Congo forces Andokuhle Congo back against the cage and clinches.
Andokuhle Congo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chiamaka Congo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chiamaka Congo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Andokuhle Congo counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andokuhle Congo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chiamaka Congo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Andokuhle Congo scrambles back to his feet.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Andokuhle Congo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch up.
Andokuhle Congo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chiamaka Congo.
Andokuhle Congo tests Chiamaka Congo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a stiff right hand.
Chiamaka Congo jabs at Andokuhle Congo's body.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a hook to the body
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a nice body shot.
Chiamaka Congo misses the shot to the body.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a wild body shot.
Chiamaka Congo swings widly with a right hand
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andokuhle Congo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chiamaka Congo.
Andokuhle Congo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Chiamaka Congo lands a nice looking body shot.
Chiamaka Congo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andokuhle Congo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chiamaka Congo looks to clinch
letting Andokuhle Congo counter with a right hand.
Andokuhle Congo circles away from the clinch attempt
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Andokuhle Congo.
Chiamaka Congo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Andokuhle Congo on the side of the head.
Andokuhle Congo slips under a jab from Chiamaka Congo.
Chiamaka Congo throws a shot from downtown. Andokuhle Congo moves away and avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Andokuhle Congo. Those never looked like landing.
Chiamaka Congo throws an off balance right hand
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chiamaka Congo just misses with a punch to the body.
Andokuhle Congo moves out of range as Chiamaka Congo strikes.
Chiamaka Congo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiamaka Congo throws a lazy uppercut
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chiamaka Congo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Andokuhle Congo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chiamaka Congo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andokuhle Congo counters with a right hand to the body.
Andokuhle Congo misses with a body shot.
Chiamaka Congo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andokuhle Congo manages to avoid it.
Chiamaka Congo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andokuhle Congo.
Chiamaka Congo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chiamaka Congo swings widly with a right hand
and Andokuhle Congo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chiamaka Congo tries to clinch but Andokuhle Congo moves out of range.
Chiamaka Congo throws a lazy right hand but Andokuhle Congo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chiamaka Congo misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiamaka Congo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andokuhle Congo manages to avoid it.
Chiamaka Congo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chiamaka Congo catches Andokuhle Congo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body punch from Chiamaka Congo.
Andokuhle Congo cracks a nice hook into Chiamaka Congo's ribs.
Chiamaka Congo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Andokuhle Congo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chiamaka Congo wants to clinch
and Andokuhle Congo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andokuhle Congo blocks a jab.
Andokuhle Congo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andokuhle Congo ducks under a wild hook from Chiamaka Congo.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chiamaka Congo.
I think Andokuhle Congo 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andokuhle Congo!
Andokuhle Congo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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