Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN K1 8/27
Date: Aug 27, 2021

#R1#
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spiteri.
Spiteri keeps Kong at a distance using the push kick.
A left lands for Spiteri.
Kong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kong is breathing heavily.
Spiteri scores with the left hand. Kong knows he should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Kong ducks into a a hook from Spiteri and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spiteri cracks a nice hook into Kong's ribs.
Spiteri punishes Kong's body with a nice straight punch.
Spiteri connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spiteri cracks Kong with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlotos Spiteri!
A very excited looking Carlotos Spiteri made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN K1 8/20
Date: Aug 20, 2021

#R1#
De Sucre doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
De Sucre tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it.
De Sucre wants to clinch.#CL2#
De Sucre moves into the clinch successfully.
De Sucre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
De Sucre throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.
De Sucre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Sucre misses with the head strike.
De Sucre misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from De Sucre fails to land.
De Sucre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Sucre has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
De Sucre working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Sucre. #T1#
De Sucre misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Kong scores with a nice short uppercut.
De Sucre misses with the head strike.
De Sucre throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from De Sucre fails to land.
De Sucre throws a head punch that misses.
Kong misses with a body punch.
Kong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Sucre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from De Sucre fails to land.
De Sucre working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Kong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kong lands with a left to the head.
De Sucre working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Sucre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Kong.
Kong lands a nice uppercut.
Kong works on De Sucre's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Kong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong lands with a short shot to the head.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Kong scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from De Sucre fails to land.
Kong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
De Sucre has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
A short right from Kong.
Kong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Sucre backwards.
De Sucre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Sucre backwards.
De Sucre looks winded!
Kong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
De Sucre takes a shot to the head.
Kong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of De Sucres head.
De Sucre tries to work over Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
De Sucre scores with a shoulder strike.
Kong lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for De Sucre.
De Sucre struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands. #T3#
De Sucre is working Kong over against the ropes.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kong lands with a light punch inside.
De Sucre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kong digs a right hand underneath De Sucre's ribcage. De Sucre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Kong.
Kong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kong presses De Sucre against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Kong.
A nice left hand lands by Kong. #ROC#De Sucre is rocked!
A body shot lands from Kong.
De Sucre is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong finish him?
Kong misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Sucre.
Kong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kong working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kong.
Kong has a couple of punches blocked by De Sucre.
De Sucre blocking some punches.
Kong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kong swings wildly with an uppercut but De Sucre uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from De Sucre fails to land.
Kong misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Sucre seems to have recovered his senses.
A shot in the inside from Kong.
Kong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Sucre backwards.
Kong creates a bit of distance and cracks De Sucre with a big uppercut! De Sucre goes down! The referee pushes Kong away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will De Sucre make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Kong takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SYN K-1 8/07
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Akumba closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Akumba throws a series of punches but Kong moves out of range.
Akumba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Kong misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Akumba. Those never looked like landing.
A quick step to the side and Kong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akumba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akumba lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kong takes a step back to recover.
Kong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Akumba circles away quickly and effectively.
Akumba is looking for the big counter here.
Akumba digs a good hook to Kong's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Akumba throws a series of strikes that have Kong backpedaling.
Akumba fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Akumba.
Akumba lands a nice looking body kick.
Kong tries to move into range but Akumba moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Akumba tries to bum rush Kong with a series of wild strikes but Kong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mako Akumba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akumba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Akumba lands a jab-cross combination.
Akumba throws a nice looking combination but Kong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Akumba scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've been informed that Akumba has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Akumba misses with a two punch combination.
Akumba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Akumba just misses with a punch to the body.
Good work by Akumba as he checks the leg kick.
Kong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akumba.
Kong moves out of range of the body kick from Akumba.
Akumba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akumba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akumba misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Akumba throws a leg kick which misses Kong's front leg but catches the back leg as Kong tries to avoid it.
Akumba misses with a body shot.
Kong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kong defending well as Akumba loads up on a big left hand.
Kong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Akumba is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kong rather than just go for the knockout.
Akumba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Mako Akumba has been cut.
Akumba throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Kong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Akumba misses with a double jab.
Akumba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akumba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Akumba looks to land a left hand but Kong moved out of range nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Kong misses its target.
Akumba scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Akumba misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T3#
Kong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akumba throws a series of strikes that have Kong backpedaling.
Nice cross by Akumba.
Kong slips under a jab.
Akumba swinging wildly here.
Akumba takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Kong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Akumba just manages to avoid it.
Akumba lands a jab to the nose.
Akumba throws a one two combo.
Akumba tries to land a front kick but Kong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akumba. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akumba.
Kong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Akumba just manages to avoid it.
Akumba lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Akumba connects with a body shot.
Akumba throws a series of strikes that have Kong backpedaling. #T4#
Jab by Akumba.
Akumba scores with a one two! Kong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kong avoids the body shot from Akumba.
Kong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Akumba misses with a few strikes there.
Kong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Akumba scores with a nice strike.
Akumba digs a good body shot into Kong's ribs.
Kong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Akumba.
Akumba throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Kong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Akumba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kong.
Akumba lands a right hook to the body.
Akumba misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A combination from Akumba does no damage.
Akumba connects with a body shot that sends Kong's belly button to the back.
Akumba throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kong slips a jab and a cross from Akumba.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mako Akumba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mako Akumba's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Akumba scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kong in his tracks.
Mako Akumba seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Akumba darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Akumba looks to land a left hand but Kong moved out of range nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Akumba.
Akumba throws a series of punches but Kong avoids them all with ease.
Akumba is working the combinations to good effect here.
Akumba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Akumba misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Akumba misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akumba lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Akumba takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Akumba misses with an uppercut
and as Akumba looks to reset his feet, Kong counters with a string of precision punches, right on the button, sending Akumba crashing to the canvas! Akumba is in big trouble here! The referee has started the count but Akumba is so wobbly that the ref has given up the count at 6 - he's called the bout off! Kong is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
In defeat, Mako Akumba stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be helping Soyster with his gym, and I look forward to that part of my career.'.

Event: CEC 701
Date: Nov 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shabanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Kong misses the target.
Kong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shabanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shabanov slips a straight right by Kong.#KD2#
Shabanov lands a big head kick that sends Kong tumbling to the mat! Shabanov takes a step backwards and waves Kong back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shabanov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Kong. That snapped Shabanov's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Shabanov's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Kong falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Shabanov!
A victorious Fedor Shabanov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Do you find me sadistic
Date: Nov 07, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finau gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Vaai Finau has been cut.
Kong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Finau under the eye.
Finau misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Kong counters with a nice right hand that sends Finau toppling to the canvas! Finau scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kong finish him?!#ROC2#Finau is rocked!
Kong throws an uppercut from hell that sends Finau clean off his feet! He's out cold! Kong stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Cup of tea?
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
AssKicken scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kong is refusing to be controlled, as AssKicken sits in half guard.
AssKicken takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Kong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from AssKicken.
AssKicken wants to control but Kong is keeping him busy.
Kong is looking for a sweep. AssKicken is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
AssKicken is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
AssKicken trying to control the action but Kong is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong is pressing down on AssKicken's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kong keeping moving, preventing AssKicken from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
AssKicken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
AssKicken throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
AssKicken trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Kong trying to control the position.
AssKicken won't allow Kong to sweep him here.
AssKicken landing some decent shots from guard.
AssKicken trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
AssKicken throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
AssKicken has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
AssKicken trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
AssKicken postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kong looking to hit a scissor sweep but AssKicken is one step ahead there.
Kong keeps trying to improve his position.
AssKicken wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
AssKicken is really struggling to control Kong but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kong controls AssKicken momentarily but AssKicken frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3#
A nice leg kick from AssKicken, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
AssKicken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from AssKicken misses.
Kong throws out a leg kick but AssKicken moves out of range and Kong only half commits.
AssKicken avoids the body shot from Kong.
Kong with a hook.
Kong lands a jab.
Kong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
AssKicken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
AssKicken swings widly with a right hand
and Kong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
AssKicken misses with a hook.#T4#
AssKicken swings for the body but Kong moves out of range.
AssKicken looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
As AssKicken backs off Kong throws a huge counter combo but AssKicken manages to avoid it all.
AssKicken finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kong loads up on a big right hand but AssKicken slips the punch.
AssKicken tried to score with a low kick but Kong checks it.
Thoreaux AssKicken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some bone on bone action there as AssKicken checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
AssKicken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
AssKicken lands a nice looking body shot.
Kong lands a nice looking kick to the body. AssKicken takes a step back to recover.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
AssKicken scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kong in his tracks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thoreaux AssKicken dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
AssKicken has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kong finds it's way round the side to connect with AssKicken's head.
AssKicken connects with a nice looking jab.
Kong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between AssKicken's hands.
Kong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kong throws a front kick that sends AssKicken stumbling back into the cage.
Kong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but AssKicken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from AssKicken.
Kong throws a low kick but it's checked well by AssKicken.
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
AssKicken shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kong pinned against the cage. Kong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kong wants to counter the offense by AssKicken and move into the clinch position.
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from AssKicken.
Kong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
It looked like AssKicken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kong connects with an inside leg kick.
AssKicken listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Kong has knocked AssKicken down with a huge combo! Kong steps away and waves a wobbly AssKicken back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#AssKicken is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Thoreaux AssKicken has been cut.
AssKicken leaves his chin hanging out and Kong seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! AssKicken crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xafan Kong!
After the fight, Xafan Kong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: Luke I'm your father
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribbit connects with a leg kick.
Ribbit wants to clinch.
Ribbit lands a nice looking body shot.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Ribbit has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kong is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ribbit moves out of range of the body kick.
Ribbit pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kong is out of range and Ribbit settles back down.
Kong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And Kong counters with a quick kick to the body but Ribbit blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribbit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Kong throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ribbit avoids it.
Ribbit throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kong.#CL2#
Ribbit has managed to clinch.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Ribbit avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kong. #T1#
Kong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kong working aggressively here.
Ribbit throws a head punch that misses.
Kong lands a right hand.
Ribbit lands with a light punch inside.
Kong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ribbit backwards.
Kong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribbit's elbow.
Kong swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribbit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ribbit missing with knees to the body.
Kong blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kong.
Ribbit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.
Kong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ribbit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kong is defending well for now.
Kong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ribbit connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ribbit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kong.
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Kong throws a punch but it's blocked by Ribbit.
Kong lands a nice shot to the body.
Kong scores with a shoulder strike.
Kong working aggressively here.
Kong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ribbits head.
Kong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kong tries to work over Ribbit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kong swings wildly with an uppercut but Ribbit uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kong misses with a punch on the inside.
Ribbit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ribbit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kong is defending well for now.
Kong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kong pushes Ribbit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kong misses with a punch on the inside.
Ribbit tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
Ribbit misses with a knee strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ribbit.
Kong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ribbit or not.
Ribbit lands with a right to the head.
Ribbit with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ribbit misses with a punch to the body.
Ribbit missing with knees to the body.
Ribbit looking to throw knees to the head but Kong is blocking nicely.
Ribbit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kong blocks a body shot from Ribbit.
Kong works on Ribbit's body with a couple of short punches.
Ribbit misses with a body punch.
A short left from Kong.
A short right from Ribbit.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Ribbit controls his hands.
Ribbit stalling against the cage.
Kong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Kong lands with a short shot to the head.
Kong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ribbit's elbow.
Kong misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land.
A hook to the body from Kong.
Ribbit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kong is defending well for now.
Ribbit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kong tries to work over Ribbit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kong.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong scores with a hook to the body.
Ribbit throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ribbit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ribbit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribbit lands a knee to the head.
Ribbit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kong is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Xafan Kong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kong throws a big shot that misses.
Ribbit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ribbit looks to land a body kick but Kong moved away.
Ribbit moves forwards but Kong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice body punch from Ribbit.
Ribbit just misses with a punch to the body.
As Ribbit backs away, Kong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ribbit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong scores with a decent looking hook.
Ribbit checks a low kick from Kong.
Ribbit steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kong. That one must have hurt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ribbit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1##CL2#
Ribbit clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kong.
Ribbit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ribbit with a knee to the head.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Ribbit avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Ribbit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ribbit gets through Kong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ribbit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ribbit walks away with a smile on his face. Kong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A nice leg kick from Ribbit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ribbit misses with a shot to the body
and Kong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ribbit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
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!
Kong feints and then cracks Ribbit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ribbit down.
Ribbit throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ribbit on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ribbit is looking to land body kicks.
Kong scores with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Ribbit.
Kong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kong scores with a head kick. Ribbit tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Ribbit.
Kong throwing a counter right hand but Ribbit manages to avoid it.
Ribbit throws a chopping leg kick but Kong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ribbit throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Kong throws a head kick that misses.
Kong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ribbit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ribbit misses with a low kick.
Ribbit misses with a hook.
Kong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Kong gets tackled into the cage by Ribbit. Ribbit maintains the clinch.
Ribbit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ribbit throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ribbit looking to throw knees to the head but Kong is blocking nicely.
Kong tries a body shot but Ribbit blocks it.
Ribbit trying to land knees to the body.
Kong tries to pull guard but Ribbit won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land.
Kong working aggressively here. #T4#
Kong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ribbit looking to throw knees to the head but Kong is blocking nicely.
Frog Ribbit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kong misses with a punch on the inside.
Kong avoiding damage as Ribbit throws knees to the body.
Kong cracks Ribbit with a nice body shot.
Ribbit is struggling to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribbit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ribbit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kong avoids it.
Kong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ribbit throws a head punch that misses.
Ribbit blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land.
Kong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kong lands with a short shot to the head.
Kong has a couple of punches blocked by Ribbit.
Kong lands a hook that snaps the head of Ribbit backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Xafan Kong will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ribbit throws out a leg kick but Kong moves out of range and Ribbit only half commits.
Ribbit catches Kong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Ribbit closes the distance and clinches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ribbit obliges.
Kong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ribbit gets through Kong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ribbit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ribbit tries a knee to the head but Kong blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ribbit.
Ribbit is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kong is defending well for now.
Ribbit can't find room to land a body shot as Kong controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ribbit.
Ribbit lands a body punch.
Ribbit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kong avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ribbit lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Ribbit connects with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Xafan Kong has been cut.
Ribbit using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #T1#
Ribbit misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land.
Ribbit with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ribbit.
Ribbit utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ribbit.
Nice body punch from Ribbit - that landed with a thud.
Ribbit scores with a shoulder strike.
Ribbit lands a knee to the head.
Ribbit cracks Kong with a nice body shot.
Ribbit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ribbit working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#Kong is rocked!
Ribbit is working Kong over against the cage.
Oh Kong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ribbit lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Ribbit with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! Kong drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Frog Ribbit!
Frog Ribbit thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Do not talk about fight club
Date: Aug 22, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vendarra.
Vendarra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xafan Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vendarra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kong scoring well with a low kick there.
Vendarra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kong blocks a jab.
Vendarra throws a lazy uppercut
and Kong counters with a good low kick that Vendarra was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vendarra connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Vendarra misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Kong. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Kong slips under a jab.#T1#
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vendarra moves out of range of the body kick.
Vendarra was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vendarra throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong throws a hook to the side of Vendarra's head but Vendarra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vendarra looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Both fighters circling a little - Kong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vendarra fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kong.
Kong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vendarra.#T2#
Kong misses with a kick to the body.
Vendarra avoids the body shot from Kong.
A quick step to the side and Vendarra tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vendarra feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong throws a leg kick but Vendarra moved away.
Kong slips under a jab from Vendarra.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kong.
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!
Vendarra connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kong misses with the body kick
enabling Vendarra to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Kong throws a lazy uppercut
and Vendarra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Vendarra finds it's way through Kong's defenses.
Kong throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big left from Vendarra misses.
Vendarra throws a head kick that misses
and Kong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vendarra's knee momentarily.
Kong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vendarra tries to work over Kong's front leg with a kick but Kong checks it.
Vendarra is looking to score with low kicks.
Kong scores with a push kick.#T4#
Kong moves away from the strike by Vendarra.
Kong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kong cracks Vendarra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vendarra walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong cracks Vendarra on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Vendarra falls backwards against the cage. Kong follows up with more strikes that drop Vendarra to his knees. Kong keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Vendarra! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: PF22 Bundy v Krieg
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teebs walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kong.
Kong loads up on a big right hand but Teebs slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Teebs.
Teebs misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Teebs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teebs.
Kong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Teebs lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Teebs has knocked Kong down with a huge combo! Teebs steps away and waves a wobbly Kong back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Kong is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Xafan Kong has been cut.
Teebs 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!
Teebs moves in close and cracks Kong with a massive right hand! Kong, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Teebs!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Teebs!
Bo Teebs managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013, into his post fight interview.

Event: PL MMA 38 Kai vs Wright
Date: May 13, 2020

#R1#
Kong lands with a right hand.
Kong misses the shot to the body.
Kong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ulrik Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meyer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kong.
Kong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Meyer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#CL2#
Kong tries to keep at a distance but Meyer has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Kong on the inside.
Meyer is trying to break the clinch but Kong is controlling him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Meyer controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Meyer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kong prevents a body shot from Meyer.
Kong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Kong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kong as the two fighters clinch.
Kong scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Kong on the inside. #ROC#
Meyer is rocked!
Meyer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Meyer controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Kong. #T1#
Kong misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Kong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kong throws a head punch that misses.
Kong lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meyer.
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land.
Kong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Meyer backwards.
Nice body punch from Kong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kong.
Meyer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Meyer blocks a body shot from Kong.
Meyer misses with the head strike.
Meyer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Meyer manages to break the clinch.
Kong swings for the body but Meyer moves out of range.
Kong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Meyer. Meyer obviously looking to wear him down.
Meyer walks into a straight right hand from Kong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong throws a shot from downtown. Meyer moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Kong's corner calls for a 1-2. Kong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Meyer misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kong misses its target.
Kong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kong throws a hook but Meyer blocks it.
Kong throws out a loose jab but Meyer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Meyer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kong has time to react.
Meyer connects with a body shot that sends Kong's belly button to the back.
Decent striking displayed by Meyer there.
Meyer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Meyer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kong.
Meyer checks a low kick from Kong.
A lazy left from Kong finds it's target.
Meyer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kong swings for the body but Meyer moves out of range.
Kong misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Kong slips under a jab from Meyer.
Meyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meyer.
Meyer scores with a hook.
Kong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Meyer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Meyer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kong, right into the meat.
Nice shot lands for Kong.
Kong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meyer.
A nice combination there by Meyer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kong.
Meyer throws a shot to the body.
Meyer misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Meyer lands a jab to the head.
Meyer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Meyer lands with a hook. Kong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Meyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Meyer misses with the combination.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kong takes a swing at Meyer's ribcage but misses.
Meyer takes a kick to the side of the head.
Meyer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Meyer moves into the clinch.
Kong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Meyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Meyer.
Meyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meyer misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Xafan Kong will probably get the nod.
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#
Meyer misses with a wild body shot.
Kong throws a leg kick
and Meyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Meyer throws a front kick aimed at Kong's knee but Kong avoids it well.
Meyer delivers a nice body kick.
Meyer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Meyer thuds a left hand into Kong's body.
Kong misses with a looping left.
A left lands for Meyer.
Meyer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Meyer misses with a straight left.
Kong misses with an uppercut. Meyer saw that one coming.
Meyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong misses with a low kick as Meyer jumps back.#T1#
Meyer tried to score with a low kick but Kong checks it.
Meyer takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Kong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong takes one to the chin there.
Meyer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Meyer missing with a left hand there. Kong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kong throws a quick counter kick to the body but Meyer avoids it.
Kong misses with an uppercut. Meyer saw that one coming.
Kong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Meyer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kong scrambles back to his feet.
Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kong.
Meyer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Meyer throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kong.
Kong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Meyer ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Meyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kong digs a good body shot into Meyer's ribs.
Nice jab there from Kong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meyer misses with a low kick.
Meyer looks to land a left hand but Kong moved out of range nicely.
Kong misses with an uppercut. Meyer saw that one coming.#T2#
Meyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Meyer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Meyer misses with a two punch combination.
Kong misses with a jab to the body
and Meyer counters with a straight right hand.
Kong lands with a hook. Meyer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kong scores with a kick to the body.
Meyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Meyer.
Kong scores with a jab.
Kong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Meyer.
Kong with a jab.
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Meyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
The fighters circling - Meyer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Meyer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Meyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong finish him?
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kong.
Meyer lands a nice looking body shot.
Meyer seems to have recovered his senses.
Meyer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kong throws out the jab.
Kong misses the shot to the body.
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Meyer.
A swing and a miss from Kong.
Kong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kong throws a hook to the side of Meyer's head but Meyer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some bone on bone action there as Kong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kong misses with a hook.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meyer.
Kong avoids the body shot from Meyer.
Nice uppercut there from Meyer.
Meyer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kong under the eye.
Kong scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Meyer misses with a double jab
and Kong counters with a thumping low kick.
Kong throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range.
Kong tries to land a front kick but Meyer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Meyer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong connects with the punch.
Meyer falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Meyer misses with a double jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kong connects with a right hand. Meyer shakes it off.
Meyer throws a jab when Kong was well out of range.
Kong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kong throws a big shot that misses.
Kong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meyer was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
Meyer misses with a hook.
Kong throws a quick counter head kick but Meyer was just out of range.
Kong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Meyer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Xafan Kong will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Meyer throws a big shot that misses.
Kong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Meyer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kong wants to land a leg kick but Meyer is out of range.
Kong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Meyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Meyer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meyer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kong.
Kong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meyer.
Meyer checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A big left from Kong misses.
Meyer ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Meyer throws a nice looking combination but Kong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Meyer lands with a hook. Kong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Some wild striking there from Meyer.
Kong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Meyer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Meyer is looking to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Meyer, as that shot connected.
Kong lands a nice looking body kick.
Kong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Meyer.
Meyer throws a leg kick which misses Kong's front leg but catches the back leg as Kong tries to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Kong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kong.
Meyer throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
Kong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kong.
Meyer misses with a body shot
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kong misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meyer! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meyer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Meyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kong.
Kong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Meyer's calf.
Kong gets in close and tags Meyer with a short punch that almost sends Meyer to the mat! Oh Meyer is in big trouble! He turns his back on Kong, trying to create some distance but Kong rushes him, striking wildly and Meyer goes down! The referee tackles Kong into the cage to end the fight! Kong is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xafan Kong!
After winning the bout, Xafan Kong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ulrik Meyer spoke after the fight, saying 'Boss couldn't see how I could beat this kid, he was right. I tried though.'.

Event: PL MMA 31* Knox vs The Human
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Kong lands a jab to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like George Lambton has been cut.
Lambton throws a poor cross that misses
and Kong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lambton's knee momentarily.
Kong throws a head kick that Lambton semi-blocks.
Lambton throws a lazy uppercut
and Kong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lambton's knee momentarily.
Lambton throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Lambton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong misses with a double jab.
Lambton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kong throws a solid leg kick but Lambton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kong.
Lambton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lambton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#
George Lambton's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Kong scores with a sloppy right hand. Lambton should have avoided that one.
Lambton throws a lazy uppercut
and Kong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kong connects with a leg kick. Lambton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kong throws a body punch but Lambton moves out of range.
Kong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kong throws a hook but Lambton blocks it.
Lambton slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Kong slips under a jab from Lambton.
Kong delivers a nice body kick.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lambton.#T2#
Kong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lambton.
Kong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lambton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kong.
Kong has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lambton is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lambton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
George Lambton's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Lambton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kong takes a swing at Lambton's ribcage but misses.
Kong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lambton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#
Jeez, George Lambton's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lambton counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Kong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lambton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kong! But no joy.
Kong thows a leg kick but Lambton checks it #KD#
and Lambton counters with a nice right hand that sends Kong toppling to the canvas! Kong scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lambton finish him?!
Lambton drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Kong's head, knocking him out cold! Lambton is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Lambton!
George Lambton gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: PL MMA 22 Minerva vs McDonald
Date: Mar 18, 2020

#R1#
Kong works the jab nicely.#CUT2#
It looks like Carl Moore has been cut.
Moore goes for a double leg but Kong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kong continues to drive forward.
Kong checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Kong misses its intended target.
Moore jabs Kong to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Moore takes the fight into the clinch.
Kong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moore's elbow.
Moore is working Kong over against the cage.
Kong managing to block the knees to the body from Moore.
A short body shot lands from Kong as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Kong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Moore turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#ES2#
Kong sneaks out the side door and pushes Moore away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Moore coming out on top.#T1#
Moore throws a looping overhand right but Kong ducks down to avoid it.
Moore has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Moore scores with a jab to the head.
Kong throws a leg kick #TD#
and Moore counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kong controls Moore momentarily but Moore frees himself.
Kong has Moore pulled in close to control his posture.
Kong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Moore from controlling successfully.
Moore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moore is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Moore throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kong looking to control.
Moore pushes down on Kong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ground and pound from Moore.
Kong is pressing down on Moore's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moore sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kong's guard.
Moore sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kong defending well though.
Kong wants to control but Moore is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Kong wants to improve his position but Moore is controlling well.
Moore uses his free foot to push down on Kong's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kong.
Moore with the ground and pound from mount.
Kong is looking to improve his position but Moore isn't that keen on the idea.
Kong keeps trying to improve his position.
Moore connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kong is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Moore unloading with bombs!
Moore lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kong hang on?
Moore lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Moore unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Kong wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Moore celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Moore!
Carl Moore retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Carl Moore thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: PL MMA 17 Arjuna vs McDonald
Date: Feb 29, 2020

#R1#
Akharraz avoids the head kick by Kong.
Akharraz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akharraz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akharraz scoring well with a low kick there.
Kong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akharraz.
Akharraz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kong counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Akharraz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Kong.
Nice body punch from Kong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akharraz lands with a right to the head.
Kong misses with some punches.
A short right from Kong on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kong.
Kong misses with some punches.
Kong misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Kong lands with a short shot to the head.
Kong pushes Akharraz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Akharraz looks winded!
Kong swings wildly with an uppercut but Akharraz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akharraz throws a head punch that misses.
Akharraz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Akharraz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A short right from Kong on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akharraz.
Akharraz tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Kong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Kong.
Kong lands an uppercut.
Kong working aggressively here.
Akharraz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Akharraz swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
Akharraz can't find room to land a body shot as Kong controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land. #T2#
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Akharraz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akharraz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kong.
Kong lands with a short shot to the head.
Kong lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Kong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been informed that Akharraz has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Akharraz throws a sloppy head kick and Kong moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akharraz swings widly with a right hand
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akharraz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kong swings for the body but Akharraz moves out of range.
Kong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Akharraz counters with a straight right hand.
Akharraz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kong counters with a thumping low kick.
Kong misses with a straight right.
Kong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kong connects with a body shot that sends Akharraz's belly button to the back.#T3#
Akharraz slips under a jab from Kong.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Akharraz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kong circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Akharraz drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kong follows Akharraz to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xafan Kong!
A relieved looking Xafan Kong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RS TBA 2
Date: Feb 05, 2020

#R1#
Shifter shoots in looking for a takedown but Kong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shifter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kong throws a nice looking combination but Shifter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shifter shoots in looking for a takedown but Kong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Shifter's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shifter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kong.
Shifter feints the counter takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Kong. No joy for Shifter on that attempt.
Xafan Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Shifter.
Shifter darts in looking for a takedown but Kong gets double underhooks and turns Shifter into the cage.
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shifter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A head kick by Kong misses #CL2#
and Shifter counters by moving into the clinch. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kong. #BC#
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kong stuffs the takedown.
Kong stuffs the takedown attempt from Shifter. Shifter gets slowly back to his feet.
Kong connects with a solid leg kick.
Kong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shifter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shifter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kong throws out the jab. #T2#
Shifter on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kong. Kong obviously looking to wear him down.
Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shifter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kong.
Shifter is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice sprawl there from Kong as Shifter shoots in.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shifter moves away.#TD2#
Kong tries to sprawl but Shifter drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kong pushes Shifter off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Shifter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kong gets full guard.
Shifter postures up in Kong's guard and throws a big left but Kong blocks it.
Kong pulls Shifter in close to prevent any damage.
Shifter has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Kong wants to sweep here but Shifter controlling him for the moment.
Shifter slips nicely into half guard.
Kong is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Jungle Room, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Shifter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kong defends it well.
Kong is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shifter working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kong's thigh. Kong counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Shifter forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T4##SUB2#
Shifter seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Shifter is working for a kimura but Kong is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Shifter is working for a kimura but Kong is defending it quite comfortably.
Shifter is thwarting Kong's attempts to control the position.
Shifter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Shifter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shifter wants to clinch.
Shifter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kong pinned against the cage. Kong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kong throws a counter high kick but Shifter was just alert enough to avoid it.
Xafan Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shifter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Kong misses the target. #T1#
Kong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shifter.
Shifter tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Shifter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Shifter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shifter feints the counter takedown.
Xafan Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shifter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Xafan Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Shifter.
Kong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shifter was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
Shifter drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kong defends it well.
Kong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kong wants it to stay on the feet.
Kong chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T2#
Shifter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kong defends it nicely.
Kong throws a leg kick but Shifter sees it coming and checks it nicely. #TD2#
Shifter changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Shifter is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kong is trying to escape and Shifter transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kong is forced to tap! Nice work there by Shifter! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Shifter!
Andy Shifter thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: CEC 690.5
Date: Jan 18, 2020

#R1#
Mickelson misses with a right hand
and Kong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mickelson misses with the body kick
and Kong counters with an inside leg kick.
Kong lands a nice looking body shot.
Kong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mickelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Kong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickelson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mickelson.
Kong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Mickelson as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Kong throws a jab but it's blocked by Mickelson.
Mickelson tries a quick counter leg kick but Kong is wise to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mickelson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kong thows a leg kick but Mickelson checks it
and Mickelson counters with a good low kick that Kong was not able to check.
Mickelson throws a right hand that misses
and Kong counters with a nice body shot.
Kong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mickelson digs a good body shot into Kong's ribs.#T2#
Mickelson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mickelson works the jab nicely.
Mickelson misses with a low kick.
Mickelson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#
It looks like Phil Mickelson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mickelson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kong checks the leg kick nicely there. #T3#
Kong throws a sloppy body shot
and Mickelson counters with a straight right hand.
Mickelson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mickelson misses with a hook
and Kong counters with a thumping low kick.
Kong misses with a lunging right hand
and Mickelson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kong throws a series of punches but Mickelson moves out of range.
Mickelson lands the left hand.
Kong lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Kong misses with a left hand
and Mickelson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mickelson misses with a wild body shot.
Mickelson staying out of range there.
Kong checks a leg kick.
Kong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kong staying out of range there.
Kong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mickelson counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phil Mickelson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Phil Mickelson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Kong clobbers Mickelson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mickelson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mickelson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kong scores with a leg kick.
Kong throws a front kick aimed at Mickelson's knee but Mickelson avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong slips under a jab.
As Mickelson backs away, Kong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mickelson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Mickelson misses its intended target. #T1#
Mickelson throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
Kong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Kong. Beautiful body shot.
Kong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mickelson has time to react.
A slow jab from Mickelson misses its intended target.
Kong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mickelson misses with a leg kick
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mickelson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kong is able to avoid easily.#T2#
That kick from Kong tenderised Mickelson's leg. Mickelson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A low kick from Mickelson is predictable there
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mickelson.
Kong throws a front kick aimed at Mickelson's knee but Mickelson avoids it well.
Xafan Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Kong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kong moves out of range as Mickelson strikes.
Mickelson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Kong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mickelson counters with a straight right hand.
Mickelson misses with a looping left.
Kong throwing a counter right hand but Mickelson manages to avoid it.
Kong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kong takes one to the chin there.
Kong tests Mickelson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mickelson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kong.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Mickelson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Kong is looking to slow Mickelson down with leg kicks.
Kong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mickelson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kong looks to land a left hand but Mickelson moved out of range nicely.
Mickelson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kong throws a shot from downtown. Mickelson moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phil Mickelson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mickelson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mickelson ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Mickelson ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Mickelson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mickelson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mickelson looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
Kong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1##CL#
Kong pushes Mickelson up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC2#
Mickelson breaks the clinch.
Mickelson blocks a low kick nicely.
Mickelson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mickelson thows a leg kick but Kong checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mickelson's sensitive parts.
Kong jabs at Mickelson's body.
Kong scores with a nice body kick.
Mickelson misses with a right hand
and Kong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Nice jab there from Mickelson.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Mickelson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kong slips a straight right by Mickelson.
A little feinted left hand from Kong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mickelson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mickelson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
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!
Kong misses with a lunging right hand
and Mickelson counters with a nice body kick.
Mickelson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
Mickelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mickelson wants to slow Kong down by chopping away at his legs.
Kong thinks about countering with a head kick.
Mickelson staying out of range there.
Mickelson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kong's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Mickelson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mickelson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kong misses with a looping left.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A low kick from Mickelson is predictable there
and Kong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Mickelson misses with a lunging right hand
and Kong counters with a nice body kick.
Mickelson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Phil Mickelson's cut even more.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mickelson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kong can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xafan Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xafan Kong!
Our winner, Xafan Kong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: CEC 687.5
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
Kong misses with the body kick
and Murhaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kong with a jab.
Kong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Murhaa.
Kong throws out a counter right but Murhaa avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murhaa. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murhaa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Smash and Twist in the buildup to the fight.
Murhaa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kong on the side of the head.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murhaa moves away.
Kong throws a leg kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kong.
Murhaa throws a sloppy head kick
and Kong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kong throws a front kick aimed at Murhaa's knee but Murhaa avoids it well.
Murhaa tries to score with a low kick but Kong moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Kong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murhaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Murhaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kong scores with a jab to the head.
Kong works Murhaa's body with a nice hook.
Kong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot by Murhaa.#ROC#
Kong is rocked!
Kong drops his hands momentarily. Murhaa doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Kong staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Kong doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pauke Murhaa!
Pauke Murhaa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: CEC 682.5
Date: Nov 10, 2019

#R1#
Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanagan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kong throws a low kick but Hanagan avoids it.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick and Hanagan moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanagan.
Hanagan cracks Kong with an open hand slap.
Kong throws a looping overhand right but Hanagan ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Hanagan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Kong bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanagan.#TD2#
Hanagan feints and as Kong raises his hands in defense, Hanagan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanagan slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kong is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kong trying to control from the bottom.
Kong is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanagan working over Kong with some ground and pound. Kong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kong has hold of Hanagan's hands but Hanagan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hanagan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanagan prevents Kong from improving his position.
Kong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hanagan. #SUB2#
Hanagan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kong sees it coming and defends easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hanagan connects with a nice short shot to Kong's temple.
Kong is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Jungle Room, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kong is looking to improve his position. #T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hanagan lands a couple of elbows.
Hanagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanagan pushes down on Kong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kong tries to roll over but Hanagan keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hanagan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hanagan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Kong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hanagan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hanagan's back!
Hanagan can't escape the position.
Hanagan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hanagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kong tries to pass to full mount but Hanagan defends it. #T4#
Hanagan is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanagan wants to sweep but Kong has passed to side control!
Kong wants to control but Hanagan is keeping him busy.
Hanagan tries to improve position but can't.
Hanagan regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Charley Hanagan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hanagan.
Hanagan lands a really nice looking cross but Kong seems unphased.
Kong wants to slow Hanagan down by chopping away at his legs.
Kong defending well as Hanagan loads up on a big left hand.
Hanagan throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
Kong misses with a straight right.
Kong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hanagan will feel that in the morning.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kong lands a head kick. Hanagan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kong throws a lazy right hand but Hanagan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanagan lands a head shot.
Kong throws a front kick aimed at Hanagan's knee but Hanagan avoids it well.
Hanagan blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Kong.
Hanagan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Hanagan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Kong is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hanagan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hanagan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kong is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kong is looking to reverse the position.
Kong is working hard here to advance position.
Kong takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong dodges the ground and pound from Hanagan.#SUB2#
Hanagan is trying to get an arm triangle but Kong is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Hanagan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanagan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kong is looking to reverse the position.
Hanagan throwing strikes but Kong manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hanagan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hanagan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Hanagan 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.
Kong is looking to control Hanagan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kong avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB2#
Hanagan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kong is looking to escape.
Hanagan prevents Kong from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kong is trying to control but can't.
Kong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Hanagan there.
Hanagan thows a huge punch but Kong dodges it nicely.
Hanagan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanagan.
Kong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charley Hanagan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Hanagan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kong is looking to improve his position.
Kong keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hanagan prevents Kong from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong is trying to control but can't.
Kong moves into full guard. #T1#
Hanagan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kong can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanagan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kong is looking to escape.
Hanagan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanagan slips a nice elbow through Kong's hands, connecting with Kong's forehead.#SUB2#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura but Kong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanagan to get the leverage.
Hanagan throws a strike but Kong avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kong controls Hanagan momentarily but Hanagan frees himself.
Hanagan distracts Kong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hanagan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Hanagan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Hanagan has gone for a leg lock! Kong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hanagan's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kong avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Hanagan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kong trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom. #SU#
Kong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Kong scores with a jab to the body.
Kong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hanagan scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot lands for Kong.
Kong lands a jab to the nose.
Hanagan goes for a double leg but Kong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kong continues to drive forward.
Charley Hanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanagan throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Hanagan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kong throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanagan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanagan throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
Kong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hanagan is able to avoid easily.
Xafan Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Hanagan tries to clinch but Kong moves out of range.
Kong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Hanagan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Xafan Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanagan misses the shot to the body.
Hanagan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hanagan shoots in and drives through. Kong sprawls well.
Kong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kong lands a body shot.
Kong loads up on a big right hand but Hanagan slips the punch.
Charley Hanagan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kong throws a right hand that misses
and Hanagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Kong as he connects with a hook.
Kong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hanagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
A cross from Hanagan lands.
Kong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Hanagan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Kong manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xafan Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hanagan 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charley Hanagan!
A very excited looking Charley Hanagan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: CEC 680
Date: Oct 14, 2019

#R1#
Wright avoids a kick to the body.
Kong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright throws a counter combo.
Kong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kong misses with a wild combination.
Wright walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The fighters circling - Kong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by Kong's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kong misses with an uppercut. Wright saw that one coming.
Kong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kong misses with a looping left.
Wright fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Kong misses with a kick to the body.
Kong throws an overhand right that lands on Wright's shoulder, as Wright tries to avoid the shot.
Wright throws a looping overhand right but Kong ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Wright sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T1#
Wright throws a leg kick but Kong moved away.
Kong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wright's calf.
Kong tries to work over Wright's front leg with a kick but Wright checks it.
Kong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wright ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright misses with a jab to the body
and Kong counters with a right hand to the body.
Wright looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wright checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Wright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wright throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kong moves away from the strike by Wright.
Kong slips under a jab from Wright.#CL#
Kong moves into range and clinches up with Wright.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Kong. #T2#
Kong swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright tries to break free but Kong pushes him back against the cage.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Kong has him pressed against the cage.
Kong digs a right hand into Wright's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wright's gas tank. #BC#
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kong.
Good leg kick by Kong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wright takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Kong slips a straight right by Wright.
Wright is looking to land body kicks.
Kong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kong throws out the jab.
Wright misses with a shot to the body
and Wright takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kong lands a body shot.
Wright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kong's hands.#T3#
Wright misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wright, as that shot connected.
Kong misses with a body kick.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Kong throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kong.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Kong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wright's calf.
Kong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wright checks it well.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wright throws a jab when Kong was well out of range.
Kong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wright.
Wright throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kong counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong throws a wild body kick that Wright sees coming a mile off.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Wright blocks the low kick.
A shot to the body from Wright misses
and Kong counters with an inside leg kick.
Kong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wright.
Kong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Wright.
Wright is looking to land body kicks.
Wright looks for the body kick but Kong saw that one coming.
Wright lands a jab.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kong swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Kong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Kong pushes Wright away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A good leg kick by Kong.
Kong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wright. Wright obviously looking to wear him down.
Wright feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kong's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wright missing with a left hand there. Kong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wright is looking to land body kicks.
Wright throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kong throws a push kick but Wright slaps the foot to one side.
Kong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright checks a low kick from Kong.
Xafan Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Kong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wright.
Kong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wright scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Kong misses.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wright misses with the body kick
and Kong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kong slips under a jab.#T1#
Kong scores with a spinning back kick!
Wright is looking to score with low kicks.
Kong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wright just manages to avoid it.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Wright backs away, Kong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kong is looking to clinch.
Kong lands a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kong. That's going to slow Wright down.
Wright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wright just manages to avoid it.
Wright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wright in his tracks. #CL#
Kong clinches up against the cage.
Kong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright is looking to break free of the clinch but Kong has double underhooks.
Wright wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kong has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Kong won't allow it.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage. #BC2#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright throws a low kick but Kong moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kong connects with a leg kick. Wright looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wright is able to avoid easily.
Kong delivers a nice body kick.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Kong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wright.
Wright throws a poor cross that misses
and Kong counters with a right hand to the body.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Kong misses the target.
Wright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kong looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Wright scores with a sloppy right hand. Kong should have avoided that one. #T3#
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Kong misses its target.
Kong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Wright throws a series of punches but Kong avoids them all with ease.
Wright lands a nice hook to Kong's body. Kong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kong tried to score with a low kick but Wright checks it.
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kong doesn't seem bothered though.
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Wright takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Wright ducks right into an uppercut from Kong.
Kong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Kong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wright to score with a decent uppercut.
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!
Kong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kong thumps Wright with a low kick.
Wright moves out of range of the body kick from Kong.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wright can do to turn this around?#T4#
Wright scores with a nice right hand.
Kong misses with a body kick.
Kong sizes up Wright with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kong lands a nice hook to Wright's body. Wright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kong defending well as Wright loads up on a big left hand.
Kong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wright on the side of the head.
Wright misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kong.
Kong moves out of range of the body kick.
And Kong counters with a quick kick to the body but Wright blocks it.
A punch combination from Wright misses.
Wright misses with a series of wild punches.
Wright lands a nice looking body shot.
Kong misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Xafan Kong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Kong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wright throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wright lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wright counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice uppercut there from Wright.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Kong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wright is out of range and Kong settles back down.
Wright cracks a nice hook into Kong's ribs.
Wright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kong wants to slow Wright down by chopping away at his legs.
A little jabbing left from Wright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong lands with an uppercut that bounces Wright off the cage and back into range.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong misses with a wild body shot.
Wright looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wright moves out of range as Kong throws a body kick. #T1#
Wright throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wright moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kong.
Kong moves away from the strike by Wright.
Wright has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kong.
Wright moves out of range of the leg kick from Kong.
Kong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wright.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body kick there by Kong.
Wright throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kong stuns Wright with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kong checks a leg kick nicely.
Wright throws a low kick, looking for Kong's leg but Kong calmly moves out of range.
Nice cross by Wright.
Wright buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong lands a nice hook to Wright's body. Wright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kong digs a good body shot into Wright's ribs.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
You can see that Wright has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Wright throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kong cracks Wright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kong throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
Kong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wright works Kong's body with a nice hook.
Wright misses with a few strikes there.
Wright throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Kong cracks Wright with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kong tries to move into range but Wright moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wright misses with a hook.
Wright walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kong.
Wright throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
A jab from Kong does it's job there.
Kong works Wright's body with a nice hook.
Kong connects with a high kick.
Wright misses with a leg kick
and Kong counters with a solid body kick.
Wright does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cleon Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kong lands a leg kick that knocks Wright off balance momentarily.
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!
Wright throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
Kong throws out a leg kick but Wright moves out of range and Kong only half commits. #T4#
Kong tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kong connects with a solid leg kick.
Kong lands with a good body shot.
Xafan Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wright takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Kong instigates a clinch.
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Kong won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kong.
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wright wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kong.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xafan Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xafan Kong!
A victorious Xafan Kong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NSC 56:
Date: Sep 17, 2019

#R1#
Kong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dahlberg throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dahlberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Xafan Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dahlberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dahlberg lands a nice hook to Kong's body. Kong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kong throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Dahlberg counter with a right hand.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dahlberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kong throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kong.
Dahlberg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Kong.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kong. That's going to slow Dahlberg down.
Kong misses with a hook. Dahlberg ducked under it nicely.
Dahlberg throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dahlberg misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kong is looking to clinch. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Kong.
An inside leg kick lands from Kong.
Dahlberg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dahlberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dahlberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kong misses with a body shot.
Kong avoids the body shot from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dahlberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kong finds it's way round the side to connect with Dahlberg's head.
Kong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dahlberg misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Kong is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dahlberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kong throws a head kick but Dahlberg moves out of range.
Dahlberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Dahlberg throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dahlberg throws out a leg kick but Kong moves out of range and Dahlberg only half commits.
Kong moves out of range of the body kick.
Kong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dahlberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dahlberg tries to land a leg kick but Kong saw it coming and moves away.
Kong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dahlberg. That did some damage!
Kong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dahlberg digs a good body shot into Kong's ribs.
Kong scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dahlberg ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Dahlberg throws a hook but Kong blocks it.
Kong blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dahlberg cracks a nice hook into Kong's ribs.
Decent striking displayed by Kong there.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg scores with a hook to the body. Kong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dahlberg throws a hook to the side of Kong's head but Kong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kong is looking for a counter combo.
Kong slips a jab and a cross from Dahlberg.
Kong scores with a nice head shot.
Kong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dahlberg checks it well.
Dahlberg throws a hook to the side of Kong's head but Kong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kong tries to clinch there but Dahlberg circles away.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dahlberg.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Kong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dahlberg checks it well.
Dahlberg misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
Dahlberg throws a chopping leg kick but Kong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kong connects with an inside leg kick.
Dahlberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dahlberg manages to avoid it.
Kong throws a half hearted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kong.
Kong slips a jab from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Kong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dahlberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Dahlberg.
Kong scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Dahlberg misses.
Dahlberg scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Kong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dahlberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Kong scores with a four punch combination!
Kong throws a right hand that misses
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Kong misses
enabling Dahlberg to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Dahlberg misses the target.
Kong ducks right into an uppercut from Dahlberg.
Kong avoids the body shot from Dahlberg.
Kong lands a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dahlberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dahlberg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kong with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Xafan Kong will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johan Dahlberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dahlberg lands a nice hook to Kong's body. Kong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dahlberg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dahlberg throws a hook to the side of Kong's head but Kong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Kong misses the target.
Kong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dahlberg looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
Dahlberg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dahlberg checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dahlberg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dahlberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Xafan Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Kong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dahlberg in his tracks.
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dahlberg.
Sloppy strikes from Dahlberg. Those never looked like landing.
Kong scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Kong lands a high kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Kong.
Kong checks a low kick from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dahlberg misses with a wild body shot.
Kong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dahlberg walks into a left hand.
Dahlberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC#
Dahlberg is rocked!
Kong avoids the body shot from Dahlberg.
Dahlberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong finish him?
Kong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dahlberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Kong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dahlberg's sensitive parts.
Kong thuds his right hand into Dahlberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong thuds his shin into the meat of Dahlberg's side.#T2#
Dahlberg clobbers Kong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dahlberg slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Kong connects with a body shot.
Dahlberg throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xafan Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dahlberg throws an off balance right hand
and Kong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Dahlberg might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kong has got the better of the exchanges.
Dahlberg throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
Kong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dahlberg cracks Kong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Kong clinches up with Dahlberg and pushes him back against the ropes.
Dahlberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.
Dahlberg scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong gets through Dahlberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Dahlberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Dahlberg misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xafan Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kong, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Xafan Kong!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Xafan Kong!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Xafan Kong!

Xafan Kong wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Xafan Kong made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: NSC 48: Reem vs Southall
Date: Aug 20, 2019

#R1#
Burns lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kong.
Burns doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burns lands with a right hand.
Burns tries a low kick but Kong avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Kong.
Kong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Burns misses the body punch
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns needs to keep his hands up - Kong had a free shot at his head there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kong.
Burns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kong scores with a jab to the head.
Burns takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Burns stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kong.
Kong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kong tries a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Burns counters with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kong. No joy for Burns on that attempt.
A low kick from Kong misses
and Burns counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Burns takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xafan Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burns. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burns throws the left hand but Kong avoids the punch easily.
Kong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Burns looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been told by Kong's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A low kick from Burns is predictable there
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
Kong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#TD2#
Kong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kong looking to control.
Burns is looking to pass into half guard but Kong pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kong is in guard.#REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns is wriggling around but Kong manages to pass to half guard.
Kong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Kong tries to stand and escape but Burns is controlling the position.
Burns slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burns wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Burns throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Kong drives through and clinches with Burns against the ropes.
Kong lands a body punch.
Kong lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards. #BC#
Kong breaks the clinch.
Nice jab there from Kong.
Kong tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Burns manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burns.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Kong moves out of range easily.
Kong lands a jab to Burns's midsection.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Xafan Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Burns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kong connects with the punch.
Kong takes one on the button.
Kong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Kong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kong throws out a powerful jab.#CL#
Kong moves into range and clinches up with Burns.
Kong lands a left hand.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burns lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Kong.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Kong is working Burns over against the ropes.
Kong lands with a light punch inside.
Kong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.#BC#
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kong lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong jabs at Burns's body.
Kong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Burns's sensitive parts.
Kong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burns tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Kong scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Burns gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Kong darts in and clinches Burns up against the ropes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kong.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kong.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burns misses with a body punch.
Burns misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kong lands a hook that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
Burns's coach down at Pablo's Boxing Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Burns's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Kong.
Kong is working Burns over against the ropes.
Kong scores with a hook to the body.
Kong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns.
Kong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong lands an uppercut.
Kong lands a nice uppercut.
Kong lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A jab lands there for Kong.
Connor Mac Burns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burns.
Kong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
Burns is rocked!
Burns walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Kong swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: NSC 42: Wolf vs Boston
Date: Jul 23, 2019

#R1#
Kong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kong misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Kong.
Kong throws a push kick but Escobar slaps the foot to one side.
Escobar now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kong misses with a kick to the body.
We've been informed that Escobar has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Escobar scores with a punch to the head.
Kong cracks Escobar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kong throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong thuds a left hand into Escobar's body.
Escobar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Escobar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
Kong misses with a hook #CL2#
and Escobar moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobar is trying to break the clinch but Kong has him pressed against the ropes. #T1##BC2#
Escobar breaks from the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
Kong throws a poor cross that misses
and Escobar counters with a nice body shot.
Kong throws a series of punches but Escobar avoids them all with ease.
Escobar throws out a counter right but Kong avoids it with no problem.
Kong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good exchange - Kong coming out on top.
Escobar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kong moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Kong tries to clinch but Escobar moves out of range.
Kong misses with a head kick.
Kong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Escobar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kong scrambles back to his feet.
Kong throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've been told by Kong's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Escobar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escobar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong lands a nice hook to Escobar's body. Escobar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Escobar misses with a body shot. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Kong.
Kong misses with a straight left.
Kong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick by Kong misses
and Escobar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot lands for Kong.
Kong connects with a right hand. Escobar shakes it off.
A punch combination from Escobar misses.
Kong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Escobar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong stuns Escobar with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kong. That's going to slow Escobar down.
A jab from Escobar does it's job there.
Kong swings for the body but Escobar moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Xafan Kong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kong throws a head kick but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar needs to keep his hands up - Kong had a free shot at his head there.
Escobar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kong misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kong, right into the meat.
Escobar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kong.
Escobar misses with a hook
and Kong counters with a body kick that stops Escobar in his tracks momentarily.
Kong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Escobar scores with a decent looking hook.
Kong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Escobar lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Escobar releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobar misses the target.
Kong throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range. #T1#
Escobar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobar. That did some damage!
Escobar loads up on a big right hand but Kong slips the punch.
Escobar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Kong throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escobar takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Escobar lands a right hook to the body.
Kong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobar.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Kong ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kong misses the target.
Escobar slips a jab from Kong.
Escobar looks to land a left hand but Kong moved out of range nicely.
Escobar slips under a jab.#T2#
Kong throws a head kick that misses.
Kong throws a lazy head kick
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobar blocks a low kick nicely.#KD2#
Escobar moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Kong goes down! Can Escobar finish him!?#ROC2#
Kong is rocked!
Escobar trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kong's guard.
Oh Kong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kong looking for a sweep. Not yet Kong, not yet.
Kong controls Escobar momentarily but Escobar frees himself.
Kong working a defensive guard but Escobar passes into half guard.
Kong seems to have got his legs back now.
Escobar seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Escobar is working away from the top position though.
Kong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Braulio Escobar will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Escobar does no damage.
Kong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Escobar in his tracks.
Kong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escobar unleashes a big counter combination but Kong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
Escobar throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong wants to clinch but Escobar slips to the side
and Escobar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kong.
A swing and a miss from Kong.
Kong throws a leg kick but Escobar sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kong throws a body shot but no joy.
Escobar tries to counter with a clinch but Kong shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Xafan Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Kong slips a jab from Escobar.
Kong jabs Escobar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Kong misses with a head kick.
Xafan Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong dips to his left and cracks Escobar with an uppercut!
Escobar misses with a wild body shot.
Kong scores with a leg kick.
Escobar walks into a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kong.
Kong lands with a hook. Escobar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kong.
Kong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Escobar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kong misses with a straight right.
Escobar blocks a head kick by Kong.
Escobar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Escobar takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice cross by Kong.#T2#
Escobar looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
Kong throws a leg kick which misses Escobar's front leg but catches the back leg as Escobar tries to avoid it.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Escobar can do to turn this around?
Kong cracks a nice hook into Escobar's ribs.
Braulio Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xafan Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kong punishes Escobar's body with a nice straight punch.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Kong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kong cracks the inside of Escobar's front leg.
Kong connects with a body shot that sends Escobar's belly button to the back.
Kong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Escobar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Escobar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kong lands with a straight right. Escobar didn't see that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Escobar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xafan Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Xafan Kong!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Xafan Kong!
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Xafan Kong!

Xafan Kong wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Xafan Kong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Syn 627
Date: Apr 14, 2019

#R1#
Kong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Jamie Bounty has been cut.
Kong throws a hook but Bounty avoids it easily.
Kong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bounty lands with a cross.
Bounty throws a jab when Kong was well out of range.
Kong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kong throws a body punch but Bounty moves out of range.
Kong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A little jabbing left from Bounty on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bounty missing with a left hand there. Kong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kong is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kong lands with a straight right. Bounty didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Bounty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bounty lands an overhand right.#T1#
Bounty misses with a right hand
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bounty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Bounty lands a jab to the nose.
A big left from Bounty misses.
Kong throws a big counter combination but Bounty scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bounty was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
Bounty misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
As Bounty backs away, Kong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bounty checks a leg kick.
Bounty connects with a body shot.
Bounty walks into a straight right hand from Kong.
A low kick from Kong is predictable there
and Bounty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Bounty scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bounty fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kong checks it well.
Bounty's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kong under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bounty looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Bounty cracks Kong with a hook to the temple - Kong is on wobbly legs here! Bounty swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kong falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Bounty wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jamie Bounty!

Event: Syn 620 Jones vs JYD
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Good leg kick by Kong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kong seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangsit moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bangsit has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bangsit misses with a takedown
letting Kong counter with a right hand. #TD2#
Kong gets caught napping as Bangsit dives in and scores a takedown. Kong manages to retain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kong is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Bangsit looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kong has picked Bangsit up and slammed him! Bangsit can't keep hold of the triangle and Kong manages to pass to side control!
Bangsit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kong controlling from side mount. #T1#
Bangsit looks to move to half guard but instead Kong has passed into mount! Damn!
Bangsit can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kong looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bangsit working to try and regain half guard.
Kong controlling the position easily from mount.
Bangsit working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Kong controlling the position easily from mount.
Bangsit is looking to get to half guard.
Kong controlling the pace for now.
Kong tries to control but Bangsit wriggling away.
Bangsit regains half guard.
Bangsit is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Bangsit is refusing to be controlled, as Kong sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bangsit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bangsit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bangsit wants to sweep here but Kong controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Kong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bangsit wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Bangsit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Bangsit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kong looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bangsit being controlled here, momentarily.
Bangsit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kong is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong 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.
#R2#
Bangsit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kong defends it nicely.#TD2#
Bangsit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kong is pressing down on Bangsit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kong 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.#SUB2#
Bangsit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bangsit has Kong in his guard.#REVR##T1#
Kong content to stall in guard here.
Kong tries to free his leg and advance position but Bangsit is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Bangsit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kong 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.
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Bangsit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kong 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. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bangsit wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Bangsit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kong defends well.#SUB2#
Bangsit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Bangsit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kong defends it easily.#SUB2#
Bangsit working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kong has passed into half guard!
Bangsit wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Kong controlling his opponent.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bangsit can do to turn this around?
Bangsit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kong wants to control the pace but Bangsit is squirming around nicely.
Bangsit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kong controlling from the full mount.
Bangsit is working to get back to half guard. #T4#
Kong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kong continues to stall.
Bangsit is trying to escape the mount.
Xafan Kong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kong controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bangsit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bangsit is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangsit manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Bangsit blocks the low kick.
Bangsit misses with a takedown attempt
and Bangsit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kong tries to score with a low kick but Bangsit moves his leg out of the way.
Kong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bangsit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kong as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Kong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Xafan Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bangsit.#T1#
Kong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bangsit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Bangsit shoots in and drives through. Kong sprawls well.
Kong lands a jab to Bangsit's midsection.
Bangsit needs to keep his hands up - Kong had a free shot at his head there.#ROC#
Bangsit is rocked!
Bangsit fails with the takedown
and Bangsit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bangsit is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong finish him?#T2#
Kong weaves into range and cracks Bangsit right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Bangsit goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kong is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn Europe 99
Date: Feb 02, 2019

#R1#
Murphy misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Kong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kong looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
Kong wants to clinch up but Murphy keeps it at a distance.
Kong throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Kong moved out of range nicely.
Kong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Kong scores with a jab to the head.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Kong scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kong - that will leave a mark!
Kong swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Good shot there by Murphy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy throws a shot from downtown. Kong moves away and avoids it.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Kong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Murphy throws a right hand that misses
and Kong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kong blocks a jab.
Kong looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
Murphy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murphy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kong looks to throw a body kick
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Kong moved out of range nicely.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kong.
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Kong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy. #T2#
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
Murphy misses with an uppercut.
Murphy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kong.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Murphy.
Kong lands a jab.
Kong throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Kong ducks down to avoid it.
Kong with a nice cross.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kong thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Kong misses. #T3#
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Kong ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Kong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Kong blocking some punches.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Kong tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Kong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kong.
Kong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Kong is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Murphy.
Kong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kong misses with some punches.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kong misses with some punches.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murphy throws a hook but Kong blocks it.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kong looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kong throws a chopping leg kick but Murphy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kong.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kong throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mick Murphy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Kong misses the target.
Murphy throws a hook but Kong blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kong misses the target.
Kong missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Mick Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kong is looking to land body kicks.
Kong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kong doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy cracks Kong with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Murphy misses.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Kong is looking to score with low kicks.
Kong jabs Murphy right on the nose. Murphy blinks but takes it well.
Murphy misses the jab.
Murphy scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong throws a leg kick that misses.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murphy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kong's head.
Kong throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Kong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A lazy left from Murphy finds it's target.
Kong cracks Murphy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kong misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Kong slips a jab from Murphy.
Kong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murphy moves out of range as Kong throws a body kick.
Kong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kong misses with a head kick.
Kong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murphy misses the jab.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Kong misses.
Murphy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kong misses with a body kick.
Murphy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good exchange - Murphy coming out on top.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kong thows a leg kick but Murphy checks it
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Kong slips a straight right by Murphy.
Kong throws a push kick but Murphy slaps the foot to one side.
Kong tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kong defending well as Murphy loads up on a big left hand.
Kong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Kong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murphy just manages to avoid it.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Kong.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kong, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murphy! But no joy.#T3#
Murphy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murphy swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
A shot to the body from Murphy misses
and Kong counters with a body kick.
Kong throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
Kong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kong throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a right hand to the body.
Kong connects with an inside leg kick.
Kong lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Kong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murphy moves out of range of the body kick.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
An attempted straight right counter from Kong misses the target.
Murphy throws a hook but Kong blocks it.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kong motions for Murphy to come forward. Kong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Murphy cracks Kong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kong throws out the jab.
Kong swings widly with a right hand
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mick Murphy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Kong throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
A shot to the liver by Murphy. Beautiful body shot.
Murphy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kong.
Kong throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Murphy works the jab nicely.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kong.
A cross from Kong lands.
Kong throws a leg kick but Murphy sees it coming and moves out of range.
A cross from Kong lands.
Murphy throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Kong moved out of range nicely.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kong throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kong doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy throws out a counter right but Kong avoids it with no problem.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murphy.
Kong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murphy misses with a lunging right hand
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murphy misses with a looping left.
Kong moves away from the strike by Murphy.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Kong throws out a loose jab but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
That kick from Kong tenderised Murphy's leg. Murphy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kong misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Kong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Murphy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kong.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy.
Xafan Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Kong looks for the body kick but Murphy saw that one coming.
Murphy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
Kong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murphy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kong.
Jab, jab by Murphy - just one landing.
Kong tries to land a front kick but Murphy steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kong.
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
Mick Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kong throws out the jab.
Kong throws an off balance right hand
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kong slips a jab from Murphy.
Kong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kong slips under a jab from Murphy.
Murphy ducks right into an uppercut from Kong.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Kong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murphy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Kong's belly button to the back.
Kong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murphy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong misses with a straight left.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy jabs Kong right on the nose. Kong blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Kong misses with a body kick.
Murphy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murphy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Kong's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kong in his tracks.
Kong misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Kong throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Kong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy lands with a hook. Kong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from Murphy misses.
A swing and a miss from Kong.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy with a nice cross.
Kong misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Murphy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kong doesn't seem phased though.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kong, right into the meat.
Murphy lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong misses with a looping left.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Kong's head back.
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Murphy blocks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Murphy!
Mick Murphy opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: DARE 91
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
Fungus slips a jab from Kong.
Fungus throws a shot to the body.
Kong throws a push kick but Fungus slaps the foot to one side.
Fungus clobbers Kong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kong scores with a leg kick.
Fungus throws a leg kick but Kong moved away.
Kong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fungus tests Kong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kong swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fungus moves out of range as Kong throws a body kick.
Fungus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fungus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kong lands the left hand.
Fungus misses with a straight right.
Kong scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fungus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kong scores with a spinning back kick!
Kong throws a looping overhand right but Fungus ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Fungus cracks a nice hook into Kong's ribs.
Fungus misses with a left hand
and Fungus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kong 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.
Kong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kong lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Fungus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fungus scores with a nice right hand.
Fungus ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Fungus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Fungus misses the shot to the body.
Fungus swings for the body but Kong moves out of range.
Fungus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xafan Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong throws a hook but Fungus blocks it.
Kong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fungus throws a chopping leg kick but Kong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fungus misses with a body shot. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong throws a hook but Fungus avoids it easily.
Kong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kong slips under a jab from Fungus.
Kong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fungus moves away.
Kong scores with a nice strike.
Fungus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fungus just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fungus doesn't seem bothered though.
Kong throws the kick towards the body but Fungus avoids it.
Kong throws a hook to the side of Fungus's head but Fungus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fungus is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Fungus misses the target.
Fungus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Fungus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fungus lands a really nice looking cross but Kong seems unphased.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fungus. #T3#
Kong is looking to land body kicks.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fungus throws a leg kick which misses Kong's front leg but catches the back leg as Kong tries to avoid it.
Kong lands a right hook to the body.
Fungus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kong connects with a single shot there.
Kong misses with a leg kick.
Kong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fungus's head.
Kong scores with a sloppy right hand. Fungus should have avoided that one.
Fungus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kong to score with a decent uppercut.
Fungus connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fungus misses with a hook
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Fungus moves out of range as Kong throws a body kick.
Kong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fungus.
Fungus moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Fungus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fungus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
Fungus ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Fungus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kong throws out the jab.
Fungus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Kong throws a half hearted mid kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Fungus misses the target.
Kong slips under a jab from Fungus.
Kong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fungus on the side of the head.
Fungus staying out of range there.
Fungus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fungus misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fungus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fungus moves out of range of the body kick from Kong.
Fungus throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Fungus thuds his right hand into Kong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong 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.
#R2#
Kong connects with the punch.
Kong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kong throws a lazy right hand but Fungus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fungus tries to counter by clinching up but Kong breaks away and moves out of range.
Kong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fungus takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Kong swings for the body but Fungus moves out of range.
Fungus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong is looking to slow Fungus down with leg kicks.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Kong jabs Fungus right on the nose. Fungus blinks but takes it well.
Kong is looking to score with low kicks.
Fungus is looking to counter the offense by Kong and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a front kick that sends Fungus stumbling back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Kong.
Kong thuds a left hand into Fungus's body.
Kong throws a jab when Fungus was well 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!
Kong throws a low kick but Fungus moves out of range easily. #T1#
Kong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kong lands with an uppercut that bounces Fungus off the cage and back into range.
Kong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kong scores with a jab.
Kong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fungus throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong throws a front kick aimed at Fungus's knee but Fungus avoids it well.
Fungus throws a jab but it's blocked by Kong.
Fungus avoids the body shot from Kong.
Fungus just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fungus's head.
Fungus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fungus throws a chopping leg kick but Kong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little feinted left hand from Fungus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Fungus.#T2#
Fungus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
A nice side step and Kong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kong wants to clinch up but Fungus keeps it at a distance.
Kong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fungus counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Fungus as he connects with a hook.
Kong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fungus moves out of range of the strikes.
Kong misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Kong.
Fungus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fungus lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kong.
Xafan Kong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kong. That's going to slow Fungus down.
Kong scores with a nice body kick.
Fungus checks a leg kick.
Fungus throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fungus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fungus moves out of range as Kong strikes.
Kong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kong misses with a body shot.
Fungus throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
It looks like Fungus has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Fungus lands the left hand.
Nice shot by Fungus.
Fungus misses with a series of wild punches.
Kong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fungus is looking to counter punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Kong. That snapped Fungus's head back.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fungus might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Fungus looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
Kong lands with an uppercut that bounces Fungus off the cage and back into range.
Fungus moves away from the strike by Kong. #T4#
Kong slips a jab from Fungus.
Fungus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kong.
Fungus misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Fungus as he checks the leg kick.
Fungus slips under a jab from Kong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong connects with a solid leg kick.
Fungus misses with a hook.
Fungus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fungus lands with a straight right. Kong didn't see that one coming.
Kong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kong throws a lazy body kick
and Fungus counters with a stiff right hand.
Kong lands a body shot.
Kong misses with a body punch
and Fungus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fungus takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Kong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fungus's calf.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Fungus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kong.
Fungus looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Kong tries to land a leg kick but Fungus saw it coming and moves away.
Fungus blocks a leg kick.
Fungus throws a low kick, looking for Kong's leg but Kong calmly moves out of range.
Fungus moves out of range of the body kick.
Fungus ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Good standup being displayed there by Kong as he connects with a hook.
Kong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fungus momentarily.
A big left from Kong misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungus blocks a head kick by Kong.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fungus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kong checks it well. #T1#
Kong throws a shot from downtown. Fungus moves away and avoids it.
Fungus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kong throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Fungus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fungus.
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
Fungus blocks an uppercut.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Kong. #BC2#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
Kong lands a jab.
Kong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kong misses with the body kick
and Fungus counters with a stiff right hand.
Kong tries to land a leg kick but Fungus saw it coming and moves away.
Kong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A shot to the liver by Fungus. Beautiful body shot.
Kong misses with a jab, cross combination. #T2#
Kong looks for the body kick but Fungus saw that one coming.
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!
Fungus throws a jab when Kong was well out of range.
Fungus throws a right hand that Kong ducks under and follows up with a left that Kong also avoids with ease.
Fungus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fungus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fungus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fungus throws a sloppy body shot
letting Kong counter with a right hand.
Fungus takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Kong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kong throws a leg kick but Fungus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fungus.
Kong lands with a kick to the temple. Fungus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fungus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fungus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fungus checks it well.
As Kong tries to get set, Fungus tries to push him back and clinch up but Kong manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kong.
Fungus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fungus misses with a hook to the body
and Kong counters with a low kick, right behind Fungus 's knee.
Fungus misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Fungus cracks a nice hook into Kong's ribs.
Kong drops his hands momentarily and Fungus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fungus.
Fungus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Fungus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Fungus is just out of range.
Fungus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kong throws out the jab.
Kong throws the left hand but Fungus avoids the punch easily.
Fungus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fungus connects with a body shot.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fungus.
Fungus looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
Kong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fungus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fungus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong slips a straight right by Fungus.
Nice cross by Kong.
A big left from Kong misses.
Kong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Donk. Kong catches Fungus right on the button with a cross.
Fungus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Fungus backing away here, and Kong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fungus misses the jab.
Fungus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Kong lands a jab.
Fungus walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fungus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fungus.
Kong misses with a low kick as Fungus jumps back.
Fungus looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Fungus scores with a hook to the body. Kong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fungus misses with a body shot.
Fungus sets himself, and Kong steps forward looking for the clinch! Fungus avoids it this time.
Fungus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kong.
Fungus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fungus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fungus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong throws a shot from downtown. Fungus moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Fungus blocks a jab.
Fungus blocks the body kick.
Fungus tests Kong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Kong catches Fungus right on the button with a cross.
Donk. Kong catches Fungus right on the button with a cross.
Kong tries to score with a low kick but Fungus moves his leg out of the way.
As Kong tries to get set, Fungus tries to push him back and clinch up but Kong manages to avoid the attempt.
Fungus slips a jab from Kong.
Kong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fungus throws a hook but Kong blocks it.
Fungus with a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kong.
Fungus defending well as Kong loads up on a big left hand.
Kong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fungus. That did some damage!#T2#
Fungus scores with a jab. Kong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fungus staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab from Kong.
Kong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kong throws a good cross that connects.
Fungus scores with a nice strike.
Fungus lands with a right hand.
Fungus works Kong's body with a nice hook.
Fungus throws a leg kick but Kong moved away.
Fungus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Kong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fungus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kong. #T3#
Kong checks the leg kick.
Kong throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fungus counter with a right hand.
Kong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kong throws a shot from downtown. Fungus moves away and avoids it.
Fungus misses with a body shot.
Fungus just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong throws a leg kick but Fungus sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Kong.
A head kick from Kong lands but Fungus takes it in his stride.
Fungus ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Kong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fungus misses with a straight right.
Kong throws a big shot that misses.
Kong swings for the body but Fungus moves out of range. #T4#
Kong cracks Fungus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fungus takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
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!
Fungus misses with a wild body shot.
Kong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fungus lands with a good body shot.
Fungus throws a hook to the side of Kong's head but Kong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fungus scores with a jab to the head.
Fungus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fungus lands with a hook. Kong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fungus throws a hook but Kong blocks it.
Kong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fungus.
Fungus cracks Kong with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Fungus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Xafan Kong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Kong throws a hook but Fungus avoids it easily.
Fungus connects with a nice looking jab.
Kong looks to land a left hand but Fungus moved out of range nicely.
Fungus throws a leg kick but Kong moved away.
Fungus looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
Kong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong throws out a loose jab but Fungus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fungus throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Fungus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungus throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Kong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kong throws a chopping leg kick but Fungus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kong catches Fungus with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kong throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Kong misses with an uppercut.
Fungus takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fungus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fungus swinging wildly here.
Kong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fungus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Kong throws a wild body kick that Fungus sees coming a mile off.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Fungus is just out of range.
Fungus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kong throws a jab when Fungus was well out of range.
Fungus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kong swings for the body but Fungus moves out of range.
Fungus throwing a counter right hand but Kong manages to avoid it.
A cross from Kong lands.#T2#
Kong throws a leg kick which misses Fungus's front leg but catches the back leg as Fungus tries to avoid it.
Kong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kong delivers a nice body kick.
Kong throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong scores with a jab. Fungus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong connects with a body shot that sends Fungus's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Fungus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong connects with a leg kick. Fungus looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fungus.
Kong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fungus.
Fungus checks a leg kick.
Kong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fungus.
Foot Fungus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fungus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Fungus misses with a looping left.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fungus lands a glancing blow to the side of Kong's head.
Kong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kong.
Kong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kong scores with a shot to the body.
Kong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fungus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fungus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kong tries a quick counter leg kick but Fungus is wise to it.
Fungus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC#
Kong is rocked!
Fungus connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Kong out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Foot Fungus!
Foot Fungus retains his light heavyweight title!
Foot Fungus very nearly forgot to thank HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: DARE 86
Date: Dec 08, 2018

#R1#
Nicolas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kong doesn't seem bothered though.
Kong takes one to the side of the head.
Nicolas throws a leg kick
and Kong counters with a right hand to the body.
Nicolas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kong scores with a nice body kick.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick from Kong misses.
Kong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Nicolas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kong.
Nicolas motions for Kong to come forward. Nicolas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Kong counters with a quick kick to the body but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Kong tries to keep at a distance but Nicolas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kong prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Nicolas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.
We've been informed that Nicolas has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Kong. #T1#
Kong misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Nicolas.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Kong blocks a body shot from Nicolas.
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas scores with a shoulder strike.
Kong tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Kong misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Kong.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Nicolas lands a nice uppercut.
Kong tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kong prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Kong lands a shoulder strike.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Nicolas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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!
Kong tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas can't find room to land a body shot as Kong controls the action.
Kong lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Nicolas.
Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.
Kong prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas throws a head punch that misses.
Kong scores with a shoulder strike.
Kong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.
Kong prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Kong avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
A short right from Kong on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Kong as the two fighters clinch.
Nicolas lands a body punch.
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kong blocking some punches.
Kong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
A body shot lands from Kong.
Nicolas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Kong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kong pushes Nicolas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kong.
Nicolas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Kong.
Nicolas looks winded!
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Kong.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Nicolas prevents a body shot from Kong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Kong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kong lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicolas swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicolas working aggressively here. #T4#
Nicolas blocks a body shot from Kong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kong lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Kong.
Kong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kong scores with a shot to the side of Nicolas's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kong lands with a right to the head.
Kong lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Kong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kong lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards. #BC#
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot by Kong.
Nicolas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong misses with a body kick.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Nicolas misses its intended target. #CL#
Kong moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nicolas throws a leg kick but Kong moved away.
Nice uppercut there from Nicolas.
Nicolas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nicolas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kong is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Kong.
Nicolas misses with a straight right.
Kong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nicolas.
Kong missing with a left hand there. Nicolas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nicolas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kong counters with a nice body kick.
Kong lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicolas blocks a leg kick.
Xafan Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicolas. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong takes a swing at Nicolas's ribcage but misses.
Kong throws a low kick but Nicolas moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kong.#T1#
Nicolas lands with an overhand left.
Nicolas swings widly with a right hand
and Kong counters with a left to the body.
Nicolas is breathing heavily.
Kong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nicolas on the side of the head.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Nicolas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nicolas on the side of the head.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Nicolas misses with an uppercut
and Kong counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kong misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Nicolas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas misses with a looping left.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Kong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kong misses with a straight right.
Kong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nicolas is able to avoid easily.
Kong throws a leg kick
and Nicolas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong walks into a jab.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Nice body punch from Kong.
Nicolas on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kong thuds his shin into the meat of Nicolas's side.
Nicolas takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Kong tried to counter with a leg kick but Nicolas avoided it.
Kong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice straight punches there by Nicolas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nicolas.
Nicolas tries a low kick but Kong avoids it.
Kong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A head kick misses from Kong.
Kong scores with a decent looking hook.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Nicolas misses with a shot to the body
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kong with a hook.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nicolas can do to turn this around?
Nicolas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nicolas if he has to take too many more of those.
Kong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Kong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Kong.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Nicolas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nicolas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kong with a body shot.
Kong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nicolas misses with a straight left.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nicolas misses with a double jab.
Nicolas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nicolas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicolas throws a combination that misses
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Nicolas.
Kong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nicolas under the eye.
Kong throws a low kick but Nicolas avoids it.
Nicolas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kong with a body shot.
Nicolas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Nicolas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nicolas cracks a nice hook into Kong's ribs.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nicolas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nicolas scrambles back to his feet.
Kong tries to land a front kick but Nicolas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nicolas moves away.
Nicolas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nicolas throws a right hand that misses
and Kong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nicolas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kong.
Nicolas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nicolas throws a right hand that misses
and Kong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kong lands a jab to Nicolas's midsection.
Nicolas blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick and Nicolas moves out of range easily.
Nicolas throws a hook to the side of Kong's head but Kong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nicolas.
Kong lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nicolas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nicolas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kong.
Nicolas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kong.
Nicolas moves out of range of the strikes.
Kong staying out of range there.
Nicolas has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kong.
Nicolas lands with a right hand.
Kong cracks a nice hook into Nicolas's ribs.
Nicolas checks a leg kick.
Kong throws the kick towards the body but Nicolas avoids it.
A big left from Nicolas misses.
Nicolas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong slips under a jab from Nicolas.
A telegraphed right hand from Kong misses the target.
Nicolas moves out of range of the body kick from Kong.
Kong connects with an inside leg kick.
Kong throws a looping overhand right but Nicolas ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Kong misses the shot to the body.
Nicolas ducks right into an uppercut from Kong.
Kong is looking to score with low kicks.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nicolas will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nicolas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas throws a big shot that misses.
Nicolas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kong finds it's way round the side to connect with Nicolas's head.
Kong scores with a kick to the body.
Kong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nicolas's head backwards.
Kong blocks a low kick nicely.
Kong throwing a counter right hand but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
Nicolas moves out of range as Kong throws a body kick.
Nicolas throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Kong was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nicolas checks a low kick from Kong.
Kong is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Nicolas works the jab nicely.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kong moves away from the strike by Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a hook. Kong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong tries a low kick but Nicolas avoids it.
Nicolas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nicolas misses with a body shot.
Kong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nicolas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nicolas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicolas lands with a right hand.
Kong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nicolas was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicolas scores with a body shot.
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nicolas manages to avoid it.
Nicolas misses with a jab to the body
and Kong counters with a nice leg kick.
Kong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nicolas momentarily.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Nicolas is just out of range.
Kong throws a low kick, looking for Nicolas's leg but Nicolas calmly moves out of range.
Kong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nicolas's calf.
Kong delivers a nice body kick.
Nicolas misses with a wild body shot.
And Kong counters with a quick kick to the body but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Kong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nicolas avoids the body shot from Kong.
Nicolas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nicolas misses with the combination.
Kong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nicolas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nicolas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kong connects with a looping right hand.
Kong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nicolas's head backwards.
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nicolas.
Nicolas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kong looks to throw the jab but Nicolas is out of range. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas cracks Kong with a good jab.
Nicolas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nicolas checks the leg kick.
Nicolas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nicolas lands with a good body shot.
Nicolas misses with a left hand
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kong avoids the body shot from Nicolas.
A low kick from Nicolas is predictable there
letting Kong counter with a right hand.
Kong sizes up Nicolas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Kong.
Nicolas cracks Kong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nicolas looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Kong scores with a hook to the body. Nicolas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xafan Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nicolas misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Kong catches Nicolas right on the button with a cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xafan Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Harold Nicolas stepped up to the mic, saying 'I can't believe you touched my face! You'll be hearing from my lawyer, you animal!'.

Event: DARE 79
Date: Nov 10, 2018

#R1#
Drotske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Drotske has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Kong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Drotske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Drotske. Those never looked like landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drotske.
Drotske ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drotske throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kong counters with a nice body kick.
A shot to the liver by Drotske. Beautiful body shot.
Drotske pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kong lands a jab to Drotske's midsection.
Drotske misses with an uppercut
and Kong counters with a solid body kick.
Kong throws a body shot but no joy.
Drotske misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Kong has closed the distance and engaged Drotske in a clinch.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Drotske controls the action.
Kong lands an uppercut.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Drotske controls his hands.
Kong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kong swings wildly with an uppercut but Drotske uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land.
Kong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drotske blocking some punches.
Kong digs a right hand underneath Drotske's ribcage. Drotske let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kong scores with a shot to the side of Drotske's head.
Kong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drotske wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kong has him pressed against the cage.
Drotske misses with some punches.
Drotske misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Drotske controls his hands.
Drotske scores with a shot to the side of Kong's head.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Drotske controls his hands.
Drotske gets through Kong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drotskes head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kong.
Drotske swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drotske's efforts to push away.#T2#
Kong swings wildly with an uppercut but Drotske uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Kong.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Drotske controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Kong.
Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drotske blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Drotske breaks the clinch.
Drotske throws a leg kick but Kong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kong slips a jab from Drotske.
Kong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong scores with a push kick.
Drotske looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
Nice shot by Drotske.
Drotske misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Drotske has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kong.
Drotske dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drotske jabs Kong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Drotske looks to land a body kick but Kong moved away.
Kong throwing a counter right hand but Drotske manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Kong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kong is looking to wear down Drotske with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Kong does it's job there.
Drotske slips a jab from Kong.
Kong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drotske throws out the jab.
Drotske throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Drotske. Those never looked like landing.
A shot to the liver by Kong. Beautiful body shot.
Drotske scores with a jab to the jaw.
Drotske tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drotske misses with a wild body shot.
Drotske misses with a wild body shot.
Kong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drotske.
Kong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Kong misses. #T4#
Drotske misses with a combination
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kong blocks a leg kick.
Kong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drotske. That did some damage!
Kong catches Drotske with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Drotske ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Kong as he connects with a hook.
Kong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drotske ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
No joy there for Drotske, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drotske takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Kong scores with a jab to the head.
Kong avoids the body shot from Drotske.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong jabs Drotske right on the nose. Drotske blinks but takes it well.
Drotske throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kong.
Kong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kong throws a body punch but Drotske moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kong - that will leave a mark!
Kong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Drotske doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Kong defending well as Drotske loads up on a big left hand.
Kong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Drotske takes one to the chin there.
Kong lunges at Drotske with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drotske's hand.
Kong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Drotske.
Kong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Markus Drotske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drotske tries a head kick but it misses.
Kong misses with a head kick.
Kong takes a swing at Drotske's ribcage but misses.
Drotske is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kong jabs at Drotske's body.
Drotske looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
Drotske pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kong sizes up Drotske with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drotske connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong is looking to land body kicks.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Drotske.
Kong lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Kong.
Kong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Drotske rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drotske takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kong throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Drotske misses its intended target.
Drotske throws a shot to the body.
Kong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Drotske throws out the jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drotske stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kong.
Drotske is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Drotske misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Drotske takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kong.
Kong moves out of range as Drotske strikes.
It looked like Kong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Drotske.
Kong swinging wildly here.
Kong lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drotske takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Drotske throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Drotske ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Kong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drotske.
Kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drotske misses with a straight left.
Drotske throws a right hand that Kong ducks under and follows up with a left that Kong also avoids with ease.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drotske can do to turn this around?
Drotske jabs at Kong's body.
Drotske misses the shot to the body.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drotske.
Kong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kong with a jab.
Drotske throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Drotske lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Drotske throws an off balance right hand
and Kong counters with a nice kick to the body.
Drotske is breathing heavily.
Drotske throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kong!
Drotske takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Drotske throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
Drotske just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Kong moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kong.
Kong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drotske misses with the head strike.
Kong blocks a body shot from Drotske.
Drotske blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drotske has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kong.
Drotske lands a right hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kong.
Kong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drotske backwards.
Kong lands an uppercut.
Xafan Kong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Drotske's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kong.
Kong misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land.
Kong lands a left hand.
A short left from Kong. #T4#
A short left from Kong.
Kong lands with a left to the head.
Kong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from Kong.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Drotske avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drotske.
Drotske wants to break free but Kong has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kong works on Drotske's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Kong as the two fighters clinch.
Kong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kong is working Drotske over against the cage.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drotske backwards.
Kong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Kong.
Kong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Drotske fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Kong lands a nice shot to the body.
Kong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Drotske misses with an uppercut
and Kong counters with a nice body kick.
Kong misses the shot to the body.
Kong connects with a body shot that sends Drotske's belly button to the back.
Kong throws a shot to the body.
Kong slips under a jab from Drotske.
Drotske misses with a shot to the body
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
Kong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Drotske's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kong lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong connects with an inside leg kick.
Drotske takes one to the side of the head.
Drotske takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drotske walks into a jab.
Kong throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Kong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drotske. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Kong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drotske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Drotske looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Kong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Drotske stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drotske throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drotske just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Drotske has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Drotske closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Drotske digs a good hook to Kong's body. #CL#
Kong has closed the distance and engaged Drotske in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Drotske.
Kong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong blocks a body shot from Drotske.
A short left from Kong.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kong. #T2#
Drotske misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Drotske takes a shot to the head.
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kong misses with a punch on the inside.
Kong tries to work over Drotske's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kong scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Kong breaks the clinch.
Drotske is looking to score with low kicks.
Drotske on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Drotske changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drotske doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Kong.
Drotske scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Drotske dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Drotske swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kong feints and then cracks Drotske's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Drotske down.
Drotske looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
Markus Drotske has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drotske throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
Kong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kong lands with a cross.
Drotske looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
Kong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drotske throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Kong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Drotske just manages to avoid it.
Kong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Drotske will feel that in the morning.
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Drotske as he connects with a hook.
Drotske misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Kong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong misses with a body kick.#T4#
Kong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Drotske's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drotske. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Drotske.
Drotske misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A counter left hand to the body from Kong misses its target.
Drotske needs to keep his hands up - Kong had a free shot at his head there.
Kong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drotske's calf.
Drotske misses with a body shot.
Kong keeps Drotske at a distance using the push kick.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong scores with a shot to the body.
Drotske takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A cross from Drotske lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Kong does it's job there.
A punch lands to the side of Drotske 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Xafan Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kong is looking to land body kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xafan Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DARE 72
Date: Oct 13, 2018

#R1#
Hyang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kong.
Kong throws a jab but it's blocked by Hyang.
Hyang scores with a hook to the body. Kong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hyang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hyang cracks Kong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kong misses with a low kick as Hyang jumps back.
Kong misses with an uppercut. Hyang saw that one coming.
Hyang misses with a low kick.
Hyang chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hyang blocks an uppercut.
Kong blocking some punches.
Kong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hyang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hyang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Kong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hyang misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kong.
Still in the clinch, Kong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kong misses with a body punch.
Kong gets through Hyang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hyang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hyang.
Hyang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Hyang controls his hands.
Hyang blocks an uppercut.
Hyang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hyang can turn it around.
Hyang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kong.
Hyang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hyang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong tries to work over Hyang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hyangs head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kong.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kong pushes Hyang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hyang prevents a body shot from Kong.
Kong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hyang.
A short body shot lands from Kong as the two fighters clinch.
Hyang looks winded!
Kong tries a body shot but Hyang blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Kong.
A short body shot lands from Kong as the two fighters clinch.
Kong scores with a shot to the side of Hyang's head.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Hyang controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kong.
Kong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hyang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.
Kong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kong scores with a shoulder strike.
Kong scores with a hook to the body.
Kong lands with a light punch inside.
Kong stalling in the clinch.
Kong blocks a body shot from Hyang.
Hyang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Kong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hyang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hyang lands a body punch.
A short right from Hyang.
Hyang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hyang backwards.
Kong is leaning against Hyang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kong has a couple of punches blocked by Hyang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hyang.
Kong lands a nice shot to the body.
Kong misses with the head strike.
Kong gets through Hyang's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kong scores with a shot to the side of Hyang's head.
Kong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hyang backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyang misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Kong.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kong.
Kong lands a left hand.
Kong lands with a right to the head. #T4#
Kong scores with a hook to the body.
Kong is leaning against Hyang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kong lands a shot to the body.
Kong lands with a light punch inside.
Kong lands a nice uppercut.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Hyang avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Kong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hyang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kong.
Kong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kong prevents a body shot from Hyang.
Kong lands with a right to the head.
Hyang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Kong.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kong is working Hyang over against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hyang misses with a left hand
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Yun Won Hyang has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hyang lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hyang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kong throws a jab but it's blocked by Hyang.
Hyang slips under a jab from Kong.
Kong works Hyang's body with a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Kong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hyang moves out of range of the body kick from Kong.
Hyang misses with a low kick.
Hyang throws a low kick, looking for Kong's leg but Kong calmly moves out of range.
Hyang throws a solid leg kick but Kong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hyang.
Hyang scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong moves away from the strike by Hyang.
Hyang misses with a body kick.
Kong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Kong wants to land a leg kick but Hyang is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Hyang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hyang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hyang.#T1#
Hyang throws a low kick, looking for Kong's leg but Kong calmly moves out of range.
Hyang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kong is looking to score with low kicks.
A slow jab from Hyang misses its intended target.
Kong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyang was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
Xafan Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Kong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hyang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kong lands a jab to the nose.
Hyang throws a solid leg kick but Kong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hyang.#CL2#
Hyang moves into the clinch successfully.
Kong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hyangs head.
Kong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hyangs head.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong wants to stall.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hyang can do to turn this around?
Hyang blocking some punches. #T2#
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hyang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kong.
Kong tries to work over Hyang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hyang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kong.
Hyang misses with a punch to the body.
Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hyang takes a shot to the head.
Hyang tries to work over Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hyang tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
Kong digs a right hand underneath Hyang's ribcage. Hyang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hyang is breathing heavily.
Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Kong misses with a punch to the body.
Kong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hyang backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Hyang.
Hyang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hyang can't find room to land a body shot as Kong controls the action.
Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hyang misses with a body punch.
Hyang lands a right hand.
Kong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hyangs head.
Hyang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kong presses Hyang against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hyang struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kong.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Hyang.
Kong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kong is leaning against Hyang and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kong lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
Kong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kong cracks Hyang with a nice body shot.
Kong scores with a shot to the side of Hyang's head.
Kong lands with a right to the head.
Kong lands a body shot.
Kong lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Hyang is rocked!
Kong lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kong.
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong scores with a hook to the body.
Kong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
Hyang swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong lands a body punch.
Kong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kong lands a body shot.
Kong has Hyang pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yun Won Hyang'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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kong. #CL2#
Hyang closes the distance and clinches.
Hyang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kong scores with a hook to the body.
Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xafan Kong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Hyang.
Hyang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Kong on the inside.
Kong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hyang working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kong.
Kong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hyang's elbow.
Kong blocking some punches.
Hyang lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyang has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
A nice left hand lands by Kong. #T1#
Hyang throws a head punch that misses.
Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hyang blocking some punches.
Hyang digs a right hand into Kong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kong's gas tank.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hyang struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands.
Kong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hyang swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kong misses with some punches.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hyang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
A hook to the body from Kong.
Hyang misses with some punches.
Kong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hyang backwards.
Hyang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kongs head.
Kong lands a shoulder strike.
Yun Won Hyang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kong lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyang misses with a punch on the inside.
Hyang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hyang can't find room to land a body shot as Kong controls the action.
Kong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hyang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hyang misses with a body punch.
Kong lands with a light punch inside.
Kong scores with a hook to the body.
Hyang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hyang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Kong.
Kong throws a head punch that misses.
Kong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hyang backwards.
Hyang is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong finish him?
Kong lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hyang to his knees! Kong keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xafan Kong!
During a confident post fight interview, Xafan Kong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DARE 65
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Magufuli I V misses with a hook
letting Kong counter with a right hand.
Magufuli I V avoids a kick to the body.
Magufuli I V misses with a shot to the body
and Kong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magufuli I V thinking.
Kong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kong throws a series of punches but Magufuli I V moves out of range.
Kong swings widly with a right hand
enabling Magufuli I V to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Magufuli I V gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Magufuli I V.
Kong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magufuli I V's elbow.
Kong tries a body shot but Magufuli I V blocks it.
Kong blocks a body shot from Magufuli I V.
Kong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magufuli I V's elbow.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kong misses with a body punch.
Kong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Magufuli I V or not. #T1#
Kong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kong.
Magufuli I V struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands.
Kong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magufuli I V lands with a left to the head.
Kong misses with a knee strike.
Kong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magufuli I V backwards.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Magufuli I V avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Kong lands with a right to the head.
Kong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Magufuli I V blocking some punches.
Kong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Magufuli I V's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Kong.
Kong takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V lands a shot to the body.
Kong works on Magufuli I V's body with a couple of short punches.
Kong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magufuli I Vs head.
Kong has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Magufuli I V seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kong can turn it around.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magufuli I V working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kong misses with a punch to the body.
Magufuli I V blocks an uppercut.
Magufuli I V goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Magufuli I V looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Magufuli I V doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magufuli I V blocks a head kick by Kong.
Kong lands an overhand right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kong, right into the meat.
Magufuli I V swings for the body but Kong moves out of range.
Kong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magufuli I V lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magufuli I V.
A short uppercut from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A body shot lands from Kong.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magufuli I V tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Kong lands an uppercut.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magufuli I V swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kong throws a head punch that misses.
Kong gets through Magufuli I V's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magufuli I V effectively controlling the action here.
Kong lands a right hand.
Magufuli I V looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Magufuli I V fails to land.
Kong tries a body shot but Magufuli I V blocks it.
Magufuli I V lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magufuli I V lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kong lands a hook that snaps the head of Magufuli I V backwards. #BC2#
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V checks the leg kick.
That kick from Kong tenderised Magufuli I V's leg. Magufuli I V is trying to keep his angry face on.
Magufuli I V swings widly with a right hand
and Kong counters with a good low kick that Magufuli I V was not able to check.
Magufuli I V fails in his attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Magufuli I V misses the target.
Kong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kong is looking to land body kicks.
Kong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kassim Magufuli I V seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Magufuli I V throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Magufuli I V connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kong. Kong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Magufuli I V throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Magufuli I V misses with a lunging right hand
and Kong counters with a nice body shot.
Kong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kong throws a head kick but Magufuli I V moves out of range.
It looked like Magufuli I V wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
Magufuli I V avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong misses with a low kick. #T1#
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kong throws out a counter right but Magufuli I V avoids it with no problem.
Magufuli I V tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Magufuli I V does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magufuli I V swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kong missing with a left hand there. Magufuli I V was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magufuli I V takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kong throws a hook to the side of Magufuli I V's head but Magufuli I V sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Magufuli I V thuds a left hand into Kong's body.
Kong walks into a stiff left hand from Magufuli I V.
Kong takes a swing at Magufuli I V's ribcage but misses.
Magufuli I V tried to counter with a leg kick but Kong avoided it.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt. #T2#
Magufuli I V looks to throw a body kick
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice combination there by Magufuli I V.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kong.
Kong defending well as Magufuli I V loads up on a big left hand.
Magufuli I V checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Magufuli I V tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kong lands a slapping body shot.
Nice cross by Magufuli I V.
Kong connects with a looping right hand.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt. #T3#
Kong throws a sloppy body shot
and Magufuli I V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Magufuli I V blocks a head kick by Kong.
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magufuli I V misses with a lunging right hand
and Kong counters with a left to the body.
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magufuli I V tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Magufuli I V looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
Magufuli I V comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Magufuli I V looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kong wants to land a leg kick but Magufuli I V is out of range.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Magufuli I V.
Kong misses with a body shot. #CL#
Magufuli I V clinches.
Magufuli I V tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Magufuli I V lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magufuli I V misses with a punch on the inside.
Kong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kong throws a head punch that misses.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magufuli I V misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Magufuli I V controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Kong. #BC2#
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Magufuli I V avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Xafan Kong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Kong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Magufuli I V on the side of the head.
Magufuli I V misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kong! But no joy.
Magufuli I V uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kong.
Magufuli I V misses with a shot to the body
and Kong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magufuli I V's knee momentarily.
Kong connects with a body shot that sends Magufuli I V's belly button to the back.
Magufuli I V lands a nice shot to the body.
Kong is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Kong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Magufuli I V tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Magufuli I V swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kong checks a leg kick.
Kong blocks a jab.
Magufuli I V tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Magufuli I V tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Magufuli I V scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Magufuli I V throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magufuli I V is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Magufuli I V throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kong throws a low kick, looking for Magufuli I V's leg but Magufuli I V calmly moves out of range.
Magufuli I V bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kong lands a nice looking body kick.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Magufuli I V comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Magufuli I V tries to move into range but Kong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice jab there from Kong.
Xafan Kong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong clobbers Magufuli I V with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Magufuli I V throws a sloppy body shot
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magufuli I V rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Magufuli I V smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kong misses with an uppercut
and Magufuli I V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Magufuli I V missing with a left hand there. Kong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magufuli I V ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Kong swats away the attempt to clinch by Magufuli I V.
Kong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Magufuli I V lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magufuli I V throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range. #T4#
Kong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Magufuli I V wants to clinch but Kong slips to the side
and Kong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kong lands a right hook to the body.
Magufuli I V swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Magufuli I V does a little dance to reset his feet.
Magufuli I V was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kong scores with a kick to the body.
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!
Magufuli I V gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kong lands a nice hook to Magufuli I V's body. Magufuli I V takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong really 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.
#R4#
Kong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A low kick from Kong is predictable there
and Magufuli I V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magufuli I V misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kong.
Magufuli I V swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kong scores with a push kick.
Magufuli I V on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kong. Kong obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Magufuli I V wants to clinch.#T1#
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Magufuli I V ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Magufuli I V scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Magufuli I V crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kong - the referee stops the clock and Magufuli I V gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kong. Magufuli I V manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Magufuli I V avoids a kick to the body.
Magufuli I V uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Kong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Magufuli I V in his tracks.
Magufuli I V connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kong momentarily.
Kong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magufuli I V under the eye.#T2#
Magufuli I V ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Magufuli I V wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Magufuli I V tries to clinch but Kong moves away
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magufuli I V misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kong.
Magufuli I V misses with a wild body shot.
Magufuli I V lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Magufuli I V pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magufuli I V throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magufuli I V has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kong.
Magufuli I V throws a lazy uppercut
and Kong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Kong misses with a looping right.
Magufuli I V takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Magufuli I V pushes Kong away with a front kick.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Magufuli I V is just out of range.
Magufuli I V is looking for a counter combo.
Kong misses with a body punch
and Magufuli I V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magufuli I V swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kong swings widly with a right hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a left to the body.
Magufuli I V misses the jab.
Magufuli I V avoids the body shot from Kong.
Magufuli I V tried to counter with a leg kick but Kong avoided it.#T4#
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Magufuli I V throws a poor cross that misses
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Magufuli I V throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Magufuli I V misses with a left hand
and Kong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Magufuli I V moves out of range of the body kick.
Magufuli I V tried to counter with a leg kick but Kong avoided it.
Kong lands a jab to Magufuli I V's midsection.
Kong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magufuli I V throws a jab but it's blocked by Kong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R5#
Magufuli I V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magufuli I V was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V moves out of range as Kong strikes.
Kong misses with a body shot
and Magufuli I V counters with a stiff right hand.
Kong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Magufuli I V tries a head kick but it misses.
Kong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magufuli I V with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magufuli I V throws a poor cross that misses
and Kong counters with a low kick, right behind Magufuli I V 's knee.
Magufuli I V is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong tries to land a leg kick but Magufuli I V saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Magufuli I V crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kong - the referee stops the clock and Magufuli I V gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kong. Magufuli I V manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kong. That's going to slow Magufuli I V down. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Magufuli I V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Magufuli I V working aggressively here.
Magufuli I V scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Magufuli I V buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kong on the side of the head.
Magufuli I V misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Magufuli I V looks to land a combination but Kong avoids it well.
Magufuli I V slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Magufuli I V rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magufuli I V takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Magufuli I V throws a front kick aimed at Kong's knee but Kong avoids it well.
Kong takes one to the chin there.
Kong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Magufuli I V cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Kong is rocked!
Magufuli I V looks to land a combination but Kong avoids it well.
Kong is still on wobbly legs! Can Magufuli I V finish him?
Magufuli I V throws a shot from downtown. Kong moves away and avoids it.
Magufuli I V jabs Kong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kong gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Magufuli I V gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Kong is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassim Magufuli I V!
Kassim Magufuli I V retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Kassim Magufuli I V, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DARE 59
Date: Aug 04, 2018

#R1#
Aokison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kong throws a shot from downtown. Aokison moves away and avoids it.
Kong throws a body punch but Aokison moves out of range.
Aokison takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aokison paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Kong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aokison lands an elbow inside.
Kong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aokison looking for a takedown.
Kong lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aokison digs a right hand underneath Kong's ribcage. Kong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
Kong lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kong.#TD#
Aokison manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aokison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Aokison being controlled here, momentarily.
Kong pushing down on Aokison's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kong wants to stand but Aokison has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Aokison has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kong is working away from the top position though.
Kong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aokison wants to control but Kong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aokison looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Aokison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kong stays in close to Aokison's body and controls the position.
Kong wants to pass the guard but Aokison is keeping the position.
Kong stays in close to Aokison's body and controls the position.
Kong stopping the sweep attempt from Aokison.
Kong controlling from the top position.
Aokison is pulling down on Kong's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Kong looks to land a left hand but Aokison moved out of range nicely.
Aokison drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kong sprawls and moves away.
Aokison throws a leg kick
and Kong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aokison misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
Kong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Aokison throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Kong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Aokison swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aokison moves away.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aokison.
Kong feints a counter leg kick.
Aokison is looking to land body kicks.
Kong looks to land a left hand but Aokison moved out of range nicely.
Aokison scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kong takes one on the button.
Aokison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Aokison avoids the body shot from Kong.
Aokison scores with a hook.
Xafan Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aokison bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kong's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aokison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aokison scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aokison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
Kong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aokison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aokison dips to his left and cracks Kong with an uppercut!
A jab lands there for Kong.
Aokison is looking to land body kicks.
Kong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Xafan Kong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Aokison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aokison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aokison connects with a leg kick. Kong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aokison swings for the body but Kong moves out of range.
Aokison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kong swivels and escapes.
Kong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Aokison lands a jab.
Aokison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Aokison throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aokison takes one on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Ryu Aokison has been cut.
Kong thumps Aokison with a low kick.
Aokison jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Kong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aokison looks to land a left hand but Kong moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Aokison dives in and scores a takedown into Kong's guard.
Kong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kong is pulling down on Aokison's head. It's preventing any offense from Aokison, at least for the moment.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aokison wants to pass the guard but Kong is keeping the position.
Kong trying to control the position here.
Aokison passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Aokison is trying to ground and pound but Kong uses the momentary lack of control by Aokison to regain half guard.
Kong controlling the position well.
Aokison is trying to control the action in half guard but Kong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Aokison.
Kong is looking to improve his position.
Kong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aokison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kong defending well though.
Aokison missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Aokison not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kong trying to hold on to Aokison's head to control him but Aokison postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong is controlling Aokison's trapped leg to prevent Aokison from advancing to side control.
Aokison is trying to control. Kong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aokison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aokison's back!
Kong is trying to stick to Aokison's back but Aokison is turning into Kong. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kong's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Aokison.
Aokison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aokison stopping the sweep attempt from Kong.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully.
Kong has control of Aokison's left arm, preventing Aokison from doing any damage.
Aokison connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Aokison lands a couple of digs.
Kong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ryu Aokison overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aokison tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
Aokison trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aokison stopping the sweep attempt from Kong.
Kong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Aokison postures up.
Aokison throws an elbow that misses. Kong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aokison's guard. Nice move by Kong!#REVB#
Aokison working a defensive guard here.
Kong forces his way into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ryu Aokison will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryu Aokison's cut.
That's time! Aokison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##TD#
Aokison looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kong!
Kong dodges the ground and pound from Aokison.
Aokison fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Aokison trying to control the position but Kong is working away.
Kong avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aokison.
Kong is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong sneaks back into half guard.
Aokison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Aokison wants to control but Kong is keeping him busy. #T1#
Kong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aokison.
Kong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kong.
Kong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Aokison from controlling successfully.
Kong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kong wants to sweep here but Aokison controlling him for the moment.
Aokison has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aokison slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Aokison working away.
Kong is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Aokison in the domination position with Kong hanging on.
Kong tries to bench press Aokison off him but Aokison keeps the position.
Kong prevents Aokison from improving position.
Aokison working the ground and pound but Kong is defending the strikes.
Aokison throws an elbow but Kong slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kong can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Aokison tries for a kimura but Kong is defending well.
Kong is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Kong stops Aokison from passing to mount.
Aokison sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kong is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
A lull in the action here as Aokison stalls from top position.
What's Kong going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#ES2#
Kong throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Kong throws a body kick that misses.
Aokison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aokison takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kong misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Kong blocks a jab.
Aokison lands a glancing blow to the side of Kong's head.
Ryu Aokison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Aokison misses
and Kong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A left lands for Aokison.
Aokison throws a big shot that misses.
Aokison attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kong scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aokison.
Aokison swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong thuds his shin into the meat of Aokison's side.
Kong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aokison is defended easily by Kong.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xafan Kong.
I think Kong 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xafan Kong!
In his post fight interview, Xafan Kong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Ryu Aokison spoke after the fight, saying 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

Event: DARE 54
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Kong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batra was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
Batra 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.
Kong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Batra looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Batra throws a quick inside leg kick.
Batra scores with a sloppy right hand. Kong should have avoided that one.
Kong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Batra misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Kong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Batra misses.
Batra throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Kong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kong slips a straight right by Batra.
Batra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Batra thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Kong avoids the body shot from Batra.
Kong is looking to counter with a body kick.
Kong jabs at Batra's body.
Batra missing with a left hand there. Kong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Batra ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Batra scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kong doesn't seem bothered though.
Batra misses the jab.
A big right from Kong misses.
Batra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Batra lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Batra.
Batra scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Batra misses with a low kick. #T2#
Kong swings widly with a right hand
enabling Batra to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong throws the kick towards the body but Batra avoids it.
Batra throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Batra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong throws a hook to the side of Batra's head but Batra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kong lands a head shot.
Batra defending well as Kong loads up on a big left hand.
Batra falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Batra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Batra.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Batra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Batra closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Batra swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Batra as the two fighters clinch.
Batra is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kong is defending well.
Batra misses with the head strike.
Batra goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Batra blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong misses with a punch to the body.
Kong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Kong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Batra fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4#
Kong tries to work over Batra's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Kong.
Kong lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Batra controls his hands.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Kong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Batras head.
Batra fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Batra blocking some punches.
Kong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Batra tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Batra misses with some punches.
Batra stalling in the clinch but Kong improves position.
Batra blocks a body shot from Kong.
A short uppercut from Kong.
Kong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kong tries a body shot but Batra blocks it.
Batra's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Batra controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kong throws a body punch but Batra moves out of range.
Batra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kong can pounce on him.
Batra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Batra misses.
Kong drops his hands momentarily and Batra takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Batra throws a jab but it's blocked by Kong.
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
Batra chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kong can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kong.
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Batra looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Batra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from Batra misses. #T1#
Kong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Batra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kong counters with a thumping low kick.
Kong lands a nice looking body kick.
Kong misses with an uppercut. Batra saw that one coming.
Kong misses with a leg kick.
Batra throws a body shot but no joy.
Kong ducks right into an uppercut from Batra.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kong is looking to clinch but Batra is avoiding it.
Gobal Batra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Kong tries to land a leg kick but Batra saw it coming and moves away.
Batra tries to counter with a clinch but Kong shakes him off and moves away.
Kong scores with the left hand. Batra knows he should have avoided that one.
Batra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kong moves away from the strike by Batra.
A cross from Kong lands.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Batra jabs at Kong's body.
Batra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Batra is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Batra darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Batra takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Kong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kong throws a lazy right hand but Batra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Batra takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kong slips a jab and a cross from Batra.
Batra misses with a low kick.
Batra misses with a hook to the body
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Gobal Batra has been cut.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Batra.
Kong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Batra checks it well.
Batra misses the jab.
Kong misses with a head kick.
Batra stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kong.
Kong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Batra throws a jab when Kong was well out of range.#T4#
Kong misses with a lunging right hand
and Batra counters with a left to the body.
Kong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong connects with a jab.
Batra thumps Kong with a low kick.
Batra waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kong.
Kong is looking to counter with head kicks.
Batra blocks a head kick by Kong.
Some bone on bone action there as Batra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Batra misses with a leg kick.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Batra is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Xafan Kong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gobal Batra's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Batra throws a nice inside leg kick.
Batra tried to score with a low kick but Kong checks it.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Batra.
Kong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Batra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kong lands a body shot.
Batra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kong.
A low kick from Batra misses
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
Kong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Kong misses the target.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batra motions for Kong to come forward. Batra throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Batra throws a series of punches but Kong avoids them all with ease.
Kong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Batra defending well as Kong loads up on a big left hand.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Batra throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kong blocks the body kick.
Kong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Batra under the eye.
Batra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kong.
Batra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kong.
Kong tests Batra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Batra throws a big shot that misses.
Kong throwing a counter right hand but Batra manages to avoid it.#T2#
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Xafan Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Kong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Batra.
Batra takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kong!
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!
Batra throws a lazy uppercut
and Kong counters with a body kick that stops Batra in his tracks momentarily.
Batra misses with a looping left.
Kong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Batra looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Kong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Batra misses the target.
Batra looks for the body kick but Kong saw that one coming.
Kong misses the jab.
Batra steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Batra throws a right hand that misses
and Kong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Batra's knee momentarily.
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Batra manages to avoid it.
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batra.
Batra takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gobal Batra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kong checks a leg kick.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Batra swings widly with a right hand
and Batra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Batra lands a nice shot that snaps Kong's head back. #T4#
Batra misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Batra lands a body shot.
Kong connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#
Batra is rocked!
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batra moves away.
Batra is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong finish him?
Batra throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kong counters with a nice kick to the body.
Batra seems to have recovered his senses.
Batra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That kick from Kong tenderised Batra's leg. Batra is trying to keep his angry face on.
Batra lands with a cross.
Batra throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kong counters with a two punch combo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xafan Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xafan Kong!
After the fight, Xafan Kong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DARE 49: WESSON VS. BOUNTY
Date: Jun 02, 2018

#R1#
Kong lunges at Page with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Page's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page connects with the punch.
Page is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
And Kong counters with a quick kick to the body but Page blocks it.
Page doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kong counters with a solid body kick.
Kong throws a body shot but no joy.
Kong throws a jab but it's blocked by Page.
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Page.
Page fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page misses with a looping left.
Page is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Kong's head coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Franky Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Page scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Kong misses.
Page looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but Page persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
Xafan Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Page shoots in but Kong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Page with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Page.
Kong lands with an overhand left.
Page keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kong.
Page takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Kong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Kong cracks the inside of Page's front leg.
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Page.
Kong throws a head kick but Page moves 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!
Kong misses with a body kick.
Kong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Page has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Page shoots in but no luck this time.
Kong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#TD2#
Page looking to score a takedown here. Kong is defending well but Page drives through and ends up in Kong's guard.
Kong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Page pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kong is keeping the position for now.
Kong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Page is one step ahead there. #T3#
Kong pulls Page in close to prevent any damage.
Kong wants to sweep here but Page controlling him for the moment.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kong holds on and takes a little breather.
Kong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kong is trying to control the position but Page postures up. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Page won't allow Kong to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Kong misses its intended target.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kong throws a hook but Page blocks it.
Kong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kong digs a good body shot into Page's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Page fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Page fails with a takedown attempt.
Page takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Page takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown but Kong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Page's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xafan Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong keeps Page at a distance using the push kick.
Kong slaps away a takedown attempt from Page, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xafan Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Page catches Kong right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Page is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kong misses with an uppercut.
Page looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but Page persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
Page with a jab.
Page slips a jab from Kong.
Kong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Page connects with a body shot.
Page is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kong rather than just go for the knockout.#TD2#
Page scores with a takedown into Kong's guard.
Kong wants to stand and escape but Page is having none of it.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Kong controls Page momentarily but Page frees himself.
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kong's head.#SUB#
Kong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Page gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kong has his hands on Page's head, controlling the position.
Page throws a strike but Kong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
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!
Page has control of Kong's left arm, preventing Kong from doing any damage.
Page is trying to control the position but Kong postures up. #T3#
Kong stays in close to Page's body and controls the position.
Kong won't allow Page to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches inform us that Page has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kong passes Page's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kong stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kong.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Page is trying to control but can't.
Kong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kong throws a body kick that misses.
Page lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Page.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good exchange - Page coming out on top.
Page throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Page uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kong.
Page drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kong defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Xafan Kong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kong slips under a jab from Page.
Kong lands with a shot to the body.
Page moves out of range as Kong strikes.
Page tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Page gets the takedown into side control.
Page sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kong is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kong can't do much from the bottom here.
Kong taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Page prevents Kong from improving his position.
Page trying to control the action but Kong is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kong tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg.
Kong trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Page lands a nice short elbow.
Page looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kong is trying is best to control the position here.
Page thows a huge punch but Kong dodges it nicely.
Kong trying to control but Page postures up.
Page missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Page not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
Page throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Page trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kong 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.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kong swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Kong tests Page's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kong. #T3#
Page looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but Page persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
Page shoots in but Kong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kong throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Page counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Page prevents Kong from improving his position.
Page scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Page not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kong wants to improve his position but Page is controlling well.
Page missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Franky Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Kong is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Franky Page has got the better of the ground game so far.
Page is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Page is nestled in close to Kong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Page prevents Kong from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Page 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.
Kong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Xafan Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Page is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franky Page comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: DARE 43
Date: May 05, 2018

#R1#
Magufuli I V throws a combination that misses
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
Magufuli I V wants to land a leg kick but Kong is out of range. #CL2#
Magufuli I V moves into the clinch.
Kong misses with a punch to the body.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kong.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Magufuli I V controls his hands.
Kong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Magufuli I V is trying to maintain a safe position but Kong gets an underhook and turns Magufuli I V into the cage.
Magufuli I V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Kong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magufuli I V tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.
Magufuli I V struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands.
Kong lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1##BC#
Kong breaks the clinch.
Kong throws a hook but Magufuli I V avoids it easily.
Kong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Magufuli I V now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from Magufuli I V misses.
Kong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magufuli I V is looking for the big counter here.
Kong tries to land a body kick
and Magufuli I V cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magufuli I V tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it.
Magufuli I V throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Magufuli I V misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Magufuli I V just manages to avoid it.
Magufuli I V lands with an overhand left.
A punch lands to the side of Kong 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
A lazy left from Kong finds it's target.
Magufuli I V misses with a left hand
and Kong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong misses with a right hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kong thinking.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Magufuli I V.
A punch lands to the side of Kong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magufuli I V. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Magufuli I V takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kong misses with a double jab.
Magufuli I V ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
It seemed like Magufuli I V was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Magufuli I V moves forwards but Kong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Magufuli I V doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
A combination from Magufuli I V does no damage.
Kong scores with a punch to the head.
Kong lands a nice shot to the body.
Magufuli I V moves away from the strike by Kong.
Kong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magufuli I V ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Kong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Magufuli I V was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
Kong avoids the body shot from Magufuli I V.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Magufuli I V misses with a jab to the body
and Kong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Magufuli I V lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magufuli I V rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kong counters with a nice kick to the body.
Magufuli I V takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
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!
Kong looks to land a left hand but Magufuli I V moved out of range nicely.
Magufuli I V looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kong with a hook.
Kong throws a front kick that sends Magufuli I V stumbling back into the cage.
Kong misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong 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#
Kong misses with a double jab
and Magufuli I V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kong throws an off balance right hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xafan Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Magufuli I V is just out of range.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Kong is predictable there
and Magufuli I V counters with a nice body shot.
Kong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magufuli I V at a distance.
Magufuli I V has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magufuli I V misses with a straight right.
Magufuli I V misses with a body shot.
Kong cracks the inside of Magufuli I V's front leg.
Kong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magufuli I V throws out the jab. #T1#
Magufuli I V takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magufuli I V throws a jab when Kong was well out of range.
Magufuli I V misses with a wild body shot.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
Magufuli I V changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magufuli I V ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Kong sets himself, and Magufuli I V steps forward looking for the clinch! Kong avoids it this time.#CL2#
Magufuli I V closes the distance and pushes Kong back into the cage.#BC#
Kong breaks the clinch.
Magufuli I V punishes Kong's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Kong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magufuli I V looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice defenses there by Magufuli I V.
Kong takes a swing at Magufuli I V's ribcage but misses.
Magufuli I V throws out a counter right but Kong avoids it with no problem.
We've been told by Kong's head coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kong looks to land a combination but Magufuli I V avoids it well.
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong throws out a loose jab but Magufuli I V uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Magufuli I V throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kong throws a good cross that connects.
Kong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kong. Magufuli I V shrugs it off though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kong.
Kong throws a leg kick that misses.
Kong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Magufuli I V counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kong's knee momentarily.
Magufuli I V on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Magufuli I V misses with a leg kick
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
Magufuli I V lands with a nice body punch.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magufuli I V can do to turn this around?
Kong throws an off balance right hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kong scoring well with a low kick there.
Kong misses with a hook.#T4#
Kong with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong takes one on the button.
Kong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magufuli I V moves away.
Kong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magufuli I V swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kong tries to land a front kick but Magufuli I V steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Magufuli I V throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magufuli I V rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that second 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kong slips a straight right by Magufuli I V.
Kong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Magufuli I V is just out of range.
Kong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kong misses with a hook to the body
and Magufuli I V counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magufuli I V swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Magufuli I V tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Magufuli I V just misses with a punch to the body.
Magufuli I V throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Kong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magufuli I V moves away from the strike by Kong.
Nice cross by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Magufuli I V avoids a kick to the body.
Kong staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Kong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Magufuli I V ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Magufuli I V lands an overhand right.
Magufuli I V blocks a low kick nicely.
Magufuli I V has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kong.
Magufuli I V fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magufuli I V works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V loads up on a big right hand but Kong slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Kong misses the target.
Magufuli I V scores with a decent looking hook.
Magufuli I V smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kassim Magufuli I V has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kong walks into a jab.#ROC2#
Kong is rocked!
Kong swings widly with a right hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magufuli I V throws a monster overhand right that drops Kong! Magufuli I V follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassim Magufuli I V!
Kassim Magufuli I V seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DARE 37
Date: Apr 04, 2018

#R1##CL2#
Tropical pushes Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong lands a hook that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Nice body punch from Kong.
Kong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Kong lands a right hand.
Kong blocks an elbow strike from Tropical.
Tropical stalling in the clinch but Kong improves position.
A hook to the body from Kong.
Kong is working Tropical over against the cage.
Kong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tropical.
Tropical misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kong.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Tropical avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Tropical's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tropical leaning against his opponent.
Kong presses Tropical against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tropical looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Kong lands a body shot.
Kong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tropicals head.
Kong scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Tropical avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Tropical controls his hands.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tropical.
Tropical's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kong works on Tropical's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Kong.
Kong misses with a punch to the body.
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tropical tries to work over Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kong lands with a light punch inside.
Kong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kong lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tropical takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Kong misses.
Tropical tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Tropical fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kong scoring well with a low kick there.
Tropical gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kong.
Kong scores with a sloppy right hand. Tropical should have avoided that one.
Kong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kong connects with a looping right hand.
Kong misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Tropical. Those never looked like landing.
Tropical avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong is looking to slow Tropical down with leg kicks. #CL2#
Tropical has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kong as Tropical tries to tie him up.
Kong lands a left hand.
Tropical misses with a body punch. #T3#
Kong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Tropical controls his hands.
Kong stalling against the cage.
Kong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Kong tries a body shot but Tropical blocks it.
Kong lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Tropical is rocked!
Kong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kong lands with a light punch inside.
Tropical is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong finish him?
Kong lands a body punch.
Kong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kong dips a shoulder and cracks Tropical with a mighty uppercut! Tropical falls back against the cage and Kong unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tropical is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Kong screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xafan Kong!
After the fight, Xafan Kong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: DARE 31
Date: Mar 09, 2018

#R1#
Nice body kick from Kong.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nicolas.
Nicolas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nicolas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Kong misses.
Harold Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas defending well as Kong loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Nicolas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nicolas slips a jab from Kong.
Nicolas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kong. That did some damage!
Kong stuns Nicolas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nicolas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice defenses there by Nicolas.
Kong swings for the body but Nicolas moves out of range.
Nicolas throws a leg kick that misses.
Kong follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Nicolas has managed to clinch.
Nicolas avoiding damage as Kong throws knees to the body.
Kong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicolas misses with some punches. #T1#
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas tries to throw a body punch but Kong avoids it by throwing Nicolas back against the cage.
Kong prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.
Nicolas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Nicolas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kong blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Kong.
Kong lands a body punch.
Nicolas throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.
A short left from Kong.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Nicolas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Nicolas misses with a punch to the body.
Nicolas struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands. #T2#
Kong prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolas controls his hands.
Nicolas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicolas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short body shot lands from Nicolas as the two fighters clinch.
Nicolas lands a nice shot to the body.
Kong looks winded!
Kong misses with some punches.
Nicolas blocking some punches.
Nicolas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nicolas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nicolas scores with a hook to the body.
Nicolas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kongs head.
Nicolas lands with a light punch inside.
Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Nicolas.
Kong prevents a body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Nicolas avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Nicolas lands a shoulder strike.
Kong working aggressively here.
Nicolas gets through Kong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicolas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nicolas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicolas.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Nicolas misses with a body punch.
Nicolas is working Kong over against the cage.
Kong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolas lands a nice uppercut.
Kong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicolas's elbow.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Kong lands a hook that snaps the head of Nicolas backwards.
Nicolas lands an uppercut.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Nicolas controls the action.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kong working aggressively here. #T4#
Nicolas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nicolas lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#
Kong is rocked!
Kong tries a body shot but Nicolas blocks it.
Kong is still on wobbly legs! Can Nicolas finish him?
Good body shot from Nicolas.
Nicolas lands a big right hand that drops Kong! The killer instinct kicks in and Nicolas finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nicolas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Nicolas!
Harold Nicolas retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Harold Nicolas rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DARE 27
Date: Feb 10, 2018

#R1#
Kong throws a leg kick which misses Erikson 's front leg but catches the back leg as Erikson tries to avoid it.
Erikson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kong connects with the punch.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erikson .
Kong throws a hook but Erikson blocks it.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Erikson is just out of range.
Erikson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Erikson misses with a kick to the body.
Kong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kong cracks Erikson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Erikson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Kong has Erikson up against the cage in a clinch.
Kong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kong. #T1#
Kong works on Erikson 's body with a couple of short punches.
Erikson working aggressively here.
Kong lands a nice uppercut.
Kong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kong.
Kong pushes Erikson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Kong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kong pushes Erikson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Erikson .
Erikson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Kong.
Kong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
Kong lands with a right to the head.
Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Erikson avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Erikson working aggressively here.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Erikson backwards. #T2#
Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
Erikson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Erikson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kong is able to avoid easily.
We've been hearing reports that Erikson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Erikson takes a step back to recover.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kong checks a leg kick.
Kong misses with a body punch
enabling Erikson to counter with a crisp jab.
Kong throws the left hand but Erikson avoids the punch easily.
Erikson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kong momentarily.
Erikson ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Kong throws a right hand that Erikson ducks under and follows up with a left that Erikson also avoids with ease.
Kong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kong throws the kick towards the body but Erikson avoids it.
Erikson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kong feints and then cracks Erikson 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Erikson down.
Erikson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Erikson throws a head kick that misses
and Erikson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Kong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kong cracks Erikson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Erikson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Xafan Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Erikson misses with a jab to the body
and Kong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Erikson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Erikson .
Kong scores with a jab.
Erikson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Erikson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Erikson misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
A big right from Kong misses.
Kong lands a head shot.
Kong scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Kong is looking to slow Erikson down with leg kicks.
Kong scores with a nice head shot.
Erikson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kong counters with a nice leg kick.
Kong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Erikson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kong.
Erikson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kong's sensitive parts.
Erikson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kong.
Kong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Erikson just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong thuds a left hand into Erikson 's body.
Erikson misses with a low kick.
Kong throws a body punch but Erikson moves out of range.
Erikson tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick from Erikson lands but Kong takes it in his stride.
Kong scores with a jab to the head.
Erikson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Erikson .
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Erikson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erikson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Erikson .
Erikson misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong 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.
#R2#
Erikson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Erikson thuds a left hand into Kong's body.
Crunch! Kong slams his shin into Erikson 's torso.
Kong slips under a jab.
Kong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Erikson on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Erikson . Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Erikson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Erikson throws a sloppy head kick and Kong moves out of range easily.
A big left from Erikson misses.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Erikson misses with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson misses with a body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kong blocks a jab.
Erikson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kong.
Erikson takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Erikson connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Erikson misses with a wild body shot.
Erikson scores with a kick to the body.
Kong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Erikson 's hands.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kong stuffs the takedown.
Kong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Erikson with a body shot.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erikson .
Erikson misses with a straight left.
Erikson is looking to wear down Kong with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kong scores with a nice right hand.
Erikson misses with a straight right.
Kong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Erikson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
Kong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Erikson misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Kong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Erikson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Erikson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong throws the kick towards the body but Erikson avoids it.
A cross from Kong lands.
A big right from Kong misses. #T2#
Kong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #ROC2#
Erikson is rocked!
Kong avoids the head kick by Erikson .
Oh Erikson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Erikson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kong.
Erikson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kong is able to avoid easily.
Kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Erikson seems to have got his legs back now.
Kong fails to land with a series of punches.
Kong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Erikson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Kong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Erikson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kong throws a leg kick that misses.
Kong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Erikson shoots for a takedown but Kong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Erikson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kong.
Erikson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Erikson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kong feints and then cracks Erikson 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Erikson down. #T3#
Erikson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kong lands a really nice looking cross but Erikson seems unphased.
Erikson slips under a jab.
Kong throws a poor cross that misses
and Erikson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Erikson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kong misses the shot to the body.
Kong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Erikson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Erikson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kong's corner calls for a 1-2. Kong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kong moves out of range as Erikson strikes.
Leif Erikson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kong, as that shot connected.
Erikson avoids the body shot from Kong.
Good shot there by Erikson .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Erikson throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Kong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Erikson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kong scores with a kick to the body.
Erikson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Erikson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Erikson checks a low kick from Kong.
Erikson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Erikson lands a right hook to the body.
Kong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kong walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Erikson drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kong swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Erikson 's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Leif Erikson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will now rape and pillage!'.

Event: DARE REVOLUTION
Date: Jan 21, 2018

#R1#
Kong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGuire throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
Kong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McGuire can pounce on him.
McGuire motions for Kong to come forward. McGuire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire connects with a looping right hand.
McGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGuire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kong at a distance.
Kong connects with a looping right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like James McGuire has been cut.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Kong counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
McGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McGuire gets through Kong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
McGuire manages to break the clinch.
Kong cracks McGuire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kong throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.#T1#
Good exchange - McGuire coming out on top.
McGuire moves forwards but Kong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McGuire connects with a solid leg kick.
Kong throws a leg kick but McGuire checks it.
Kong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kong! But no joy.
McGuire has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Kong makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kong lands a lovely overhand right.
James McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
McGuire shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McGuire showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong tries to roll over but McGuire keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
McGuire is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kong has control of McGuire's left arm, preventing McGuire from doing any damage.
Kong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong working a defensive guard here. #T3#
McGuire prevents Kong from getting back to his feet.
Kong looking for a sweep. Not yet Kong, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kong is pulling down on McGuire's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong feints a counter leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kong stuffs the takedown.
Kong shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong walks into a stiff left hand from McGuire.#T4#
Kong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGuire's hands.
Kong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGuire misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
McGuire throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Kong counters with a crisp one two that drops McGuire! Kong thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves McGuire to his feet! McGuire is in big trouble!
Xafan Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McGuire had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Kong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
Kong pivots, looking for a leg kick but McGuire is out of range and Kong settles back down.
McGuire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McGuire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
James McGuire's cut is getting worse.#CL#
McGuire moves into the clinch.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kong stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
McGuire is working for takedown but Kong is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Kong misses with a low kick.
McGuire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kong counters with a left to the body.
McGuire throws a shot from downtown. Kong moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Kong misses.
McGuire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kong throws a good cross that connects.
McGuire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
McGuire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong defending well as McGuire loads up on a big left hand.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Kong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kong misses with a hook.
Kong dips to his left and cracks McGuire with an uppercut!#T1#
McGuire misses with a hook to the body
and Kong counters with a right hand to the body.
McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Kong is out of range.
Kong throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily.
And McGuire counters with a quick kick to the body but Kong blocks it.
McGuire throws a sloppy body shot
and Kong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McGuire swats away the attempt to clinch by Kong.
McGuire swings for the body but Kong moves out of range.
McGuire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kong misses with a straight left. #TD#
Kong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kong has control of McGuire's left arm, preventing McGuire from doing any damage. #T2#
McGuire scoring with some ground and pound.
McGuire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGuire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kong controlling McGuire's posture.
Kong 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#
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!
Kong passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3#
McGuire wants to control but Kong is having none of it.
Kong unloads with some shots from mount but McGuire bucks and avoids them well.
McGuire wants to control but Kong is having none of it.
McGuire working to try and regain half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kong controlling the position easily from mount.
More stalling from Kong.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kong with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James McGuire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kong under the eye.
McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGuire throws a solid leg kick but Kong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McGuire.
McGuire connects with a leg kick. Kong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McGuire misses with a left hand
and Kong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGuire closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from McGuire is predictable there
and Kong counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kong misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from McGuire.
Kong avoids the body shot from McGuire. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong misses with a low kick.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and Kong counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGuire's knee momentarily.
McGuire throws a jab when Kong was well out of range.
Kong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kong avoids the body shot from McGuire.
A cross from McGuire lands.
McGuire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McGuire looks to land a left hand but Kong moved out of range nicely.
McGuire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kong counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGuire's knee momentarily.#T2#
Kong lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from McGuire misses.
Kong misses the jab.
McGuire staying out of range there.
McGuire misses with a hook.
McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGuire avoids the head kick by Kong.
Kong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McGuire. That did some damage!
McGuire swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from McGuire.
A left lands for Kong.
Kong throws a chopping leg kick but McGuire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McGuire was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
James McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Kong misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
A little jabbing left from Kong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGuire slips under a jab.
McGuire misses with a lunging right hand
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire misses with an uppercut
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire wants to clinch but Kong slips to the side
and Kong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
Kong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kong lands a jab.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGuire.
Kong feints a counter leg kick.
Kong throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Kong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick.
McGuire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McGuire feints a jab promting Kong to slip. McGuire then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Kong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xafan Kong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McGuire blocks the body kick.
Kong throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Kong as he checks the leg kick.
Xafan Kong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kong.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xafan Kong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kong 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: DARE BEYOND THE THUNDERDOME
Date: Dec 30, 2017

#R1#
Soszynski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong 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.
Soszynski with a nice cross.
Kong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kong misses with a body punch
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soszynski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Soszynski.
And Kong responds with a good body kick, but Soszynski manages to step out the way in time.
Kong's corner calls for a 1-2. Kong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Soszynski throws a poor cross that misses
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Kong fakes the leg kick and cracks Soszynski in the body.
Soszynski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Soszynski throws a solid leg kick but Kong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Soszynski.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soszynski looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
Soszynski throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Kong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kong throws an overhand right that lands on Soszynski's shoulder, as Soszynski tries to avoid the shot.
Soszynski misses with a lunging right hand
and Soszynski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Soszynski checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Kong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Soszynski checks a low kick from Kong.
Kong slips under a jab from Soszynski.
Soszynski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soszynski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kong tries to land a front kick but Soszynski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Soszynski walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Soszynski lands the left hand.
Kong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Soszynski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Soszynski moves out of range of the body kick.
Soszynski misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Kong.
Kong feints a counter leg kick.#T2#
Soszynski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Soszynski misses with a straight right.
Soszynski moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kong throws a leg kick but Soszynski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Soszynski scores with a nice body kick.
Soszynski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kong throws a hook but Soszynski blocks it.
Soszynski needs to keep his hands up - Kong had a free shot at his head there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kong checks a leg kick.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soszynski.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soszynski.
Soszynski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kong connects with a leg kick. Soszynski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Soszynski throws a big shot that misses.
Kong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kong throws a jab but it's blocked by Soszynski.
Soszynski throwing a counter right hand but Kong manages to avoid it.#T3#
Kong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kong.
Kong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong blocks a jab.
Kong moves out of range as Soszynski strikes.
Soszynski lands with a shot to the body.
Kong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Soszynski loads up on a big right hand but Kong slips the punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kong crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Soszynski - the referee stops the clock and Kong gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Soszynski. Kong manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kong misses with an uppercut.
Kong throws a wild body kick that Soszynski sees coming a mile off.
Kong misses the jab.
A jab from Soszynski misses.
Kong slips a jab from Soszynski.
A jab from Kong does it's job there.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soszynski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kong throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Soszynski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kong thuds a left hand into Soszynski's body.
Soszynski on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kong misses with a straight right.
Soszynski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kong throws an off balance right hand
and Soszynski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kong tests Soszynski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Soszynski lands a leg kick that knocks Kong off balance momentarily.
Soszynski lands a nice hook to Kong's body. Kong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A cross from Kong lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong lands with a good body shot.
Kong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soszynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kong.
Soszynski misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Krystian Soszynski will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Kong cracks Soszynski with an open hand slap.
Kong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Krystian Soszynski has been cut.
Soszynski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Soszynski misses its intended target.
Soszynski wants to land a leg kick but Kong is out of range.
Soszynski misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Soszynski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Soszynski avoids the body shot from Kong.
Kong looks to throw the jab but Soszynski is out of range.
The fighters circling - Soszynski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Soszynski at a distance.
Soszynski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong misses the jab.
Soszynski walks into a straight right hand from Kong.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soszynski moves away.
Soszynski thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Kong lands a slapping body shot.
Soszynski just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Kong lands.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kong in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Soszynski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Soszynski wants to slow Kong down by chopping away at his legs.
Kong misses with a leg kick
and Soszynski counters with a nice body shot.
Soszynski misses with a low kick as Kong jumps back.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soszynski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kong. That one must have hurt.
Kong tries to clinch up.
Soszynski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soszynski.
Kong lands a lovely overhand right.
Soszynski just misses with a punch to the body.
Soszynski tries to score with a low kick but Kong moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Kong checks a leg kick.
It seemed like Kong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Soszynski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soszynski lands a nice hook to Kong's body. Kong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Soszynski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong thows a body kick. Soszynski tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kong misses the jab.#CL2#
Kong clinches up with Soszynski and pushes him back against the cage.
Kong misses with the head strike.
Kong throws a head punch that misses.
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Soszynski controls his hands.
Soszynski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Soszynski blocks a body shot from Kong. #T3#
Kong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Soszynski's elbow.
Soszynski lands a body punch.
Soszynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong has a couple of punches blocked by Soszynski.
Kong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Soszynski misses with the head strike.
Soszynski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Soszynski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soszynski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Soszynski avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Soszynski digs a right hand into Kong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kong's gas tank.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Soszynski lands with a short shot to the head.
Soszynski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Kong lands with a light punch inside.
Soszynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong tries to work over Soszynski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Soszynski breaks from the clinch.
Soszynski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soszynski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kong on the side of the head.#T4#
Soszynski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Soszynski.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Soszynski.
Soszynski throws a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soszynski.
Kong jabs Soszynski right on the nose. Soszynski blinks but takes it well.
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Xafan Kong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Soszynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Soszynski misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
Kong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soszynski throws out the jab.
Kong appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Soszynski throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
Kong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Soszynski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Soszynski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Xafan Kong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Krystian Soszynski's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Soszynski connects with a leg kick. Kong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Soszynski throws a chopping leg kick but Kong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Soszynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kong.
Soszynski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soszynski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Soszynski.
Soszynski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Soszynski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Soszynski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Kong. Beautiful body shot.
Soszynski moves out of range of the body kick from Kong.
Both fighters circling a little - Soszynski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Soszynski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T1#
Soszynski blocks the body kick.
Kong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Soszynski throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Soszynski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kong.
Soszynski scores with a punch to the head.
Kong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soszynski.
Kong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Soszynski misses with a wild body shot.
Soszynski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Soszynski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Soszynski on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Soszynski connects with an inside leg kick.
Soszynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Soszynski blocks a jab.
Kong blocks a head kick by Soszynski.
A telegraphed right hand from Soszynski misses the target.
Kong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Soszynski is out of range.
Kong moves away from the strike by Soszynski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong misses with a left hand
and Soszynski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Soszynski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kong tries to land a leg kick but Soszynski saw it coming and moves away.
Soszynski looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A good leg kick by Soszynski.
Kong slips a straight right by Soszynski.
Kong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Soszynski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Kong.
A little feinted left hand from Soszynski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Kong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Soszynski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Soszynski finds it's way round the side to connect with Kong's head.
Kong takes one to the chin there.
Soszynski wants to land a leg kick but Kong is out of range.
Soszynski's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kong.
Soszynski misses with a low kick.
Soszynski throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Soszynski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Soszynski misses with a low kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Soszynski.
Kong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Soszynski blocks a low kick nicely.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soszynski.#T4#
Kong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Soszynskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soszynski gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
Kong throws a jab when Soszynski was well out of range.
Soszynski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Soszynski moves away from the strike by Kong.
Soszynski lands with a shot to the body.
Soszynski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soszynski throws out a leg kick but Kong moves out of range and Soszynski only half commits.
Kong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Soszynski - that will leave a mark!
Soszynski gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kong.
Soszynski misses with a straight left.
Soszynski checks a low kick from Kong.
Soszynski misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xafan Kong.
I think Kong 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Xafan Kong!
In his post fight interview, Xafan Kong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: CEFC 268
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1##TD#
Farfy Iii manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kong on his heels. He'll look to pass Kong's guard now, I'm sure.
Farfy Iii tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
Kong seems keen to control Farfy Iii's posture.
Kong controls Farfy Iii momentarily but Farfy Iii frees himself.
Farfy Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farfy Iii looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Farfy Iii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfy Iii controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1#
Kong trying to control the position here.
Farfy Iii stays in close to Kong's body and controls the position.
Kong wants to sweep here but Farfy Iii controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Farfy Iii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Farfy Iii manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kong on his heels. He'll look to pass Kong's guard now, I'm sure.
Farfy Iii controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Farfy Iii trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom. #T2#
Farfy Iii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kong trying to keep a closed guard but Farfy Iii is proving a slippery customer.
Farfy Iii missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farfy Iii 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.
Kong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Farfy Iii goes for a double leg but Kong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kong continues to drive forward.
Farfy Iii shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kong as he avoids it easily. #T3#
Kong throws a leg kick #TD#
and Farfy Iii counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kong!
Kong struggling a bit here.
Kong is trying to improve his position.
Farfy Iii in side control, throwing shots but Kong defends.
Farfy Iii trying to control the position but Kong is working away.
Kong sneaks back into half guard.
Farfy Iii trying to control the pace.
Kong is trying to maintain the position but Farfy Iii is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Kong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farfy Iii slows the pace down in half guard.
Kong tries to get to full guard but Farfy Iii has control of the leg.
Farfy Iii is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Farfy Iii dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Farfy Iii misses with a takedown attempt
and Kong counters with an outside leg kick.
Farfy Iii misses with a body shot.
Kong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Farfy Iii is defended easily by Kong.
Farfy Iii takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfy Iii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kong tries to avoid it but Farfy Iii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kong to the ground. Kong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Farfy Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farfy Iii cracks Kong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Farfy Iii loads up on a big right hand but Kong slips the punch.#T1#
Kong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kong throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Farfy Iii counters with a single leg into guard. Kong didn't expect that.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Farfy Iii from controlling successfully.
Kong has Farfy Iii pulled in close to control his posture.
Kong controls Farfy Iii momentarily but Farfy Iii frees himself.
Kong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Farfy Iii controls the pace.
Kong 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.#T2#
Farfy Iii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Farfy Iii postures up in Kong's guard and throws a big left but Kong blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kong catches Farfy Iii with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Farfy Iii feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Farfy Iii tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
Kong wants to control the position but Farfy Iii says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Farfy Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kong keeps working.
Kong is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Kong is controlling Farfy Iii's trapped leg to prevent Farfy Iii from advancing to side control.
Farfy Iii is just content to waste time from the top position. Kong takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kong holds on and takes a little breather.
Farfy Iii wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
Farfy Iii wants to pass the guard but Kong is keeping the position.
Kong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Farfy Iii manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Farfy Iii can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kong controls the pace.
Farfy Iii keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
Farfy Iii being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Farfy Iii looking for a guillotine here but Kong defends easily.
Kong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farfy Iii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kong is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Farfy Iii dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Farfy Iii shoots in but no luck this time.
Kong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Farfy Iii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kong but Kong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong misses with a hook
and Farfy Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farfy Iii tries for a takedown but Kong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kong follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Farfy Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Farfy Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farfy Iii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kong defends well and Farfy Iii ends up having to push Kong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Farfy Iii closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Farfy Iii seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Kong tries to kick Farfy Iii off but Farfy Iii keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Farfy Iii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kong's head.
Kong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Farfy Iii sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kong tries to roll over but Farfy Iii keeps him under control.
Kong keeping control of the position.
Xafan Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johan Farfy Iii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kong is looking to control Farfy Iii's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kong avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Farfy Iii misses with a takedown
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
Xafan Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Farfy Iii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Farfy Iii shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kong defends it nicely.#T3#
Farfy Iii catches Kong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kong misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
so Farfy Iii counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Kong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Farfy Iii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kong is keeping the position for now.
Farfy Iii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Kong keeping full guard, as Farfy Iii tries to pass.
Farfy Iii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Farfy Iii wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kong is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

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 Johan Farfy Iii.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Farfy Iii, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Farfy Iii!
An intense looking Johan Farfy Iii took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'All the way from Island season 1 , still going strong.'.

Event: CEFC 265
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Landry misses with a series of wild punches.
Landry throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Kong counter with a right hand.
Landry looks to land a combination but Kong avoids it well.
Kong misses with a wild body shot.
Kong throws a chopping leg kick but Landry manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kong missing with a left hand there. Landry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kong 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.
Landry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Landry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Landry.
Kong throws a leg kick
and Landry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kong cracks the inside of Landry's front leg.
Kong throws a wild body kick that Landry sees coming a mile off.
Kong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Landry fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landry manages to avoid it.
Kong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Landry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Ed Landry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Kong both land. Nice combination. #T1#
A big left from Kong misses.
Landry was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Landry misses with a few strikes there.
Landry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kong circles away quickly and effectively.
Landry misses with a wild body shot.
Kong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Landry does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Kong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Landry lands a two punch combo.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kong throws a looping overhand right but Landry ducks down to avoid it.
Landry looks to land a combination but Kong avoids it well.
Kong thuds his shin into the meat of Landry's side.
Landry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kong throws out the jab.
Landry seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kong.
Crunch! Kong slams his shin into Landry's torso.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Landry does no damage.
Landry moves out of range of the strikes.
Landry misses the jab.
Kong raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Kong thuds his shin into the meat of Landry's side.#T2#
A combination from Landry does no damage.
Landry slips under a jab from Kong.
Landry swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Landry throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Landry has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kong.
Kong digs a good body shot into Landry's ribs.
Kong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kong throws a shot from downtown. Landry moves away and avoids it.
Kong thows a body kick. Landry tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kong scoring well with a low kick there.
Landry ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Landry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Landry.
Landry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kong feints a counter leg kick.
Landry has his takedown stuffed
and Kong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Landry takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Landry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Landry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kong delivers a nice body kick.
Kong cracks the inside of Landry's front leg.
Landry throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong works the jab nicely.
Kong doesn't manage to clinch there - Landry circles away.
Kong dodges the punch combination from Landry.
Nice shot by Landry.
Kong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Landry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Landry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Kong misses.
Landry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Landry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Landry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kong.
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!
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Kong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kong takes a swing at Landry's ribcage but misses.
Landry will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kong lands a body shot.
Kong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Landry had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Landry misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Landry takes one to the chin there.
Kong takes a swing at Landry's ribcage but misses.
Kong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Landry chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kong can pounce on him.
Kong lands with a good body shot.
Landry looks to land a left hand but Kong moved out of range nicely.
Landry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kong lands a jab to Landry's midsection.
Landry is breathing heavily.
Kong connects with the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Landry steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kong. That one must have hurt.
Kong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kong.
Kong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kong swings for the body but Landry moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Landry walks into a jab.
A lazy left from Landry finds it's target.
Xafan Kong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Landry moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Landry was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kong.
Kong connects with a body shot that sends Landry's belly button to the back.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Landry.
Landry misses with a double jab
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Landry looks for the body kick but Kong saw that one coming.
Kong lands with a nice body punch.
Kong scores with a kick to the body.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Landry throws a big counter combination but Kong scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Landry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong scores with a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lazy left from Kong finds it's target.
Landry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Landry takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Landry might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Kong moves out of range of the body kick.
Landry avoids the body shot from Kong.
A shot to the liver by Kong. Beautiful body shot.
Kong swings for the body but Landry moves out of range.
Landry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Kong takes a swing at Landry's ribcage but misses.
Kong leaves Landry with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Kong.
Landry misses with a series of wild punches.
Kong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Landry is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Landry. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Landry is just out of range.
Kong throws a series of punches but Landry avoids them all with ease.
Kong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Landry rather than just go for the knockout.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Landry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Landry walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kong misses with a looping left.
Landry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kong.
Landry lands a body shot.
Kong tests Landry's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Kong closes the distance and pushes Landry back into the cage.
Kong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kong digs a right hand into Landry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Landry's gas tank.
Kong lands with a light punch inside.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Landry controls the action.
Kong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Kong tries to work over Landry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Kong.
Landry is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Landry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong pushes Landry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kong scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kong.
Kong is working Landry over against the cage.
Kong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kong pushes Landry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kong pushes Landry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Landry.
Landry looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kong.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Landry prevents a body shot from Kong.
I was talking to Landry's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kong lands a right hand. #T4#
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!
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kong pushes Landry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Landry is rocked!#BC2#
Kong breaks from the clinch.
Landry with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kong to score with a decent uppercut.
Oh Landry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheers as Kong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Landry doesn't seem phased though.
Landry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kong throws an overhand right that drops Landry like a sack of potatoes! Kong dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: CEFC Live 44
Date: Nov 09, 2017

#R1#
Dux's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kong under the eye.
Kong takes a swing at Dux's ribcage but misses.
Dux misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dux misses with a few strikes there.
Dux throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kong.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dux checks a leg kick.
Kong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dux let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux misses with a wild body shot.
Dux throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kong on the side of the head.
Dux scores with a one two! Kong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dux tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kong is able to avoid easily.
Kong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dux misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dux takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Dux moves out of range of the body kick from Kong. #T1#
Dux misses with a jab, cross combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Kong misses the target.
Dux throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dux lands a right hook to the body.
Kong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kong thumps Dux with a low kick.
Kong takes a swing at Dux's ribcage but misses.
Dux tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kong is able to avoid easily.
Kong throws a body punch but Dux moves out of range.
Dux connects with a body shot.
Kong throws an overhand right that lands on Dux's shoulder, as Dux tries to avoid the shot.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dux.
Dux with a jab.
Kong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Dux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kong.#CUT#
It looks like Frank Dux has been cut.
Kong connects with a right hand. Dux shakes it off.
Dux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch combination from Dux misses.
Dux 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.
Kong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dux moves out of range as Kong strikes.
Dux misses the body punch
and Kong counters with a head kick that wobbles Dux - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Kong sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: CEFC 185 tourney semi finals
Date: Nov 02, 2017

#R1#
Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lynch moves away.
Lynch lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CL#
Kong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lynch, pushing him back against the cage.
Kong scores with a shoulder strike.
Lynch blocks an uppercut.
Kong tries a body shot but Lynch blocks it.
Nice body punch from Kong.
Lynch letting Kong take a breather here.
A nice left hand lands by Kong.
Lynch missing with knees to the body.
Kong lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Lynch breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Lynch clinches up against the cage.
Lynch missing with knees to the body.
Kong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lynch or not.
Lynch looks winded!#T1#
Kong misses with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kong.
Kong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Kong.
Kong lands a shoulder strike.
Kong is working Lynch over against the cage.
Kong tries to work over Lynch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Kong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kong pushes Lynch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Kong as the two fighters 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!
Kong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A body shot lands from Kong.
Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong scores with a shoulder strike.
Lynch takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Lynch is rocked!
Lynch has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lynch can turn it around.
Kong works on Lynch's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Kong.
Kong is stalling here.
Come on Kong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kong lands with a short shot to the head.
Kong lands with a right to the head.
Kong tries a body shot but Lynch blocks it.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
Kong works on Lynch's body with a couple of short punches.
Kong lands a body shot.
Kong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Kong on the inside.
Kong lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kong.
Kong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lynch is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong finish him?#T3##KD#
Kong drops Lynch onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lynch is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lynch blocking some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kong.
Kong tries a body shot but Lynch blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land. #BC#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
Lynch seems to have recovered his senses.
Lynch misses with a left hand
and Kong counters with a leg kick.
Lynch gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kong gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2017

#R1#
Kong misses with a hook. Emiliano ducked under it nicely.
Kong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Emiliano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kong digs a good hook to Emiliano's body.
Emiliano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Emiliano throws a right and a left that Kong avoids nicely.
Kong takes a swing at Emiliano's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Kong finds it's way through Emiliano's defenses.
Kong misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Kong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Emiliano misses with some punches.
Kong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Emiliano avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Kong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Emiliano looks winded!
Kong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Emilianos head. #ROC#
Emiliano is rocked!
A body shot lands from Kong.
Emiliano is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong finish him?
Kong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Emiliano backwards.
Kong tries a knee to the head but Emiliano blocks it. #T1##KD#
Kong drops Emiliano onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Emiliano is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kong works on Emiliano's body with a couple of short punches.
Kong is leaning against Emiliano and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kong scores with a hook to the body.
Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kong lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Kong.
A shot in the inside from Kong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong lands a right hand.
Kong pushes Emiliano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kong unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Emiliano! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kong is unloading with more strikes now! Emiliano drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xafan Kong!
A less than humble Xafan Kong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Carnage Seven
Date: Aug 18, 2016

#R1#
Stewart misses with a straight left.
King misses with a takedown attempt
and Stewart counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stewart counters with a stiff right hand.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stewart counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King with a poor takedown
and Stewart counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
King closes the distance but Stewart moves to the side
and Stewart counters with a left to the body.
King is breathing heavily.
Stewart scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
Stewart lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stewart lands a body shot. #T1#
King throws a head kick that misses
and Stewart counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Stewart lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#KD2#
Stewart lands a big uppercut and King crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but King looks OK. Stewart waves King back to his feet!#ROC2#
King is rocked!
BAM! Stewart delivers a spinning backfist that drops King like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). James Stewart!

Event: Carnage Four
Date: Jul 23, 2016

#R1#
Stewart misses with an uppercut.
Salvatore throws a head kick that misses.
Stewart misses with a body shot.
Salvatore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Salvatore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stewart tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salvatore was well out of range. Poor timing from Stewart.
Good exchange - Stewart coming out on top.#CUT2#
It looks like Nataniel Salvatore has been cut.#KD2#
Stewart cracks Salvatore with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Stewart has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Salvatore to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salvatore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stewart circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Salvatore tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Stewart wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Stewart!

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