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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Old Fart misses with a body shot.
Old Fart fails with a takedown attempt. #CL#
Kong rushes Old Fart and presses him up against the cage.
Old Fart tries to pull guard but Kong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Old Fart backwards.
Kong lands an uppercut.
Kong lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD#
Kong gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Old Fart keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
Kong has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kong throws a strike but Old Fart rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Old Fart throws a big elbow that misses.
Kong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Old Fart manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Old Fart wants to stand but Kong is controlling the position.
Kong is working Old Fart over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1#
Kong cracks Old Fart with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kong throws a big right hand that misses.
Kong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Old Fart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kong.
Old Fart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kong throws a big right hand that misses.
Old Fart controls Kong momentarily but Kong frees himself.
Kong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Old Fart pushes a forearm under Kong's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kong is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeremy Old Fart!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Kong shoots for a takedown but Brain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brain.
Brain throws a leg kick which misses Kong's front leg but catches the back leg as Kong tries to avoid it.
Kong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brain tries to avoid it but Kong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brain to the ground. Brain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brain looks to land a combination but Kong avoids it well.
Brain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brain scores with a nice strike.
Brain stalks Kong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kong's face. Kong staggers backwards, shaken.
Brain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brain is looking for a counter combo.
Kong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Altair Brain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viet Kong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brain lands a leg kick that knocks Kong off balance momentarily.
Brain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brain tries to avoid it but Kong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brain to the ground. Brain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Brain lands an overhand right.
Brain paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Brain. That snapped Kong's head back.
Altair Brain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brain.
Brain connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brain misses with a few strikes there.
Brain 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.
Brain lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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 closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kong tries to clinch but Brain is having none of it.
Kong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brain.
#T2#
Brain works over Kong's head and body with a nice combination.
Kong doesn't manage to clinch there - Brain circles away.
Brain throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brain misses with the combination.
Kong with the counter takedown but Brain avoids it easily.
Brain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kong has time to react.
Brain throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
Brain thuds a left hand into Kong's body.
Brain fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#T3#
Brain cracks Kong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Kong closes the distance and clinches.
Brain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kong throws a head punch that misses.
Brain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kong.
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kong is defended easily by Brain.
Brain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kong's head backwards.#T4#
Brain takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kong tries to clinch but Brain moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brain smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brain looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brain stuns Kong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kong wants to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danga de danga de dang - Brain scores with a four punch combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altair Brain dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Brain.#TD2#
Kong gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Brain sneaks out the side door and pushes Kong away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Altair Brain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Kong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Brain kicks Kong off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brain connects with a nice looking jab.
Brain scores with a jab. Kong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kong has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Brain moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kong can do to turn this around?
Brain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Brain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kong backs up against the cage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kong or perhaps it was just good defense by Brain, which made it look bad.
Brain lands a head shot.
Kong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brain looks to land a body kick but Kong moved away.
Brain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Kong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brain sprawls well initially but Kong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brain is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at London MMA Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brain blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kong.
Brain keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kong trying to control from half guard but Brain is working away.
Brain moves into full guard.
#T2#
Brain pulls Kong in close to prevent any damage.
Kong slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kong trying to control from Brain's half guard. Brain has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Kong throwing strikes but missing.
Kong looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Kong is looking to work some ground and pound but Brain has wrist control.
Kong is fighting to break Brain's control of his arms but Brain is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kong stopping the sweep attempt from Brain.
Brain keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brain wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brain lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brain throws a combination. Kong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brain swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kong.
Kong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brain works the jab nicely.
Kong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brain. That one must have hurt.
Brain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch but Brain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Brain tries to keep at a distance but Kong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brain taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Altair Brain dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Brain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kong if he has to take too many more of those.
Brain works the jab nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brain.
Brain fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Altair Brain is winning the standup battle so far.
Brain lands a slapping body shot.
Brain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Brain gets tackled into the cage by Kong. Kong maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brain after a bit of a struggle.
Kong misses with a punch to the body.
Brain gets through Kong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brain gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Brain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Brain lands a shoulder strike.
Brain prevents the takedown attempt.
Kong is struggling to control the position.
A short left from Brain.
Brain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC#
Brain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brain misses with a double jab.
Kong feints the counter takedown.
Brain bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kong loads up on a big right hand but Brain slips the punch.
Brain throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Kong slips a jab and a cross from Brain.
Kong feints the counter takedown.
Kong tries to clinch up but Brain circles away and keeps his distance.
Brain fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kong just manages to avoid it.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brain lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kong takes a step back to recover.
Brain throws a nice looking combination but Kong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brain bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Altair Brain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brain lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kong will feel that in the morning.
Kong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brain tries to avoid it but Kong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brain to the ground. Brain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Altair Brain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viet Kong.
The crowd cheers as Brain lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kong doesn't seem phased though.
Kong wants to clinch up but Brain keeps it at a distance.
Altair Brain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brain scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Brain keeps the fight on the outside.
Brain throws a series of punches but Kong avoids them all with ease.
Kong feints the counter takedown.
Kong closes the distance but Brain moves to the side
and Brain makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Kong really felt that one!
Brain lands a nice looking body kick.
Brain fakes the leg kick and cracks Kong in the body.
Kong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brain keeps the fight on the outside.
Brain throws a series of strikes that have Kong backpedaling.
Brain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kong under the eye.
Brain scores with a head kick. Kong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brain throws a nice head kick!
Brain throws a right hand that Kong ducks under and follows up with a left that Kong also avoids with ease.
Kong with the counter takedown but Brain avoids it easily.
Brain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And Kong tries to counter it with a takedown but Brain pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brain lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kong takes a step back to recover.
Kong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brain.
Brain scores with a jab to the head.
Brain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brain lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brain is looking to land body kicks.
Viet Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kong wants to clinch up but Brain keeps it at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Altair Brain showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Brain 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Altair Brain!
Our winner, Altair Brain, 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Kong goes for a double leg but Rammun avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rammun continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Kong looking to score a takedown here. Rammun is defending well but Kong drives through and ends up in Rammun's guard.
Rammun trying to keep a closed guard but Kong is proving a slippery customer.
Rammun is really struggling to control Kong but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rammun wants to sweep but no luck.
Kong distracts Rammun with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kong lands a couple of digs.
Rammun keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kong throws a strike but Rammun rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rammun preventing the sweep.
Kong is looking to sweep but instead, Rammun has passed into half guard.
#T1#
Kong tries to get to full guard but Rammun has control of the leg.
Kong trying to control from the bottom.
Kong tries to get to full guard but Rammun has control of the leg.
Kong is refusing to be controlled, as Rammun sits in half guard.
Kong is looking to improve his position.
Kong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kong is refusing to be controlled, as Rammun sits in half guard.
Kong throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kong tries to strike from the bottom.
Rammun wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
Rammun won't allow Kong to sweep him here.
Kong is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Rammun drops back looking for a leg! Kong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kong manages to kick Rammun off! Rammun jumps back into Kong's guard.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD2#
Rammun gets caught flat footed, as Kong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rammun preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rammun definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kong scoring with some ground and pound.
Kong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Rammun pushes a forearm under Kong's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kong is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luke Rammun!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Kong shoots in and bounces Kirigaya off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kong throws a strike but Kirigaya rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kong trying to keep a closed guard but Kirigaya is proving a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kong trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kirigaya passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Kirigaya moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Kong.
Kong is trying to control Kirigaya's posture but Kirigaya avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kirigaya fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kong tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Kong tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Kong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kirigaya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Kong tries to hold on but Kirigaya postures up.
Kong avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kirigaya.
Kong throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kirigaya. What's that going to do exactly?
Kirigaya unloads with some shots from mount but Kong bucks and avoids them well.
Kong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kirigaya wants to control the pace but Kong is squirming around nicely.
Kirigaya avoids the attempt from Kong to control.
Kong is trying to reverse the position but instead Kirigaya has taken his back - oops!
Kirigaya wants to control but Kong is keeping busy.#T2#
Kong can't escape the position.
Kirigaya just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Kirigaya is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kong is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Kirigaya is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kong knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kong for a finish.
Kirigaya controlling well, preventing Kong from escaping the position.
Kirigaya missing with strikes. #SUB#
Kirigaya looking for the choke but no joy.
I really don't envy Kong right now.
#T3#
Kong keeps trying to improve his position.
Kong trying to control but not successfully.
You can see the frustration on Kong's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Kirigaya looking to break Kong's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kong remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kirigaya will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kong tries to roll but Kirigaya sticks to his back.
#T4#
Kirigaya throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Kirigaya trying to control momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Kong's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kong just trying to survive but Kirigaya is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kong tries to break free.
Kong is still trying to improve position.
Good control from Kirigaya.
Kirigaya controlling well, preventing Kong from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kirigaya working for a choke but Kong is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuto Kirigaya dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Kong takes a swing at Kirigaya's ribcage but misses.
Kirigaya shoots for a double leg takedown but Kong sprawls well. He's pushed Kirigaya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kirigaya throws a right and a left that Kong avoids nicely.
Kirigaya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but Kirigaya persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
Kirigaya fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kong avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazuto Kirigaya. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Kong pushes Kirigaya up against the cage in a clinch.
Kong is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kirigaya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kirigaya trying to control the position but instead, Kong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kirigaya into the cage.#TD2#
Kong tightens his grip and picks Kirigaya up, before dumping him to the ground. Kirigaya manages to land in guard.
Kong is looking to work some ground and pound but Kirigaya has wrist control.#T1#
Kong wants to control from the top but Kirigaya keeps moving.
Kirigaya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kirigaya wants to sweep but no luck.
Kong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kong is looking to work some ground and pound but Kirigaya has wrist control.
Kong looking to sit in guard and control but Kirigaya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kong looking for a sweep. Not yet Kong, not yet.
Kong thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SU#
Kirigaya decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kong, up you get!
No luck for Kirigaya with that takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2##CL2#
Kong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kong.
Kong tries for a takedown but Kirigaya manages to get underhooks.
Kirigaya fails to pull guard.
Kong misses with the head strike.
Kirigaya drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kong pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Kong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirigaya.
Kirigaya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kirigaya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kirigaya.
#T3#
Kong can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Kirigaya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kirigaya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kong throws a jab but it's blocked by Kirigaya.
Kong leaves Kirigaya with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kirigaya closes the distance and clinches up with Kong, looking for a takedown. Kirigaya pushes Kong against the cage but Kong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kirigaya slips under a jab from Kong.#CL2#
Kong takes the fight into the clinch.
Kong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kirigaya drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kong pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Kong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T4#
Kong working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kong working the head and body with strikes.
Kong landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
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!
Kirigaya takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Kong trying to control the action but Kirigaya is working from the bottom.
Kirigaya takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kirigaya takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kirigaya tries to improve position but can't.
Kirigaya taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kirigaya takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viet Kong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kirigaya was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
Kirigaya tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Kong rushes Kirigaya and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land.
Kirigaya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Kong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kirigaya tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kong is in Kirigaya's guard.#ES#
Kirigaya has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kong is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kirigaya's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Kirigaya is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kong is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kirigaya to the mat. Kirigaya regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Kirigaya pushes Kong off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Kong moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kirigaya has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kong tries to work over Kirigaya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Kong throws a punch but it's blocked by Kirigaya.
Kong tries to score a body lock takedown but Kirigaya shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kirigaya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kong has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Kong gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#ES#
Kirigaya has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kong is on him like a limpet, forcing Kirigaya back against the cage.
Kong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kirigaya is defending well.#TD#
Kirigaya decides to pull guard.
Kong scoring with some ground and pound.
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.
Kong landing some decent shots from guard.
Kong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kirigaya's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2#
Kong wants to pass the guard but Kirigaya is keeping the position.
Kong wants to control from the top but Kirigaya keeps moving.
Kong lands a couple of digs.
Kong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kong chips away with some ground and pound.
Kong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kong looking to sit in guard and control but Kirigaya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kong throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kong striking from his own guard.
Kong is trying to control the position but Kirigaya postures up.
Kirigaya trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kong is trying to keep Kirigaya in close.
#T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kong is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kirigaya keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
Kong scoring with some ground and pound.
Kong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kong working some strikes from top position.
Kirigaya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kong trying to control but Kirigaya is working from the bottom.
Kong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Kong postures up and lands a big shot to Kirigaya's brow. #SUB#
Kirigaya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kirigaya has momentary wrist control but Kong slips an elbow through the middle.
Kong cracks Kirigaya with a solid left hand.
Kong distracts Kirigaya with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kong is working Kirigaya over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kong trying to control but Kirigaya is working from the bottom.
Kong landing with the ground and pound.
Kong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viet Kong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viet Kong!
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