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Event:
QFC Tournament 1086 Round 3
Date: Feb 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Handzo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kasongo counters with a left and a right that stings Handzo.
A swing and a miss from Handzo.
Handzo misses with an uppercut
and Kasongo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Handzo thinking.
Some wild striking there from Handzo.
Kasongo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Handzo misses with a jab to the body
and Kasongo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Handzo.
A jab from Handzo misses.
Handzo misses with a body punch
and Kasongo counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasongo throws a right hand that Handzo ducks under and follows up with a left that Handzo also avoids with ease.
Handzo misses with a straight right.
Handzo throws a body punch but Kasongo moves out of range.
Kasongo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Handzo.
Handzo swings widly with a right hand
and Kasongo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Handzo swinging wildly here.
Kasongo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Handzo.
A telegraphed right hand from Handzo misses the target.
Handzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Handzo misses.
Kasongo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Handzo.
Handzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Kasongo counters with a series of strikes. Handzo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Handzo misses with a wild body shot.
Handzo throws a body punch but Kasongo moves out of range.
Kasongo lands a two punch combo.
Hanzo Handzo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasongo lands the left hand.
Handzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasongo.
Kasongo is looking to counter punch.
Handzo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kasongo under the eye.
Handzo with a jab.
Handzo misses with a left hand
enabling Kasongo to counter with a crisp jab.
Handzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Handzo throws a right hand that Kasongo ducks under and follows up with a left that Kasongo also avoids with ease.
Decent striking displayed by Handzo there.
A right-left combo lands from Handzo. #CUT2#It looks like Dresden Kasongo has been cut.
Handzo looks to throw the jab but Kasongo is out of range.
A big right from Kasongo misses.
A cross from Handzo lands.
Handzo misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Kasongo connects with a crisp jab.
Hanzo Handzo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Kasongo does no damage.
Handzo takes one to the chin there.
Kasongo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Handzo finds it's way round the side to connect with Kasongo's head.
Handzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kasongo.
Handzo throws a right hand that misses
and Kasongo counters with a left and a right that stings Handzo.
Handzo misses with a jab to the body
and Kasongo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Handzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handzo misses with an uppercut
letting Kasongo counter with a right hand.
Handzo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Handzo misses
and Kasongo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasongo thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Handzo looks to throw the jab but Kasongo is out of range.
Kasongo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Handzo looks to land a combination but Kasongo avoids it well.
Kasongo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kasongo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handzo.
An attempted straight right counter from Kasongo misses the target.
Kasongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Handzo.
Kasongo avoids the body shot from Handzo.
Handzo staying out of range there.
Jab from Kasongo.
Kasongo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Handzo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Handzo misses with a two punch combination.
Handzo cracks Kasongo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kasongo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handzo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hanzo Handzo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dresden Kasongo'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.#R2#
Kasongo connects with a body shot.
Handzo misses with a series of wild punches.
Kasongo is looking for a counter combo.
Handzo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kasongo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Handzo scrambles back to his feet.
Handzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Handzo throws a right hand that Kasongo ducks under and follows up with a left that Kasongo also avoids with ease.
Handzo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kasongo tries to move into range but Handzo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handzo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kasongo has time to react.
Kasongo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Handzo takes a swing at Kasongo's ribcage but misses.
Kasongo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Handzo throws a lazy uppercut
and Kasongo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Kasongo lands a nice shot to the body.
Handzo throws an overhand right that lands on Kasongo's shoulder, as Kasongo tries to avoid the shot.
Hanzo Handzo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handzo. Kasongo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kasongo connects with a single shot there.
Handzo throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kasongo to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch lands to the side of Kasongo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dresden Kasongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Handzo lands with a good body shot.
Handzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Kasongo counters with a two punch combo.
Kasongo misses with a left hand
and Handzo counters with a series of strikes. Kasongo will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Kasongo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Handzo. Kasongo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Handzo throws a hook to the side of Kasongo's head but Kasongo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kasongo to counter with a crisp jab.
Kasongo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Handzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Kasongo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Handzo misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Kasongo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Handzo throws a lazy right hand but Kasongo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handzo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kasongo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Handzo lands with a hook. Kasongo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Handzo throws a hook but Kasongo avoids it easily.
Handzo throws a looping overhand right but Kasongo ducks down to avoid it.
Handzo misses with a looping left.
Kasongo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Handzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Handzo takes a swing at Kasongo's ribcage but misses.
Handzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasongo.
#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Handzo misses the target.
Handzo misses with a looping right.
Kasongo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Handzo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kasongo counters with a series of strikes. Handzo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Handzo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Handzo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Handzo throws a hook but Kasongo avoids it easily.
Kasongo dodges the punch combination from Handzo.
Kasongo throws a nice looking combination but Handzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Handzo scores with a jab to the body.
Handzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kasongo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Handzo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasongo was well out of range. Poor timing from Handzo.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kasongo.
Handzo misses with a right hand
and Kasongo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Handzo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kasongo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handzo.
Handzo lands with a good body shot.
Kasongo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Handzo works Kasongo's body with a nice hook.
Handzo misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hanzo Handzo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dresden Kasongo'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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Handzo moves out of range of the strikes.
Handzo misses with a body punch
and Kasongo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kasongo misses with a looping left.
Kasongo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Handzo loads up on a big right hand but Kasongo slips the punch.
Kasongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handzo.
Handzo misses with a body shot
and Kasongo counters with a nice uppercut.
Handzo misses with a right hand
and Kasongo counters with a nice uppercut.
Handzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Kasongo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handzo.
Kasongo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big right from Handzo misses.
Handzo misses with a hook. Kasongo ducked under it nicely.
Handzo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Kasongo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Handzo misses with a left hand
letting Kasongo counter with a right hand.
Handzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Handzo scores with a three punch combo!
Kasongo misses the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Handzo takes a swing at Kasongo's ribcage but misses.
Kasongo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Handzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kasongo moves away.
Handzo misses with a wild body shot.
Handzo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kasongo at a distance.
Handzo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Handzo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Handzo misses with a right hand
and Handzo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Handzo throws a series of punches but Kasongo moves out of range.
Handzo throws a poor cross that misses
and Kasongo counters with a nice uppercut.
Kasongo slips a jab from Handzo.
Handzo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasongo works over Handzo's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice body punch from Kasongo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab from Handzo.
Handzo ducks right into an uppercut from Kasongo.
Handzo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Handzo looks to land a left hand but Kasongo moved out of range nicely.
Handzo lands with an uppercut that bounces Kasongo off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Handzo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Handzo misses with a hook.
Handzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Handzo lands a head shot.
Kasongo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Handzo.
Kasongo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kasongo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handzo.
Handzo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kasongo under the eye.
Handzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasongo is just out of range.
As Handzo looks to move away, Kasongo throws a big counter combo but Handzo just gets out of the way.
Kasongo tries to move into range but Handzo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kasongo avoids the body shot from Handzo.
Kasongo walks into a jab.
Handzo tests Kasongo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Kasongo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kasongo walks straight into a right hand from Handzo - that's dropped him! Handzo jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kasongo from any more punishment! Kasongo complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hanzo Handzo! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1086 Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Dover takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kasongo throws an overhand right that lands on Dover's shoulder, as Dover tries to avoid the shot.
Dover misses with a straight left.
Kasongo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dover pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dover misses with a body punch
and Kasongo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasongo throws out a powerful jab.
Kasongo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dover throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover misses with a looping right.
Kasongo swings for the body but Dover moves out of range.
Dover feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Kasongo swings for the body but Dover moves out of range.
Dover is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kasongo.
Kasongo throws a hook but Dover blocks it.
Kasongo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Dover counters with a single leg into guard. Kasongo didn't expect that.
Dover is fighting to break Kasongo's control of his arms but Kasongo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dover trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kasongo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kasongo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Kasongo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dover is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dover being controlled here momentarily.
Dover trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dover landing some decent shots from guard.
Dover throws a big right hand that misses.
Dover throwing strikes from guard but Kasongo blocks nicely.
Dover throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kasongo works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
Dover prevents Kasongo from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kasongo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kasongo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kasongo scores with a nice head shot.
Kasongo tries to bum rush Dover with a series of wild strikes but Dover uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dover feints the counter takedown.
Dresden Kasongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasongo works the jab nicely.
Dover swings widly with a right hand
and Kasongo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
Dover on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kasongo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kasongo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dover swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dover looks to land a right hand but Kasongo moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasongo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dresden Kasongo dominated that round.
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#
Dover swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kasongo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dover throws a big shot that misses.
Kasongo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dover tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kasongo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dover momentarily.
Kasongo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dover with the counter takedown but Kasongo avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover throws an off balance right hand
and Kasongo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Kasongo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#T1#
Kasongo controlling from the top position.
Dover keeping moving, preventing Kasongo from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dover is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dover won't allow Kasongo to get back to his feet.
Kasongo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kasongo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dover puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kasongo is not content to let Dover control the position.
Dover stops Kasongo from getting back to his feet.
Dover is trying to control. Kasongo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dover thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kasongo's head.
Kasongo is trying to stand up here but Dover is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Dover.
Dover is looking to take a break and control but Kasongo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kasongo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dover is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Kasongo is trying is best to control the position here.
Kasongo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dresden Kasongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dover swings for the body but Kasongo moves out of range.
Kasongo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dover swings widly with a right hand
enabling Kasongo to counter with a crisp jab.
Dover drops his hands momentarily and Kasongo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dover avoids the body shot from Kasongo.
Kasongo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4#
Kasongo takes a swing at Dover's ribcage but misses.
Dover tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Dover throws a lazy right hand but Kasongo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kasongo cracks Dover with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Kasongo.
Dover throws an off balance right hand
letting Kasongo counter with a right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kasongo scores with a three punch combo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dresden Kasongo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Kasongo throws an overhand right that lands on Dover's shoulder, as Dover tries to avoid the shot.
Kasongo misses with a looping right.
Kasongo throws the left hand but Dover avoids the punch easily.
Dover drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kasongo defends it well.
Kasongo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasongo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Kasongo throws a hook but Dover avoids it easily.
Kasongo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A combination from Dover does no damage.
Dover takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kasongo cracks a nice hook into Dover's ribs.
Dover takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dover ducks right into an uppercut from Kasongo. #T2#
Kasongo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kasongo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kasongo scores with a nice head shot.
Kasongo misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dover takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dover takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
Dover throws a poor cross that misses
and Kasongo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kasongo blocks a jab.
Kasongo scores with a hook to the body. Dover takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dover takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kasongo misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Dover counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
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. Dover connects with a nice short shot to Kasongo's temple.
Dover is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kasongo is looking to control Dover's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kasongo avoid being mounted?
Kasongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dover can do to turn this around?
Dover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kasongo trying to control here.
Ben Dover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kasongo is refusing to be controlled, as Dover sits in half guard.
Dover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kasongo is trying to stand up here but Dover is controlling him well.
Ben Dover has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dresden Kasongo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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. Dover connects with a nice short shot to Kasongo's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dresden Kasongo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kasongo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Dresden Kasongo!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Dresden Kasongo!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Dresden Kasongo!
Dresden Kasongo wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1086 Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Axcanio shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kasongo counters with a nice body shot.
Axcanio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kasongo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axcanio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dresden Kasongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bario Axcanio.
Axcanio swings for the body but Kasongo moves out of range.
Kasongo fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axcanio moves to clinch but Kasongo breaks away
and Kasongo counters with a stiff right hand.
Axcanio just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasongo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Kasongo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Axcanio has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Bario Axcanio has been cut.
Kasongo connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Axcanio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Axcanio's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Axcanio tries to pull guard but Kasongo won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Axcanio lands a nice knee to the body.
Kasongo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axcanio's elbow.
Kasongo lands a hook that snaps the head of Axcanio backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kasongo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Axcanio manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Axcanio shoots and misses
and Kasongo counters with a one-two to the body.
Kasongo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Axcanio doesn't seem bothered though.
Axcanio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kasongo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Axcanio somewhat.
Kasongo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kasongo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Axcanio in his tracks.
Axcanio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Good shot there by Kasongo.
Axcanio doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Axcanio showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasongo.
Axcanio moves in looking to clinch but Kasongo pushes him off.
Kasongo scores with a jab. Axcanio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Axcanio darts in trying to clinch
and Kasongo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Axcanio walks into a stiff left hand from Kasongo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Axcanio.#T4#
Axcanio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kasongo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kasongo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Axcanio.
Kasongo connects with a single shot there.
Kasongo connects with a body shot that sends Axcanio's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasongo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasongo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#ROC#Axcanio is rocked!
Kasongo scores with the left hand. Axcanio knows he should have avoided that one.
Axcanio is still on wobbly legs! Can Kasongo finish him?
Axcanio throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kasongo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dresden Kasongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bario Axcanio'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.#R2#
Kasongo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Axcanio seems to have recovered his senses.
Kasongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Axcanio can do to turn this around?
Axcanio misses with an uppercut. Kasongo saw that one coming.
Axcanio wants to clinch
and Kasongo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Axcanio shoots and misses
and Kasongo counters with a nice uppercut.
Kasongo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Axcanio doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kasongo counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axcanio misses with a two punch combination.
Axcanio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Axcanio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dresden Kasongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bario Axcanio.
Axcanio is breathing heavily.
Kasongo works the jab nicely.#T1#
Kasongo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Axcanio back to the cage. Kasongo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kasongo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Axcanio takes one to the chin there.
Axcanio gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Kasongo counters with a nice right hand that sends Axcanio toppling to the canvas! Axcanio scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kasongo finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Axcanio shoots for a takedown but Kasongo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kasongo is looking for a counter combo.
Kasongo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Axcanio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kasongo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Kasongo does it's job there.#T2##TD#
Kasongo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kasongo thows a huge punch but Axcanio dodges it nicely.
Kasongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Axcanio on the ground.
Kasongo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kasongo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kasongo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kasongo continues to stall.
Kasongo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Axcanio is pressing down on Kasongo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Axcanio is looking for a triangle but Kasongo pushes his legs off easily.
Kasongo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kasongo lands the left hand.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sloppy strikes from Kasongo. Those never looked like landing.
Kasongo scores with a hook.
Kasongo scores with a shot to the body.
Kasongo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Axcanio under the eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kasongo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kasongo throws a shot to the body.
Axcanio is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kasongo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Axcanio.
Axcanio darts in trying to clinch
and Kasongo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dresden Kasongo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bario Axcanio's cut.
That's time! Kasongo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Kasongo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Kasongo. Beautiful body shot.
Dresden Kasongo is winning the standup battle so far.
Axcanio misses with a hook to the body
and Kasongo counters with a one-two to the body.
A jab from Kasongo finds it's way through Axcanio's defenses.
Bario Axcanio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Kasongo.
Axcanio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kasongo counters with a straight right hand.
A left lands for Kasongo.
Dresden Kasongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Axcanio has his takedown stuffed
and Kasongo counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Axcanio misses with a right hand
and Kasongo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Axcanio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kasongo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Kasongo looks to land a combination. Axcanio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Axcanio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Axcanio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Axcanio lands with a nice body kick.
Axcanio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Axcanio has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kasongo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Axcanio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Axcanio takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Axcanio walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Axcanio fails with the takedown
and Kasongo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dresden Kasongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bario Axcanio.
Axcanio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Axcanio tries for a takedown but Kasongo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Kasongo - just one landing.
Kasongo is pawing at Axcanio, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Axcanio's nose. Axcanio is badly hurt! Kasongo pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Axcanio tries desperately to hold on but Kasongo is relentless in his assault! As Axcanio receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Kasongo away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dresden Kasongo! |
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