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Event:
UCF 18: De La Ghetto v Jones
Date: Apr 13, 2024 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Kong.
Kong misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Redcola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kong throws a right and a left that Redcola avoids nicely.
Redcola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Kong throws a head kick but Redcola moves out of range.
Redcola throws out a counter right but Kong avoids it with no problem.
Redcola blocks a jab.
Redcola connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kong momentarily.
Kong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Redcola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a leg kick but Redcola moved away.
Kong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kong throws out a loose jab but Redcola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcola connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Kong misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Redcola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kong throws a lazy head kick
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kong tries to bum rush Redcola with a series of wild strikes but Redcola uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Redcola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redcola.
It seemed like Redcola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Redcola misses with a wild body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kong.
Redcola on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Redcola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kong throws a series of punches but Redcola moves out of range. #T2#
Kong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Redcola to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kong misses the target.
Redcola blocks a head kick by Kong.
Redcola looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Redcola has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Redcola blocks a head kick by Kong.
Kong misses the body punch
and Redcola counters with a nice body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Kong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Redcola slips a straight right by Kong.
King Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redcola. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Redcola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
Redcola lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Redcola throws a big shot that misses.
Redcola throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Redcola! But no joy.
Kong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Redcola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kong with a body shot.
Redcola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcola.
A left and a right from Kong both land. Nice combination. #T4#
Kong swings widly with a right hand
letting Redcola counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Redcola blocks the low kick.
Kong swings widly with a right hand
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redcola misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcola scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kong in his tracks.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick
and Redcola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kong misses with a hook.
Redcola let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcola is just out of range.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Redcola lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A low kick from Kong misses
and Redcola counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redcola misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that King Kong 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#
Redcola throws a right hand that Kong ducks under and follows up with a left that Kong also avoids with ease.
Kong is looking for a counter combo.
Redcola will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good exchange - Kong coming out on top.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kong!
Kong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Redcola checks it well.
Kong throws an off balance right hand
and Redcola counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcola scores with a hook to the body. Kong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Redcola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redcola throws out a counter right but Kong avoids it with no problem.
Redcola misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kong throws a quick counter head kick but Redcola was just out of range.
Redcola throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong misses with a looping left.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Redcola! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Redcola.
Redcola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Redcola dips to his left and cracks Kong with an uppercut!
Redcola misses with the combination.
#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kong, as that shot connected.
Redcola 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 connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Redcola has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kong finds it's way round the side to connect with Redcola's head.
Redcola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcola.
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!
Redcola misses the shot to the body.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Redcola throws a jab but it's blocked by Kong.
Redcola takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Kong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kong misses with a series of wild punches.
Redcola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Kong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Kong.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Redcola misses with a left hand
and Kong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kong throws a jab but it's blocked by Redcola.
Redcola doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kong throws a right hand that misses
and Redcola counters with a nice body shot.
Redcola looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.#T4#
Kong throws a head kick that misses
and Redcola counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kong misses with a double jab
and Redcola counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Redcola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Kong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Redcola darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut there from Kong.
Redcola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Redcola scores with a nice head shot.
Kong lands with a kick to the temple. Redcola shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that King Kong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kong swinging wildly here.
A countering left hand to the body from Redcola misses.
Kong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Redcola.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kong.
Kong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kong misses with a double jab
and Redcola cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcola lands a jab to the nose.
Kong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kong misses with a right hand
and Redcola counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Kong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kong swinging wildly here.
Kong walks into a stiff left hand from Redcola.
Redcola thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redcola misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
Kong throws a looping overhand right but Redcola ducks down to avoid it.
Redcola lands a glancing blow to the side of Kong's head.#T2#
Kong misses with a left hand
and Redcola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kong thinking.
Redcola scores with a shot to the body.
Redcola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redcola slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Redcola releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong misses with a right hand
and Redcola counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kong thinking.
Kong throws a series of punches but Redcola avoids them all with ease.
Redcola throws a counter combo.
Redcola blocks a head kick by Kong.
Redcola swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kong misses with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcola moves away.
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.
Nice defenses there by Redcola.
Redcola swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kong misses with a straight left.
Redcola avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Kong.
Redcola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redcola fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kong on the side of the head.
Kong swings for the body but Redcola moves out of range.
#T4#
Kong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Redcola. That did some damage!
Kong lands with a cross.
Kong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Redcola misses the jab.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Redcola misses.
Kong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Redcola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kong missing with a left hand there. Redcola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Redcola is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kong with a body shot.
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redcola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kong throws a poor cross that misses
and Redcola counters with a nice uppercut.
Barry Redcola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
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 King Kong.
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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Kong! |
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Event:
UCF 7: Skwat v Gaspard
Date: Mar 09, 2024 |
#R1#
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCarthy.
McCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Kong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
Kong swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
Kong misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Kong.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
and Kong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Kong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Nice cross by Kong.
McCarthy checks a leg kick.
Kong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McCarthy moves in looking to clinch but Kong pushes him off.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kong thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kong avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
Kong looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McCarthy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kong.
Kong looks to land a combination but McCarthy avoids it well.
Kong throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarthy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T2#
Kong takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
McCarthy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
McCarthy scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Kong.#CL2#
McCarthy pushes Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
McCarthy is trying to pull guard but Kong has him pressed against the cage.
King Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac McCarthy.#BC#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kong takes a kick to the side of the head.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
McCarthy tries to clinch up.
McCarthy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
McCarthy misses with a low kick.
McCarthy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kong rather than just go for the knockout.
Kong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCarthy looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
A head kick misses from Kong.
Kong fails to land with a series of punches.
McCarthy is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
McCarthy is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
Kong appears to be looking for a big counter.
McCarthy jabs Kong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCarthy is looking to score with low kicks.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Kong thinks about countering with a body kick.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Kong moves away
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
McCarthy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt
and Kong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
McCarthy tries to counter with a clinch but Kong shakes him off and moves away.
Kong lands a glancing blow to the side of McCarthy's head.#T4#
McCarthy tries to clinch up
and Kong counters with a series of strikes. McCarthy will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCarthy throws an off balance right hand
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy throws a head kick but Kong moves out of range.
Kong misses with a straight left.
McCarthy tries to clinch up
and Kong counters with a nice leg kick.
McCarthy darts in trying to clinch
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King Kong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#KD#
Kong lands a big head kick that sends McCarthy tumbling to the mat! Kong takes a step backwards and waves McCarthy back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Cormac McCarthy has been cut.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
Kong connects with a high kick. #KD#
Kong drops McCarthy with a beautiful combination! McCarthy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kong is looking for the KO!#ROC#McCarthy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy drops his hands momentarily and Kong needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips McCarthy just on the top of the head. McCarthy drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in McCarthy - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). King Kong! |
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Event:
UCF 2: Clark v Skwat
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Wulff looking to score a takedown here. Kong is defending well but Wulff drives through and ends up in Kong's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kong trying to control the position.
Kong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wulff throwing strikes but missing.
Kong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kong tries to get out of the position.
Wulff sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wulff throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wulff stands up over Kong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wulff slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Check out the look on Wulff's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wulff scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wulff is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kong's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wulff postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wulff scoring with punches from side control.
Kong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wulff looks up at the clock and then as Kong takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wulff smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wulff lands an elbow. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Kong's face as Wulff controls the position.
Wulff in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wulff working the ground and pound.
Kong is looking for a sweep.
Wulff prevents Kong from escaping the position.
Kong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wulff working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wulff taking a breather here.
Wulff is working Kong over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Kong takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kong is being controlled here.
Wulff scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kong is letting Wulff control him for a moment.
Wulff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wulff's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kong is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
Wulff has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Wulff tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kong taking shots to the head.
Wulff postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Kong out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Wulff goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Maximilian Wulff! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 33
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Marciano throws a jab when Kong was well out of range.
Kong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano works the jab nicely.
Kong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Marciano swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Marciano misses with a leg kick
and Marciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kong with a jab.
Marciano moves out of range of the body kick.
An inside leg kick from Kong misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano tries to clinch but Kong moves out of range.
A low kick from Marciano misses
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Kong throws a hook but Marciano blocks it.
Marciano tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Marciano misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
As Marciano looks to move away, Kong throws a big counter combo but Marciano just gets out of the way.
Marciano throws a leg kick
and Kong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Marciano connects with the punch.
Marciano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marciano is looking to clinch.
Kong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Marciano.
Kong staying out of range there.
Marciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kong throws a big counter combination but Marciano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kong.
Marciano wants to counter with a clinch but Kong pushes him away.
A slow jab from Marciano misses its intended target.
Kong is looking for a counter combo.
We've been told by Kong's head coaches at Sydney Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Marciano.#T2##CL2#
Marciano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Kong controls his hands.
Kong pushes Marciano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marciano tries to land a knee to the head but Kong blocks with his arms.
Marciano misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marciano lands with an overhand left.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marciano swings widly with a right hand
letting Kong counter with a right hand.
Marciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marciano throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Marciano tries to score with a low kick but Kong moves his leg out of the way.
Kong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Marciano tries to clinch there but Kong circles away.
Kong moves away from the strike by Marciano.
Kong lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Marciano misses with a looping right.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Marciano slips a straight right by Kong.
Some wild striking there from Kong.
Marciano throws an off balance right hand
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
Marciano throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong cracks Marciano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kong misses with a body kick.
Kong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Marciano throws a low kick but Kong avoids it.
Marciano dips to his left and cracks Kong with an uppercut!
Marciano throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
Marciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano moves out of range easily.
Kong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marciano misses with a hook.
Marciano tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it.
Kong is looking for a counter combo.
Marciano lands a leg kick that knocks Kong off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Marciano.
Marciano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kong appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that King Kong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kong counters with a three punch combo that has Marciano backing up. Marciano nods at Kong to acknowledge the strikes.
Marciano misses with a right hand
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
Kong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marciano counters with a leg kick.
Marciano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kong momentarily.
Kong throws a series of punches but Marciano avoids them all with ease.
Kong misses with a hook. Marciano ducked under it nicely.
Marciano cracks Kong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Kong there.
A head kick misses from 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!
Marciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marciano tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Marciano forces Kong back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Marciano tries to throw a body punch but Kong avoids it by throwing Marciano back against the cage.
Marciano lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Marciano tries to land a knee to the head but Kong blocks with his arms.
Marciano looking to throw knees to the head but Kong is blocking nicely.
Marciano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kong blocks it with crossed arms.
Marciano tries to land knees in the clinch but Kong avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Marciano.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marciano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Marciano connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kong's face.
#CUT2#It looks like King Kong has been cut.
Kong is trying to push Marciano away but Marciano has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A knee to the head by Marciano.
Marciano tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Marciano throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kong blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Marciano has Kong pressed against the cage, preventing Kong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marciano tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marciano misses with a knee to the head.
Marciano landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Marciano is controlling him.
Marciano dodges an elbow strike from Kong.
Kong working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
A slow jab from Marciano misses its intended target.
Marciano thows a leg kick but Kong checks it
and Kong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Marciano.
Kong throws a big counter combination but Marciano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T3#
Marciano with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marciano wants to clinch up but Kong keeps it at a distance.
Marciano thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marciano misses with a left hand
and Marciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marciano throws a leg kick but Kong moved away.
Kong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marciano can pounce on him.
Kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Marciano closes the distance but Kong moves to the side
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Marciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Marciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marciano misses with a leg kick
and Kong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
King Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marciano throws a solid leg kick but Kong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Marciano.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Marciano.
Marciano throws a poor cross that misses
and Kong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong slips a straight right by Marciano.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marciano looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kong throws a shot from downtown. Marciano moves away and avoids it.
Marciano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kong throws a counter high kick but Marciano was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sonny Marciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong throws a head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
#CL2#
Marciano rushes Kong and presses him up against the cage.
Marciano tries a knee to the head but Kong blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Marciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on King Kong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kong throws a hook but Marciano blocks it.
Marciano throws a leg kick which misses Kong's front leg but catches the back leg as Kong tries to avoid it.
Marciano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kong's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Marciano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kong momentarily.
Marciano wants to land a leg kick but Kong is out of range.
Kong throws a big counter combination but Marciano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marciano swings widly with a right hand
and Marciano takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marciano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Marciano swings widly with a right hand
and Kong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marciano connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kong's hands.
Kong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano throws the left hand but Kong avoids the punch easily.
Marciano pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Kong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Marciano.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marciano.
Kong lands a jab to the nose.
Marciano misses with a right hand #KD#
and Kong counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Marciano! #ROC#Marciano is rocked!
Marciano trying to control here.
Marciano is still in real trouble! Can Kong finish him?
Marciano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kong wants to work for an arm triangle but Marciano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Marciano seems to have recovered his senses.
Marciano looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong thows a huge punch but Marciano dodges it nicely.
#T2#
Marciano manages to get to full guard.
Marciano wants to stand and escape but Kong is having none of it.
Marciano bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kong's guard. #REVB##SU2#
Marciano stands up and waves to Kong to follow him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marciano can pounce on him.
Marciano staying out of range there.
Kong checks the leg kick nicely there.
#T3#
A big left from Marciano misses.
Marciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kong checks it well.
An inside leg kick lands from Marciano.
Marciano walks into a stiff left hand from Kong.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marciano.
Kong swats away the attempt to clinch by Marciano.
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kong works over Marciano's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Marciano misses the target.
Kong is looking to counter punch.
Kong lands with a straight right. Marciano didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Marciano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kong on the side of the head.
Marciano takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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 head kick but Marciano moves out of range.
Kong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kong lands a really nice looking cross but Marciano seems unphased.
Marciano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Marciano connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Marciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kong.
Kong keeps the fight on the outside.
Kong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sonny Marciano.
I think Marciano 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... King Kong! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 29
Date: Nov 11, 2023 |
#R1#
LaFleur misses with an uppercut.
Kong looks to throw the jab but LaFleur is out of range.
LaFleur appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kong throws a series of punches but LaFleur avoids them all with ease.
Kong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but LaFleur moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kong connects with a good right hand that stumbles LaFleur. LaFleur circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
LaFleur misses with a left hand
and Kong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LaFleur lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFleur misses with a wild body shot.
Kong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
LaFleur comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Kong coming out on top.#T1#
Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD2#
LaFleur drops Kong with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kong looks back up at him and smiles so LaFleur waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#CUT2#It looks like King Kong has been cut.
A jab from Kong misses.
LaFleur is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kong with a body shot.
Kong tries to bum rush LaFleur with a series of wild strikes but LaFleur uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by Kong's head coaches at Sydney Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kong sizes up LaFleur with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
LaFleur tries to counter with a clinch but Kong shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kong slips a jab from LaFleur.
A cross from Kong lands.
Kong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
LaFleur throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong. #T3#
LaFleur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kong is trying to push LaFleur away but LaFleur has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
LaFleur lands a nice uppercut.
LaFleur tries to work over Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
LaFleur working aggressively here.
LaFleur working aggressively here.
Kong working hard to break the clinch.
LaFleur misses with some punches.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but LaFleur has him pressed against the cage.
LaFleur digs a right hand into Kong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kong's gas tank.
A body shot lands from LaFleur.
Kong is breathing heavily.
LaFleur tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Kong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
LaFleur swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kong wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Kong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
LaFleur misses with the head strike.
LaFleur misses with a punch to the body.
LaFleur throws a head punch that misses.
LaFleur doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
LaFleur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LaFleur tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
LaFleur swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from LaFleur.
LaFleur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Francois LaFleur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Kong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
LaFleur misses the body punch
and Kong counters with a left and a right that stings LaFleur.
King Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
LaFleur takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
LaFleur misses with a hook.
Kong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LaFleur throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Kong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
LaFleur looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong misses with a lunging right hand
and LaFleur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick from Kong lands but LaFleur takes it in his stride. #CUT#It looks like Jean Francois LaFleur has been cut.
LaFleur misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kong misses the target.#T1#
LaFleur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kong throws a right and a left that LaFleur avoids nicely.
It seemed like LaFleur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kong slips under a jab.
Kong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A shot to the liver by LaFleur. Beautiful body shot.
King Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
LaFleur takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
LaFleur throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kong counter with a right hand.
LaFleur works the jab nicely.
Kong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaFleur sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
LaFleur on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
LaFleur closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #KD2#
LaFleur drops Kong with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kong looks back up at him and smiles so LaFleur waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Kong is rocked!
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from LaFleur 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Kong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
LaFleur has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
LaFleur works Kong's body with a nice hook.
Kong seems to have got his legs back now.
Kong ducks into an uppercut from LaFleur and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Francois LaFleur!
Jean Francois LaFleur thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 24
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Dander misses with a right hand
and Kong counters with a leg kick.
Kong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice combination there by Kong.
Dander is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dander closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kong circles away.
Dander throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kong's waist but Kong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dander off to one side.
King Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philemon Dander.
Dander tries for a takedown but Kong circles away easily
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
Dander misses the jab.
Kong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dander with a poor takedown
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch 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!
Kong stuffs the takedown attempt from Dander. Dander gets slowly back to his feet.
Dander has his takedown stuffed
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Dander looks winded!#T1#
Kong lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Dander goes down and covers up as Kong starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Kong! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 17
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Kong lands with a kick to the temple. Johnson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
Kong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kong duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Mike Johnson has been cut.
Johnson misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson connects with a jab.
Kong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mike Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Kong moves away from the strike by Johnson.
It appears Kong was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
Kong throws a body kick that misses.
Kong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kong scores with a nice body kick.
#T1#
Johnson tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it.
It looked like Kong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Kong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson misses with a combination
#KD#
and Kong counters with a series of strikes that sends Johnson to the canvas! Kong follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! #ROC#Johnson is rocked!
Kong is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Kong looking to pass the guard.
Kong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Johnson is pulling down on Kong's head to control his posture.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kong tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Johnson cracks Kong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
Kong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kong.
Kong throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Kong counters with a nice leg kick.
Kong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Kong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Kong lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Kong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kong throwing a counter right hand but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Kong.
Johnson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Kong counters with a left to the body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Kong defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Kong misses with the combination.
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kong.
Kong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and Kong counters with a three punch combo that has Johnson backing up. Johnson nods at Kong to acknowledge the strikes.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong finish him?
Kong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King Kong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Kong defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kong throws a big counter combination but Johnson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kong connects with an inside leg kick.
Kong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson swings widly with a right hand
and Kong counters with a big right hand! Oh Johnson is in trouble here! Kong follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Kong! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 11
Date: Jul 14, 2023 |
#R1#
MacIntosh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
MacIntosh's coach down at Cobra Kai Workout Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on MacIntosh's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
MacIntosh misses with a body punch
and Kong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
MacIntosh is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
It looked like Kong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
MacIntosh is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kong throws a big counter combination but MacIntosh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
MacIntosh has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from MacIntosh there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#MacIntosh is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Squirts MacIntosh has been cut.
Kong connects with a superb combination that knocks MacIntosh out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Kong before he can land any more shots to the unconscious MacIntosh!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). King Kong! |
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Event:
TL Fight Night 5
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Kong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Bernard Ramsey has been cut.
Kong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ramsey counters with a leg kick.
Ramsey looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramsey misses with a body punch
and Kong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramsey misses with a wild body shot.
Ramsey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramsey misses with a kick to the body.
Kong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramsey blocks a low kick nicely.
Kong throws a right and a left that Ramsey avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramsey scores with a push kick.
Ramsey scores with a spinning back kick!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ramsey.
Ramsey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kong's sensitive parts. #T1#
Kong moves out of range of the body kick from Ramsey.
Kong looks to land a right hand but Ramsey moved out of range.
Ramsey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kong stuns Ramsey with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramsey throws a push kick but Kong slaps the foot to one side.
Kong lands a head shot.
Kong wants to land a leg kick but Ramsey is out of range.
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ramsey misses with a body shot
and Ramsey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kong.#CUT#That has opened up Bernard Ramsey's cut even more.
Ramsey tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Ramsey has Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
Kong blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
Kong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramsey has him pressed against the cage.
Ramsey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kong avoids it.
Ramsey working Kong over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramsey missing with knees to the body.
Kong tries to break free but Ramsey pushes him back against the cage.
Kong blocks an elbow strike.
Ramsey misses with a body punch.
Ramsey 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 blocks an uppercut.
Ramsey misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Kong's face as he tries to break 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 takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Kong is looking to break free of the clinch but Ramsey has double underhooks.
Ramsey tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
#T3#
A short right from Ramsey.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ramsey tries to land knees in the clinch but Kong avoids the damage to the body.
Ramsey tries to land knees in the clinch but Kong avoids the damage to the body.
Ramsey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kong avoids it.
Ramsey tries to land knees in the clinch but Kong avoids the damage to the body.
Ramsey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kong avoids it.
Kong avoiding damage as Ramsey throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kong throws a low kick but Ramsey avoids it.
Ramsey avoids the body shot from Kong.
Kong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kong tried to score with a low kick but Ramsey checks it.
Kong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T4##CL2#
Ramsey pushes Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
Ramsey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ramsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ramsey.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramsey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kong.
Ramsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong is trying to break free.
Kong wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramsey won't allow it.
Ramsey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kong.
Ramsey tries to throw a body punch but Kong avoids it by throwing Ramsey back against the cage.
Ramsey has Kong pressed against the cage, preventing Kong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bernard Ramsey will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bernard Ramsey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ramsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ramsey looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Ramsey misses with a wild body shot.
Ramsey throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
King Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramsey connects with a body shot.
Ramsey throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kong scores with a jab. Ramsey acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some wild striking there from Kong.
A nice side step and Ramsey releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ramsey throws a shot to the body.
King Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a leg kick that misses.
Kong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ramsey replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kong blocks it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramsey. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kong throws out a loose jab but Ramsey uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Ramsey looks to land a body kick but Kong moved away.
Kong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ramsey.
Ramsey looks to land a body kick but Kong moved away.
Kong misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Ramsey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ramsey tries to clinch there but Kong circles away.
Ramsey moves out of range as Kong strikes.
Ramsey misses the body punch
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#The cut above Bernard Ramsey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ramsey just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong throwing a counter right hand but Ramsey manages to avoid it.
Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL2#
Ramsey gets a clinch.
Kong managing to block the knees to the body from Ramsey.
Ramsey scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ramsey misses with the head strike.
Ramsey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kong up against the cage.#T2#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ramsey misses with some punches.
Bernard Ramsey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ramsey can't find room to land a body shot as Kong controls the action.
Kong managing to block the knees to the body from Ramsey.
Ramsey creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kong's defenses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ramsey 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!
Ramsey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong avoiding damage as Ramsey throws knees to the body.
Ramsey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Ramsey has him pressed against the cage.
Ramsey 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.
Ramsey misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Ramsey tries to land knees in the clinch but Kong avoids the damage to the body.
Ramsey tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kong avoids it.
Ramsey trying to land knees to the body.
Ramsey unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kong is trying to force a seperation but Ramsey has the dominant position.
Ramsey trying to land knees to the body.
Kong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kong blocking some punches.
Ramsey can't find room to land a body shot as Kong controls the action.
#BC#
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ramsey - that will leave a mark!
Nice uppercut there from Kong.
Kong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kong misses with a kick to the body.
Ramsey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Ramsey lands with a good body shot.
Ramsey wants to clinch up but Kong keeps it at a distance.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Ramsey throws a looping overhand right but Kong ducks down to avoid it.
Kong throws out a loose jab but Ramsey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ramsey follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ramsey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ramsey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kong rather than just go for the knockout.
Good leg kick by Ramsey.
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!
Ramsey is looking to slow Kong down with leg kicks.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramsey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ramsey avoids the head kick by Kong.
Ramsey defending well as Kong loads up on a big left hand.
Kong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
Ramsey throws a push kick but Kong slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bernard Ramsey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bernard Ramsey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kong lands with a slapping head kick.
Ramsey tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Ramsey throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kong misses with an uppercut.
Ramsey throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramsey walks into a stiff left hand from Kong.
Kong cracks a nice hook into Ramsey's ribs.
Ramsey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong keeps the fight on the outside.
Kong misses with a wild body shot.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Kong blocks a leg kick.
Kong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Kong throws the left hand but Ramsey avoids the punch easily.
Kong sets himself, and Ramsey steps forward looking for the clinch! Kong avoids it this time.
A big left from Kong misses.
That kick from Ramsey tenderised Kong's leg. Kong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ramsey looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Ramsey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ramsey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kong misses with a hook.
Ramsey with the inside leg kick.
Ramsey throws a shot from downtown. Kong moves away and avoids it.
Ramsey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramsey tries to land a front kick but Kong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ramsey pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ramsey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT#Bernard Ramsey's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T2#
Ramsey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ramsey scoring well with a low kick there.
Ramsey tries to clinch there but Kong circles away.
Kong misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramsey counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kong's knee momentarily.
Kong swings for the body but Ramsey moves out of range.
Ramsey wants to counter the offense by Kong and move into the clinch position.
Kong swats away the attempt to clinch by Ramsey.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramsey tries to work over Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ramsey putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kong blocks a body shot from Ramsey. #T3#
Kong avoiding damage as Ramsey throws knees to the body.
Ramsey is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ramsey misses with a punch on the inside.
Kong being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Ramsey fails to land.
Ramsey scores with a hook to the body.
Ramsey trying to land knees to the body.
Kong wants to break free but Ramsey has control.
#T4#
Ramsey misses with a body punch.
King Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramsey misses with an elbow strike.
A short left from Kong.
Kong managing to block the knees to the body from Ramsey.
Ramsey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ramsey 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.
Bernard Ramsey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kong managing to block the knees to the body from Ramsey.
Ramsey tries to land knees in the clinch but Kong avoids the damage to the body.
Kong tries to break free but Ramsey pushes him back against the cage.
Ramsey misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ramsey tries to land knees in the clinch but Kong avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bernard Ramsey.
I've got Ramsey 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bernard Ramsey!
A very excited looking Bernard Ramsey 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. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Kong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cash throws out the jab.
Cash throws a poor cross that misses
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cash looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
Cash ducks right into an uppercut from Kong. #CUT#It looks like Rico Cash has been cut.
Cash misses with a right hand
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Cash is rocked!
A head kick misses from Kong.
Cash is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong finish him?
Kong slips a straight right by Cash.
Nice defenses there by Kong.
It looked like Kong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cash seems to have recovered his senses.
Kong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#KD#
Kong bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Cash! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cash working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kong.
Cash is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kong is controlling him.
Cash is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Cash is trying to control the position but Kong postures up.
Cash is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cash throws a right hand that misses
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kong throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Cash colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Kong as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Cash is left battered and dazed whilst Kong and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). King Kong! |
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