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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Del Rey (ranked 4134 p4p, 5591 weight class) and Anton Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Del Rey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Rey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kongo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Del Rey shoots in but no luck this time.
Del Rey pushes Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Kongo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kongo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kongo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Del Rey throwing strikes from guard but Kongo blocks nicely.
Del Rey stands and steps away. Kongo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Del Rey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kongo sprawls well initially but Del Rey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kongo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Del Rey moves into the clinch.
Kongo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Del Rey after a bit of a struggle.
Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Del Rey has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rey lands a body shot.
Kongo is working for takedown but Del Rey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marco Del Rey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Kongo.
Del Rey pulls guard successfully.
Del Rey pulls Kongo in to control the position.
Del Rey looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kongo has picked Del Rey up and slammed him! Del Rey can't keep hold of the triangle and Kongo manages to pass to side control!
Kongo wants to control but Del Rey is keeping him busy.
Kongo tries to stand but Del Rey is controlling his head.
Del Rey sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kongo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rey misses with a head kick.
Kongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Del Rey misses with a series of wild punches.
Despite the aggression on Kongo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kongo or perhaps it was just good defense by Del Rey, which made it look bad.
Del Rey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kongo stalling in the clinch but Del Rey improves position.
Del Rey keeps control of Kongo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kongo misses with a knee strike.
Del Rey scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo has Del Rey pressed against the cage, preventing Del Rey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Del Rey jumps guard.
Del Rey pulls Kongo in close to his closed guard and prevents Kongo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Del Rey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Del Rey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kongo manages to get himself to full guard.
Kongo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Del Rey manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Kongo breaks from the clinch.
Del Rey moves out of range of the body kick.
Del Rey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kongo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Del Rey somewhat.
Kongo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Del Rey's waist but Del Rey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kongo off to one side.
Del Rey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Del Rey backs off Kongo throws a huge counter combo but Del Rey manages to avoid it all.
Del Rey fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Del Rey dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kongo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kongo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kongo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kongo wants to stand but Del Rey has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kongo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Rey wants to improve his position but Kongo is controlling well.
Kongo tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rey manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Rey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Del Rey keeping moving, preventing Kongo from controlling successfully.
Kongo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Del Rey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kongo throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Del Rey pushes Kongo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Del Rey keeps the fight on the outside.
A bone on bone clash there as Del Rey blocks the leg kick.
Del Rey is looking to counter the offense by Kongo and move into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Kongo as Del Rey shoots in.
Kongo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Del Rey with a body shot.
Kongo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kongo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kongo is breathing heavily.
Del Rey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kongo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Del Rey somewhat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Del Rey or perhaps it was just good defense by Kongo, which made it look bad.
Kongo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Del Rey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo checks a leg kick.
Kongo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick misses from Kongo.
Kongo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Del Rey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kongo scores with a head kick. Del Rey tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Del Rey has a takedown stuffed.
Kongo tries to clinch up but Del Rey circles away and keeps his distance.
Del Rey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kongo counters with a series of strikes. Del Rey will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Kongo.
Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kongo closes the distance and clinches up with Del Rey, looking for a takedown. Kongo pushes Del Rey against the cage but Del Rey circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As Kongo tries to get set, Del Rey tries to push him back and clinch up but Kongo manages to avoid the attempt.
Del Rey blocks a head kick by Kongo.
Del Rey goes for a double leg but Kongo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kongo continues to drive forward.
Del Rey is trying to break the clinch but Kongo is controlling him.
Kongo has Del Rey pressed against the cage, preventing Del Rey from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kongo fails to pull guard.
Del Rey successfully pulls guard.
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!
Del Rey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kongo is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kongo tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Rey is retaining full guard.
Kongo wants to control from the top but Del Rey keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Kongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Del Rey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kongo just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Del Rey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Marco Del Rey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Del Rey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kongo shoots in and drives through. Del Rey sprawls well.
Kongo fails to land the takedown.
Del Rey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kongo.
Marco Del Rey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Kongo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Del Rey circles away.
Del Rey misses with a takedown attempt - Kongo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Rey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kongo circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Del Rey.
Kongo tries to clinch up but Del Rey circles away and keeps his distance.
Kongo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kongo shoots for a takedown but Del Rey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Del Rey has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kongo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Del Rey prevents it.
Del Rey is trying to break the clinch but Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Del Rey goes for a takedown attempt but Kongo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kongo tries to clinch there but Del Rey circles away.
Del Rey drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kongo sprawls and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Rey has Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Del Rey jumps guard.
Del Rey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kongo passes into side control.
Kongo wants to control but Del Rey is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Rey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marco Del Rey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Del Rey holds on to Kongo's head and controls the position momentarily.
Del Rey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Del Rey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Del Rey is not content to let Kongo control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Del Rey bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kongo scores with a push kick.
Kongo fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Del Rey clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Del Rey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Del Rey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Del Rey!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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