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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2024 |
#R1#
A jab from Dudley misses.
Kong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
As Dudley backs off Kong throws a huge counter combo but Dudley manages to avoid it all.
Kong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dudley jabs Kong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot by Dudley.
Dudley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Kong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dudley connects with a right hand. Kong shakes it off.
Dudley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kong.
Kong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley looks to land a combination but Kong avoids it well.
Kong throws out a counter right but Dudley avoids it with no problem.
Dudley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dudley with a nice cross.
Dudley tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Kong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dudley connects with a nice looking jab.
#T1#
Dudley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kong throws a counter combo.
Kong blocks a jab.
Dudley scores with a sloppy right hand. Kong should have avoided that one.
A jab from Dudley misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kong! But no joy.
Dudley throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Kong throws out a counter right but Dudley avoids it with no problem.
Dudley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kong has time to react.
Dudley moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kong defending well as Dudley loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Kong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice cross by Dudley.
Kong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dudley misses with a lunging right hand
and Dudley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Nicolas Dudley has been cut.
Dudley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Dudley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kong throws a counter combo.
Dudley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Nicolas Dudley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley misses with a hook
and Kong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dudley misses with a straight right.
Kong throws out a counter right but Dudley avoids it with no problem.
Kong takes one on the button.
Dudley scores with a decent looking hook.
Dudley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dudley throws a good cross that connects.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Kong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dudley darts in trying to clinch
and Kong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Dudley darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dudley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A cross from Dudley lands.
Dudley swings widly with a right hand
and Kong counters with a one-two to the body.
Dudley misses with a lunging right hand
and Kong counters with a two punch combo.
A big right from Dudley misses.
Kong is looking for the big counter here.
Dudley throws a looping overhand right but Kong ducks down to avoid it.
Dudley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch combination from Dudley misses.
We've been informed that Kong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Kong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dudley swings widly with a right hand
letting Kong counter with a right hand.
A jab from Dudley misses.
Kong throws a counter combo.
Dudley misses with a straight right.
Dudley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dudley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kong in his tracks.
A left and a right from Dudley both land. Nice combination.
Kong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dudley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Dudley misses.
A little jabbing left from Kong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolas Dudley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicolas Dudley's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Dudley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Kong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kong blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kong.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dudley working aggressively here.
#T1#
Dudley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
Kong misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dudley slowing the pace effectively.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dudley working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kong.
Kong lands a shot to the body.
Kong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dudleys head.
Kong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dudley working aggressively here.
Kong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dudley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Dudley lands a right hand.
Kong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley has a couple of punches blocked by Kong.
Kong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kiniii Kong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dudley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses.
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kong. #ROC2#Dudley is rocked!
Dudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Dudley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dudley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kong can do to turn this around?
Dudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
Kong lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kong slows down the pace here.
Dudley seems to have got his legs back now.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
Kong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dudley throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Dudley tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land. #BC#
Dudley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dudley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It seemed like Kong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kong slips a jab from Dudley.
Kong is looking for the big counter here.
Dudley lands a jab.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dudley.
Kong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dudley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Kong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dudley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dudley throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Dudley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dudley throws a looping overhand right but Kong ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Dudley.
Despite the aggression on Kong's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dudley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dudley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dudley throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
Kong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kong tries to move into range but Dudley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nicolas Dudley is winning the standup battle so far.
Kong moves out of range of the strikes.
Kong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice cross by Dudley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dudley, as that shot connected.
Dudley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kong.
Dudley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Dudley misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Kong counters with a crisp one two that drops Dudley! Kong thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dudley to his feet! Dudley is in big trouble!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kiniii Kong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nicolas Dudley'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Kong.
Dudley tries to bum rush Kong with a series of wild strikes but Kong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kiniii Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dudley lands a really nice looking cross but Kong seems unphased.
Kong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dudley misses with a hook
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
Dudley misses with a looping right.
Kong throws out a counter right but Dudley avoids it with no problem.
Dudley scores with a sloppy right hand. Kong should have avoided that one.
Dudley throws the left hand but Kong avoids the punch easily.
Kong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Dudley moves into the clinch.
Kong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kong working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Kong tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
Dudley throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Kong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kong lands a shoulder strike.
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Dudley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kong lands with a left to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
Kong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kong digs a right hand into Dudley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dudley's gas tank.
Kong tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
Kong lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Dudley fails to land.
Kong misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Kong unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Dudley! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kong is unloading with more strikes now! Dudley drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiniii Kong!
An out of breath Kiniii Kong thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Tootoo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tootoo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kong throws out a counter right but Tootoo avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Tootoo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kong's guard.#SUB#
Tootoo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kong being controlled here, momentarily.
Tootoo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tootoo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tootoo advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tootoo has an Americana. Kong didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tootoo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tootoo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tavares Tootoo!
In defeat, Kiniii Kong stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will be back!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Tootoo or perhaps it was just good defense by Kong, which made it look bad.
Tootoo closes the distance and clinches up with Kong, looking for a takedown. Tootoo pushes Kong against the cage but Kong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tootoo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tavares Tootoo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tootoo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kong as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tootoo has a takedown stuffed.
Kong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tavares Tootoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Tootoo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kong leaves Tootoo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Kong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tootoo fails with the takedown.#TD#
Tootoo drives through with a takedown into 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.#T2#
Tootoo is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Tootoo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tootoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
Tootoo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Tootoo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tootoo trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Kong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tootoo controls the pace.#T3#
Tootoo trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tootoo drops back looking for a leg! Kong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kong manages to kick Tootoo off! Tootoo jumps back into Kong's guard.
Tootoo forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tootoo trying to control the action but Kong is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Tootoo is working for a kimura but Kong is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Tootoo is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kong is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tavares Tootoo!
The defeated Kiniii Kong had this to say: 'I will be back!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Hayes tries for a takedown but Kong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hayes.
No luck for Hayes with that takedown attempt.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killian Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hayes.
Kong is looking for the big counter here.
Hayes fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Kong checks a leg kick nicely.
Kong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hayes 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 Hayes off to one side.
Hayes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kong unleashes a big counter combination but Hayes bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kong blocks a head kick by Hayes.
Hayes throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD2#
and Kong counters with a left and a right that hurts Hayes! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Kong jumps into full mount!
Hayes is breathing heavily.
Kong controlling from mount.
Kong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hayes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hayes is looking to escape. #T2#
Hayes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hayes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kong prevents Hayes from improving his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong wants to pass to mount but Hayes is defending the position. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've been informed that Kong has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hayes moves into full guard.
Hayes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hayes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hayes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hayes preventing the sweep.
Hayes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hayes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Hayes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiniii Kong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hayes 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 Hayes off to one side.
Kong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hayes misses with a double jab.
Hayes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kong defends well and Hayes ends up having to push Kong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kong lands a shoulder strike.
Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hayes is looking to control Kong's arms but Kong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hayes has his back to the cage.
Kong lands a nice uppercut.
Hayes tries to pull guard but Kong holds him up against the cage and eventually Hayes drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killian Hayes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Hayes manages to break the clinch.
Killian Hayes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes dives in and grabs Kong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kong pushes down on Hayes's head and hops out.
Hayes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kong counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Hayes falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kiniii Kong!
After winning the bout, Kiniii Kong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 10, 2024 |
#R1#
Hastings fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Kong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kong lands a right hand. #BC#
Hastings manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Hastings has Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
Hastings misses with a punch to the body.
Hastings misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kong leaning against his opponent.
Kong cracks Hastings with a nice body shot.
Kong lands with a left to the head.
Hastings is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Denzel Hastings has been cut.#TD#
Hastings ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hastings no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hastings avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hastings looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hastings utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hastings avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kong's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Kong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kong throwing strikes from guard but Hastings blocks nicely.
Kong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hastings keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
Kong throwing strikes but missing.
Kong looking to sit in guard and control but Hastings gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Kong is trying to control the position but Hastings postures up.
Kong looking for a sweep. Not yet Kong, not yet.
Kong trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kong wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Hastings trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hastings not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Kong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hastings is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kong is defending well.
A left hand lands to the body for Kong.
Kong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kong misses with a body punch.
Kong misses with a body punch.
Kong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Hastings avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage. #T4#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kong.
Kong stalling against the cage.
Hastings drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hastings is breathing heavily.
Kong presses Hastings against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hastings is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kong stops a takedown attempt from Hastings.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denzel Hastings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kong.
Kong digs a right hand into Hastings's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hastings's gas tank.
Stalling in the clinch from Kong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiniii Kong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denzel Hastings's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Kong closes the distance and pushes Hastings back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
Hastings tries to break free but Kong pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kong.
Kong misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hastings changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hastings closes the distance and clinches up with Kong, looking for a takedown. Hastings pushes Kong against the cage but Kong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Kong has Hastings up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kong.
Kong misses with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hastings jumps guard but Kong stands there with Hastings around his waist. Hastings gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denzel Hastings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hastings backwards. #T1#
Kong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hastings or not.
A bit of stalling here from Kong.
A short body shot lands from Kong as the two fighters clinch.
Kong lands a body punch.
Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
Kiniii Kong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kong is leaning against Hastings and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kong pushes Hastings back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kong.
Kong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hastings up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Kong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A body shot lands from Kong.
Kong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong scores with a shoulder strike.
Kong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hastings or not.
Hastings tries to circle away but Kong has him pinned against the cage.
Kong controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Kong. #T3#
Kong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Kong.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kong.
A shot in the inside from Kong.
Good body shot from Kong.
Kong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC2#Hastings is rocked!
Kong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hastings or not.
Kong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kong will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hastings up against the cage.
Kong lands a body shot.
Kong lands with a left to the head.
Kong lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Kong.
Kong effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Kong presses Hastings against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kong slowing the pace effectively.
Kong stalling.
Kong continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Hastings wants to break free but Kong has control.
Kong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hastings or not.
Kong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kong works on Hastings's body with a couple of short punches.
Kong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Kong as the two fighters clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kong.
Nice body punch from Kong.
Kong is working Hastings over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Kong.
Kong is pushing Hastings up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiniii Kong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Denzel Hastings's cut.
That's time! Hastings's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Kong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hastings, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Hastings pulls guard successfully.
Kong throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hastings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kong defends well.
Hastings tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kong stopping the sweep attempt from Hastings.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kong throwing strikes from guard but Hastings blocks nicely.
Hastings will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Kong trying to control but Hastings is working from the bottom.
Kong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hastings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kong postures up in Hastings's guard and throws a big left but Hastings blocks it.
Hastings has a closed guard, preventing Kong from standing up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hastings shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kong as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Kong pushes Hastings up against the cage in a clinch.
Kong pushes Hastings back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hastingss head.
Hastings tries to pull guard but Kong won't allow it.
#T2#
Hastings blocks a body shot from Kong.
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hastings prevents a body shot from Kong.
Kong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hastings fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denzel Hastings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong is struggling to control the position.
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hastings backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kong.
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong taking a breather.
Kong lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
Kong scores with a shoulder strike.
Kong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kong works on Hastings's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Kong.
Kong cracks Hastings with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Kong.
Nice body punch from Kong.
A short body shot lands from Kong as the two fighters clinch.
Kong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kong is leaning against Hastings and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Kong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kong scores with a shot to the side of Hastings's head.
Kong is stalling here.
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hastings or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
Kong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hastings.
Kong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Denzel Hastings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kong.
Kong lands with a short shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiniii Kong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiniii Kong!
During a confident post fight interview, Kiniii Kong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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