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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cash Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cash Kid had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cash Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dong Kong!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong scores with a one two! Kid had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kong throws a series of punches but Kid avoids them all with ease.
Kid gets tackled into the cage by Kong. Kong maintains the clinch.
Kid tries for a takedown but Kong manages to get underhooks.
Kid is trying to drag Kong to the mat but Kong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kid is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kong is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cash Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kid is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kid is trying to drag Kong to the mat but Kong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kong is trying to break free.
Kong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kong prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong gets underhooks to prevent Kid's takedown attempt.
Kong is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Kid can't fight it off and eventually Kong manages to take the fight to the floor. Kid looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kong wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Kong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kong wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Kong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kid working for a triangle but Kong defends it easily.
Kong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kid is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong postures up in Kid's guard and throws a big left but Kid blocks it.
Kong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kid looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kong has picked Kid up and slammed him! Kid can't keep hold of the triangle and Kong manages to pass to side control!
Kid looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kid tries to buck Kong off but Kong is having none of it.
Kid is working hard here to advance position.
Kong tries for a kimura but Kid is defending well.
Kong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kid keeps working.
Kid is trying to get back to half guard.
Kong tries for a kimura but Kid is defending well.
Kong throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kid tries to bench press Kong off him but Kong keeps the position.
Kong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kid regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid actively working from the bottom here.
Kid is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kid is not content to let Kong control the position.
Kong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kid's head.
Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kong controlling the action here.
Kong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kid defending well though.
Kid with the active half guard here but Kong passes nicely into side control.
Kong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kid knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kid keeps working.
Kong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kid is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kid has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kid tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kong throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kid manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dong Kong dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kid was covering up waiting for the punch and Kong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dong Kong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kong is aware though and is defending well.
Kid really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kid has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kong has managed to get both his arms back between Kid's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong advances to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kid actively working from the bottom here.
Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kid tries to roll over but Kong keeps him under control.
Kong is trying to control. Kid wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kong is working for a submission of some sort.
Kong is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kong trying to control but Kid is having none of it.
Kong misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid is in all sorts of trouble here.
Poor strikes thrown by Kong there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kid manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kid does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kong pulls his head out easily.
Kong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kid has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kong seems to be working for a kimura but Kid defends the submission attempt.
Kong is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kong trying to control from half guard but Kid is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong is working for a submission of some sort.
Kid is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kong pulls his head out easily.
Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kid actively working from the bottom here.
Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kid actively working from the bottom here.
Kid avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kong.
Kong is working for a submission of some sort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong is trying to control. Kid wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kid actively working from the bottom here.
Kid actively working from the bottom here.
Kid looking for submissions off his back.
Kong passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kid!
Kong is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kid is surviving well by controlling Kong's body position as best he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kid is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dong Kong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kid quickly recovers to half guard.
Kid looking for submissions off his back.
Kid looking for submissions off his back.
Kid looking for submissions off his back.
Kong wants to take a breather but Kid is having none of it.
Kong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kong is looking for a kimura but Kid is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kong to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is taking a breather. Kid says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kid actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kong trying to control the action but Kid is working from the bottom.
Kong throwing shots but Kid is blocking nicely.
Kong wants to work for an arm triangle but Kid is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kid is defending against the submission attempts here by Kong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong is keen to just control but Kid is a slippery customer.
Kid looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kid looking for submissions off his back.
Kong trying to pass the guard but Kid defending well.
Kong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kid makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kid.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
Kong throwing strikes but missing.
Kid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kid swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kid has his foot on Kong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kong works his way back into a safe position though.
Kid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kong stays in close to Kid's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kong defends well.
Kong drops back looking for a leg! Kid is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kid manages to kick Kong off! Kong jumps back into Kid's guard.
Kong tries to free his leg and advance position but Kid is retaining full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kid keeping full guard, as Kong tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kid has his foot on Kong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kong works his way back into a safe position though.
Cash Kid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dong Kong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kong controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dong Kong.
Well Kong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dong Kong!
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