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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andokuhle Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grace has chosen Do You Really Want To Hurt Me? as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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183 lbs
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172 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andokuhle Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Charles Grace!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Grace.
Grace lets loose with a powerful body kick. Congo will feel that in the morning.
Grace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Congo.
Grace throws a low kick but it's checked well by Congo.
Congo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Congo throws a series of punches but Grace moves out of range.
Congo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Congo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Congo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grace.
Congo throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Grace to counter with a crisp jab.
Congo walks into a left hand.
Congo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grace to the mat! Grace manages to get full 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!
Congo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace can't do much from the bottom here.
Congo trying to control the position but Grace is working away.
Congo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Congo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Congo throws a series of punches but Grace moves out of range.
It seemed like Grace was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Congo dives in for a single leg takedown but Grace sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grace throws a series of punches but Congo avoids them all with ease.
Andokuhle Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Congo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grace circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andokuhle Congo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grace moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Congo throws a series of punches but Grace moves out of range.
Grace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Congo manages to avoid it.
Congo looks for a takedown but Grace sprawls well.
Congo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grace throws a hook to the side of Congo's head but Congo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Congo misses with a takedown attempt
and Grace counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grace throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo shoots and misses
and Grace counters with a leg kick.
Grace scores with a head kick.
Congo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Grace turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grace fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grace lands a front kick.
Charles Grace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Grace.
Nice sprawl there from Grace as Congo shoots in.
Grace tries a quick counter leg kick but Congo is wise to it.
Congo misses with a takedown attempt - Grace sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Congo is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo avoids the head kick by Grace.
Congo is looking for a counter combo.
Congo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grace pushes Congo away with a front kick.
Grace moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Congo fails with the takedown
and Congo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Congo is rocked!
Congo tries for a takedown but Grace circles away easily
and Grace counters with a huge left! Congo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Grace isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Congo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Grace!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Grace!
Post fight, an emotional Charles Grace said 'I'm gonna debate the f@ck outta myself as soon as I hit the shower!'.
In defeat, Andokuhle Congo stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me. '.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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