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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Ballardo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ballardo lands with a straight right. Kong didn't see that one coming.
Ballardo throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Kong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ballardo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ballardo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ballardo pulls Kong in close to prevent any damage.
Kong tries to free his leg and advance position but Ballardo is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ballardo controlling Kong's posture.
Kong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kong looking to sit in guard and control but Ballardo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T1#
Kong is looking to stand up but Ballardo isn't so interested in that idea.
Ballardo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kong is keeping the position for now.
Ballardo content to stall in guard here.
Ballardo looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ballardo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ballardo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kong wants to get back to his feet but Ballardo passes into half guard.
Ballardo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ballardo misses with a series of wild punches.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Ballardo has knocked Kong down with a huge combo! Ballardo steps away and waves a wobbly Kong back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Kong is rocked!
Kong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Ballardo. #T4#
Ballardo tests Kong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Kong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kong is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ballardo throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Kong crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vassago Ballardo!
After winning the bout, Vassago Ballardo 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:
DFC 3: Johnson Vs Dalton
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Taktarov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taktarov loads up on a big right hand but Kong slips the punch.
Kong seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Taktarov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taktarov's waist but Taktarov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kong off to one side.
As Kong backs off Taktarov throws a huge counter combo but Kong manages to avoid it all.
Taktarov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taktarov throws a series of punches but Kong avoids them all with ease.
Kong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kong fails to land the takedown.
Taktarov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taktarov sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taktarov pinned against the cage. Taktarov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matiku Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taktarov misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Kong attempts a counter takedown but Taktarov avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Kong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taktarov's waist but Taktarov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kong off to one side.
As Kong backs off Taktarov throws a huge counter combo but Kong manages to avoid it all.
Kong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taktarov throws a jab when Kong was well out of range.
A big left from Kong misses.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
Kong dives in and grabs Taktarov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taktarov pushes down on Kong's head and hops out.
Taktarov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taktarov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Taktarov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kong's head backwards.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taktarov.#T2#
Kong looks for a takedown but Taktarov sprawls well.
Taktarov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taktarov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kong with a body shot.
Kong takes one to the chin there.
Nice sprawl there from Taktarov as Kong shoots in.
As Kong backs off Taktarov throws a huge counter combo but Kong manages to avoid it all.
Kong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taktarov lands a jab to Kong's midsection.#T3##KD2#
Kong ducks straight into an uppercut from Taktarov and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Kong manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC2#
Kong is rocked!#SU2#
Taktarov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oh Kong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taktarov finds Kong's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Kong flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Taktarov lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Kong will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oleg Taktarov!
A relieved looking Oleg Taktarov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
DFC 1: Initiation
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Canoe feints and as Kong raises his hands in defense, Canoe changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kong is looking to stand up but Canoe isn't so interested in that idea.
Canoe cracks Kong with a solid left hand.
Kong is looking to stand up but Canoe isn't so interested in that idea.
Canoe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Canoe lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Canoe controls the pace.
Canoe prevents Kong from getting back to his feet.
Canoe looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Canoe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Canoe stops Kong from standing up.
Canoe wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
Canoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Canoe is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Canoe changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Canoe throws an elbow but Kong slips to the side and avoids it well.
Canoe lands a few punches from side control.
Canoe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
Canoe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kong is trying to escape the position but Canoe is controlling the position.
Kong taking punishment in the form of punches.
Canoe in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kong is not content to let Canoe control the position.
Canoe misses with the ground and pound.
Canoe trying to control the position but Kong is working away.
The strikes coming from Canoe are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Canoe wants to control but Kong is keeping him busy. #T3#
Canoe with the ground and pound but Kong regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Canoe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Well, if Canoe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Canoe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kong taking some punishment here, with Canoe in his half guard.
Canoe stops Kong from getting back to his feet.
Canoe is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Canoe wants to pass the guard but Kong is defending well. #T4#
Kong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Canoe.
Kong is looking to escape.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kong is not content to let Canoe control the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kong enables Canoe to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Canoe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douche Canoe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Canoe works Kong's body with a nice hook.#TD#
Kong shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Canoe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Canoe is looking to regain half guard here but Kong keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Kong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Canoe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kong wants to control but Canoe is keeping him busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Canoe can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Kong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe 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. #T1##SUB#
Kong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Canoe knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Canoe felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Canoe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Canoe is looking to control Kong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Canoe avoid being mounted?
Kong is trying to control. Canoe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Canoe tries to get to full guard but Kong has control of the leg.
Kong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Douche Canoe has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Kong is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Canoe has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2#
Canoe wants to hold on but Kong pushes him away.#SUB#
Kong has control of Canoe's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Canoe regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Canoe regains half guard.
Canoe wants to get back to full guard.
Kong tries to pass to full mount but Canoe defends it. #T3#
Kong not doing much here.
Canoe lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Canoe is looking to improve his position.
Canoe trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Kong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Canoe is just riding it out for now. Kong eventually gives up the hold.
Kong is thwarting Canoe's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
Canoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Canoe gets full guard.
Canoe pulls Kong in close to prevent any damage.
Kong won't allow Canoe to sweep him here. #SUB#
Kong drops back looking for a leg! Canoe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Canoe manages to kick Kong off! Kong jumps back into Canoe's guard.
Canoe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kong is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matiku Kong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Canoe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Canoe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kong defending well though.
Kong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Canoe.
Canoe looks to land a strike but Kong avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Canoe is in close to Kong's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe is looking to work some ground and pound but Kong has wrist control.
Canoe postures up and lands a big shot to Kong's brow.
Canoe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Canoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kong is looking to stand up but Canoe isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Canoe works over Kong with some ground and pound from guard.
Canoe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kong's head.
Canoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kong is keeping the position for now.
Canoe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Canoe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kong wants to stand but Canoe is controlling the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Canoe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Canoe with a nice head shot there.
Canoe trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Canoe landing with the ground and pound. #ROC2#
Kong is rocked!
Canoe looking to pass the guard.
Oh Kong is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Canoe loads up on a big left hand. Kong felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Canoe looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kong can't hide his disappointment, as Canoe celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douche Canoe!
After winning the bout, Douche Canoe 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: Oct 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Parker as Kong shoots in.
Parker wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kong is defended easily by Parker.
Parker fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kong just manages to avoid it.
Parker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kong doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kong enables Parker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kong wants to stand up but Parker is controlling him. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parker throws a strike but Kong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Parker controls Kong momentarily but Kong frees himself. #SUB2#
Kong 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.
Kong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kong advances position into side control!
I've been told that Kong has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#T2#
Parker is not content to let Kong control the position.
Parker wants to control but Kong postures up.#SUB2#
Kong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Parker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Parker tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB2#
Kong is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Parker looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kong gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Parker is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kong lets go of the hold and Parker can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matiku Kong!
Matiku Kong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kong's sensitive parts. #TD2#
Kong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lee to the ground. Kong is now in Lee's guard.
Kong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee is trying to control the position but Kong postures up. #SUB2#
Kong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kong tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kong on the ground.
Kong sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Kong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Kong pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kong is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Kong passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lee! #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kong with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#SUB2#
Kong working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Lee turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Kong off and cradles Lee's limp body as Kong celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Matiku Kong!
After the fight, Matiku Kong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 685 Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Little lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Matiku Kong has been cut.
Kong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Are you kidding me?! Little ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Kong clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Patrick Little!
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