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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Tromble (ranked 6348 p4p, 3700 weight class) and Tarik Kongo (ranked 80 p4p, 150 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Tromble !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tarik Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kongo throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tromble 's head.
No joy there for Kongo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kongo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kongo throws a combination that misses
and Tromble counters with a stiff right hand.
Tromble throws a series of strikes that have Kongo backpedaling.
Kongo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tromble finds it's way round the side to connect with Kongo's head.
Kongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kongo walks into a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tromble comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tromble works Kongo's body with a nice hook.
Kongo is looking to land body kicks.
Kongo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tromble .
It looked like Tromble was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kongo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Tromble . Beautiful body shot.
Tromble with a nice cross.
Kongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tromble moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tromble 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tromble duly obliges.
Tromble lands a jab to Kongo's midsection.
A punch combination from Tromble misses.
Tromble with a hook.
Kongo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tromble counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kongo thinking.
Tarik Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kongo looks winded!
Kongo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kongo throws a series of punches but Tromble avoids them all with ease.
Tromble fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kongo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tromble works Kongo's body with a nice hook.
Tromble lands with a hook. Kongo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kongo swinging wildly here.
Tromble scores with the left hand. Kongo knows he should have avoided that one.
Tromble tests Kongo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kongo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tromble counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kongo!
Tromble taking a breather here.
Tromble scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo being controlled for a moment.
Tromble in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tromble working the head and body with strikes.
Kongo taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kongo prevents Tromble from moving into mount.
Kongo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tromble trying to control the action but Kongo is working from the bottom.
Kongo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tromble cracks Kongo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kongo is not content to let Tromble control the position.
Tromble lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tromble landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tromble wants to control but Kongo is keeping him busy.
Tromble is working Kongo over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kongo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tromble connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Tromble dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kongo misses with a few strikes there.
It looks like Tromble has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kongo throws a series of punches but Tromble avoids them all with ease.
Kongo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Tromble as he connects with a hook.
Kongo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tromble finds it's way round the side to connect with Kongo's head.
Tromble connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Tarik Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tromble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kongo throws a series of punches but Tromble moves out of range.
It looked like Tromble wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tromble has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tromble scores with a hook to the body. Kongo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kongo fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kongo throws a combination that misses
and Tromble counters with a series of strikes. Kongo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kongo is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tromble darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kongo looks to land a combination but Tromble avoids it well.
Tromble connects with a right hand. Kongo shakes it off.
Kongo dodges the punch combination from Tromble .
Kongo tries to counter with a clinch but Tromble shakes him off and moves away.
Kongo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kongo misses with a double jab
and Tromble counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tromble connects with a body shot.
Tromble looks to land a combination. Kongo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Tromble .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tromble fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kongo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tromble scores with a nice head shot.
Tromble cracks Kongo with a good jab.
Kongo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tromble connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tromble cracks Kongo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kongo throws a head kick that misses.
Kongo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kongo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tromble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tromble throws a shot to the body.
Kongo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kongo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tromble connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kongo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kongo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tromble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kongo can do to turn this around?
Tromble lands a nice hook to Kongo's body. Kongo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tromble lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tromble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kongo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tromble punishes Kongo's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tromble punishes Kongo's body with a nice straight punch.
Tromble ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tromble paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tromble getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tromble scores with a nice head shot.
Tromble closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tromble cracks Kongo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kongo is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tromble lands the left hand.
Kongo is still on wobbly legs! Can Tromble finish him?
Tromble connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Tromble dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Kongo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kongo seems to have recovered his senses.
Kongo throws a series of punches but Tromble avoids them all with ease.
Kongo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tromble counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tromble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kongo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tromble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tromble paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kongo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tromble counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tromble swinging wildly here.
Kongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo ducks right into an uppercut from Tromble .
Tromble jabs at Kongo's body.
A head kick misses from Kongo.
Tromble keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tromble lands a nice shot that snaps Kongo's head back.
Tromble jabs at Kongo's body.
Tromble lands with a cross.
Tromble connects with the punch.
Kongo needs to keep his hands up - Tromble had a free shot at his head there.
Kongo is rocked!
Tromble throws a shot from downtown. Kongo moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tromble counters with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kongo throws a half hearted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Tromble tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tromble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
John Tromble is winning the standup battle so far.
Tromble lands a jab to the head.
Kongo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tromble connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kongo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Tromble does it's job there.
Kongo is still on wobbly legs! Can Tromble finish him?
Kongo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tromble misses with a double jab.
Kongo seems to have recovered his senses.
Tromble works over Kongo's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tromble scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kongo doesn't seem bothered though.
Tromble avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tromble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tromble scores with a nice head shot.
Tromble lands with a hook. Kongo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tromble connects with a body shot that sends Kongo's belly button to the back.
Tromble fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No joy there for Kongo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tromble throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kongo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tromble wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tromble jabs Kongo right on the nose. Kongo blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tromble cracks Kongo with an open hand slap.
Tromble lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kongo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kongo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tarik Kongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Left hook, right uppercut from Tromble .
Tromble lands a nice shot to the body.
Tromble moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
John Tromble is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tromble fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Tromble showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tromble has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Tromble !
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hype
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pop
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