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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Kong (ranked 4637 p4p, 4697 weight class) and Conor Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leo Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Conor Collins!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins tries to keep at a distance but Kong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Collins holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Collins tries to pull guard but Kong holds him up against the cage and eventually Collins drops back down to his feet.
Collins drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins fails to pull guard.
Leo Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Collins.
Collins tries to break free but Kong pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Collins just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is looking for a takedown.
Kong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Collins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kong lands an elbow inside that Collins shrugs off.
Kong stops a takedown attempt from Collins.
Kong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Collins is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kong to keep the fight standing.
Kong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Collins.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Collins has eaten all the pies!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Kong.
Collins throws a punch but it's blocked by Kong.
Collins takes an elbow to the temple.
Collins avoiding damage as Kong throws knees to the body.
Collins tries to stall but Kong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Kong on the inside.
Collins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Collins is trying to pull guard but Kong has him pressed against the cage.
Kong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Conor Collins has been cut.
Kong lands a damaging elbow.
A shot in the inside from Kong.
Kong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right hand to the body from Kong.
Kong with a knee to the head.
Collins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kong has him pressed against the cage.
Kong drops Collins with a big knee straight up the middle! Collins is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Collins looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kong lands a hook that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins stops a takedown attempt from Kong.
Kong throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kong walks away with a smile on his face. Collins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Collins closes the distance and clinches up with Kong, looking for a takedown. Collins pushes Kong against the cage but Kong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kong clinches up with Collins and pushes him back against the cage.
Kong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Collins jumps guard but Kong stands there with Collins around his waist. Collins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kong lands a nice uppercut.
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Kong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conor Collins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Collins gets tackled into the cage by Kong. Kong maintains the clinch.
Collins manages to break the clinch.
Collins has his takedown stuffed
and Kong moves into the clinch.
Collins looking to stall.
Kong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Leo Kong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kong gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Collins regains guard.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Collins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Collins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kong tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Collins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kong postures up.
Kong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Collins's guard.
Kong stands up and waves to Collins to follow him.
Collins tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collins somewhat.
Kong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Collins delivers a nice body kick.
Kong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Collins tries to avoid it but Kong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Collins to the ground. Collins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Collins is trying to break free.
Kong misses with an elbow strike.
Collins tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kong smiles and moves away.
Leo Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Collins.
Collins has managed to clinch.
Kong gets underhooks to prevent Collins's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong lands a left hand.
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kong closes the distance and pushes Collins back into the cage.
Collins tries to stall but Kong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Collins tries a knee to the head but Kong blocks it.
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but Collins persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Kong takes the fight into the clinch.
Collins working hard to break the clinch.
Collins tries for a takedown but Kong manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to pull guard but Kong won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Collins.
Knees to the body from Kong.
Kong scores with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Collins is working for takedown but Kong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Collins can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong lands an elbow that stopped Collins in his tracks for a moment.
Come on Kong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Kong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Conor Collins's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kong blocks a head kick by Collins.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Collins avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Collins or perhaps it was just good defense by Kong, which made it look bad.
Kong tries to clinch there but Collins circles away.
Collins misses with a body kick.
Kong tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The referee calls for Kong to work.
A frustrated look appears on Collins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Collins's brow.
Collins taking a breather.
Collins wants to take the fight to the mat but Kong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Collins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kong throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch but Collins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It seemed like Collins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kong pushes Collins up against the cage in a clinch.
Collins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kong walks away with a smile on his face. Collins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Leo Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Collins.
Kong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Collins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Collins manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins shoots in for a takedown but Kong shows good takedown defense.
Kong drops Collins with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Collins looks back up at him and smiles so Kong waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Collins is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Collins, pushing him back against the cage.
Kong manages to pull guard.
Collins won't allow Kong to sweep him here.
Collins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Collins is controlling him.
Kong wants to sweep but no luck.
Kong pushes Collins off and gets back to his feet.
Collins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kong but Kong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong clinches with his opponent.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kong closes the distance and clinches.
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kong tries to clinch up.
Kong tries to clinch but Collins moves out of range.
Collins connects with a leg kick.
Kong wants to clinch but Collins slips to the side
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kong darts in and clinches Collins up against the cage.
Collins jumps guard but Kong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins jumps guard and drags Kong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Leo Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kong won't allow Collins to get back to his feet.
Collins trying to control the position.
Conor Collins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kong stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Leo Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kong 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:26
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:26
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leo Kong!
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