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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tai Kong (ranked 25031 p4p, 2587 weight class) and Too Young For Island (ranked 470 p4p, 274 weight class). Tai Kong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tai Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Too Young For Island!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong blocks a leg kick.
For Island throws a sloppy head kick and Kong moves out of range easily.
For Island closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kong's guard.
Kong wants to stand but For Island is controlling the position.
For Island pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kong is keeping the position for now.
Kong wants to stand but For Island is controlling the position.
Kong trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
For Island working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kong's head.
For Island throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
For Island wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
Kong pushes For Island off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
For Island avoids the head kick by Kong.
Kong closes the distance and clinches.
Kong manages to break the clinch.
For Island throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
For Island loads up on a big right hand but Kong slips the punch.
It looked like Kong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kong tests For Island's chin there with a solid looking shot.
For Island shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
For Island not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
For Island tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
For Island seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
For Island is taking a breather. Kong 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.
Kong manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. For Island keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
For Island is trying to force a seperation but Kong has the dominant position.
Kong goes for a takedown in the clinch but For Island prevents it.
Kong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as For Island walks away with a smile on his face. Kong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on For Island's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
For Island changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kong tries to avoid it but For Island manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kong to the ground. Kong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As For Island looks to move away, Kong throws a big counter combo but For Island just gets out of the way.
Kong blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by For Island or perhaps it was just good defense by Kong, which made it look bad.
Kong lands a head kick. For Island smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
For Island fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tai Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Too Young For Island.
For Island changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kong tries to avoid it but For Island manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kong to the ground. Kong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
For Island shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kong defends it nicely.
Tai Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong tries a head kick but it misses.
Kong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kong duly obliges.
Kong throws a head kick but For Island moves out of range.
Kong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
For Island shoots and misses
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kong is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong misses with a low kick as For Island jumps back.
Kong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but For Island moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kong looks to land a combination but For Island avoids it well.
For Island wants to counter the offense by Kong and move into the clinch position.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick and For Island moves out of range easily.
For Island is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kong missing with a left hand there. For Island was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
For Island dives in and scores a takedown into Kong's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
For Island trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Kong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
For Island misses with a takedown attempt - Kong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kong lands a two punch combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as For Island checks a leg kick.
Kong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but For Island was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
Nice sprawl there from Kong as For Island shoots in.
For Island checks a leg kick.
Kong stuffs the takedown.
Tai Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Too Young For Island.
Kong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a series of punches but For Island moves out of range.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that For Island can do to turn this around?
Kong gets a clinch.
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kong throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong has managed to clinch.
For Island is looking for a takedown.
Kong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. For Island checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
For Island shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
For Island has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
For Island wants to clinch.
Kong throws a head kick that misses
and For Island counters with a series of strikes. Kong will be more careful next time no doubt.
For Island fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kong avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong swinging wildly here.
A jab from For Island finds it's way through Kong's defenses.
Kong checks a low kick from For Island.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong instigates a clinch.
For Island tries to break the clinch but Kong is controlling the position.
Kong manages to break the clinch.
For Island shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kong sprawls well. Kong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. For Island gets slowly back to his feet.
Kong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
For Island showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kong.
A right-left combo lands from Kong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
For Island tries a head kick but it misses.
For Island checks a leg kick.
Kong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
For Island is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
Tai Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kong throws the kick towards the body but For Island avoids it.
For Island blocks the body kick.
For Island throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
For Island shoots for a double leg takedown but Kong sprawls well. He's pushed For Island's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
For Island is looking to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
For Island tries to clinch up.
Kong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
For Island fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
For Island wants to clinch.
For Island scores with a takedown into Kong's guard.
Kong has his feet on For Island's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Kong dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
For Island has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kong.
Kong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kong wants it to stay on the feet.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick
and For Island counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
For Island seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
For Island not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kong wants to get back to his feet.
For Island wants to control but Kong is keeping him busy.
Kong has one foot on For Island's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
For Island shoots for a double leg takedown but Kong sprawls well. He's pushed For Island's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kong throws a series of punches but For Island moves out of range.
Kong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
For Island is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
For Island looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
It looked like Kong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
For Island tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kong defends well and For Island ends up having to push Kong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tai Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Too Young For Island.
For Island shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
For Island closes the distance and clinches.
Kong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A swing and a miss from For Island.
Kong closes the distance and clinches.
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
For Island throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
For Island shoots for a double leg takedown but Kong sprawls well. He's pushed For Island's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tai Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from For Island.
Kong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from For Island.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
For Island unleashes a big counter combination but Kong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
For Island blocks a head kick by Kong.
For Island will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kong clinches with his opponent.
Kong wants to take the fight to the mat but For Island manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kong is looking to break free of the clinch but For Island has double underhooks.
For Island is looking to control Kong's arms but Kong gets an underhook and turns him. Now For Island has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
For Island misses with a punch to the body.
For Island keeps control of Kong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kong tries to break the clinch but For Island is controlling the position.
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
For Island clinches with his opponent.
Kong gets underhooks to prevent For Island's takedown attempt.
Kong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but For Island gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kong prevents the takedown attempt.
For Island pulls guard effortlessly.
Kong wants to pass the guard but For Island is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong is looking to work some ground and pound but For Island has wrist control.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but For Island is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kong won't allow For Island to get back to his feet.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but For Island is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
For Island is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tai 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tai Kong!
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