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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Eugene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chika Konga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eugene's entrance music is beer is good. A fine choice. Chika Konga has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with David Eugene's chin.
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265 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Eugene!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chika Konga!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Konga is defended easily by Eugene.
David Eugene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eugene looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Konga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Konga shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Eugene napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Eugene gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Konga takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Konga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Eugene tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Despite being in the dominant position, Chika Konga just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Konga has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konga pulls Eugene into guard.
Konga wants to sweep but no luck.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Konga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Konga pulls Eugene in close to prevent any damage.
Konga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Konga is controlling Eugene's posture.
Konga wants to sweep here but Eugene controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Eugene trying to stand up but can't free himself from Konga's guard.
Konga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Eugene looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Konga bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Eugene is trying to escape the position but Konga is controlling the position.
Eugene prevents Konga from moving into mount.
Eugene tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Konga scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Eugene to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eugene is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Konga has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Konga decides to stand back up. Konga steps back and let's Eugene get back to his feet.
Konga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Eugene swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eugene shoots and misses
and Konga counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eugene keeping moving, preventing Konga from controlling successfully.
Eugene wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Konga manages to pass to side control.
Konga is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Eugene reverses the position - he's now on top in Konga's guard.
Konga is trying to control the position but Eugene postures up.
Konga is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Eugene thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Konga is pulling down on Eugene's head. It's preventing any offense from Eugene, at least for the moment.
Eugene throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chika Konga dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Konga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Konga trying to mount his opponent but Eugene defends it.
Eugene looks like he's trying to stand up.
Konga is pressing down on Eugene's thigh, looking to free his foot. Eugene is holding on for now.
Eugene could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Konga stops Eugene from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Konga not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugene looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Konga shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Konga was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Konga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Konga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Eugene is looking to escape.
Eugene is trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eugene 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.
Konga lands a nice shot to the head.
Konga controlling from the full mount.
BOOM! Konga connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eugene is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Eugene is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Eugene tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Konga tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eugene is looking to improve his position but Konga isn't that keen on the idea.
Eugene wants to try and get back to his feet.
Konga controlling the position easily from mount.
Eugene's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Eugene is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Konga looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chika Konga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Let's hope that Konga has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
You get the feeling that Eugene really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eugene is desperately trying to improve his position but Konga has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chika Konga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Eugene blocks a low kick nicely.
Konga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Konga controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Konga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Eugene. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Konga passes Eugene's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Eugene pushes Konga off looking to stand but Konga dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konga not doing much here.
Eugene is trying to get back to full guard.
Eugene wants to get back to his feet.
Eugene won't allow Konga to pass to mount.
Eugene is refusing to be controlled, as Konga sits in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Eugene with a poor takedown
and Konga counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Konga.
Konga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Konga must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eugene wants to get back to his feet but Konga is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konga tries to free his leg and advance position but Eugene is retaining full guard.
Eugene is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Konga won't allow Eugene to get back to his feet.
Konga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Eugene wants to stand but Konga is controlling the position.
Konga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eugene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eugene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Konga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eugene is trying to control the position but Konga postures up.
Konga not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Konga looking to pass the guard.
Konga trying to control but Eugene is working from the bottom.
Eugene is looking to stand up but Konga isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Konga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Eugene is looking to stand up but Konga isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Konga dives in and grabs Eugene's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eugene pushes down on Konga's head and hops out.
Eugene shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Konga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
David Eugene has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chika Konga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Konga with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eugene looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chika Konga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Konga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chika Konga!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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