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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benoit Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathers comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Buck cherry kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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178 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Benoit Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Mathers!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mathers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kong.
A jab lands there for Mathers.
It looks like Benoit Kong has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Mathers misses the target.
Mathers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mathers throws a sloppy body shot
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mathers misses with a hook.
Mathers missing with a left hand there. Kong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mathers misses with a wild combination.
Mathers throws a combination that misses
and Kong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mathers dips to his left and cracks Kong with an uppercut!
Kong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mathers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kong.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mathers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kong. Kong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some wild striking there from Mathers.
Kong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mathers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kong is in Mathers's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mathers controls Kong momentarily but Kong frees himself.
Kong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mathers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mathers looks gassed!
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 drops back looking for a leg! Mathers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mathers manages to kick Kong off! Kong jumps back into Mathers's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kong trying to control but Mathers is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kong wants to control from the top but Mathers keeps moving.
Kong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kong wants to control from the top but Mathers keeps moving.
Kong pushes down on Mathers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kong is working for a kimura but Mathers is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to work for an arm triangle but Mathers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mathers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mathers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mathers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mathers is just riding it out for now. Kong eventually gives up the hold.
Kong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mathers!
Mathers in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kong misses with some ground and pound and Mathers recovers position to half guard.
Kong is thwarting Mathers's attempts to control the position.
Kong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mathers defends it well.
Mathers actively working from the bottom here.
Mathers gets full guard.
Mathers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mathers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kong is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mathers 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 drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benoit Kong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benoit Kong's cut.
That's time! Kong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mathers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mathers throws a nice looking combination but Kong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mathers throws a looping overhand right but Kong ducks down to avoid it.
Karl Mathers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mathers looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
Kong lands a lovely overhand right.
Mathers looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
Mathers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mathers looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
Kong slips under a jab from Mathers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some bone on bone action there as Mathers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mathers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mathers is out of range.
Kong punishes Mathers's body with a nice straight punch.
Mathers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kong counters with a nice body shot.
Mathers is breathing heavily.
Mathers throws a sloppy body shot
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Mathers does no damage.
Mathers misses with a combination
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mathers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kong counters with a takedown into side control.
Kong is looking to take a break and control but Mathers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kong working away.
Kong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kong working the strikes but Mathers uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers looking for submissions off his back.
Mathers is trying to maintain the position but Kong is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Kong 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.
Mathers is defending against the submission attempts here by Kong.
Mathers is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong passes to side control.
Mathers pushes Kong away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kong gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kong is trying to get an arm triangle but Mathers is defending well.
Mathers can't do much from the bottom here.
Kong is trying to get an arm triangle but Mathers is defending well.
Mathers wants to control but Kong postures up.
Mathers tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kong tries for a kimura but Mathers is defending well.
Mathers struggling a bit here.
Kong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mathers has one of Kong's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Kong working away.
Mathers is looking for a sweep.
Kong passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mathers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benoit Kong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benoit Kong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Kong.
Mathers misses with a hook to the body
and Kong counters with a right hand to the body.
Mathers misses with a double jab
and Kong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mathers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mathers lands with a straight right. Kong didn't see that one coming.
Mathers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Mathers.
Mathers connects with a body shot.
Kong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mathers stuns Kong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mathers throws a big shot that misses.
Kong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mathers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mathers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kong circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Mathers misses.
Kong avoids the body shot from Mathers.
Mathers misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Mathers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mathers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mathers checks it well.
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mathers.
Mathers misses with a double jab.
Mathers leaves Kong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mathers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kong.
Kong stopping the sweep attempt from Mathers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kong defends it easily.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mathers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mathers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kong defends it easily.
Benoit Kong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong trying to control but Mathers is working from the bottom.
Kong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mathers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mathers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mathers manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mathers is just riding it out for now. Kong eventually gives up the hold.
Mathers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four 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.
Kong thows a huge punch but Mathers dodges it nicely.
Mathers is pressing down on Kong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mathers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mathers is on top in guard.
Karl Mathers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mathers has Kong in his guard.
Mathers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karl Mathers.
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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benoit Kong!
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hype
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