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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anil Khandro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coco Bongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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180 cm
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226 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
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190 cm
21
273 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Anil Khandro! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Coco Bongo! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Khandro has managed to clinch.
Bongo tries for a takedown but Khandro manages to get underhooks.
Bongo has Khandro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khandro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bongo wants a takedown but no success here.
Anil Khandro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coco Bongo. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Bongo goes for a takedown attempt but Khandro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bongo shoots in and bounces Khandro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Bongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Khandro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bongo won't allow Khandro to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bongo tries to free his leg and advance position but Khandro is retaining full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Khandro keeping moving, preventing Bongo from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Coco Bongo was stalling too much, according to the referee. Khandro fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bongo shoots in for a double leg but Khandro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Bongo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khandro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Khandro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bongo has Khandro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Khandro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Khandro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Coco Bongo has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Khandro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khandro with a knee to the head.
Khandro tries to land a knee to the head but Bongo blocks with his arms.
Khandro scores with a knee to the head.
Bongo tries to stall but Khandro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bongo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khandro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Khandro landing knees to the head.
That has opened up Coco Bongo's cut even more. Bongo can't get the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bongo wants a takedown.
Bongo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khandro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Bongo goes for a takedown attempt but Khandro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Khandro closes the distance and clinches. Khandro gets underhooks to prevent Bongo's takedown attempt.
Khandro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bongo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khandro landing knees to the head.
The cut above Coco Bongo's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Khandro tries to land a knee to the head but Bongo blocks with his arms.
Bongo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Khandro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Khandro is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Bongo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khandro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bongo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Khandro prevents it.
Khandro looking to throw knees to the head but Bongo is blocking nicely.
Khandro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bongo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khandro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Khandro tries to clinch but Bongo moves out of range. Bongo misses with a takedown attempt and Khandro counters by moving into the clinch. Khandro connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bongo's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Anil Khandro will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Coco Bongo's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Khandro fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bongo, pushing him back against the cage. Bongo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khandro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Khandro here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Khandro tries a knee to the head but Bongo blocks it.
Bongo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bongo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Khandro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bongo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khandro. Khandro gets in close and instigates a clinch. Khandro pressing his opponent against the cage. Bongo wants a takedown but no success here.
Anil Khandro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Coco Bongo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Khandro has Bongo pushed against the cage. Khandro stops a takedown attempt from Bongo.
Khandro stops a takedown attempt from Bongo.
Khandro gets underhooks to prevent Bongo's takedown attempt.
Khandro looking to throw knees to the head but Bongo is blocking nicely.
Khandro prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khandro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bongo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Khandro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khandro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bongo looking for a takedown. Bongo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Khandro pulls his leg out and moves away.
Khandro is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Khandro looks to land a combination. Bongo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Khandro misses with a double jab.
Bongo fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Khandro tries to clinch up but Bongo circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bongo shoots in looking for a takedown. Khandro tries to sprawl out of it but Bongo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Khandro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Khandro doesn't manage to clinch there - Bongo circles away.
Khandro moves into the clinch successfully.
Bongo tries to throw a body punch but Khandro avoids it by throwing Bongo back against the cage. Khandro gets underhooks to prevent Bongo's takedown attempt.
Bongo is trying to drag Khandro to the mat but Khandro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Bongo is breathing heavily. Khandro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Coco Bongo's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Coco Bongo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anil Khandro!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
32% |
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