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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Tchaikovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheick Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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265 lbs
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244 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Good kicks
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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 St Petersburg, Simon Tchaikovsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cheick Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Sergei Dronov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kongo.
Kongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tchaikovsky.
Kongo takes one to the chin there.
Kongo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tchaikovsky misses with the combination.
Kongo shoots in looking for a takedown. Tchaikovsky tries to sprawl out of it but Kongo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tchaikovsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tchaikovsky misses with a wild combination.
Kongo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kongo showed some decent athleticism there.
Kongo drops an elbow to the side of Tchaikovsky's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tchaikovsky is controlling Kongo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tchaikovsky slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tchaikovsky's head.
Kongo stopping the sweep attempt from Tchaikovsky.
Kongo stops Tchaikovsky from standing up.
Tchaikovsky has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kongo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Simon Tchaikovsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kongo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tchaikovsky.
Tchaikovsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tchaikovsky is breathing heavily.
Kongo slips a straight right by Tchaikovsky.
Tchaikovsky misses with the combination.
Kongo shoots in for a takedown but Tchaikovsky shows good takedown defense.
Simon Tchaikovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cheick Kongo.
Kongo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kongo shoots in looking for a takedown but Tchaikovsky manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kongo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Simon Tchaikovsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tchaikovsky did well to prevent Kongo getting side control.
Tchaikovsky is looking to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
It looks like Kongo is going to stand back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kongo connects with a nice short shot to Tchaikovsky's temple.
Kongo lands with a punch from half guard.
Kongo wants to pass to mount but Tchaikovsky is defending the position.
Kongo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kongo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tchaikovsky wants to control but Kongo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kongo is trying to work for a kimura but Tchaikovsky is defending well.
Kongo lands strikes from half guard.
Kongo slips a nice elbow through Tchaikovsky's hands, connecting with Tchaikovsky's forehead.
Tchaikovsky wants to control but Kongo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kongo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tchaikovsky.
Kongo trying to control the action but Tchaikovsky is working from the bottom.
Kongo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tchaikovsky. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kongo content to control rather than advance.
Tchaikovsky has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kongo is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo is nestled in close to Tchaikovsky, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tchaikovsky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kongo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tchaikovsky wants to get back to full guard.
Kongo drops an elbow to the side of Tchaikovsky's head.
Kongo working over Tchaikovsky with some ground and pound. Tchaikovsky looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Tchaikovsky wants to get back to full guard.
Kongo not doing much here.
Tchaikovsky is defending against the submission attempts here by Kongo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Kongo there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheick Kongo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tchaikovsky gets caught flat footed, as Kongo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tchaikovsky looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tchaikovsky manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tchaikovsky cracks Kongo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Tchaikovsky throws some wild stikes that Kongo manages to avoid easily.
Tchaikovsky working the ground and pound effectively.
Tchaikovsky prevents Kongo from getting the reversal.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tchaikovsky lands a big shot there that rocks Kongo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kongo tries to hold on but Tchaikovsky postures up.
Kongo sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo is looking to escape.
Tchaikovsky scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kongo is looking for a sweep. Tchaikovsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kongo is looking to escape.
Kongo trying to hold on to Tchaikovsky's head to control him but Tchaikovsky postures up.
Tchaikovsky throwing shots but Kongo is blocking nicely.
Kongo is looking for a sweep. Tchaikovsky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kongo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kongo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tchaikovsky.
Kongo wants to control but Tchaikovsky is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tchaikovsky prevents Kongo from standing back up.
Tchaikovsky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tchaikovsky thows a huge punch but Kongo dodges it nicely.
Kongo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tchaikovsky tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kongo controls his leg.
Kongo kicks Tchaikovsky off and gets back to his feet.
Kongo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tchaikovsky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tchaikovsky tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kongo prevents Tchaikovsky from getting back to his feet.
Kongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tchaikovsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo prevents Tchaikovsky from getting back to his feet.
Kongo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tchaikovsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kongo 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.
Tchaikovsky striking off his back but it's not causing Kongo any problems.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kongo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tchaikovsky wants to stand but Kongo is controlling the position.
Kongo wants to control from the top but Tchaikovsky keeps moving.
Tchaikovsky 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.
Kongo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Cheick Kongo wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tchaikovsky gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kongo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kongo trying to control but Tchaikovsky is working from the bottom.
Kongo won't allow Tchaikovsky to get back to his feet.
Tchaikovsky trying to control the position.
Kongo landing some decent shots from guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kongo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tchaikovsky 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheick Kongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kongo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kongo tries for a takedown but Tchaikovsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tchaikovsky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kongo slips a jab and a cross from Tchaikovsky.
Kongo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tchaikovsky 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.
Kongo with a nice head shot there.
Kongo stops Tchaikovsky from standing up.
Tchaikovsky has momentary wrist control but Kongo slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tchaikovsky is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kongo is controlling him.
Kongo tries to free his leg and advance position but Tchaikovsky is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo trying to control but Tchaikovsky is working from the bottom.
Kongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kongo wants to control from the top but Tchaikovsky keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Cheick Kongo.
Kongo closes the distance and clinches up with Tchaikovsky, looking for a takedown. Kongo pushes Tchaikovsky against the cage but Tchaikovsky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Simon Tchaikovsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cheick Kongo.
Kongo shoots in looking for a takedown. Tchaikovsky tries to sprawl out of it but Kongo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tchaikovsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tchaikovsky misses with a two punch combination.
Tchaikovsky stuffs the takedown attempt from Kongo. Kongo gets slowly back to his feet.
Kongo bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Tchaikovsky's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kongo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tchaikovsky some visible discomfort.
Kongo happy to just control the position for now.
Kongo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tchaikovsky wants to get back to his feet but Kongo drags him back down.
Tchaikovsky struggling a bit here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kongo controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tchaikovsky struggling a bit here.
Kongo controls the position.
Tchaikovsky is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tchaikovsky is working hard here to advance position.
Tchaikovsky is not content to let Kongo control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Tchaikovsky is pushing Kongo's head away, looking to escape. Kongo manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo controlling the position from side mount.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kongo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Tchaikovsky!
Tchaikovsky is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kongo with good strikes from the mount here!
Kongo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tchaikovsky?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kongo putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kongo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Kongo.
Simon Tchaikovsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cheick Kongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cheick Kongo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kongo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kongo lands with some strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cheick Kongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kongo 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheick Kongo!
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hype
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