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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Konge (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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235 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Melvin Hari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Konge!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hari stuffs the takedown attempt from Konge. Konge gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Hari stuffs the takedown.
Konge dives in and grabs Hari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hari pushes down on Konge's head and hops out.
Melvin Hari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Konge.
Hari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Konge slips a jab and a cross from Hari.
Konge shoots in looking for a takedown. Hari tries to sprawl out of it but Konge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hari manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hari misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hari throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Konge.
Hari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Konge shoots in but no luck this time.
Hari fakes the leg kick and cracks Konge in the body.
Konge shoots in and drives through. Hari sprawls well.
Hari moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hari tries to break free but Konge pushes him back against the cage.
Hari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hari will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Konge up against the cage.
Hari prevents the takedown attempt.
Konge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hari avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Konge misses with a takedown
and Hari counters with a series of strikes. Konge will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hari scores with a nice body kick.
Hari moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Konge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Konge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Konge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Konge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Konge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hari on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hari tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Konge is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hari sees it coming and defends easily.
Hari pushes Konge off but Konge dives into side control.
Konge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hari is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Konge has an Americana. Hari didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Konge is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Konge hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Frank Konge!
A very excited looking Frank Konge rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
28% |
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