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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Poo Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonie Bouwer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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198 cm
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220 lbs
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210 cm
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270 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Nice elbows
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tong Poo Kong! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Leonie Bouwer! The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kong tries to bum rush Bouwer with a series of wild strikes but Bouwer uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Kong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Bouwer clinches up with Kong and pushes him back against the cage. Bouwer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Bouwer's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch. Kong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bouwer lands a takedown into guard.
Bouwer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bouwer looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Kong is looking to stand up but Bouwer isn't so interested in that idea. Kong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Bouwer is looking to advance position but Kong has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. Bouwer is looking to improve his position but Kong isn't that keen on the idea. Kong looking to control but Bouwer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Bouwer is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing. Kong is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bouwer is surviving well by controlling Kong's body position as best he can. Bouwer regains half guard.
That's two 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. Bouwer tries to roll over but Kong keeps him under control. Bouwer wants to control but Kong is keeping busy.
Kong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Bouwer trying to control but Kong postures up.
Bouwer is trying to keep from getting into a worse position than he's already in but Bouwer is working away and isn't letting himself get tied up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Kong controlling the pace. Bouwer is trying to get back to full guard. Kong trying to control the action but Bouwer is working from the bottom. Bouwer is trying to stand.
Bouwer wants to control but Kong is keeping busy.
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 trying to mount his opponent but Bouwer defends it. Bouwer desperately trying to maintain half guard. Bouwer is not content to let Kong control the position. Kong stalling. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kong wants to control but Bouwer is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonie Bouwer dominated that round. That's time! Kong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kong looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Kong shoots in for a takedown but Bouwer shows good takedown defense. Bouwer clinches up against the cage. Kong is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Bouwer pulls Kong into guard.
Bouwer is trying to control the position but Kong postures up. Bouwer wants to get back to his feet but Kong is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Kong wants to control from the top but Bouwer keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bouwer wants to get back to his feet but Kong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Kong advances to half guard. Bouwer keeping hold of Kong's head, controlling as best he can. Bouwer is trying to control but can't.
Kong wants to pass to mount but Bouwer is defending the position. Kong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bouwer keeps working.
That's two 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. Bouwer wants to improve his position but Kong is controlling well.
Bouwer controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. Bouwer is trying to get back to full guard. Bouwer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Bouwer controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bouwer manages to get to full guard.
Kong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bouwer is keeping the position for now. Bouwer keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully. Kong being controlled here momentarily. Kong stops Bouwer from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Bouwer keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully. Bouwer pulls Kong in close to prevent any damage. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kong looking to sit in guard and control but Bouwer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonie Bouwer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Kong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bouwer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Leonie Bouwer. Bouwer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kong tries to keep at a distance but Bouwer has taken the fight into the clinch. Good body shot from Bouwer.
Kong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bouwer leaning against his opponent.
Bouwer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kong or not. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bouwer is keeping busy. Bouwer breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bouwer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Kong trying to control from the bottom.
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. Bouwer connects with a nice short shot to Kong's temple. Kong works his way to full guard. Good work. Bouwer postures up.
Bouwer drops back looking for a leg! Kong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kong manages to kick Bouwer off! Bouwer jumps back into Kong's guard. Kong managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kong being controlled here, momentarily. Bouwer trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom. Bouwer looking to pass the guard. Kong keeping moving, preventing Bouwer from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bouwer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kong is keeping the position for now. Kong controlling the position. Bouwer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kong dives on top into guard. Kong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Bouwer trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Bouwer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kong uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kong stands up and beckons Bouwer to his feet. Kong checks a low kick from Bouwer. Kong with a poor takedown and Bouwer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kong's guard now. Bouwer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kong is on top in guard.
Bouwer keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Leonie Bouwer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Bouwer has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30 Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leonie Bouwer!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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