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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Ivanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kingo Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 cm
33
263 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
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194 cm
32
244 lbs
26 - 17 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Igor Ivanovich! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kingo Kongo! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ivanovich throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kongo.
It looks like Kingo Kongo has been cut. Kongo moves into range and clinches up with Ivanovich. Kongo lands a body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ivanovich misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Kongo prevents a body shot from Ivanovich. Ivanovich scores with a nice hook to the head. Ivanovich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ivanovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kongo blocks an uppercut.
Kongo working Ivanovich over with knees to the body. Ivanovich blocks an elbow strike. Kongo throws an elbow that misses.
Ivanovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Ivanovich misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ivanovich scores with a nice hook to the head. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Ivanovich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kongo struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanovich controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ivanovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Kongo controls his hands.
Kongo misses with a punch to the body.
Kongo blocks a body shot from Ivanovich. Ivanovich lands with a short shot to the head. Ivanovich has a couple of punches blocked by Kongo.
A body shot lands from Kongo.
Ivanovich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but Ivanovich blocks with his arms.
Ivanovich misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ivanovich. Kongo lands a shoulder strike. Ivanovich doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivanovich pushes Kongo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kongo stalling in the clinch but Ivanovich improves position. Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but Ivanovich blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Ivanovich.
Ivanovich misses with the head strike.
Kongo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A head punch on the inside from Kongo fails to land. Kongo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ivanovich has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kongo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivanovich uses good head movement to avoid it. Kongo has a couple of punches blocked by Ivanovich.
Ivanovich takes a shot to the head. Ivanovich lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Kongo looks winded! Kongo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Ivanovich lands a body shot. A short right from Ivanovich on the inside.
That has opened up Kingo Kongo's cut even more. Ivanovich tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
Kongo prevents a body shot from Ivanovich. Ivanovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kongo backwards. Ivanovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Ivanovich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kongo is rocked! Ivanovich pushes Kongo against the cage. Ivanovich is working some dirty boxing. Ivanovich pushes off with a quick right hook! Kongo goes down! Kongo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ivanovich moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Ivanovich!
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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
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