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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blade Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Shaka Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blade Kongo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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135 lbs
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138 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blade Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Troy Shaka Boy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo dodges the punch combination from Shaka Boy.
Kongo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shaka Boy backs up against the cage.
Kongo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shaka Boy backs up against the cage.
Shaka Boy wants to clinch up but Kongo keeps it at a distance.
Shaka Boy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kongo as he jumps to the side.
Shaka Boy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shaka Boy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kongo circles away.
Kongo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shaka Boy controlling the position well.
Shaka Boy moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaka Boy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kongo manages to get himself to full guard.
Kongo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shaka Boy passes into half guard.
Kongo is defending against the submission attempts here by Shaka Boy.
Shaka Boy looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kongo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kongo.
Kongo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shaka Boy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shaka Boy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shaka Boy wants to control from the top but Kongo keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaka Boy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kongo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Shaka Boy is looking to work some ground and pound but Kongo has wrist control.
Shaka Boy is pushing down on Kongo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kongo is fighting to maintain full guard but Shaka Boy has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kongo is looking to improve his position.
Shaka Boy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kongo taking some punishment here, with Shaka Boy in his half guard.
Shaka Boy trying to control from half guard but Kongo is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shaka Boy wants to pass the guard but Kongo is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blade Kongo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shaka Boy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kongo counters with a one-two to the body.
Shaka Boy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kongo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kongo seems to be looking for submissions.
Shaka Boy is looking to get back to full guard here but Kongo has managed to pass to side control instead.
Shaka Boy is looking to improve his position but Kongo isn't that keen on the idea.
Shaka Boy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaka Boy has given up his back here.
Kongo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Shaka Boy turns into Kongo and is now in his guard.
Shaka Boy thows a big elbow that misses.
Kongo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shaka Boy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kongo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaka Boy tries to score with some ground and pound. Kongo controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Shaka Boy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shaka Boy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kongo to his feet.
Shaka Boy slips a jab and a cross from Kongo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo shoots in and drives through. Shaka Boy sprawls well.
Kongo fails with a takedown attempt.
Shaka Boy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kongo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shaka Boy won't be happy with that.
Blade Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Shaka Boy.
Kongo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kongo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kongo is looking to stand up but Shaka Boy won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo passes Shaka Boy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shaka Boy wants to improve his position but Kongo is controlling well.
Kongo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shaka Boy is pressing down on Kongo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blade Kongo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Shaka Boy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shaka Boy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kongo sprawls well initially but Shaka Boy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Shaka Boy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kongo defending well though.
Shaka Boy is trying to control the action in half guard but Kongo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shaka Boy with the ground and pound but Kongo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kongo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shaka Boy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kongo wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaka Boy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ground and pound from Shaka Boy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shaka Boy swings around for an armbar but Kongo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shaka Boy's guard.
Shaka Boy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shaka Boy working a defensive guard but Kongo passes into half guard.
Blade Kongo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
Shaka Boy gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaka Boy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kongo!
Shaka Boy takes Kongo's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kongo is in trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaka Boy looking to break Kongo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kongo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shaka Boy will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Shaka Boy is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Shaka Boy scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Kongo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Kongo covering up well under a series of strikes from Shaka Boy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaka Boy is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kongo knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kongo for a finish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaka Boy is striking well from the back but Kongo escapes and manages to control the positon and works his way to half guard. A much better position - the crisis is over for the time being.
And that's the end of the fight!
Troy Shaka Boy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kongo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blade Kongo!
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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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