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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Blanchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Cong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blanchard comes to the cage accompanied by "Bull's on Parade" by Rage Against the Machine. Cong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jibbs - King Kong. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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275 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
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195 cm
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277 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrian Blanchard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christian Cong!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanchard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cong misses with a low kick.
Cong misses with a low kick.
Cong throws a series of punches but Blanchard avoids them all with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blanchard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cong shoots for a takedown but Blanchard saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blanchard scores a takedown into full mount!
Cong is desperately trying to improve his position but Blanchard has a good base and remains in mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cong is squirming around, avoiding Blanchard's attempts to control the action.
Cong can't escape the position.
Blanchard lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cong hang on?
Cong is desperately trying to improve his position but Blanchard has a good base and remains in mount.
Blanchard looking for a guillotine from mount but Cong is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cong bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Blanchard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Blanchard lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cong!
Cong wants to control but Blanchard is having none of it.
Blanchard is landing with some decent strikes but Cong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blanchard with shots to the head and body - Cong looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cong is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard tries to control but Cong wriggling away.
Cong working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cong regains half guard.
Blanchard prevents Cong from improving his position.
Blanchard is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Blanchard is breathing heavily.
Cong tries to roll over but Blanchard keeps him under control.
Blanchard has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blanchard manages to get himself to full guard.
Cong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cong postures up in Blanchard's guard and throws a big left but Blanchard blocks it.
Blanchard is looking to sweep but instead, Cong has passed into half guard.
Cong is nestled in close to Blanchard, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cong prevents Blanchard from improving his position.
Cong winds up and cracks Blanchard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Cong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cong winds up and cracks Blanchard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Blanchard is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cong's back!
Blanchard doesn't have the hooks in and Cong manages to turn into his guard.
Cong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cong wants to pass the guard but Blanchard is keeping the position.
Cong with a nice head shot there.
Cong lands a couple of elbows.
Cong trying to control but Blanchard is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blanchard is looking for a triangle but Cong pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Cong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Cong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cong lands in his opponent's guard.
Blanchard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cong trying to control but Blanchard is working from the bottom.
Cong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blanchard working for submissions but it's allowed Cong to get to half guard.
Blanchard wants to improve his position but Cong is controlling well.
Christian Cong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blanchard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blanchard has hold of Cong's hands but Cong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanchard looking for submissions off his back.
Blanchard taking some punishment here, with Cong in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Cong.
Cong is trying to control the action in half guard but Blanchard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cong lands strikes from half guard.
Blanchard looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blanchard is not content to let Cong control the position.
Cong drops an elbow to the side of Blanchard's head.
Cong is tying to control. Blanchard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Cong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cong working Blanchard over with strikes.
Cong wants to take a breather but Blanchard is having none of it.
Cong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Cong there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cong slips a nice elbow through Blanchard's hands, connecting with Blanchard's forehead.
Cong trying to control from half guard but Blanchard is working away.
Cong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cong content to control rather than advance.
Cong slips a nice elbow through Blanchard's hands, connecting with Blanchard's forehead.
Blanchard is looking to improve his position.
Cong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blanchard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Blanchard is not content to let Cong control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cong winds up and cracks Blanchard with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ground and pound from Cong.
Blanchard missing with punches from the bottom.
Cong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Blanchard does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Despite being in the dominant position, Christian Cong just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cong cracks Blanchard with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Cong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cong lands a nice hook to Blanchard's body. Blanchard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blanchard shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cong counters with a series of strikes. Blanchard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cong misses with a two punch combination.
Cong throws a series of punches but Blanchard moves out of range.
Christian Cong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab by Cong.
Cong misses with a few strikes there.
Cong looks to land a combination but Blanchard avoids it well.
Adrian Blanchard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Cong does no damage.
Cong lands a two punch combo.
Cong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cong lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cong scores a takedown into full mount!
Cong in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cong connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Blanchard in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cong lands a big elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Blanchard in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Blanchard is looking to improve his position but Cong isn't that keen on the idea.
Blanchard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Blanchard works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cong tries to free his leg and advance position but Blanchard is retaining full guard.
Blanchard keeping moving, preventing Cong from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard has his foot on Cong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cong works his way back into a safe position though.
Cong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blanchard throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cong uses it to pass to side control.
Blanchard wants to control but Cong postures up.
Cong lands some shots froms side control.
Blanchard is looking to reverse the position.
Cong cracks Blanchard with a big elbow.
Cong is putting a hurting on Blanchard here, landing some big shots from side control.
Blanchard is looking for a sweep.
Cong working the head and body with strikes.
Cong has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Blanchard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Cong prevents Blanchard from getting the reversal.
Blanchard is in a horrible position here. Cong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Blanchard gets back to half guard.
Blanchard is trying to get back to full guard.
Cong trying to control the action but Blanchard is working from the bottom.
Blanchard tries to roll over but Cong keeps him under control.
Cong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cong is tying to control. Blanchard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Blanchard is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Christian Cong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cong is tying to control. Blanchard wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cong slows the pace down in half guard.
Blanchard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Blanchard.
Adrian Blanchard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cong landing some decent shots from guard.
Cong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blanchard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Blanchard is tightening it up a little... Cong has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cong reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cong taps out! nice BJJ there by Blanchard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Adrian Blanchard!
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hype
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