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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Levan Kvirkvelia (ranked 2497 p4p, 349 weight class) and Antoni Kristofer Hong (ranked 2610 p4p, 360 weight class). Hong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Super Power. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
9 - 7 - 1 |
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184 lbs
21 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Olympic wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Levan Kvirkvelia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antoni Kristofer Hong!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Kvirkvelia misses its intended target.
Kvirkvelia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice cross by Kvirkvelia.
It looks like Antoni Kristofer Hong has been cut.
Levan Kvirkvelia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kvirkvelia scores with a nice right hand.
Kvirkvelia misses with a looping right.
Hong scores with a body shot.
We've been told by Kvirkvelia's head coaches at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kvirkvelia misses with a leg kick.
Hong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kvirkvelia on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kvirkvelia throws a hook to the side of Hong's head but Hong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kvirkvelia.
Hong moves into the clinch successfully.
We've been informed that Hong has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kvirkvelia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hong throws a punch but it's blocked by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia lands a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kvirkvelia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia lands a hook that snaps the head of Hong backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia misses with the head strike.
Kvirkvelia working aggressively here.
Hong blocks a body shot from Kvirkvelia.
Hong tries to work over Kvirkvelia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kvirkvelia backwards.
Kvirkvelia leaning against his opponent.
Kvirkvelia tries to stall but Hong uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kvirkvelia blocks a body shot from Hong.
Hong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kvirkvelia looking for a takedown.
Hong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kvirkvelia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kvirkvelia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kvirkvelia's elbow.
Kvirkvelia turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kvirkvelia manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong is looking to regain half guard here but Kvirkvelia keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia controls the position.
Kvirkvelia passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hong!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kvirkvelia cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Kvirkvelia controlling his opponent.
Hong working to try and regain half guard.
Kvirkvelia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hong tries to reverse the position but Kvirkvelia maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia controlling from the full mount.
Hong is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia content just to control the position here.
Hong manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kvirkvelia trying to pass the guard but Hong defending well.
Kvirkvelia not doing much here.
Hong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kvirkvelia pulls his head out easily.
Hong wants to get back to full guard.
Kvirkvelia wants to free his trapped foot but Hong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kvirkvelia slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Levan Kvirkvelia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kvirkvelia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Kvirkvelia misses.
Kvirkvelia misses with a straight right.
Kvirkvelia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hong lands a lovely overhand right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kvirkvelia is looking to counter the offense by Hong and move into the clinch.
Hong lands a right hook to the body.
Good leg kick by Hong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kvirkvelia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hong counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kvirkvelia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kvirkvelia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Kvirkvelia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hong.
Kvirkvelia defending well as Hong loads up on a big left hand.
Hong cracks Kvirkvelia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kvirkvelia throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
Kvirkvelia misses with a left hand
and Kvirkvelia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hong.
Kvirkvelia misses with a looping right.
Kvirkvelia throws a hook but Hong avoids it easily.
Hong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kvirkvelia misses with a straight left.
Kvirkvelia misses the shot to the body.
Hong thows a body kick. Kvirkvelia tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kvirkvelia is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Hong's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kvirkvelia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kvirkvelia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Hong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hong, as that shot connected.
A shot to the liver by Hong. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia looks to throw the jab but Hong is out of range.
Hong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kvirkvelia walks into a jab.
Hong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hong moves away from the strike by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia throws a body shot but no joy.
Kvirkvelia throws a leg kick
and Hong counters with a straight right hand.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hong moves out of range of the strikes.
Hong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kvirkvelia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kvirkvelia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hong clinches.
Kvirkvelia has clasped his hands together around Hong's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia controls the position.
Hong is looking to regain half guard here but Kvirkvelia keeps moving and retains side control.
Kvirkvelia gets to mount! Hong was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Kvirkvelia working the ground and pound effectively.
Kvirkvelia content just to control the position here.
Kvirkvelia tries to control but Hong wriggling away.
Hong is looking to improve his position but Kvirkvelia isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kvirkvelia controlling from mount.
Hong tries to lock up and control but Kvirkvelia gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kvirkvelia controlling his opponent.
Hong is trying desperately to improve position.
Hong sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kvirkvelia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoni Kristofer Hong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kvirkvelia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Antoni Kristofer Hong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hong defending well as Kvirkvelia loads up on a big left hand.
Hong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kvirkvelia takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses.
Hong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hong scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Hong misses its intended target.
Hong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kvirkvelias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kvirkvelia misses with a body shot.
Hong fakes the leg kick and cracks Kvirkvelia in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong punishes Kvirkvelia's body with a nice straight punch.
Hong keeps Kvirkvelia at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the body from Kvirkvelia misses
and Hong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hong.
Hong trying to control but Kvirkvelia is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hong throws an elbow that misses. Kvirkvelia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hong's guard. Nice move by Kvirkvelia!
Hong working for a triangle but Kvirkvelia defends it easily.
Hong working for a triangle but Kvirkvelia defends it easily.
Hong keeping full guard, as Kvirkvelia tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kvirkvelia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kvirkvelia trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hong controls Kvirkvelia momentarily but Kvirkvelia frees himself.
Hong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kvirkvelia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hong controls Kvirkvelia momentarily but Kvirkvelia frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hong being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kvirkvelia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kvirkvelia misses with a jab to the body
and Hong counters with a series of strikes. Kvirkvelia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kvirkvelia throws a body shot but no joy.
Kvirkvelia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hong doesn't manage to clinch there - Kvirkvelia circles away.
Kvirkvelia throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hong to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kvirkvelia.
Hong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hong. That one must have hurt.
Levan Kvirkvelia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kvirkvelia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Kvirkvelia.
Kvirkvelia throws a body shot but no joy.
Kvirkvelia throws a body shot but no joy.
Hong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kvirkvelia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kvirkvelia is rocked!
Hong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Kvirkvelia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kvirkvelia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kvirkvelia misses with a body punch
and Hong counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kvirkvelia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hong scores with a punch to the head.
Kvirkvelia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hong walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Kvirkvelia drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hong swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Kvirkvelia's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoni Kristofer Hong!
Our winner, Antoni Kristofer Hong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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RATING
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