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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xafan Kong (ranked 697 p4p, 103 weight class) and Franky Page (ranked 2013 p4p, 287 weight class). Kong comes to the cage accompanied by Demon's Theme. Xafan Kong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Franky Page's chin.
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210 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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192 cm
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210 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xafan Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Franky Page!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong lunges at Page with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Page's hand.
It looks like Franky Page has been cut.
Page connects with the punch.
Page is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
And Kong counters with a quick kick to the body but Page blocks it.
Page doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kong counters with a solid body kick.
Kong throws a body shot but no joy.
Kong throws a jab but it's blocked by Page.
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Page.
Page fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page misses with a looping left.
Page is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Kong's head coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Franky Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Kong misses.
Page looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but Page persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
Xafan Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
Page takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Page shoots in but Kong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Page with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
Page swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Page.
Kong lands with an overhand left.
Page keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kong.
Page takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Kong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong cracks the inside of Page's front leg.
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Page.
Kong throws a head kick but Page moves 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!
Kong misses with a body kick.
Kong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Page has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Page shoots in but no luck this time.
Kong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Page looking to score a takedown here. Kong is defending well but Page drives through and ends up in Kong's guard.
Kong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Page pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kong is keeping the position for now.
Kong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Page is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong pulls Page in close to prevent any damage.
Kong wants to sweep here but Page controlling him for the moment.
Page trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kong holds on and takes a little breather.
Kong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kong is trying to control the position but Page postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Page won't allow Kong to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Kong misses its intended target.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kong throws a hook but Page blocks it.
Kong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pages jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kong digs a good body shot into Page's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xafan Kong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Page fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Page tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Page fails with a takedown attempt.
Page takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Page takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Page shoots in looking for a takedown but Kong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Page's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Xafan Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franky Page.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong keeps Page at a distance using the push kick.
Kong slaps away a takedown attempt from Page, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xafan Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Donk. Page catches Kong right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kong misses with an uppercut.
Page looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but Page persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
Page with a jab.
Page slips a jab from Kong.
Kong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Page connects with a body shot.
Page is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kong rather than just go for the knockout.
Page scores with a takedown into Kong's guard.
Kong wants to stand and escape but Page is having none of it.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong controls Page momentarily but Page frees himself.
Page working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kong's head.
Kong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Page gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kong has his hands on Page's head, controlling the position.
Page throws a strike but Kong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Page has control of Kong's left arm, preventing Kong from doing any damage.
Page is trying to control the position but Kong postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong stays in close to Page's body and controls the position.
Kong won't allow Page to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches inform us that Page has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kong passes Page's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kong stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Page is trying to control but can't.
Kong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kong throws a body kick that misses.
Page lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Page.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good exchange - Page coming out on top.
Page throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Page uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kong.
Page drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kong defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Xafan Kong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Franky Page's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kong slips under a jab from Page.
Kong lands with a shot to the body.
Page moves out of range as Kong strikes.
Page tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Page gets the takedown into side control.
Page sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kong is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kong can't do much from the bottom here.
Kong taking punishment in the form of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Page prevents Kong from improving his position.
Page trying to control the action but Kong is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong tries to get to full guard but Page has control of the leg.
Kong trying to control here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Page lands a nice short elbow.
Page looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kong with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kong is trying is best to control the position here.
Page thows a huge punch but Kong dodges it nicely.
Kong trying to control but Page postures up.
Page missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Page not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Page trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Page loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kong 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.
Page missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kong swings for the body but Page moves out of range.
Kong tests Page's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Kong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but Page persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
Page shoots in but Kong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kong throws a lazy body kick
and Page counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Page prevents Kong from improving his position.
Page scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Page not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kong wants to improve his position but Page is controlling well.
Page missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Franky Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Page missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Franky Page has got the better of the ground game so far.
Page is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Page is nestled in close to Kong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Page prevents Kong from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Xafan Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franky Page comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kong 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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