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Event:
OFK 99 - Tepes lii Vs Horn
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Kasongo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Golles throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kasongo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kasongo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kasongo working the head and body with strikes.
Kasongo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Golles looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kasongo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Golles pushes Kasongo off looking to stand but Kasongo dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasongo not doing much here.
#SUB2#
Kasongo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kasongo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T1##SUB2#
Kasongo seems to be working for a kimura but Golles defends the submission attempt.
Golles tries to kick Kasongo off but Kasongo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Golles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kasongo on the ground.
Kasongo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Golles tries to kick Kasongo off but Kasongo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kasongo working the head and body with strikes.
Golles tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Kasongo manages to move to mount!
Golles squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Golles in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kasongo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Golles in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kasongo lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Kasongo lands a big elbow - Golles is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Golles is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dakarai Kasongo!
During a confident post fight interview, Dakarai Kasongo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OFK 92 - Moreno Vs Dokov
Date: May 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Billings misses with a hook.
Kasongo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kasongo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A lazy left from Billings finds it's target.
Billings dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kasongo dives in and grabs Billings's left leg, looking for a takedown. Billings pushes down on Kasongo's head and hops out.
Kasongo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kasongo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Billings jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Billings scores with a jab.
Kasongo slips a straight right by Billings.
Kasongo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Billings.
Billings lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasongo blocks the body kick.
Kasongo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Billings.
And Kasongo tries to counter it with a takedown but Billings pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Billings throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Billings is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Greedy Fight School that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kasongo with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Kasongo is in close to Billings's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kasongo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kasongo trying to control but Billings is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billings preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Billings working a defensive guard here.
Kasongo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Billings works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kasongo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Billings avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kasongo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kasongo stops Billings from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kasongo stays in close to Billings's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Billings uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kasongo has time to react.
Donte Billings seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billings scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Dakarai Kasongo has been cut.
The fighters circling - Kasongo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kasongo dives in and grabs Billings's left leg, looking for a takedown. Billings pushes down on Kasongo's head and hops out.
A jab from Billings does it's job there.
Kasongo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Billings rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Billings won't allow Kasongo to pass to mount.
Billings is pressing down on Kasongo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Kasongo scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billings has momentary wrist control but Kasongo slips an elbow through the middle.
Billings wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Billings is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Billings is fighting to break Kasongo's control of his arms but Kasongo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kasongo 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.#SUB2#
Kasongo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Billings slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB2#
Kasongo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Billings doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Billings manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kasongo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kasongo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Billings controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Kasongo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Billings stacks Kasongo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Billings!
Billings controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donte Billings dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dakarai Kasongo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Billings is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kasongo.
Billings lands with a cross.
Billings throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a shoot takedown. Billings fights it but they end up in guard.
Kasongo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Billings's head.
Billings has momentary wrist control but Kasongo slips an elbow through the middle.
Kasongo throwing strikes from guard but Billings blocks nicely.
Billings trying to control the position.
Kasongo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasongo is working Billings over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kasongo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kasongo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kasongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Billings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Kasongo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Billings trying to keep a closed guard but Kasongo is proving a slippery customer.
Kasongo won't allow Billings to sweep him here.
Kasongo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Billings's head.
Billings wants to sweep but no luck.
Billings working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kasongo.
Kasongo with a nice head shot there.
Kasongo is in close to Billings's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Kasongo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Kasongo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kasongo postures up in Billings's guard and throws a big left but Billings blocks it.
Kasongo throws a strike but Billings rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kasongo 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.
Kasongo controls Billings momentarily but Billings frees himself.
Kasongo is pulling down on Billings's head to control his posture. #T3#
Billings postures up.
Kasongo 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.
Billings controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Billings with a jab.
Billings misses with a hook. Kasongo ducked under it nicely.
Kasongo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Billings missing with a left hand there. Kasongo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Billings misses with a looping left.
Kasongo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Kasongo slips a straight right by Billings.
Kasongo feints the counter takedown.
Billings throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kasongo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kasongo moves out of range as Billings strikes.
Kasongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billings.
Kasongo feints the counter takedown.
Billings throws a shot to the body.
Donte Billings is winning the standup battle so far.
A punch lands to the side of Kasongo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Billings scores with a nice right hand.
Billings throws a shot to the body.
Kasongo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kasongo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Billings defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billings throws an overhand right that lands on Kasongo's shoulder, as Kasongo tries to avoid the shot.
Billings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasongo can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billings throws a series of punches but Kasongo avoids them all with ease.
Kasongo avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donte Billings dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dakarai Kasongo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kasongo shoots in but no luck this time.
Billings thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billings scores with a jab to the body.
Kasongo fails with the takedown.
Billings throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Billings bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kasongo's head.
Billings misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasongo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Billings sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kasongo somewhat.
Donte Billings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dakarai Kasongo.
Kasongo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Kasongo lands a right hook to the body.
Billings throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a single leg into guard. Billings didn't expect that.
Kasongo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kasongo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Billings is trying to keep Kasongo in close.
Kasongo postures up and lands a big shot to Billings's brow.
Kasongo trying to control but Billings is working from the bottom.
Kasongo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Billings manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kasongo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Kasongo 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.
Kasongo pulls Billings in close to prevent any damage.
Billings trying to control but Kasongo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kasongo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Billings is aware though and is defending well.
Billings stays in close to Kasongo's body and controls the position.
Kasongo wants to sweep here but Billings controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Kasongo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Billings has passed into side control.
A lull in the action here as Billings stalls from top position.
Dakarai Kasongo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kasongo regains half guard.
Kasongo trying to control here.
Kasongo is not content to let Billings control the position.
Kasongo tries to get to full guard but Billings has control of the leg. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kasongo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kasongo is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Billings throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Billings catches Kasongo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billings misses with a straight right.
Billings scores with a leg kick.
Dakarai Kasongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Billings lands with a straight right. Kasongo didn't see that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donte Billings showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Billings, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donte Billings!
During a confident post fight interview, Donte Billings thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
OFK 86 - Moreno Vs Horn
Date: May 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Kasongo looks to score with a jab to the body but Tudekiks is just out of range.
Tudekiks wants to clinch.
Tudekiks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tudekiks throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Kasongo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tudekiks's guard.
Tudekiks is looking to stand up but Kasongo isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Kasongo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kasongo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tudekiks wants to stand and escape but Kasongo is having none of it.
Kasongo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kasongo wants to control from the top but Tudekiks keeps moving. #T1#
Tudekiks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kasongo is controlling him.
Tudekiks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kasongo with a nice head shot there.
Kasongo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kasongo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kasongo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tudekiks wants to get back to his feet but Kasongo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kasongo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tudekiks avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tudekiks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Tudekiks's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tudekiks keeping moving, preventing Kasongo from controlling successfully.
Kasongo postures up and lands a big shot to Tudekiks's brow.
Tudekiks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kasongo is controlling him. #T2#
Kasongo throws a big right hand that misses.
Tudekiks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kasongo is controlling him. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kasongo moves out of range of the strikes.
Tudekiks throws a sloppy head kick and Kasongo moves out of range easily.
Suleijma Tudekiks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kasongo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tudekiks throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tudekiks!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasongo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tudekiks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kasongo lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kasongo is working Tudekiks over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kasongo landing strikes.
Kasongo scores with a couple of short elbows.#ROC2#Tudekiks is rocked!#T3#
Kasongo cracks Tudekiks with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Oh Tudekiks is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Kasongo tries for a kimura but Tudekiks is defending well.
A big shot lands for Kasongo! That's hurt Tudekiks! Will he recover? Kasongo fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakarai Kasongo!
Dakarai Kasongo thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
OFK 72- Mad Onion Vs Dela Cruz
Date: Mar 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Immigrant lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Immigrant misses the jab.
Immigrant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Immigrant misses with a straight right.
Kasongo walks into a left hand.
Nice body punch from Immigrant.
Immigrant scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Immigrant misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kasongo.
Nice cross by Immigrant.
Kasongo goes for a double leg but Immigrant avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Immigrant continues to drive forward.
Kasongo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Immigrant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kasongo scrambles back to his feet.#CUT#It looks like Dakarai Kasongo has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Immigrant misses with an uppercut. Kasongo saw that one coming.
Immigrant sizes up Kasongo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kasongo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Immigrant lands with an uppercut that bounces Kasongo off the cage and back into range.
Immigrant scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kasongo doesn't seem bothered though.
Immigrant throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kasongo.
Immigrant wants to sweep here but Kasongo controlling him for the moment.
Immigrant wants to stand but Kasongo is controlling the position.
Kasongo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Immigrant wants to stand but Kasongo is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kasongo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kasongo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kasongo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Immigrant can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kasongo controls the pace.
Kasongo works over Immigrant with some ground and pound from guard.
Immigrant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kasongo on the ground.
Kasongo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kasongo won't allow Immigrant to get back to his feet.
Kasongo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Immigrant wants to get back to his feet but Kasongo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Immigrant wants to stand and escape. He's got his foot on Kasongo's hips, looking to push off. But Kasongo grabs a hold of the leg and drops back for an ankle lock! It's hard to tell if he's got it. Both fighters look composed - OH, not anymore they don't! Immigrant screams like a kid who's trapped his fingers in the car door and taps out! Yikes, that must have hurt - hopefully it's not snapped anything!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Dakarai Kasongo!
Our winner, Dakarai Kasongo, 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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Event:
OFK 62 -
Date: Feb 10, 2021 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Rinaldi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kasongo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rinaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kasongo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rinaldi sprawls and moves away.#CL2#
Rinaldi rushes Kasongo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Rinaldi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rinaldi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinaldi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rinaldi connects with a body shot that sends Kasongo's belly button to the back.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Rinaldi. Those never looked like landing.
Kasongo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL2#
Rinaldi closes the distance and pushes Kasongo back into the cage.#BC2#
Rinaldi breaks from the clinch.
Rinaldi scores with the left hand. Kasongo knows he should have avoided that one.
Rinaldi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kasongo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rinaldi.#CUT2#It looks like Dakarai Kasongo has been cut.
Kasongo circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Kasongo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rinaldi has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kasongo is on him like a limpet, forcing Rinaldi back against the cage.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Rinaldi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rinaldi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rinaldi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kasongo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kasongo attempts a counter takedown but Rinaldi avoids it well and moves away.
Rinaldi misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Rinaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rinaldi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rinaldi throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Kasongo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rinaldi won't be happy with that.
Rinaldi taking a bit of punishment here - Kasongo scoring with strikes.
Kasongo working away.
Kasongo controls the position from side control.
Rinaldi taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T4#
Kasongo controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Rinaldi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kasongo staying calm.
Rinaldi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Rinaldi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dakarai Kasongo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rinaldi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kasongo's head.
Rinaldi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kasongo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rinaldi scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rinaldi clinches up with Kasongo and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rinaldi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rinaldi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A punch lands to the side of Kasongo 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T1#
Kasongo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kasongo attempts a counter takedown but Rinaldi avoids it well and moves away.
Rinaldi misses with the combination.
Kasongo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rinaldi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kasongo on the side of the head.
Rinaldi lands with a hook. Kasongo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Rinaldi misses with a double jab.
Rinaldi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gustav Rinaldi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rinaldi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kasongo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kasongo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Rinaldi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kasongo doesn't seem phased though.
Rinaldi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kasongo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T3#
Rinaldi misses with a two punch combination.
Kasongo tries to counter with a takedown but Rinaldi is quick to defend against it.
Nice jab there from Rinaldi.
Rinaldi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL2#
Rinaldi has closed the distance and engaged Kasongo in a clinch.
#BC2#
Rinaldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4##CL2#
Rinaldi has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rinaldi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kasongo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gustav Rinaldi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Rinaldi breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Rinaldi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dakarai Kasongo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rinaldi misses with a wild combination.
Kasongo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rinaldi sprawls and moves away.
Rinaldi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kasongo.
Rinaldi cracks Kasongo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasongo swats away the attempt to clinch by Rinaldi.
Kasongo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rinaldi!
Rinaldi misses with a body shot.
Kasongo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rinaldi looks to land a combination but Kasongo avoids it well.
Rinaldi misses with a series of wild punches.
Kasongo tries to counter with a takedown but Rinaldi is quick to defend against it.#T2##CL2#
Rinaldi moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch.
Rinaldi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rinaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Kasongo is just out of range.
Kasongo feinted with a counter takedown.
Rinaldi just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Rinaldi moves into the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rinaldi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL2#
Rinaldi forces Kasongo back against the cage and clinches.
Kasongo tries for a takedown but Rinaldi manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Rinaldi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rinaldi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rinaldi misses with a combination
#TD#
and Kasongo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
Kasongo stands and throws Rinaldi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasongo is working Rinaldi over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rinaldi sneaks back into half guard.
Kasongo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasongo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rinaldi for as long as he can get away with.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Rinaldi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rinaldi winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Rinaldi! |
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Event:
OFK 47 - Reilly Vs Wanker
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Immigrant cracks Kasongo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#It looks like Dakarai Kasongo has been cut.
Immigrant thuds his right hand into Kasongo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Immigrant throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kasongo on the side of the head.
Immigrant dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Immigrant darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Immigrant swings for the body but Kasongo moves out of range.
Immigrant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Immigrant lands with an uppercut that bounces Kasongo off the cage and back into range.#CUT#That has opened up Dakarai Kasongo's cut even more.
Immigrant throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Immigrant won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Kasongo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kasongo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Let's hope that Kasongo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
Immigrant is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB2#
Kasongo is working to tighten his grip on Immigrant's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Immigrant has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Kasongo is really squeezing tight and eventually Immigrant passes out! Kasongo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dakarai Kasongo! |
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Event:
OFK 41 - Khan Vs Harwath
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Kaw throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kasongo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kaw throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a single leg into guard. Kaw didn't expect that.
Kasongo forces his way into half guard.
Kasongo slows the pace down in half guard.
Kasongo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaw knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Kasongo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
It looks like Kasongo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Kaw wants to get back to his feet.
Kasongo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kasongo is continuing to stall.
Kaw looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kasongo slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kaw throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kaw won't be happy with that. #ES#
Kaw throws Kasongo to one side and escapes!
Kaw throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kaw is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kasongo dives into side control.
Kaw knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kasongo on the ground.#REVR#
Kasongo scores with punches from side control.
Kasongo controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaw wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Kasongo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T3##SUB2#
Kasongo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kasongo working the ground and pound but Kaw is defending the strikes.
Kasongo slows the pace down.
Kaw prevents Kasongo from improving position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kasongo controlling from side mount.
Kaw is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kasongo is controlling him well.
Kaw trying to remain calm as Kasongo controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Kasongo tries for a kimura but Kaw is defending well.
Kaw trying to remain calm as Kasongo controls from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dakarai Kasongo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Kaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kasongo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaw defends it well.
Kaw throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kaw darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a single leg into guard. Kaw didn't expect that.
Kasongo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kasongo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaw swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kasongo is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Kasongo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kasongo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kasongo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kasongo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaw defends it well.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Kasongo circles away.
Kaw tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Kaw rushes Kasongo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Kaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a takedown into side control.
Kaw trying to remain calm as Kasongo controls from the top position.
The adventures of Kasongo the control monster continue. Boring.
Kasongo advances nicely into full mount.
Kasongo scoring with strikes but Kaw is staying in there.
Kasongo content just to control the position here.
Kasongo working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Kasongo landing strikes from the mount.#SUB2#
Kasongo has control of Kaw's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kaw regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kasongo controlling his opponent. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kasongo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Kasongo.
Let's hope that Kasongo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Dakarai Kasongo has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kasongo with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Kaw is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dakarai Kasongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Kasongo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaw misses with a head kick.
Kasongo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kaw tries to clinch up.
And Kasongo tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaw pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buck Kaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kaw moves to clinch but Kasongo breaks away #TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kaw scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Kasongo manages to mount him!
We've been hearing good reports from Kaw's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kasongo content just to control the position here.
Kaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kaw tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasongo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kasongo controlling the pace for now. #T1#
Kasongo dominating with strikes here.
Kasongo controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Kasongo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kaw turns into him and now he's in Kasongo's guard.
#T2#
Kasongo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kaw has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kasongo holds on and takes a little breather.
Kasongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaw won't allow Kasongo to sweep him here. #T3#
Kasongo has Kaw pulled in close to control his posture.
Kasongo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kasongo, not yet.
Kasongo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kasongo content to stall in guard here.
Buck Kaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kasongo stands and throws Kaw's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kasongo controlling the position from side mount.
Dakarai Kasongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dakarai Kasongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kasongo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dakarai Kasongo! |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (205lbs, D3): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shape Shifter! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dakarai Kasongo!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Shifter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kasongo defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shifter or perhaps it was just good defense by Kasongo, which made it look bad.
Kasongo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Shifter closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kasongo quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shifter (2) vs (0) Kasongo#T1##SUB#
Shifter 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.
Kasongo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kasongo can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Shifter drops back looking for a leg! Kasongo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kasongo manages to kick Shifter off! Shifter jumps back into Kasongo's guard.
Shifter tries to free his leg and advance position but Kasongo is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Shifter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shifter advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shifter (5) vs (0) Kasongo#SUB#
Shifter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kasongo, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Shifter tries for a kimura but Kasongo is defending well. #SUB#
Shifter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kasongo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Shifter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shifter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Shifter looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kasongo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shifter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Kasongo wants to control but Shifter postures up.#SUB#
Shifter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shifter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kasongo is trying to improve his position.
We've been informed that Kasongo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Shifter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Shifter tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shifter has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kasongo struggling a bit here.#T4##SUB#
Shifter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kasongo, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Shifter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kasongo, who protects the arm well.
Kasongo tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Shifter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shifter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Shifter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kasongo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Shifter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T5#
Kasongo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Shifter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kasongo is just riding it out for now. Shifter eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Shifter is working for a kimura but Kasongo is defending it quite comfortably.
Shifter prevents Kasongo from improving his position.#SUB#
Shifter is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kasongo sees it coming and defends easily.
Kasongo is looking to control Shifter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kasongo avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6##SUB#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kasongo has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Kasongo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kasongo trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura but Kasongo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shifter to get the leverage.
Shifter prevents Kasongo from improving his position.#SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kasongo defends it well. #SUB#
Shifter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kasongo defends it well. #SUB2#
Kasongo actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Shifter is working for a kimura but Kasongo is defending it quite comfortably.
#T7#
Kasongo trying to control but Shifter postures up.
Kasongo won't allow Shifter to pass to mount.
Kasongo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shifter is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Shifter is trying to work for a kimura but Kasongo is defending well.
Kasongo is trying to maintain the position but Shifter is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Shifter wants to work for an arm triangle but Kasongo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T8##SUB#
Shifter is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Shifter 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.
Kasongo is looking for a sweep. Shifter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Shifter is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kasongo is looking for a sweep. Shifter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Shifter maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kasongo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Shifter has cracked it and Kasongo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Shifter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Shape Shifter! |
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Event:
OFK 21 - Raymaker Vs Zinsou
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasongo circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Kasongo counters with a shoot takedown. Caelin fights it but they end up in guard.
Kasongo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kasongo lands a couple of digs.
Kasongo with a nice head shot there.
Kasongo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Caelin has momentary wrist control but Kasongo slips an elbow through the middle.
Kasongo postures up and lands a big shot to Caelin's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caelin wants to stand but Kasongo is controlling the position.
Kasongo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Caelin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kasongo lands a couple of elbows.
Kasongo stops Caelin from standing up.
Kasongo scoring with some ground and pound.
Kasongo with a nice head shot there.
Kasongo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #ES2#
Caelin is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Caelin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Caelin can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Caelin breaks from the clinch.
#T2#
Caelin clobbers Kasongo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Caelin misses with a few strikes there.
Kasongo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Caelin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Caelin closes the distance but Kasongo moves to the side #TD#
and Kasongo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Caelin!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kasongo scores with punches from side control.
Caelin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kasongo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Caelin is letting Kasongo control him for a moment.
Kasongo looks up at the clock and then as Caelin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kasongo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kasongo 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.
Kasongo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Caelin down.
Caelin taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
Caelin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kasongo is controlling him well.
Kasongo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kasongo scoring with punches and elbows.
Caelin is not content to let Kasongo control the position.
Kasongo is putting a hurting on Caelin here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kasongo lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Caelin down.
Kasongo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Caelin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Caelin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kasongo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Caelin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kasongo cracks Caelin with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caelin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Caelin prevents Kasongo from moving into mount.
Kasongo working the ground and pound from side control.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Check out the look on Kasongo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kasongo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Caelin to see if he's OK.
Kasongo prevents Caelin from escaping the position.
Kasongo tries to advance to mount but Caelin denies him.
Kasongo working the ground and pound.
Kasongo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kasongo looks up at the clock and then as Caelin takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kasongo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kasongo scoring with punches and elbows.
Caelin wants to get back to his feet but Kasongo drags him back down.
Kasongo lands a few punches from side control.
Kasongo scoring with punches from side control.
Kasongo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kasongo prevents Caelin from escaping the position.
Kasongo is looking to take a break and control but Caelin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caelin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dakarai Kasongo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A head kick misses from Caelin.
Caelin fails to land with a series of punches.
Kasongo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Caelin misses with a double jab.
Kasongo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Caelin misses with a double jab.
Kasongo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Caelin wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caelin moves to clinch but Kasongo breaks away #TD#
so Kasongo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kasongo landing some decent shots from guard.
Kasongo landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Kasongo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dakarai Kasongo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kasongo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kasongo stops Caelin from standing up.
Kasongo working some strikes from top position.
Kasongo is stalling in the full guard.
Kasongo working some strikes from top position.
Kasongo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kasongo cracks Caelin with a solid left hand.
Kasongo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kasongo lands a couple of elbows.
Caelin has momentary wrist control but Kasongo slips an elbow through the middle.
Kasongo cracks Caelin with a solid left hand.
Kasongo chips away with some ground and pound.
Kasongo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kasongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Caelin can do to turn this around?#T2#
Kasongo is stalling in the full guard.
Kasongo wants to control from the top but Caelin keeps moving.
Kasongo lands a couple of elbows.
Kasongo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Caelin wants to stand and escape but Kasongo is having none of it.
Kasongo is working Caelin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kasongo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kasongo working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kasongo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kasongo works over Caelin with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kasongo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kasongo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T3#
Kasongo won't allow Caelin to get back to his feet.
Kasongo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Caelin has momentary wrist control but Kasongo slips an elbow through the middle.
Kasongo stops Caelin from standing up.
Kasongo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kasongo cracks Caelin with a solid left hand.
Kasongo distracts Caelin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kasongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kasongo is working hard here to advance position.
Kasongo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kasongo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kasongo scoring with some ground and pound.
Kasongo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kasongo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kasongo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kasongo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Caelin has momentary wrist control but Kasongo slips an elbow through the middle.
Kasongo distracts Caelin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kasongo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kasongo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Caelin is keeping the position for now.
Kasongo stops Caelin from standing up.
Kasongo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kasongo is in close to Caelin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dakarai Kasongo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Caelin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Kasongo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Caelin!
Caelin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Caelin is trying to buck Kasongo off.
Caelin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Kasongo working the body and head with strikes.
Kasongo controlling the position.
Caelin wants to get back to his feet but Kasongo drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasongo working the head and body with strikes.
Caelin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Kasongo connects with a decent elbow.
Kasongo working the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kasongo grinds an elbow into Caelin's temple. #ES2#
Caelin sneaks out the side door and pushes Kasongo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Caelin throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Kasongo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Caelin's guard.#T1#
Caelin wants to stand but Kasongo is controlling the position.
Kasongo is working Caelin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kasongo cracks Caelin with a solid left hand.
Kasongo landing some decent shots from guard.
Kasongo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Caelin wants to stand but Kasongo is controlling the position.
Kasongo landing some decent shots from guard.
Kasongo slips nicely into half guard.
Caelin taking some punishment here, with Kasongo in his half guard.
Kasongo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Kasongo there. #T2#
Kasongo frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kasongo working Caelin over with strikes here.
Kasongo with good strikes from the mount here!
Caelin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kasongo with the ground and pound from mount.
Caelin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasongo landing shots from mount. #ROC#Caelin is rocked!
BOOM! Kasongo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Caelin is still in real trouble! Can Kasongo finish him?
Kasongo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kasongo controlling from the full mount.
Kasongo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kasongo unloading with bombs!
Kasongo with good strikes from the mount here!
Caelin is trying to stand.#T3#
Kasongo looking to finish Caelin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Caelin!
Kasongo connects with a bit shot that sees Caelin covering up! More strikes from Kasongo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kasongo is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakarai Kasongo! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staff throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Kasongo gets tackled into the cage by Staff. Staff maintains the clinch.
Kasongo avoids a wild elbow strike from Staff.
Staff looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Staff unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kasongo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kasongo takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Staff. #CUT#It looks like Dakarai Kasongo has been cut.
Staff lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Staff throws an elbow but misses.
Staff misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staff looking to slow down the pace here.
Staff lands an elbow that stopped Kasongo in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Staff. #T1#
Kasongo blocks the elbow strike.
Staff gets underhooks to prevent Kasongo's takedown attempt.
Staff misses with some punches.
Staff gets underhooks to prevent Kasongo's takedown attempt.
Kasongo blocks an elbow strike.
Staff pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Staff stalling the fight.
Staff creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Staff lands an elbow that stopped Kasongo in his tracks for a moment.
Staff pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kasongo dodges an elbow strike from Staff.
Staff lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kasongo dodges an elbow strike from Staff.
#T2#
Staff pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kasongo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kasongo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Staff fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wizard Staff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dakarai Kasongo.
Staff connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Staff.
Kasongo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Staff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Staff tries to clinch up.
Wizard Staff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Staff lands a head kick. Kasongo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Staff is looking to clinch.
Staff tried to score with a low kick but Kasongo checks it.
Staff looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Staff throws a low kick but Kasongo avoids it.
Kasongo with the counter takedown but Staff avoids it easily.
Wizard Staff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Staff throws a solid leg kick but Kasongo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Staff.
Staff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kasongo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
Staff tries to close the distance and clinch but Kasongo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Staff lands a leg kick that knocks Kasongo off balance momentarily.
Staff doesn't manage to clinch there - Kasongo circles away.
Kasongo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#CL#
Staff closes the distance and clinches.
Kasongo wants a takedown but no success here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Staff obliges.
Kasongo blocks an elbow strike.
Staff lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Staff is defending well against a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wizard Staff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dakarai Kasongo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Staff is looking to clinch.
Staff is looking to chop away at Kasongo's legs.
Kasongo with the counter takedown but Staff avoids it easily.
Staff doesn't manage to clinch there - Kasongo circles away.
Kasongo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kasongo avoids the head kick by Staff.
Kasongo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A good leg kick by Staff.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Staff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Staff moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Staff tries to work over Kasongo's front leg with a kick but Kasongo checks it.
And Kasongo tries to counter it with a takedown but Staff pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Staff.
#CL#
Staff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Staff throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kasongo avoids a wild elbow strike from Staff.
Nice elbow from Staff.
Kasongo takes an elbow to the temple.
Staff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kasongo can do to turn this around?
Staff throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stalling in the clinch from Staff.
Staff lands an elbow just above Kasongo 's eye.
Staff misses with an elbow strike.
Staff slows down the pace here.
Staff looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Staff gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kasongo.
Staff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Staff throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Staff comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Staff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Staff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
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!
Staff is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T3#
Staff lands an elbow that stopped Kasongo in his tracks for a moment.
Staff misses with an elbow over the top.
Staff lands an elbow just above Kasongo 's eye.
Staff misses with an elbow over the top.
Staff looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kasongo blocks an elbow strike from Staff.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Staff lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Dakarai Kasongo's cut even more.
Staff creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kasongo's defenses.
Kasongo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Staff is defending well.
Wizard Staff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dakarai Kasongo.
Staff throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kasongo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Staff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
Kasongo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Staff after a bit of a struggle.
Staff looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kasongo takes an elbow to the temple.
Kasongo is working for takedown but Staff is calmly controlling the position for now.
Staff lands an elbow that stopped Kasongo in his tracks for a moment.
Kasongo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Staff throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kasongo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Staff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Staff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Staff lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Staff.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wizard Staff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dakarai Kasongo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Staff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Staff throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kasongo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Staff tries to work over Kasongo's front leg with a kick but Kasongo checks it.
Kasongo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Staff throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kasongo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Staff misses with a kick to the body.
Kasongo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasongo checks a leg kick nicely.
Staff moves in looking to clinch but Kasongo pushes him off.#T1#
Staff misses with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Staff. Kasongo shrugs it off though.
Staff feints and then cracks Kasongo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kasongo down.
Staff throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Kasongo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Staff won't be happy with that.
Kasongo is working Staff over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kasongo cracks Staff with a big right hand but Staff just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kasongo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kasongo grinds an elbow into Staff's temple.
Kasongo working the ground and pound from side control.
Kasongo working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Check out the look on Kasongo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kasongo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Kasongo lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
Staff tries to bench press Kasongo off him but Kasongo keeps the position.
Kasongo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kasongo controls the position from side control.
Kasongo lands some shots froms side control.
Kasongo cracks Staff with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Kasongo is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here.
Kasongo cracks Staff with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Staff's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kasongo moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kasongo working Staff over with strikes here.
Kasongo raining down shots from the mount!#ROC2#Staff is rocked!
Kasongo drops a big elbow. That's hurt Staff! More shots from Kasongo and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakarai Kasongo! |
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