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Event:
TK 9: Pohjola
Date: Sep 01, 2021 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Kong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Penttinen slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
#TD#
Penttinen shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kong napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Penttinen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kong sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Penttinen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penttinen happy to just control the position for now.
Kong is looking to regain half guard here but Penttinen keeps moving and retains side control.
Penttinen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
We've been hearing good reports from Penttinen'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.#SUB#
Penttinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kong has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Sloppy strikes there by Penttinen.#SU#
Penttinen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kong throws a combination. Penttinen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penttinen.#TD#
Penttinen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kong's half guard.
Penttinen is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Penttinen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kong is just riding it out for now. Penttinen eventually gives up the hold.
Kong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penttinen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Kong pushes Penttinen off looking to stand but Penttinen dives back in and keeps control.
Kong tries to roll over but Penttinen keeps him under control.#SUB#
Kong is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Penttinen has latched onto it... Big trouble! Penttinen pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Kong is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Penttinen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). August Penttinen!
In defeat, David Kong stepped up to the mic, saying 'DAMN!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Lesnar throws a sloppy head kick and Kong moves out of range easily.
Lesnar slips under a jab.
A nice combination there by Lesnar.
#CUT2#It looks like David Kong has been cut.
Kong throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Lesnar counters by moving into the clinch.
Lesnar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kong is defending well.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kong.
Lesnar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kong swings wildly with an uppercut but Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong moves out of range of the body kick.
Kong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lesnar fails to land with a series of punches.
Kong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Kong doesn't manage to clinch there - Lesnar circles away.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lesnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kong tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Lesnar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kong's guard.
Lesnar lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kong keeping full guard, as Lesnar tries to pass.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
Lesnar trying to mount his opponent but Kong defends it. #SU2#
Lesnar stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kong to get to his feet.
Kong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lesnar tries to avoid it but Kong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lesnar to the ground. Lesnar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kong moves out of range as Lesnar throws a body kick.
Kong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lesnar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kong tries to clinch but Lesnar moves out of range.
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.
Kong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kong throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
Kong trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Lesnar content just to control the position here.
Kong is trying to reverse the position but instead Lesnar has taken his back - oops!#SUB2#
Lesnar is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kong knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kong for a finish.
Kong is trying to stand back up. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Kong's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lesnar really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kong.#SUB2#
Lesnar looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Kong taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cain Lesnar!
David Kong spoke after the fight, saying 'DAMN!'. |
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Event:
SSSD 23: Nwaoge vs Kong
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Nwaoge with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Nwaoge gets a clinch.
Nwaoge lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kong backwards. #CUT#It looks like David Kong has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Nwaoge just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kong's brow.
Nice body punch from Nwaoge.
Kong being controlled against the ropes.
Kong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nwaoge has Kong pushed against the ropes.
Nwaoge wants a takedown.
Kong wants to stall.
Nwaoge makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nwaoge trying to stall but Kong improves his position.
Nwaoge has Kong pressed against the ropes, preventing Kong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nwaoge gets through Kong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nwaoge misses with an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Nwaoge.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nwaoge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
Kong takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Nwaoge manages to pull guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nwaoge pulls Kong in close to prevent any damage.
Nwaoge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Nwaoge looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kong is defending well. Nwaoge quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kong has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Nwaoge celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Medzavi Nwaoge!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Medzavi Nwaoge made sure he mentioned TengelĂĽ Hekite, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated David Kong had this to say: 'DAMN!'. |
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Event:
SSSD 21: Kirin vs Golara
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Fury will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
David Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Fury drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kong throws Fury to one side and escapes!
Fury throws a right and a left that Kong avoids nicely.
Fury throws a right and a left that Kong avoids nicely.
Kong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fury.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#It looks like David Kong has been cut.
A nice combination there by Kong.
Some wild striking there from Kong.
#TD2#
Kong gets caught flat footed, as Fury shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fury controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Fury thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Fury trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Kong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fury on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kong is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Kong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kong throws an elbow that misses. Fury uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kong's guard. Nice move by Fury!#REVB#
Fury works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Fury seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kong is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). James Fury!
James Fury really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fight Club Clothing & Laundry 20% logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
David Kong was interviewed post fight and said 'DAMN!'. |
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Event:
SSSD 18: Cartwright vs Gaming
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Fury misses with a few strikes there.
Fury cracks Kong with an open hand slap.
Fury tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kong defends well and Fury ends up having to push Kong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fury lands a right hook to the body.
Fury avoids the body shot from Kong.
Kong shoots in and drives through. Fury sprawls well.
Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.#CL2#
Fury has closed the distance and engaged Kong in a clinch.
Kong has Fury pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fury manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Kong breaks from the clinch.
Fury tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong lands a high kick!
Kong throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fury.#CUT2#It looks like David Kong has been cut.
Fury shoots in for a takedown but Kong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fury misses with a two punch combination.
#T1##CL2#
Fury closes the distance and pushes Kong back into the cage.
Fury drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
David Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Fury.
Fury prevents the takedown attempt.
Kong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fury gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kong misses with a punch on the inside.
Fury wants a takedown but no success here.
Fury drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Fury blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
Fury misses with a looping right.
Kong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fury manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kong swinging wildly here.
Kong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Kong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T3#
Fury keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
Fury looking to control.
Fury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kong.
Fury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Kong gets to his feet - Fury follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Fury gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fury wants to take the fight to the mat but Kong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kong is working for takedown but Fury is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fury has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fury can turn it around.#TD2#
Fury has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kong is trying to keep an underhook but Fury manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fury trying to control the action but Kong is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Fury is looking for a kimura but Kong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fury to get the leverage.
Fury wants to pass the guard but Kong is defending well. #SUB2#
Fury is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kong has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Fury is working for a submission of some sort.
Kong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fury is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Fury will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on David Kong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Fury lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kong circles away quickly and effectively.
Kong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fury circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Kong looking to score a takedown here. Fury is defending well but Kong drives through and ends up in Fury's guard.
Fury has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kong is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fury blocking some punches.
Kong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fury can't get the takedown.
Kong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fury is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kong is defending well.
David Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Fury.
Kong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fury is breathing heavily.
Kong has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Fury tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it.
We've been told by Kong's head coaches at Hotrod Express MMA Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fury stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kong.
Fury takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fury eats them both and turns towards Kong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sloppy strikes from Kong. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Kong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kong showed some decent athleticism there.
Kong is stalling here. Fury is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kong seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fury has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Fury is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kong looks calm but he's in trouble here. Fury gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kong is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Fury lets go of the hold and Kong can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Fury!
The defeated David Kong had this to say: 'DAMN!'. |
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Event:
SSSD 15: Vurris vs Henry
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Kong wants to land a leg kick but Juana is out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A bone on bone clash there as Kong blocks the leg kick.
Juana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Juana has knocked Kong down with a huge combo! Juana steps away and waves a wobbly Kong back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#It looks like David Kong has been cut.
Juana throws a series of punches but Kong avoids them all with ease.
Juana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juana blocks a head kick by Kong.
#CL#
Kong moves into the clinch.#BC#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kong closes the distance and clinches.
Juana scores with a shot to the side of Kong's head. #BC2#
Juana breaks from the clinch.
Juana thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kong if he has to take too many more of those.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juana fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Juana tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD#
Kong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU#
Kong stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mario Juana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Juana misses with a two punch combination.
Kong keeps the fight on the outside.
Kong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kong throws a solid leg kick but Juana takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kong.
Juana throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Juana throws a solid leg kick but Kong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Juana.
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Juana.
Juana throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Kong drives through and clinches with Juana against the cage.
Kong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Juana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#BC#
Kong breaks from the clinch.
Juana moves away from the strike by Kong. #T2#
Juana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Juana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Juana tries to clinch there but Kong circles away.
Kong swats away the attempt to clinch by Juana.
Juana tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Kong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Juana's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juana trying to control here.
Kong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Juana is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kong scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Kong has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Juana defend it? Kong steps over the head and cranks it - Juana is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Kong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Kong!
David Kong really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hotrod Express MMA and Sports Apparel logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
SSSD 12: Currie vs Neer
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Kong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lowe.
Lowe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Lowe clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Lowe successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Lowe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kong is aware though and is defending well.
Lowe trying to control the position here.
Lowe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lowe is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lowe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lowe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kong manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Lowe throwing strikes but missing.
Kong could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T1#
Lowe controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong wants to stand and escape but Lowe is having none of it.
Lowe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kong is keeping the position for now.
Lowe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lowe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kong wants to get back to his feet but Lowe passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kong is trying to stand.
Lowe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kong won't allow Lowe to pass to mount.
Lowe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kong is trying to maintain the position but Lowe is very close to passing his half guard.
Lowe slows the pace down in half guard.
Kong tries to kick Lowe off but Lowe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lowe controlling the action here. #ES#
Kong kicks off Lowe and gets to his feet.
Lowe throws a right hand that Kong ducks under and follows up with a left that Kong also avoids with ease.#T3#
Lowe takes one to the chin there.
Lowe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lowe with the counter takedown but Kong avoids it easily.
Kong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lowe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kong throws the left hand but Lowe avoids the punch easily.
Kong tries a head kick but it misses.
Kong lands a nice shot that snaps Lowe's head back.
Lowe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lowe misses with a takedown
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
David Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lowe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Kong gets a clinch. #BC2#
Lowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick and Lowe moves out of range easily.
Lowe shoots in and drives through. Kong sprawls well.
David Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Lowe.
Lowe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4##CL#
Kong gets a clinch.
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!
Lowe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Lowe breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lowe is defended easily by Kong.
Lowe looks winded!
Kong lands a slapping body shot.
Lowe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Kong moves into the clinch successfully.
Kong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lowe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kong throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Lowe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Kong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kong wants to clinch.
Lowe throws a counter combo.
Kong tests Lowe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lowe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kong wants to clinch up but Lowe keeps it at a distance.
Kong tries to clinch up but Lowe circles away and keeps his distance.
Lowe feints the counter takedown.
Lowe is looking to slow Kong down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kong tries to clinch there but Lowe circles away.
Lowe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
David Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lowe misses with a series of wild punches.
Lowe fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lowe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Lowe pushes Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land.
Lowe taking a breather.
Kong leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Lowe breaks from the clinch.
Lowe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but Lowe persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
Lowe drops his hands momentarily and Kong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lowe is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
Kong misses with a double jab.
#T2#
Lowe takes one to the side of the head.
Lowe blocks a head kick by Kong.
Lowe throws a head kick that half lands.
Lowe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
David Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Lowe.
Lowe is breathing heavily.
Lowe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kong swivels and escapes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong moves in looking to clinch but Lowe pushes him off.
Kong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lowe wants to clinch.
Kong fails in his attempt to clinch.
David Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Lowe shoots in for a takedown but Kong shows good takedown defense.
Kong misses with a looping left.
Lowe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kong.
Lowe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Lowe tries to counter it with a takedown but Kong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kong wants to clinch up but Lowe keeps it at a distance.
Lowe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kong checks a leg kick.#CL#
Kong moves into the clinch.
Kong lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Chris Lowe has been cut.
Lowe tries to pull guard but Kong won't allow it.
Kong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lowe fails to pull guard.
Kong pushes off an throws an elbow but Lowe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lowe.
Kong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lowe is defending well for now.#BC#
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Kong wants to clinch.#CL#
Kong has managed to clinch.
Kong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowe's elbow.
Lowe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kong smiles and moves away.
Lowe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kong pinned against the cage. Kong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kong is looking to counter the offense by Lowe and move into the clinch.
Lowe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kong as he jumps to the side.
As Lowe tries to get set, Kong tries to push him back and clinch up but Lowe manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Kong closes the distance and pushes Lowe back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Kong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Lowe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lowe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Lowe has him pressed against the cage.
Lowe wants to take the fight to the mat but Kong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
Kong lands with a nice body punch.
Kong tries to work over Lowe's front leg with a kick but Lowe checks it. #CL#
Kong clinches.
Kong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lowe is keeping busy.#BC2#
Lowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kong instigates a clinch.
Lowe has Kong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
David Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Lowe.
Lowe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC2#
Lowe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lowe tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lowe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chris Lowe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kong is looking to clinch.
Lowe swats away the attempt to clinch by Kong.
Kong tries to clinch there but Lowe circles away.
#CL#
Kong closes the distance and pushes Lowe back into the cage.
Lowe blocks an elbow strike from Kong.
Kong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lowe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kong is trying to push Lowe away but Lowe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lowe keeps the fight on the outside.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Lowe has Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
Kong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T2#
Lowe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lowe jumps guard but Kong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kong is pressed up against the cage. Lowe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kong down to the mat. Kong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch but Lowe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Lowe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick and Lowe moves out of range easily.
Lowe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kong throws a head kick that misses.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lowe can do to turn this around?
Kong misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lowe or perhaps it was just good defense by Kong, which made it look bad.
Kong is looking to counter punch.
Kong cracks Lowe with an open hand slap.
Lowe darts in looking for a takedown but Kong gets double underhooks and turns Lowe into the cage.
Lowe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Kong lands a glancing blow to the side of Lowe's head.
Lowe keeps the fight on the outside.
Kong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kong takes a swing at Lowe's ribcage but misses.
Lowe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kong but Kong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Kong rushes Lowe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lowe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kong walks away with a smile on his face. Lowe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lowe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lowe wants to counter the offense by Kong and move into the clinch position.
David Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lowe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lowe throws a fast counter high kick but Kong manages to duck under it in time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kong.#T4#
Kong misses with a head kick.
Kong avoids the head kick by Lowe.
Kong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lowe.
Kong lands a jab to the head.
Kong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowe swats away the attempt to clinch by Kong.
Kong stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kong tries to clinch but Lowe is having none of it.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch but Lowe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kong scores with a leg kick.
Kong tries a head kick but it misses.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chris Lowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kong, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Kong! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1043 Round 2
Date: Mar 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Reicht shoots for a double leg takedown but Kong sprawls well. He's pushed Reicht's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Reicht fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kong, pushing him back against the cage.
Kong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reicht tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reicht throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Kong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Reicht's guard.#SUB#
Reicht is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kong defends well.
Kong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reicht is trying to control the position but Kong postures up.
Kong preventing the sweep.
Kong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reicht. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Reicht is trying to control the position but Kong postures up.
Reicht will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kong trying to control but Reicht is working from the bottom.
Reicht is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kong is looking to stand up but Reicht won't let him.
Kong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reicht swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kong keeps trying to improve his position.
Reicht is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2##SUB#
Reicht is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kong is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harmon Reicht! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1043 Round 1
Date: Mar 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Kong looks for a takedown but Jonly sprawls well.
Jonly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Jonly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jonly fails to pull guard.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Jonly has him pressed against the cage.
Kong fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Jonly gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Jonly perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jonly really is a fat lump.
Kong wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonly is thwarting Kong's attempts to control the position.
Jonly trying to pass the guard but Kong defending well. #T1#
Jonly controlling the action here.
Jonly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Kong tries to keep at a distance but Jonly has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#BC#
Jonly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Jonly. No joy for Kong on that attempt.
Brew Jonly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Kong.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kong.
Kong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jonly fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Jonly feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Jonly is breathing heavily.#SU#
Kong is working an open guard so Jonly takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jonly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Kong tries for a takedown but Jonly sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jonly wants to clinch
and Kong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kong.
Kong fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Kong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jonly is looking for a sweep. Kong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kong is looking to take a break and control but Jonly is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Kong wants to get back to his feet.
#SU2#
Kong gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Kong tries to clinch but Jonly moves out of range.
Jonly drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kong sprawls and moves away.
Kong looks for a takedown but Jonly sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Kong moves into the clinch successfully.
Jonly stalling in the clinch but Kong improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Brew Jonly will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##KD2#
Kong lands a left and a right that send Jonly crashing to the mat, dazed. Kong thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Brew Jonly has been cut.
Kong shoots in but Jonly avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Jonly rushes Kong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Jonly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jonly throws a head kick that misses
and Kong counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Jonly! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Kong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Kong! |
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