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Event:
ICE 5: Arrived
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Manfield closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kong checks a leg kick.
Manfield uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manfield checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kong loads up on a big right hand but Manfield slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Manfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kong takes a swing at Manfield's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Manfield has Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kong misses with a body shot.
Manfield is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manfield should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL2#
Manfield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kong misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong throws a head punch that misses.
Manfield stalling.
Kong blocks a body shot from Manfield.
Manfield works on Kong's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
Manfield thuds a left hand into Kong's body.
Manfield staying out of range there.#CL#
Kong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manfield has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Manfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kong.
Manfield slips under a jab.
Kong slips a jab and a cross from Manfield.
Kong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manfield misses with a combination
and Kong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manfield works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Manfield takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Manfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manfield fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Manfield checks a leg kick.
Manfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Manfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kong.#CL2#
Manfield clinches up against the cage.
Manfield tries a body shot but Kong blocks it.
Manfield pushes Kong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manfield lands with a right to the head.
Manfield lands an uppercut.
Manfield blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manfield.
Manfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kong's elbow.
Kong prevents a body shot from Manfield. #BC2#
Manfield breaks from the clinch.
Manfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manfield lands a nice shot that snaps Kong's head back.
Nice uppercut there from Manfield.
Kong moves in looking to clinch but Manfield pushes him off.
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manfield.
Kong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manfield on the side of the head. #T3#
Manfield lands the left hand.
Kong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Manfield counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reni Manfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Manfield.
Manfield tries to land a leg kick but Kong saw it coming and moves away.
Manfield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kong scores with the left hand. Manfield knows he should have avoided that one.
Kong drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL2#
Manfield has managed to clinch.
Manfield goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Manfield. #BC#
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manfield lands a nice hook to Kong's body. Kong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Manfield lands a jab.#T4##CL2#
Manfield darts in and clinches Kong up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Manfield.
#BC2#
Manfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Manfield.
Manfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice combination there by Manfield.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Manfield prevents Kong from breaking the clinch.
Manfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kong or not.
A short right from Manfield.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manfield tries to work over Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Manfield manages to break the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manfield lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reni Manfield dominated that round.
That's time! Kong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kong throws a leg kick
and Manfield counters with a left to the body.
Manfield lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Manfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Manfield digs a good body shot into Kong's ribs.
Manfield bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Manfield is able to avoid easily.
Manfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Manfield misses with a low kick.
Kong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Manfield moves away from the strike by Kong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manfield's head backwards.
Manfield lands a lovely overhand right.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Manfield does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Manfield drives through and clinches with Kong against the cage.
#T1#
Manfield lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Manfield breaks from the clinch.
Kong tries to land a leg kick but Manfield saw it coming and moves away.
Manfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Manfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Manfield let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Manfield scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Manfield lands a jab to the head.
Kong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manfield will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab from Manfield.
Manfield scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reni Manfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Manfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kong misses with a wild combination.
Manfield appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2##CL2#
Manfield gets a clinch.
Manfield blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kong or not.
Kong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Manfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kong or not.
Manfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Manfield lands a right hand. #BC2#
Manfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Manfield has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kong throws a series of punches but Manfield avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Manfield lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kong throws a hook but Manfield avoids it easily.
Manfield scores with a shot to the body.
Manfield lands with a straight right. Kong didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Kong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Manfield lands with a nice combination. Kong backs away looking to recover.
Decent striking displayed by Manfield there.
Kong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Manfield checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Manfield throws a leg kick which misses Kong's front leg but catches the back leg as Kong tries to avoid it.
Kong misses with a looping right.
Manfield lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manfield misses with a low kick as Kong jumps back.
Kong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Manfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Manfield scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kong in his tracks.
Kong misses with a body shot.
#T4#
Manfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kong on the side of the head.
Kong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manfield lands a slapping body shot.
Manfield throws a leg kick but Kong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Manfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Manfield moves into the clinch.
Kong working hard to break the clinch.
Manfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kong is looking to break free of the clinch but Manfield has double underhooks.
Kong missing with knees to the body.
#BC#
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manfield lands a jab to Kong's midsection.
Kong misses with a jab to the body
and Manfield counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reni Manfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Manfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Manfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kong looks to throw the jab but Manfield is out of range.
Manfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Manfield smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Manfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kong scrambles back to his feet.
Manfield jabs Kong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kong misses with an uppercut.
Manfield lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kong's hands.#CL2#
Manfield darts in and clinches Kong up against the cage.#T1#
Manfield cracks Kong with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Manfield.
Manfield blocks a body shot from Kong.
A short body shot lands from Manfield as the two fighters clinch.
Reni Manfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Manfield. #BC2#
Manfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Manfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A swing and a miss from Kong.
Manfield throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
Manfield has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Kong misses.
A left lands for Manfield.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T2#
Manfield scores with a jab. Kong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Manfield cracks a nice hook into Kong's ribs.
Kong misses with a body shot.
Manfield misses with a low kick.
Kong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Manfield throws a right and a left that Kong avoids nicely.
Manfield lands with a nice body punch.
Kong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manfield dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kong takes one to the side of the head.
Kong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kong takes one to the chin there.
Kong misses with a looping right.#T3#
Manfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kong is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Kong misses its target.
Manfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manfield to score with a decent uppercut.
Manfield ducks right into an uppercut from Kong.
Kong moves forwards but Manfield connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Manfield lands with a thumping leg kick.
Manfield fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manfield digs a good hook to Kong's body.
Manfield tests Kong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manfield blocks a jab.#CL2#
Manfield closes the distance and pushes Kong back into the cage.
Manfield can't find room to land a body shot as Kong controls the action.
#T4#
Kong tries to land a knee to the head but Manfield blocks with his arms.
#BC#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Manfield.
Manfield misses with a low kick.
Kong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Manfield closes the distance and pushes Kong back into the cage.
Kong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Manfield's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Manfield throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Manfield.
Manfield lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kong trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A body shot lands from Manfield.
Kong prevents a body shot from Manfield.
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land. #BC2#
Manfield breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reni Manfield really dominated that round.
That's time! Kong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4##CL2#
Manfield closes the distance and clinches.
Manfield presses Kong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Manfield breaks from the clinch.
Kong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kong tries to clinch up but Manfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Manfield's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kong under the eye.
Manfield lands an overhand right.#CL2#
Manfield has managed to clinch.
Manfield wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kong has him pressed against the cage.
Manfield wants to get back to striking at distance but Kong won't allow it.
#BC2#
Manfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2#
Manfield gets a clinch. #BC#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
Manfield cracks Kong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manfield connects with a jab.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Manfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kong doesn't seem phased though.
Kong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manfield was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
Manfield lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Manfield clinches up against the cage.
Kong is trying to force a seperation but Manfield has the dominant position.
Kong misses with a body punch.
Manfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Manfield lands a body shot.
Kong tries a knee to the head but Manfield blocks it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Kong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Manfield lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manfield.
A left hand lands to the body for Manfield.
Good body shot from Manfield.
A short body shot lands from Manfield as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Manfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
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!
Manfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kong or not.
Manfield lands a nice knee to the body.
Manfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manfield lands a hook that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Manfield lands a left hand.
Manfield with a knee to the head.
Kong takes a shot to the head.
Kong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manfield avoids it.
Manfield lands a body punch.
Kong throws an elbow but it misses.
A hook to the body from Manfield.
#BC2#
Manfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A cross from Manfield lands.
Manfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manfield lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC2#Kong is rocked!#T3#
A punch combination from Manfield misses.
Manfield goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oh Kong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kong misses with a body shot.
Kong seems to have got his legs back now.
Manfield connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Manfield connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manfield throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kong on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Manfield clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Manfield.
Kong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Manfield scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manfield lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Kong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Manfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2#
Manfield breaks from the clinch.
Manfield stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Manfield moves out of range as Kong strikes.
Manfield scores with a nice right hand.
Manfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Manfield's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Kong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Manfield.
Manfield presses Kong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Manfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kong misses with a right hand
enabling Manfield to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manfield throws a low kick but Kong avoids it.
Kong throwing a counter right hand but Manfield manages to avoid it.
Kong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reni Manfield dominated that fourth round.
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!#R5##CL2#
Manfield moves into the clinch.
Manfield working hard to break the clinch.
Manfield scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kong tries to work over Manfield's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manfield blocks the elbow strike.
Kong misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Manfield.
Kong trying to land knees to the body.
Manfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Manfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kong misses with a punch on the inside.
Manfield lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Good body shot from Manfield.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Manfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Manfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Manfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kong is looking to clinch. #T1#
Manfield scores with a jab. Kong acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Kong clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kong throws an elbow but misses.
Manfield digs a right hand underneath Kong's ribcage. Kong let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Manfield breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Manfield.
Manfield fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manfield.
Manfield connects with a body shot.
Kong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manfield lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kong throws a hook but Manfield blocks it.
Kong swinging wildly here.
Jing Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manfield drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Manfield connects with the punch.
Manfield blocks a low kick nicely.
Kong throws a sloppy body shot
and Manfield counters with a straight right hand.
Manfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kong on the side of the head.
Manfield moves away from the strike by Kong.
Manfield was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Manfield bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kong's head backwards.
Manfield paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Manfield lands the left hand.
Manfield scores with a shot to the body.
Kong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A big right from Kong misses.
Manfield lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Manfield dips to his left and cracks Kong with an uppercut!#T3#
Manfield scores with a hook.
Manfield throws a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Manfield as he connects with a hook.
Good shot there by Kong.
Manfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kong doesn't seem bothered though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Kong lands a leg kick that knocks Manfield off balance momentarily.
Kong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Manfield.#CL2#
Kong gets tackled into the cage by Manfield. Manfield maintains the clinch. #BC#
Kong breaks from the clinch.
Manfield scores with the left hand. Kong knows he should have avoided that one. #T4#
Manfield scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong walks into a stiff left hand from Manfield.
Manfield moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Manfield moves into the clinch successfully.
Kong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kong can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Manfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good work by Manfield as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Manfield forces Kong back against the cage and clinches.
Manfield trying to stall but Kong improves his position.
A short body shot lands from Manfield as the two fighters clinch.
Manfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Manfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manfield sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reni Manfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manfield has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reni Manfield!
Reni Manfield is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Reni Manfield, 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:
ICE 1: Halloween Evolution
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
A big left from Kong misses.
Kong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manfield. Manfield obviously looking to wear him down.
Kong throws a body punch but Manfield moves out of range. #CL2#
Manfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kong misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Kong manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Manfield clinches up against the cage.
Kong throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Manfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manfield fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kong.
Manfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Manfield checks a leg kick nicely.#CL2#
Manfield has managed to clinch.
Manfield lands a hook to the side of the head.
Manfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manfield is working Kong over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land. #BC2#
Manfield breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Manfield scores with a sloppy right hand. Kong should have avoided that one.
Manfield fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kong misses with a hook. Manfield ducked under it nicely.
Kong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kong throws a lazy right hand but Manfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Manfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kong's hands.
Kong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kong missing with a left hand there. Manfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Manfield scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong throws a leg kick that misses.
Manfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kong on the side of the head.
Manfield has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Manfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kong needs to keep his hands up - Manfield had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheers as Manfield lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kong doesn't seem phased though.
Manfield lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Manfield lands with a shot to the body.
Manfield works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Manfield rushes Kong and presses him up against the cage.
Manfield lands with a light punch inside.
Manfield working hard to break the clinch.
Manfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manfield lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Manfield scores with a hook to the body.
Kong misses with an elbow over the top.#BC#
Kong breaks from the clinch.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Manfield is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kong with a body shot.
Manfield moves away from the strike by Kong.
Kong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Manfield counter with a right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Manfield.
Manfield slips under a jab.
Manfield looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Manfield's sensitive parts. #T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Manfield.
Manfield throws a good cross that connects.
Kong misses with a left hand
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manfield lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Manfield connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kong's hands.
Manfield with a jab.
Manfield throws a combination. Kong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Manfield is able to avoid easily.
Manfield scores with a sloppy right hand. Kong should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manfield scores with a decent looking hook.
Kong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kong throws a looping overhand right but Manfield ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Manfield was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kong throws a leg kick but Manfield sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Manfield.
Manfield tests Kong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Manfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Manfield! But no joy.
Manfield should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T4#
Manfield lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kong's sensitive parts.
Manfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manfield to score with a decent uppercut.
Manfield scores with a nice strike.
Manfield lands a slapping body shot.
Kong misses the shot to the body.
Kong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Kong's head.
Manfield lands with a nice body punch.
Kong walks into a jab.
A cross from Manfield lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Manfield coming out on top.#CL2#
Kong gets tackled into the cage by Manfield. Manfield maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manfield.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Manfield has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reni Manfield dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Manfield lands a slapping body shot.
Kong tries to land a leg kick but Manfield saw it coming and moves away.
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manfield manages to avoid it.
Kong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manfield is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kong moves forwards but Manfield connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Manfield.
Kong throws a shot from downtown. Manfield moves away and avoids it.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Manfield is just out of range.#CL2#
Manfield instigates a clinch.
Manfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong is trying to force a seperation but Manfield has the dominant position.
Manfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Manfield on the inside. #BC#
Kong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Manfield digs a good hook to Kong's body.
#T1#
Kong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Manfield.
Manfield avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Manfield as he connects with a hook.
Reni Manfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Manfield.
Kong thows a leg kick but Manfield checks it
and Manfield counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Manfield moves into range and clinches up with Kong.
Manfield prevents Kong from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Manfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Manfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Manfield scores with the left hand. Kong knows he should have avoided that one.
Manfield ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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!
Manfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Manfield pushes Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
Manfield is trying to break the clinch but Kong is controlling him.
Reni Manfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Manfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Manfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manfield digs a good hook to Kong's body.
Kong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manfield lands with a nice body punch.
Manfield blocks a jab.
Kong lands a head shot.
Kong thows a leg kick but Manfield checks it
and Manfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Kong misses with a shot to the body
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Manfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Manfield closes the distance and pushes Kong back into the cage.
Manfield digs a right hand underneath Kong's ribcage. Kong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kong looking to throw knees to the head but Manfield is blocking nicely.
Manfield lands a nice knee to the body. #BC2#
Manfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to the liver by Manfield. Beautiful body shot.
Kong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Manfield connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Manfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Manfield lands a two punch combo.
Manfield scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manfield cracks Kong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Manfield lands a jab to the nose.
Kong walks into a jab.
Manfield cracks Kong with a good jab.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Manfield scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong thows a leg kick but Manfield checks it
and Manfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manfield manages to avoid it.
Manfield changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Manfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4#
Manfield connects with a body shot that sends Kong's belly button to the back.
Manfield lands the left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Manfield darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kong throws a right and a left that Manfield avoids nicely.
Kong missing with a left hand there. Manfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reni Manfield seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kong misses with a leg kick
letting Manfield counter with a right hand.
Kong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manfield can pounce on him.
Kong swings for the body but Manfield moves out of range.
Manfield lands a right hook to the body.
Kong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Manfield clinches up with Kong and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong is trying to break free.
Manfield lands with a light punch inside.
Manfield landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reni Manfield showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Manfield is just out of range.
Manfield lands a jab to Kong's midsection.#CL2#
Manfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Manfield scores with a hook to the body.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Manfield is controlling him.#BC2#
Manfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Manfield is just out of range.
Manfield throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Manfield.
Kong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Manfield checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kong.
#CL2#
Manfield pushes Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Manfield.
Kong tries to circle away but Manfield has him pinned against the cage.
Manfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Manfield has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Manfield's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Donk. Manfield catches Kong right on the button with a cross.
Manfield jabs at Kong's body.#CL2#
Manfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Manfield works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC#
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Manfield blocks the low kick.
Manfield steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kong.
Manfield connects with a right hand. Kong shakes it off.
Manfield ducks under a wild hook from Kong.
Kong needs to keep his hands up - Manfield had a free shot at his head there.
Kong throws a big shot that misses.
Kong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jing Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Manfield moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kong throws the left hand but Manfield avoids the punch easily.
Kong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manfield.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Manfield throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kong on the side of the head.
Manfield thumps Kong with a low kick.
Kong on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#CL2#
Manfield rushes Kong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Manfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Manfield breaks from the clinch.
Manfield with a jab.
Kong misses with a double jab.
Kong throws out a leg kick but Manfield moves out of range and Kong only half commits.
Kong has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Manfield finds it's way round the side to connect with Kong's head.
Kong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manfield. #T3#
Kong fails to land with a series of punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manfield scores with a punch to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kong misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Manfield forces Kong back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Manfield manages to break the clinch.
Manfield thuds his right hand into Kong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Manfield lands a nice hook to Kong's body. Kong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick from Manfield, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL2#
Manfield closes the distance and clinches.
Manfield lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Manfield presses Kong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Manfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manfield lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kong.#T4#
Manfield stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Manfield lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kong or not.
Kong is trying to break free.
Kong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kong takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Manfield breaks from the clinch.
Kong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Manfield buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A low kick from Kong is predictable there
and Kong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Manfield uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Manfield scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kong takes one to the side of the head.
Kong takes one to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reni Manfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Manfield has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reni Manfield!
Our winner, Reni Manfield, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Yani lands a nice hook to Kong's body. Kong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kong with a poor takedown
and Yani counters with a nice uppercut.
Yani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yani pinned against the cage. Yani gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kong fails with a takedown attempt.
Frankie Yani has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jing Kong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yani connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Kong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yani's waist but Yani gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kong off to one side.
Kong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Yani. Beautiful body shot.
Yani cracks Kong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yani clobbers Kong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yani tries to avoid it but Kong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yani to the ground. Yani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yani.#TD2#
Kong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yani tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Yani is pulling down on Kong's head. It's preventing any offense from Kong, at least for the moment.
Kong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yani is keeping the position for now.
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!
Yani tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kong has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA New York. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kong wants to pass the guard but Yani is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Yani lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#TD#
Yani shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Yani controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kong working a defensive guard here.
Yani has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Kong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kong working a defensive guard here.
We've been hearing that Yani has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Kong is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Yani rolls with it to try and escape but Kong cranks on the arm and Yani is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jing Kong! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Yani shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yani. #SUB#
Kong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kong is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Yani is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kong trying to control here.
Yani really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Yani is trying to control. Kong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nice strikes from Yani there.
Kong is looking to improve his position.
Kong is trying to control but can't.
Yani is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Kong reverses the position - he's now on top in Yani's guard.
Kong passes Yani's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Yani trying to control here.
Kong moves nicely into side control.
Kong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yani keeps working.
Kong is really struggling to control Yani but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kong advances to full mount. #T3#
Yani tries to reverse the position but Kong maintains control.
Yani wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Kong is cranking Yani's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Yani! He's tightened the choke and Yani is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jing Kong! |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jing Kong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Floruit Biggus!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but Biggus shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Biggus leaves Kong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Biggus tries to counter it with a takedown but Kong pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL2#
Biggus moves into the clinch.
Kong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Biggus is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jing Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggus wants a takedown.
Kong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Biggus tries for a takedown but Kong manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong is looking for a takedown.
Kong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Biggus prevents it.
#T1##TD2#
Biggus gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kong (0) vs (2) Biggus
Biggus prevents Kong from improving his position.
Kong gets full guard.
Biggus tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kong has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Biggus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kong. Score +3 for passing guard: Kong (0) vs (5) Biggus
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggus wants to control but Kong is keeping him busy. #T2#
Kong is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Biggus goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Biggus but great work by Kong. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kong (4) vs (5) Biggus
Biggus regains half guard.
Biggus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Biggus working for a triangle but Kong defends it easily.
Kong forces his way into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Kong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Biggus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kong.
Kong prevents Biggus from improving his position.
Biggus trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Kong manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kong (7) vs (5) Biggus#T4#
Kong wants to take Biggus's back but he can't do it this time.
Kong mounts Biggus! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Kong jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Biggus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biggus tries to buck Kong off but Kong is having none of it.#T5#
Biggus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Biggus is trying to get back to full guard.
Kong trying to pass the guard but Biggus defending well. #SUB#
Kong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Biggus is just riding it out for now. Kong eventually gives up the hold.
Kong wants to take a breather but Biggus is having none of it. #T6#
Biggus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kong's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kong (7) vs (9) Biggus
Kong tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Biggus is persistently looking for the submission but Kong is defending it well.
Kong tries to roll but Biggus sticks to his back.
#T7#
Kong is working hard here to advance position.
Biggus is looking to control Kong but Kong is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Kong has hold of Biggus's leg, trying to break free but it's let Biggus lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Kong is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Biggus throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Floruit Biggus! |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D3): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jing Kong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chek Lap Kok!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lap Kok 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. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kong (0) vs (2) Lap Kok
Kong keeping full guard, as Lap Kok tries to pass. #SUB#
Kong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lap Kok defends it easily.
Lap Kok preventing the sweep.
Lap Kok passes into half guard.
Kong trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong wants to improve his position but Lap Kok is controlling well.
Kong wants to control but Lap Kok is keeping busy.
#T1#
Lap Kok seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kong is looking to improve his position.
Kong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lap Kok is working away from the top position though.
Lap Kok is controlling the pace.
Kong is not content to let Lap Kok control the position.#T2#
Kong gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Kong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lap Kok doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lap Kok manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kong working a defensive guard here.
Kong looking for a sweep. Not yet Kong, not yet. #T3#
Lap Kok is stalling in the full guard.
Lap Kok preventing the sweep.
Lap Kok trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lap Kok has gone for a leg lock! Kong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lap Kok's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kong (2) vs (2) Lap Kok#SUB2#
Kong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lap Kok can't keep his opponent in guard - Kong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Lap Kok wants to get back to full guard.
Lap Kok is staying active underneath Kong, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Kong maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lap Kok could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kong has cracked it and Lap Kok is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jing Kong! |
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