Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1129 Ben vs Sitsongrit 2
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Gong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gong ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
Gong flicks out a counter leg kick but Valverde steps away.
Gong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Gong misses.
Valverde swings widly with a right hand
and Gong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bethania Valverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valverde scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Valverde misses.
It seemed like Gong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gong tries to move into range but Valverde moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valverde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valverde throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Gong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde swings for the body but Gong moves out of range.
Gong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valverde moves away.
The crowd cheers as Valverde lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gong doesn't seem phased though.
Valverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Gong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Valverde moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Valverde on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Valverde walks into a left hand.
Valverde looks to land a right hand but Gong moved out of range.
Gong throws out a counter right but Valverde avoids it with no problem.
Gong takes one on the button.
Gong slips a jab from Valverde.
Valverde fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gong moves away from the strike by Valverde.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valverde misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Valverde 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valverde tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gong was well out of range. Poor timing from Valverde.
Gong throws a sloppy head kick and Valverde moves out of range easily. #T2#
Gong scores with a shot to the body.
Gong with a nice cross.
Valverde scores with a nice head shot.
Valverde misses with a hook. Gong ducked under it nicely.
Gong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valverde connects with a high kick.
Gong throws a looping overhand right but Valverde ducks down to avoid it.
Valverde is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Valverde digs a good body shot into Gong's ribs.
Gong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valverde.
Gong throws a big counter head kick but Valverde avoids it with no problem.
Gong slips under a jab from Valverde.
Gong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Valverde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Valverde connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Valverde throws a head kick but Gong moves out of range.
Gong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valverde looks to land a right hand but Gong moved out of range.
Valverde misses with an uppercut. Gong saw that one coming.
Valverde lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Valverde scores with the left hand. Gong knows he should have avoided that one.
Gong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gong just misses with a punch to the body.
Gong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valverde looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gong ducks under a wild hook from Valverde.
A head kick by Valverde misses
and Gong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body kick there by Gong.
Valverde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gong throws out a counter right but Valverde avoids it with no problem.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valverde was well out of range. Poor timing from Gong.
Gong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valverde loads up on a big right hand but Gong slips the punch.
Gong misses with a looping right.
Good standup being displayed there by Valverde as he connects with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Gong, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Valverde misses.
A little jabbing left from Gong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Valverde scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
and Gong counters with a head kick. #ROC2#Valverde is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valverde avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Valverde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gong misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Valverde on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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 Bethania Valverde will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Valverde misses with a kick to the body
and Gong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valverde seems to have got his legs back now.
Valverde connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gong momentarily.
Valverde throws out a loose jab but Gong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valverde misses with a right hand
and Gong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valverde fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valverde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valverde throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valverde clobbers Gong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bethania Valverde is winning the standup battle so far.
Gong slips a jab and a cross from Valverde.
Gong only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gong.
Valverde misses with a left hand
and Gong counters with a right hand to the body.
Valverde tries a head kick but it misses.
Gong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gong manages to avoid it.
Gong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valverde momentarily. #T1#
Valverde misses with a lunging right hand
letting Gong counter with a right hand.
Gong throws a powerful right kick. Valverde tried to block low but the kick was high! Valverde was taken right off of his feet! Gong jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Li Gong!
In his post fight interview, Li Gong started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: DMMA 379
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Markkanen thumps Gong with a low kick.
Markkanen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Markkanen.
Gong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Markkanen.
Gong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Markkanen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gong misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Markkanen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gong is staying active underneath Markkanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Markkanen there. #SUB#
Markkanen trying to work for an americana but Gong has managed to regain full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gong has control of Markkanen's left arm, preventing Markkanen from doing any damage.
Markkanen scoring with some ground and pound.
Gong is adopting a defensive guard.
Markkanen postures up in Gong's guard and throws a big left but Gong blocks it. #T1#
Markkanen throws a big elbow that misses.
Gong looking for a sweep. Not yet Gong, not yet.
Markkanen postures up in Gong's guard and throws a big left but Gong blocks it.
Gong wants to get back to his feet but Markkanen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Markkanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Markkanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've been hearing that Markkanen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Gong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Markkanen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Markkanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Gong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gong keeping full guard, as Markkanen tries to pass. #T2#
Markkanen wants to control from the top but Gong keeps moving.
Markkanen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Markkanen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Markkanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Markkanen won't allow Gong to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gong missing with a left hand there. Markkanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Markkanen misses its target.
Markkanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gong works the jab nicely.
Li Gong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markkanen swings widly with a right hand
and Gong counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Markkanen is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut there from Markkanen.
Gong misses with an attempted mid kick. #T3#
Markkanen throws a body punch but Gong moves out of range.
Gong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markkanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Gong.
Gong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markkanen. Gong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Markkanen scores with a leg kick.
Markkanen cracks Gong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A head kick misses from Gong.
Markkanen attempts a counter takedown but Gong avoids it well and moves away.
Markkanen lands with a good body shot.
Markkanen lands a really nice looking cross but Gong seems unphased.
Markkanen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Markkanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gong is just out of range.
Gong looks to score with a jab to the body but Markkanen is just out of range.
Markkanen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gong. Gong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markkanen throws a poor cross that misses
and Gong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gong misses with an uppercut. Markkanen saw that one coming.
Gong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gong checks a low kick from Markkanen.
Gong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Markkanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Gong misses.
A low kick lands for Markkanen.
Gong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Markkanen to score with a decent uppercut.
Gong connects with a crisp jab.
Odin Markkanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markkanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gong.
Gong lands with a nice body punch.
Gong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Markkanen moves away.
Markkanen throws a low kick but Gong avoids it.
Markkanen lands an overhand right.#TD#
Markkanen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Markkanen lands in his opponent's guard.
Markkanen throws a strike but Gong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Odin Markkanen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gong delivers a nice body kick.
Gong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Danga de danga de dang - Markkanen scores with a four punch combination!
Markkanen moves out of range as Gong throws a body kick.
Markkanen tries to counter with a takedown but Gong is quick to defend against it.
Markkanen dives in and grabs Gong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gong pushes down on Markkanen's head and hops out.
Nice defenses there by Gong.
Markkanen staying out of range there.
Markkanen shoots and misses
and Gong counters with a head kick.
Markkanen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gong in his tracks.
Markkanen looks to throw the jab but Gong is out of range.
Gong connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gong blocks the body kick.
Gong missing with a left hand there. Markkanen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice body punch from Markkanen. #T1#
Gong just misses with a punch to the body.
Gong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Markkanen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Markkanen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Odin Markkanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markkanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Markkanen misses with a looping right.
A shot to the body from Markkanen misses
and Markkanen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Markkanen.
Markkanen connects with a crisp jab.
Markkanen jabs at Gong's body.
Gong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Markkanen throws a big shot that misses.
Gong walks into a straight right hand from Markkanen.
Markkanen throws a hook but Gong avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gong takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Markkanen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Markkanen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gong can do to turn this around?
Markkanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gong is just out of range.
Gong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Markkanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markkanen throws a looping overhand right but Gong ducks down to avoid it.
Odin Markkanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Markkanen shoots in but no luck this time.
Markkanen lands with an overhand left.
Markkanen lands with a right hand.
Markkanen scores with a jab to the head.
Gong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Markkanen throws a sloppy body shot
and Gong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Markkanen with a poor takedown
and Gong counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Odin Markkanen has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markkanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gong moves away.
Gong misses with an uppercut. Markkanen saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Markkanen misses the target.
Markkanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Gong is just out of range.#T3#
Markkanen loads up on a big right hand but Gong slips the punch.#KD2#
Gong lands a big head kick that sends Markkanen tumbling to the mat! Gong takes a step backwards and waves Markkanen back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Markkanen is rocked!
Gong lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Markkanen crumples to the floor! Gong milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Li Gong!
A less than humble Li Gong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CCC 85
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Stack fails to land with a series of punches.
Gong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stack lands a really nice looking cross but Gong seems unphased.
Gong throws an overhand right that lands on Stack's shoulder, as Stack tries to avoid the shot.
Stack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gong was well out of range. Poor timing from Stack.
Gong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gong moves out of range of the strikes.
A combination from Stack does no damage.
Stack has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gong throws a good cross that connects.
Gong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stack moves away.
Stack wants to counter with a clinch but Gong pushes him away.
Stack throws a body shot but no joy.
Gong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body kick from Gong.
A punch combination from Gong misses.
Gong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stack under the eye.
Stack misses with an uppercut
and Gong counters with a big head kick but Stack shrugs it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stack scores with a hook to the body. Gong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stack.
Gong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stack.#T1#
Gong connects with a body shot.
Stack tries to clinch up but Gong circles away and keeps his distance.
Stack walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Stack changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gong. That's going to slow Stack down.
Gong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gong manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Stack. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stack.
Gong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stack throws a body shot but no joy.
Gong throwing a counter right hand but Stack manages to avoid it.
Gong loads up on a big right hand but Stack slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Gong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gong.#T2#
Gong misses with a body kick.
Stack's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stack scrambles back to his feet.
Gong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gong throws a hook but Stack blocks it.
Stack is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gong with a body shot.
Gong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stack.
Gong misses with a jab to the body
and Stack counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gong throws out a loose jab but Stack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab from Gong.
Gong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from Gong misses.
Gong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stack doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Stack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gong, pushing him back against the cage.
Stack prevents a body shot from Gong. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Stack fails to land.
Gong lands with a left to the head.
Gong is trying to break the clinch but Stack has him pressed against the cage.
Gong misses with a punch to the body.
Stack lands with a light punch inside.
Stack prevents a body shot from Gong.
Gong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Stack tries a body shot but Gong blocks it.
Gong tries a body shot but Stack blocks it.
Stack blocks an uppercut.
Gong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stack backwards.
Stack lands an uppercut.
Gong blocking some punches.
Stack blocks an uppercut.
Stack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stack throws a head punch that misses.
Stack tries to throw a body punch but Gong avoids it by throwing Stack back against the cage.
Gong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Stack.
Stack keeps control of Gong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4##BC#
Gong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gong manages to avoid it.
Gong scores with a jab to the head.
Gong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
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!
Stack takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Stack tries to close the distance and clinch but Gong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gong punishes Stack's body with a nice straight punch.
Stack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stack throws a looping overhand right but Gong ducks down to avoid it.
Stack loads up on a big right hand but Gong slips the punch.
Gong misses with a wild body shot.
Gong scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stack tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stack ducks under a wild hook from Gong.
A big left from Gong misses.
Stack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Gong misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Gong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gong throws a shot from downtown. Stack moves away and avoids it.
Stack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gong misses with a kick to the body.
Li Gong is winning the standup battle so far.
Stack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gong swats away the attempt to clinch by Stack.
Gong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stack lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gong looks to score with a jab to the body but Stack is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stack! But no joy.
Gong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stack can do to turn this around?
Stack keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gong.
Stack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong throws a leg kick which misses Stack's front leg but catches the back leg as Stack tries to avoid it.
Stack is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gong moves away from the strike by Stack.
Stack staying out of range there.
Stack misses with a hook.
Gong scores with a nice strike.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Gong. Stack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stack doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Gong connects with a nice looking jab.
Stack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gong misses with a lunging right hand
and Stack counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stack fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gong misses with a straight right.
Gong looks to score with a jab to the body but Stack is just out of range.
Gong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gong misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stack.
Gong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stack. Stack circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Gong.
Gong throws a leg kick
and Gong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stack takes one on the button.
Gong misses with a body punch
and Stack counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Gong throws a body kick that misses.
Stack looks to score with a jab to the body but Gong is just out of range.
Stack moves forwards but Gong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gong throws a push kick but Stack slaps the foot to one side.
Gong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stack misses with an uppercut.
Stack misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Gong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stack.
Gong scores with a jab. Stack acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gong moves away from the strike by Stack.
Stack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gong was well out of range. Poor timing from Stack.
Gong throws a right and a left that Stack avoids nicely.
Gong throws a body shot but no joy.
Stack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gong was well out of range. Poor timing from Stack.
A quick step to the side and Gong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stack closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Stack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stack tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gong.
Stack swinging wildly here.
Gong takes one to the chin there.
Gong throws a body kick that misses
and Stack cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stack's hands.
Gong misses with a shot to the body
and Stack counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gong cracks Stack with a good jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Stack as he connects with a hook.
Gong throws a wild body kick that Stack sees coming a mile off.
Stack checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Stack throws a lazy right hand but Gong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stack throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Gong avoids the body shot from Stack.
Gong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stack stalks Gong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gong's face. Gong staggers backwards, shaken.
Gong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gong counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Stack misses.
Gong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Stack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gong, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gong is trying to push Stack away but Stack has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gong prevents a body shot from Stack.
Gong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stack makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stack swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Gong manages to break the clinch.
Stack moves out of range as Gong throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Li Gong will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Stack loads up on a big right hand but Gong slips the punch.
Gong slips under a jab.
Gong with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stack. Gong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stack has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gong.
Stack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danga de danga de dang - Stack scores with a four punch combination!
Stack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Gong misses the target.
Gong tries to score with a low kick but Stack moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gong throws a shot from downtown. Stack moves away and avoids it.
Gong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stack fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Gong misses with a head kick.
Stack looks to land a right hand but Gong moved out of range.
Stack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stack chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gong can pounce on him.
Stack listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Stack throws a body shot but no joy.
Stack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stack's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gong lands a front kick.
Gong ducks under a wild hook from Stack.
Stack scores with a sloppy right hand. Gong should have avoided that one.
Gong throws a lazy right hand but Stack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stack now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gong lands with an uppercut that bounces Stack off the cage and back into range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stack misses with a looping left.
Stack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stack throws a big shot that misses.
Gong quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gong defending well as Stack loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Stack misses its intended target.
Stack missing with a left hand there. Gong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good exchange - Stack coming out on top.
Stack tries to clinch but Gong is having none of it.
Stack wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stack sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Gong staying out of range there.
Stack paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Stack.
Gong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gong misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Gong finds it's way through Stack's defenses.
Gong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stack closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stack moves away.
Stack misses with a wild body shot.
Gong is looking to counter punch.
Stack throws a big shot that misses.
Stack takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gong.
Stack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gong lands a right hook to the body.
Gong avoids the body shot from Stack. #T4#
Gong throws a body shot but no joy.
Stack throws out a counter right but Gong avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gong defending well as Stack loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Gong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stack.#CL2#
Stack darts in and clinches Gong up against the cage.
Stack lands a hook that snaps the head of Gong backwards.
Stack tries to work over Gong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stack struggles to land a body shot inside as Gong controls his hands.
Stack struggles to land a body shot inside as Gong controls his hands.
Gong tries to break free but Stack pushes him back against the cage.
Stack lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stack fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Gong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stack looks to land a right hand but Gong moved out of range.
Gong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stack throws a poor cross that misses
and Gong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stack scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joe Stack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gong lands a lovely overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Joe Stack.
I think Gong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Gong!
A very excited looking Li Gong rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: CCC 76
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1#
Gong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ahmad.
Li Gong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gong misses with an uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ahmad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahmad! But no joy.
Ahmad misses with a body kick.
Gong scores with a jab to the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Gong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slow jab from Gong misses its intended target.
Gong misses the body punch
and Ahmad counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahmad.
Ahmad has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gong looks to throw the jab but Ahmad is out of range.
Gong stalks Ahmad and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ahmad's face. Ahmad staggers backwards, shaken.
Gong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Stormcrow Centre in the buildup to the fight.
Gong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gong throws a body punch but Ahmad moves out of range.
Ahmad follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Gong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gong throws a sloppy head kick and Ahmad moves out of range easily.
Gong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ahmad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Gong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ahmad.
Ahmad throws a shot from downtown. Gong moves away and avoids it.
Ahmad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ahmad throws a hook but Gong avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Gong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahmad looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gong throws a poor cross that misses
and Ahmad counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gong misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Ahmad on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gong with a jab.#T2#
Gong throws the left hand but Ahmad avoids the punch easily.
Ahmad clobbers Gong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahmad has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ahmad there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ahmad slips a straight right by Gong.
Gong scores with a jab to the body.
Gong throws a jab but it's blocked by Ahmad.
Ahmad throws a lazy right hand but Gong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Ahmad.
Gong lands a nice shot to the body.
Gong lands with an overhand left.
Ahmad slips a straight right by Gong.#T3#
Gong throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ahmad to counter with a crisp jab.
Gong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gong lands a front kick.
Gong ducks under a wild hook from Ahmad.
A big right from Ahmad misses.
Ahmad throws a big shot that misses.
Gong scores with a leg kick.
Gong thuds his right hand into Ahmad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gong.
Gong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ahmad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gong throws a sloppy head kick and Ahmad moves out of range easily.
Gong lands a really nice looking cross but Ahmad seems unphased.
Gong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahmad scores with a hook.
Ahmad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ahmad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gong.
Ahmad slips under a jab.
Gong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Gong.
Gong throws out a loose jab but Ahmad uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ahmad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ahmad misses with a straight left.
Gong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ahmad throws out a counter right but Gong avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gong throws a jab when Ahmad was well out of range.
Gong is looking to slow Ahmad down with leg kicks.
Ahmad throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Gong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Ahmad misses with a straight left.
Gong with a nice cross.
Gong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahmad can do to turn this around?
Gong defending well as Ahmad loads up on a big left hand.
Gong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Li Gong is winning the standup battle so far.
Ahmad takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Gong punishes Ahmad's body with a nice straight punch.
Gong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gong looks to land a body kick but Ahmad moved away.
Ahmad has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Ahmad.
Ahmad throws a body shot but no joy.
Gong throws a lazy uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Gong throws a wild body kick that Ahmad sees coming a mile off.
Ahmad let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gong pushes Ahmad away with a front kick.
That kick from Ahmad tenderised Gong's leg. Gong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Gong.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gong.
Ahmad with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gong to score with a decent uppercut.
Gong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gong throws a sloppy head kick
and Ahmad counters with a body kick.
Gong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Ahmad might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Gong has got the better of the exchanges.
Gong tries to land a body kick
and Ahmad cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ahmad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gong avoids a kick to the body.
Gong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice shot by Gong.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gong misses the shot to the body.
Ahmad lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ahmad throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ahmad counters with a body kick.
Gong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahmad.
Ahmad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ahmad keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gong.
Gong misses with a shot to the body
and Gong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ahmad's sensitive parts.
Ahmad displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ahmad takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gong misses the body punch
and Ahmad counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Gong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahmad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ahmad to score with a decent uppercut.
Gong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ahmad on the side of the head.
Ahmad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ahmad misses with an uppercut
and Gong counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gong slips under a jab from Ahmad.
Ahmad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ahmad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Ahmad moves out of range of the body kick.
Ahmad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gong tries to bum rush Ahmad with a series of wild strikes but Ahmad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gong misses with a body punch
letting Ahmad counter with a right hand. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ahmad throws a right hand that misses
and Gong counters with a good, hard body kick but Ahmad shrugs it off.
Ahmad slips a jab from Gong.
Ahmad throws out a counter right but Gong avoids it with no problem.
Gong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahmad was well out of range. Poor timing from Gong.
Gong misses with an uppercut
and Ahmad counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gong cracks Ahmad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gong looks to score with a jab to the body but Ahmad is just out of range.
That kick from Gong tenderised Ahmad's leg. Ahmad is trying to keep his angry face on.
Donk. Gong catches Ahmad right on the button with a cross.
Ahmad drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ahmad throws a body kick that misses.
Gong slips a straight right by Ahmad.
Ahmad ducks under a wild hook from Gong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Gong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gong misses with a body punch
and Ahmad finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zayden Ahmad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahmad misses with a body kick.
Gong missing with a left hand there. Ahmad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ahmad scores with a nice right hand.
Ahmad keeps Gong at a distance using the push kick.
Gong lands a leg kick that knocks Ahmad off balance momentarily.
Gong connects with the punch.
Gong pushes Ahmad away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong moves out of range of the strikes.
Ahmad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gong.
A jab from Gong misses.
Gong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ahmad has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Gong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ahmad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Gong misses.
Ahmad tries to move into range but Gong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gong misses with a hook. Ahmad ducked under it nicely.
Gong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ahmad counters with a nice leg kick.
Ahmad looks for the body kick but Gong saw that one coming.
Ahmad doesn't manage to clinch there - Gong circles away.
Gong throws the left hand but Ahmad avoids the punch easily.
Gong cracks Ahmad with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gong scores with a nice head shot.
Gong throws out a powerful jab.
Gong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Gong throws an off balance right hand
and Ahmad counters with a straight right hand.
Ahmad takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahmad. Gong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gong thows a leg kick but Ahmad checks it
and Ahmad connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ahmad misses with a straight left.
Ahmad avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gong throws the left hand but Ahmad avoids the punch easily.
Ahmad takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gong scoring well with a low kick there.
Gong blocks a jab.
Gong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahmad.
Gong connects with a body shot that sends Ahmad's belly button to the back.#T3#
Ahmad throws out a loose jab but Gong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Gong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gong slips under a jab.
Gong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ahmad uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gong.
Gong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ahmad throws a looping overhand right but Gong ducks down to avoid it.
Gong scores with a hook to the body. Ahmad takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gong throws a head kick that Ahmad semi-blocks.
Jab by Gong.
Gong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahmad.
It looked like Gong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahmad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ahmad scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Ahmad has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab by Ahmad.
Nice jab there from Ahmad.
Ahmad misses with an uppercut. Gong saw that one coming.
Ahmad pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gong, as that shot connected.
Ahmad wants to clinch up but Gong keeps it at a distance.
Gong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ahmad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gong.
Gong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gong scores with a jab to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Li Gong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Gong!
A less than humble Li Gong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: CCC 66 : Obama vs Dratchev
Date: Aug 18, 2024

#R1#
Igwe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gong misses with a looping right.
Gong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Igwe moves into the clinch.
Gong tries to circle away but Igwe has him pinned against the cage.
Igwe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gong tries to break the clinch but Igwe is controlling the position.
Igwe jumps guard but Gong stands there with Igwe around his waist. Igwe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Igwe is trying to pull guard but Gong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Li Gong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Okon Igwe.
Igwe prevents Gong from breaking the clinch.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Gong won't allow it. #BC#
Gong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Igwe looks to clinch
and Gong counters with a thumping low kick.
Gong misses with a wild body shot.
Igwe scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Igwe drives through and clinches with Gong against the cage.
Gong misses with a punch to the body.
Igwe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Igwe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gong walks away with a smile on his face. Igwe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A swing and a miss from Gong.
Gong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Igwe. #T1#
Igwe defending well as Gong loads up on a big left hand.
Gong throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Igwe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Igwe tries to pull guard but Gong won't allow it.
Gong misses with the head strike.
Gong lands a left hand. #BC#
Gong manages to break the clinch.
Igwe avoids the body shot from Gong.
Gong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Igwe manages to avoid it.
Gong connects with a solid leg kick.
Igwe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gong looks to land a right hand but Igwe moved out of range.
Gong scores with a nice right hand.
Gong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Igwe moves away.#CL2#
Igwe has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Igwe manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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!
Igwe keeping moving, preventing Gong from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Igwe had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gong defends it easily.#T2##SUB2#
Igwe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Igwe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Gong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Igwe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gong has managed to get both his arms back between Igwe's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Igwe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Igwe is looking to cinch up a triangle. Gong throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Igwe's body to avoid the submission. Igwe has instead reached around Gong's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Igwe arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Okon Igwe!

Event: CCC 59 : Hernandez vs Belyaev
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Sitsongrit walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gong.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Gong is having none of it.
Nice straight punches there by Gong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gong.
Sitsongrit thumps Gong with a low kick.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gong throws out a leg kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range and Gong only half commits.
Gong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Stormcrow Centre in the buildup to the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Sitsongrit blocks the leg kick.
Sitsongrit is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Gong back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Gong. #BC#
Gong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit lands a nice looking body kick.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Gong's leg. Gong is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Gong is having none of it.
Gong avoids a kick to the body.
Gong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Gong.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gong throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Gong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gong throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Gong down with leg kicks.
Gong is looking to land body kicks.
Sitsongrit misses with the combination.
Gong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gong.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Gong.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Gong down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Gong misses the target.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gong.
Sitsongrit tries to land a leg kick but Gong saw it coming and moves away.
Gong is looking to wear down Sitsongrit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gong throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sitsongrit.
Gong misses with an uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Gong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Gong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gong is able to avoid easily.
Gong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sitsongrits jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sitsongrit. That's going to slow Gong down.
Gong misses the jab.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
It appears Gong was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gong connects with a crisp jab.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sitsongrit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Gong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sitsongrit. That did some damage!
Kaewfah Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gong. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches up with Gong and pushes him back against the cage.
Gong blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit. #T3#
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Gong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit's elbow.
Gong takes a shot to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit.
Gong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Gong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gong scores with the left hand. Sitsongrit knows he should have avoided that one.
Gong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sitsongrit to score with a decent uppercut.
Gong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gong.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Gong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Gong avoids it.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.#T4#
Sitsongrit tries to score with a low kick but Gong moves his leg out of the way.
Gong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Gong moved away.
Gong connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sitsongrit has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range and Gong settles back down.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick but Gong avoids it.
Gong throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Gong dominated that 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.#R2#
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches up against the cage.
Gong has a couple of punches blocked by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gong swings wildly with an uppercut but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gong misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Sitsongrit. #BC#
Gong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Li Gong is winning the standup battle so far.
Gong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gong throws a head kick but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick!#T1#
Sitsongrit avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gong checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit tries a low kick but Gong avoids it.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gong.
Sitsongrit takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick from Gong lands but Sitsongrit takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gong throws a body shot but no joy.
Gong tries to work over Sitsongrit's front leg with a kick but Sitsongrit checks it.
Gong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sitsongrit slips a straight right by Gong.
Sitsongrit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit defending well as Gong loads up on a big left hand.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body. #CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sitsongrit. #BC#
Gong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gong lands a head kick. Sitsongrit smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A nice leg kick from Gong, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gong takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
As Sitsongrit backs away, Gong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sitsongrit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gong punishes Sitsongrit's body with a nice straight punch.
Gong misses with a straight left.
Gong lands a head kick!
Gong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sitsongrit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Gong tries to bum rush Sitsongrit with a series of wild strikes but Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Gong down with leg kicks.
Gong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sitsongrit was well out of range. Poor timing from Gong.
Gong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gong just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A bone on bone clash there as Gong blocks the leg kick.
Gong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gong scores with a decent looking hook.
Sitsongrit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gong checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Gong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gong connects with a right hand. Sitsongrit shakes it off.
Gong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sitsongrit is trying to counter with his kicks.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Both fighters circling a little - Sitsongrit finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Gong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gong throws a sloppy head kick and Sitsongrit moves out of range easily.
Gong throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Gong moves out of range.
Gong throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Gong.
Gong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gong 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.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Gong's head but Gong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sitsongrit on the side of the head.
Gong checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Gong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Gong is having none of it. #CL2#
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with an uppercut but Gong uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Gong breaks from the clinch.
Gong misses with a low kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick.
Gong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sitsongrit. Sitsongrit obviously looking to wear him down.
Gong lands a jab.
Sitsongrit is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gong lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sitsongrit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gong.
Gong looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit flicks out a counter leg kick but Gong steps away.
Sitsongrit feints and then cracks Gong's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gong down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and pushes Gong back into the cage.#T1#
Gong pushes Sitsongrit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gong blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Sitsongrit. #BC#
Gong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit looks to land a combination but Gong avoids it well.
Gong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.
A telegraphed right hand from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Gong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gong throws a good cross that connects.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick that misses.
Gong throws a leg kick
and Sitsongrit counters with a body kick.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Gong checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Gong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gong swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gong if he has to take too many more of those.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Gong slaps the foot to one side.
Gong tried to counter with a leg kick but Sitsongrit avoided it.
Gong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick nicely.
Sitsongrit thumps Gong with a low kick.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sitsongrit throws out a leg kick but Gong moves out of range and Sitsongrit only half commits.
Gong checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit checks a leg kick.#T3#
Sitsongrit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Gong.
Sitsongrit is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Gong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sitsongrit scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gong just misses with a punch to the body.
Gong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Gong.
Sitsongrit unleashes a big counter combination but Gong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gong swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
Gong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sitsongrit is out of range. #T4#
Gong moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Gong tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gong.
Sitsongrit moves out of range of the strikes.
Gong moves out of range of the leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Gong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Gong checks it.
Sitsongrit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sitsongrit.
Gong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gong just misses with a punch to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Sitsongrit scores with a spinning back kick!
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kaewfah Sitsongrit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sitsongrit.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kaewfah Sitsongrit.
I think Gong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Gong!

Event: CCC 47 : Jankovic vs Dienekes
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Gong tries to keep at a distance but Yairguez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yairguez lands a knee to the head.
Gong tries to work over Yairguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gong can't break the clinch.
Yairguez blocking some punches.
Gong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yairguez missing with knees to the body.
Yairguez misses with a punch to the body.
Yairguez blocking some punches.
Yairguez tries to land a knee to the head but Gong blocks with his arms.
Gong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yairguez's elbow.
Gong tries to circle away but Yairguez has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gong.
Yairguez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong tries to throw a body punch but Yairguez avoids it by throwing Gong back against the cage.
Yairguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Gong.
Gong managing to block the knees to the body from Yairguez.
Gong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yairguez backwards.
Yairguez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Gong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Yairguez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gong scores with a jab to the body.
Yairguez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yairguez misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yairguez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Gong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yairguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gong is just out of range.
Yairguez walks into a stiff left hand from Gong.
Yairguez throws a lazy right hand but Gong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yairguez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yairguez lands a nice looking body shot.
Yairguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD2#
Yairguez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Yairguez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gong is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Yairguez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
An elbow from Yairguez crashes against the mat.
Yairguez with the ground and pound but Gong regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Gong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yairguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Yairguez thows a huge punch but Gong dodges it nicely.
Yairguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Yairguez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Yairguez is looking to pass Gong's guard but actually Gong recovers to full guard.
Yairguez trying to control but Gong is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yairguez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yairguez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Gong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yairguez is keeping the position for now.
Gong wants to control from the top but Yairguez keeps moving.
Yairguez has a closed guard, preventing Gong from standing up.
Yairguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Yairguez, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rodri Yairguez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Yairguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Yairguez misses with a looping right.
Gong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gong staying out of range there.
Yairguez throws a hook to the side of Gong's head but Gong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rodri Yairguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gong scores with a nice right hand.
Gong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yairguez counters with a head kick. That will keep Gong thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Yairguez ducks under a wild hook from Gong.
Gong misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong lands with a good body shot.
Gong lands a lovely overhand right.
Gong misses with a hook. Yairguez ducked under it nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yairguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Gong is just out of range.#T1#
Gong misses with an uppercut. Yairguez saw that one coming.
Gong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Yairguez moves into the clinch.
Yairguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Gong controls his hands.
Gong wants to break free but Yairguez has control.
Gong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yairguez throws a punch but it's blocked by Gong.
Yairguez goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Gong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Yairguez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yairguez showed some decent athleticism there.
Yairguez prevents Gong from improving his position.#T2#
Yairguez wants to advance to full mount but Gong doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yairguez looking to sit in guard and control but Gong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Yairguez has control of Gong's left arm, preventing Gong from doing any damage.
Gong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Yairguez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gong is one step ahead there.
Gong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gong wants to stand but Yairguez is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Yairguez working a defensive guard here.
Gong wants to pass the guard but Yairguez is keeping the position.
Yairguez wants to sweep here but Gong controlling him for the moment.
Rodri Yairguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yairguez keeping full guard, as Gong tries to pass.
Gong wants to control from the top but Yairguez keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gong passes Yairguez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Yairguez controlling the position well.
Yairguez wants to improve his position but Gong is controlling well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yairguez moves in looking to clinch but Gong pushes him off.
Yairguez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice uppercut there from Gong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Li Gong will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A big left from Gong misses.
Yairguez lands a slapping body shot.
Gong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Yairguez counters with a nice uppercut.
Yairguez misses with a jab to the body
and Gong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yairguez throws out a leg kick but Gong moves out of range and Yairguez only half commits.
Gong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yairguez throws a body shot but no joy.
Yairguez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gong scores with the left hand. Yairguez knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong loads up on a big right hand but Yairguez slips the punch.
Gong misses the shot to the body.
Gong scores with the left hand. Yairguez knows he should have avoided that one.
Gong misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Yairguez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yairguez wants to clinch.#T1#
Gong takes a swing at Yairguez's ribcage but misses.
Gong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yairguez is looking to clinch but Gong is avoiding it.
Gong throws a big shot that misses.
Gong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yairguez manages to avoid it.
Yairguez shoots for a takedown but Gong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Gong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gong.
Yairguez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gong throws out the jab.
Yairguez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gong misses with a wild combination.
Yairguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Yairguez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Yairguez looking to score a takedown here. Gong is defending well but Yairguez drives through and ends up in Gong's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yairguez distracts Gong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yairguez preventing the sweep.
Gong managing to control the position.
Yairguez is looking to advance position but Gong has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Gong wants to stand but Yairguez is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up. #T3#
Gong looking to control and managing it successfully. #SU#
Gong is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #CL2#
Yairguez moves into the clinch.
Gong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yairguez backwards.
Gong can't find room to land a body shot as Yairguez controls the action.
Yairguez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yairguez lands with a light punch inside.
Gong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yairguez lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gong backwards. #BC#
Gong breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Yairguez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Yairguez postures up. #T4#
Yairguez throwing strikes from guard but Gong blocks nicely.
Yairguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gong wants to sweep but no luck.
Yairguez wants to control from the top but Gong keeps moving.
Yairguez throws a big elbow that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Li Gong.
I think Gong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RSE 82:
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Gong lands with an overhand left.
Gong scores with a jab.
Gong scores with a nice right hand.
Gong throws a shot from downtown. River moves away and avoids it.
River misses with an uppercut
and Gong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gong misses the shot to the body.
Gong throws an overhand right that lands on River 's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
Gong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
River misses with a wild body shot.
Gong lands with an overhand left.
River swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
Gong walks into a jab.
River lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gong throws a looping overhand right but River ducks down to avoid it.
Gong walks into a stiff left hand from River .
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gong manages to avoid it.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
River swings and misses with a hook to the body.
River ducks under a wild hook from Gong.
River uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gong.#T1#
River sizes up Gong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Gong.
Gong throws a sloppy head kick and River moves out of range easily.
River misses with a shot to the body
enabling Gong to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Gong has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
River just misses with a punch to the body.
River shoots for a double leg takedown but Gong sprawls well. He's pushed River 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
River throws a lazy right hand but Gong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gong throws a big shot that misses.
Li Gong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from River does no damage.
Gong scores with a jab to the body.
River misses with a straight left.
River cracks a nice hook into Gong's ribs.
Gong throws a shot to the body.
River lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from River .
River ducks under a wild hook from Gong.
Gong walks into a left hand.
River staying out of range there.#T2#
River fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gong manages to avoid it.
River throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for River . That snapped Gong's head back.
Gong looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
River takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River throws a hook to the side of Gong's head but Gong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gong moves away.
Gong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gong loads up on a big right hand but River slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from River ! But no joy.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gong throws a quick head kick that skims the top of River 's head.
Gong misses with a hook.
Gong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but River moves away.
River digs a good hook to Gong's body.
Gong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gong throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and River moves into the clinch.
Gong swings wildly with an uppercut but River uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Gong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gong counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
River throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gong's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
James River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
River shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
River not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with River in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
River is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
River is trying to control the action in half guard but Gong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
River controlling the pace.
Gong blocking the ground and pound attempt from River . #SUB2#
River is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time River .
Gong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. River is working away from the top position though.
Gong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James River will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
River throws a shot from downtown. Gong moves away and avoids it.
Gong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gong scores with a nice head shot.
Gong throws a push kick but River slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
River has Gong up against the cage in a clinch.
River works on Gong's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2#
River manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Gong trying to stand up but can't free himself from River 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
River working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
River has a closed guard, preventing Gong from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
River working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gong has passed into half guard! #T1#
River wants to control but Gong is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Gong seems content to control.
Gong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
River is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gong's back!#T2#
Gong tries to escape the position.
Gong covering up well under a series of strikes from River .
Gong just trying to survive but River is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
River has good solid back control here. #SUB2#
River is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gong has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gong is in bad spot here. #T3##SUB2#
River working for the choke. #SUB2#
Gong is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if River gets his way!
River gets his hands free as Gong looks to control.
James River has got the better of the ground game so far.
River tries to keep control of the position but Gong is staying busy.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Gong turns into River and is now in his guard.
Gong trying to stand up but can't free himself from River 's guard.
Gong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. River is keeping the position for now.
River is pulling down on Gong's head. It's preventing any offense from Gong, at least for the moment.
Gong tries to free his leg and advance position but River is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
River is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James River 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#
Gong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Li Gong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
River misses with a straight left.
River cracks Gong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gong.
Gong misses the shot to the body.
River is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
River looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gong misses with a wild body shot.
Gong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
River takes a swing at Gong's ribcage but misses.
Gong looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Gong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from River .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
River throws a body shot but no joy.
River keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
River tries to clinch but Gong moves out of range.
It looked like Gong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
River lands a jab to Gong's midsection.#T1#
River misses with a straight right.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
River keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gong.
River now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Gong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gong. River does a little dance to reset his feet.
River slips a jab from Gong.
River cracks a nice hook into Gong's ribs.
Gong misses with a left hand
and River counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gong moves away from the strike by River .
Gong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gong misses with a hook.
River scores with a jab to the body.
River misses with a body shot.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gong.
River punishes Gong's body with a nice straight punch.
River changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gong swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Gong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as River throws out the jab.
Gong misses with a hook.
Gong misses the jab.
Nice takedown defense from Gong. No joy for River on that attempt.
Gong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
River lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
River loads up on a big right hand but Gong slips the punch.
Gong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
River is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
River looks to land a right hand but Gong moved out of range.
River has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gong defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gong moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
River lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from River .
A jab lands there for River .
River blocks a jab.
River catches Gong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T3#
Gong looks to score with a jab to the body but River is just out of range.
Gong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
River is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gong.
River tries to clinch there but Gong circles away.
River ducks under a wild hook from Gong.
River throws out a counter right but Gong avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
River takes the fight into the clinch.
River stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gong is trying to break the clinch but River is controlling him.
A frustrated look appears on Gong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gong misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Gong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River scores with a hook to the body. Gong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gong lands a jab to River 's midsection.
Gong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from River .#T4#
Gong works the jab nicely.
Gong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gong lands a glancing blow to the side of River 's head.
River looks to land a left hand but Gong moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
River has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River tries to throw a body punch but Gong avoids it by throwing River back against the cage.
Gong misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from River .
Gong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River is trying to drag Gong to the mat but Gong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gong misses with a hook from the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
James River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well River 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James River !
James River thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: RSE 74:
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Murskaa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murskaa thinking.
Murskaa tries to clinch but Gong is having none of it.
Murskaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murskaa throws a hook but Gong avoids it easily.
Gong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murskaa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gong misses with a hook
and Murskaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murskaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Murskaa defending well as Gong loads up on a big left hand.
Gong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gong throws a body shot but no joy.
Murskaa slips a jab from Gong.
Murskaa throws out a counter right but Gong avoids it with no problem.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murskaa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Murskaa misses.
Murskaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gong was well out of range. Poor timing from Murskaa.
Murskaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murskaa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murskaa throws a hook but Gong avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Gong throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Murskaa tries to work over Gong's front leg with a kick but Gong checks it.
Murskaa scores with a sloppy right hand. Gong should have avoided that one.
Gong lands with a nice body punch.
Gong scores with a nice body kick.
Murskaa avoids the body shot from Gong.
Murskaa misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Murskaa drives through and clinches with Gong against the cage.
Murskaa has Gong pressed against the cage, preventing Gong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Murskaa tries to work over Gong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murskaa scores with a shot to the side of Gong's head.
Murskaa avoiding damage. #TD2#
Murskaa jumps into guard, dragging Gong to the mat.
Murskaa being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Murskaa has his foot on Gong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gong works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Gong avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SU#
Gong gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Gong misses the jab.
Murskaa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Gong.
Murskaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murskaa loads up on a big right hand but Gong slips the punch.
Gong is looking to counter punch.
Murskaa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A leg kick checked by Gong.
Murskaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Murskaa clinches up with Gong and pushes him back against the cage.
Gong misses with a punch on the inside.
Murskaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gong's elbow.
Gong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murskaa digs a right hand underneath Gong's ribcage. Gong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murskaa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gong's elbow.
Murskaa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Murskaa misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Gong content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Gong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murskaa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Murskaa dips to his left and cracks Gong with an uppercut!
Murskaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gong moves away.
Murskaa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Murskaa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murskaa manages to avoid it.
Murskaa throws a leg kick but Gong checks it.
Murskaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murskaa jabs Gong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gong throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Gong gets tackled into the cage by Murskaa. Murskaa maintains the clinch.
Gong throws a punch but it's blocked by Murskaa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gong lands with a right to the head.
Gong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Murskaa stalling in the clinch but Gong improves position.
Murskaa lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Murskaa swings wildly with an uppercut but Gong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murskaa misses with the head strike.
Gong is trying to break the clinch but Murskaa has him pressed against the cage.
Murskaa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gong avoids it.
A short right from Gong.
Gong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murskaa misses with a knee strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gong.#BC#
Gong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murskaa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gong scores with a hook.
Murskaa has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gong looks to land a right hand but Murskaa moved out of range.
Murskaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murskaa throws a body punch but Gong moves out of range.
Gong lands a nice shot that snaps Murskaa's head back.
Gong misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malig Murskaa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murskaa connects with a body shot that sends Gong's belly button to the back.
Gong misses with a straight right.
Murskaa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Murskaa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gong can pounce on him.
Gong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murskaa lunges at Gong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gong's hand.
Murskaa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gong.
Murskaa cracks Gong with an open hand slap.
Murskaa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murskaa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheers as Gong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murskaa doesn't seem phased though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donk. Murskaa catches Gong right on the button with a cross.
Murskaa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murskaa scrambles back to his feet.
Murskaa moves out of range of the body kick.
Murskaa let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab from Gong.
Gong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1#
Murskaa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malig Murskaa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murskaa's corner calls for a 1-2. Murskaa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murskaa tries a low kick but Gong avoids it.
Murskaa slips a jab from Gong.
Murskaa drops his hands momentarily and Gong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gong moves out of range as Murskaa strikes.
Murskaa staying out of range there.
Murskaa throws a right hand that misses
and Gong counters with a nice body shot.
Murskaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gong. #CL2#
Gong tries to keep at a distance but Murskaa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murskaa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gong tries to throw a body punch but Murskaa avoids it by throwing Gong back against the cage.
Murskaa misses with a punch on the inside.
Murskaa keeps control of Gong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Gong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murskaa lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Murskaa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murskaa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gong ducks under a wild hook from Murskaa.
Murskaa connects with a solid leg kick.
Gong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murskaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Murskaa has Gong up against the cage in a clinch.
Murskaa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gong walks away with a smile on his face. Murskaa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Murskaa.
Gong swings for the body but Murskaa moves out of range.
Murskaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gong.
Murskaa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murskaa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gong looks to score with a jab to the body but Murskaa is just out of range.
Gong looks to throw the jab but Murskaa is out of range.
Gong swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Gong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gong lands the left hand.
Gong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murskaa.
Gong 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.
Murskaa lands a lovely overhand right.
Gong connects with a single shot there.
Murskaa moves out of range as Gong strikes.
Murskaa throws out a powerful jab.
Gong throws a leg kick but Murskaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murskaa throws a head kick that misses
and Gong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gong dips to his left and cracks Murskaa with an uppercut!
Gong misses with a right hand
and Murskaa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Gong throws a body punch but Murskaa moves out of range.
Murskaa misses the shot to the body.
Murskaa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Gong finds it's way through Murskaa's defenses. #T4#
Gong scores with a kick to the body.
Murskaa throws a shot from downtown. Gong moves away and avoids it.
Gong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murskaa.
Murskaa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gong counters with a left to the body.
Murskaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gong.
Murskaa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gong.
Gong slips a straight right by Murskaa.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gong. Murskaa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gong throws a chopping leg kick but Murskaa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gong throws a body punch but Murskaa moves out of range.
Gong moves away from the strike by Murskaa.
Gong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murskaa.
Murskaa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murskaa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murskaa 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 Gong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slow jab from Murskaa misses its intended target.
Murskaa tries to score with a low kick but Gong moves his leg out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Gong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Murskaa loads up on a big right hand but Gong slips the punch.
Murskaa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murskaa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murskaa staying out of range there.
A low kick lands for Murskaa.
Gong lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab lands there for Gong.#ROC#Murskaa is rocked!
Gong finds Murskaa's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Murskaa flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Gong lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Murskaa will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Li Gong!

Event: RSE 67: Death Atlas
Date: Apr 10, 2024

#R1#
Gong throws a push kick but Bee slaps the foot to one side.
Bee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gong.
Gong slips a jab from Bee.
Gong lands a lovely overhand right.
Gong throws a sloppy head kick and Bee moves out of range easily.
Gong just misses with a punch to the body.
Gong lands a slapping body shot.
Gong throws a body shot but no joy.
Bee tries to counter by clinching up but Gong breaks away and moves out of range.
Gong slips under a jab from Bee.
Bee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bee cracks Gong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Bee.
Bee tries to clinch but Gong is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gong.
Gong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bee in his tracks.
Bee is looking to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gong. Bee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Bee fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Gong.
Gong misses with a wild body shot.
Bee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gong.
Gong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gong misses with a hook.
Gong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gong counters with a nice uppercut.
Bee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gong jabs Bee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gong misses the shot to the body. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gong.
Gong connects with a right hand. Bee shakes it off.
Bee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice jab there from Gong.
Gong slips a straight right by Bee.
Gong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bee.
As Gong tries to get set, Bee tries to push him back and clinch up but Gong manages to avoid the attempt.
Gong swings for the body but Bee moves out of range.
Gong thuds a left hand into Bee's body.
Gong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bee connects with a looping right hand.
Bee throws out a loose jab but Gong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bee blocks a jab.
A big right from Gong misses.
Gong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bee was well out of range. Poor timing from Gong.
Bee punishes Gong's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Bee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bee is out of range.
Bee throws a hook but Gong avoids it easily.
Bee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL#
Bee takes the fight into the clinch.
Gong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gong lands a nice uppercut.
Gong scores with a shoulder strike.
Bee blocks a body shot from Gong.
Bee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Gong.
Bee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gong is trying to stall.
Bee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Gong. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gong throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Bee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bee struggles to land a body shot inside as Gong controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Gong fails to land.
Gong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gong lands with a short shot to the head.
Gong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gong.
Gong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Gong fails to land.
Gong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bee throws a punch but it's blocked by Gong.
Bee has a couple of punches blocked by Gong.
Gong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bee blocks a body shot from Gong.
Bee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gong can't find room to land a body shot as Bee controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bee misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Gong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gong is looking to land body kicks.
Gong needs to keep his hands up - Bee had a free shot at his head there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gong misses the shot to the body.
Bee is looking to counter the offense by Gong and move into the clinch.
Bee lands with a hook. Gong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bee.
Gong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bee.
Gong is looking to slow Bee down with leg kicks.
Gong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bee tries to counter by clinching up but Gong breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee blocks the body kick.
Gong drops his hands momentarily and Bee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gong blocks a jab.
Gong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bee jabs at Gong's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bee misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Bee tries to clinch but Gong is having none of it.
Gong unleashes a big counter combination but Bee bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gong lands a body shot.
Bee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gong manages to avoid it.
Gong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by Bee. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Bee clinches up with Gong and pushes him back against the cage.
Gong tries a body shot but Bee blocks it.
Gong misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bee.
Gong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gong lands a hook that snaps the head of Bee backwards.
Bee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bee fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Bee blocking some punches.
Bee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bee blocks a body shot from Gong.
Gong working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gong lands a hook that snaps the head of Bee backwards.
Gong blocks an uppercut.
Bee lands a body punch.
A short left from Gong.
Gong tries to work over Bee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bee blocks an uppercut.
Bee scores with a shoulder strike.
Gong misses with a punch on the inside.
Gong working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bee.
Bee blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Gong.
A head punch on the inside from Gong fails to land.
Bee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bee lands a left hand. #T3#
Bee misses with a punch on the inside.
Gong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bee misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bee.
Bee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gong is trying to stall.
Bee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gong scores with a shoulder strike.
Li Gong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gong's elbow.
Bee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bee lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gong. #T4#
Bee misses with the head strike.
Bee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gong backwards.
Gong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bee swings wildly with an uppercut but Gong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gong trying to stall but Bee improves his position.
Gong tries to work over Bee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bee lands a right hand.
Gong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gong lands with a light punch inside.
Bee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gong.
Gong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gong is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bee lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lruce Bee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Bee pushes Gong up against the cage in a clinch.
Gong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gong backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bee.
Gong wants to stall.
Bee blocking some punches.
A short left from Bee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Gong.
Bee tries a body shot but Gong blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gong swings wildly with an uppercut but Bee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Bee. #T1#
A body shot lands from Gong.
Gong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bees head.
Gong misses with the head strike.
Gong tries to throw a body punch but Bee avoids it by throwing Gong back against the cage.
Bee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gong blocks an uppercut.
Gong throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bee.
Bee lands a left hand.
Gong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bee blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bee.
Gong working aggressively here.
Gong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Bee.
Gong throws a punch but it's blocked by Bee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gong. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bee prevents a body shot from Gong.
A body shot lands from Bee.
Gong misses with a punch on the inside.
Bee working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Bee - that landed with a thud.
Bee lands an uppercut.
Bee misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bee.
Bee throws a punch but it's blocked by Gong.
Bee can't find room to land a body shot as Gong controls the action.
Bee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gong can't find room to land a body shot as Bee controls the action.
Gong throws a punch but it's blocked by Bee.
Gong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gong swings wildly with an uppercut but Bee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bee prevents a body shot from Gong. #T3#
Bee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bee.
Gong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gong misses with some punches.
Gong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bee lands with a right to the head.
Gong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gong throws a punch but it's blocked by Bee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bee.
Gong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bees head.
Gong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bee lands a shoulder strike.
Bee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gong.
Gong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bee throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gong misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Gong lands an uppercut.
Bee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bee lands a nice shot to the body.
Gong lands an uppercut.
Gong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gong scores with a shot to the side of Bee's head.
Bee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gong misses with the head strike.
Bee prevents a body shot from Gong.
Bee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Bee fails to land.
Gong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bee tries to throw a body punch but Gong avoids it by throwing Bee back against the cage.
Bee lands a hook that snaps the head of Gong backwards.
Gong tries to throw a body punch but Bee avoids it by throwing Gong back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lruce Bee.
I think Bee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lruce Bee!
An out of breath Lruce Bee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: RSE 62: Fire In The Sky
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Sanitario throws an overhand right that lands on Gong's shoulder, as Gong tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Gong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sanitario avoids the body shot from Gong.
Sanitario moves out of range of the leg kick from Gong.
Sanitario fails to land the takedown.
Gong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Sanitario drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sanitario lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sanitario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanitario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanitario with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanitario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanitario postures up in Gong's guard and throws a big left but Gong blocks it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sanitario missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sanitario throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Stormcrow Centre in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Gong stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Sanitario changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Gong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sanitario has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gong is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gong controlling the action here.
Gong wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Gong controlling the action here.
Gong wants to pass to mount but Sanitario is defending the position.
Sanitario gets back to full guard. #T3#
Gong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanitario swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gong is pushing down on Sanitario's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sanitario is fighting to maintain full guard but Gong has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanitario knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
It looks like Gong is going to stand back up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanitario dives in and grabs Gong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gong pushes down on Sanitario's head and hops out.
Gong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Li Gong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnabus Sanitario.
The crowd cheers as Gong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanitario doesn't seem phased though.
Gong throws a shot to the body.
Sanitario with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gong throws a body shot but no joy.
Gong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanitario was well out of range. Poor timing from Gong.
Sanitario moves out of range of the body kick from Gong.
Sanitario tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanitario.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Sanitario darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sanitario scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sanitario misses with a head shot. Gong uses the momentum to regain guard.
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 Li Gong will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt
and Gong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanitario thinking.
Sanitario misses with an uppercut
and Gong counters with a straight right hand.
Sanitario fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gong is looking to wear down Sanitario with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sanitario scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanitario tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gong swivels and escapes.
Li Gong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnabus Sanitario.
Sanitario walks into a straight right hand from Gong.
Gong stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanitario. Sanitario gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanitario takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanitario ducks under a wild hook from Gong.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gong as he jumps to the side.
A quick step to the side and Gong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong lands with a hook. Sanitario tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanitario sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanitario manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Sanitario gets a double leg takedown into Gong's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanitario works over Gong with some ground and pound from guard.#T1#
Gong seems keen to control Sanitario's posture.
Sanitario loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanitario manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Gong wants to stand and escape but instead Sanitario has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Sanitario postures up.
Gong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanitario postures up in Gong's guard and throws a big left but Gong blocks it.
Sanitario throws a strike but Gong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T2#
Gong wants to stand but Sanitario is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Gong wants to pass the guard but Sanitario is keeping the position.
Gong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sanitario's guard.
Sanitario keeping moving, preventing Gong from controlling successfully.
Gong is looking to stand up but Sanitario won't let him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Li Gong is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt - Gong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Gong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice sprawl there from Gong as Sanitario shoots in.
Gong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sanitario shoots for a takedown but Gong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sanitario takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sanitario.
Gong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanitario shoots for a double leg takedown but Gong sprawls well. He's pushed Sanitario's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gong throws a leg kick but Sanitario sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sanitario fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gong avoids it really well and circles away.
Sanitario looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gong throwing a counter right hand but Sanitario manages to avoid it.
Gong misses with a looping right.
Gong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gong misses with the combination.
Gong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut lands for Gong. That snapped Sanitario's head back.
Sanitario gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gong.
Sanitario goes for a double leg but Gong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gong continues to drive forward.
Sanitario takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Gong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Good exchange - Gong coming out on top.
Barnabus Sanitario has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanitario shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gong defends it nicely.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown but Gong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sanitario drops his hands momentarily and Gong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanitario misses with a lunging right hand
and Sanitario takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barnabus Sanitario seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gong lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanitario's head.
Sanitario slips a straight right by Gong.
Sanitario looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gong is fending him off so far but Sanitario persists. Nope, Gong circles away and we're back to standing.
Li Gong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barnabus Sanitario.
Gong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanitario has his takedown stuffed
and Gong counters with a straight right hand.
Gong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanitario was well out of range. Poor timing from Gong.
Gong leaves Sanitario with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gong misses the shot to the body.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gong but Gong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gong misses with a straight left. #T1#
Sanitario darts in looking for a takedown but Gong gets double underhooks and turns Sanitario into the cage.
Gong jabs at Sanitario's body.
Sanitario dives in and grabs Gong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gong pushes down on Sanitario's head and hops out.
Sanitario takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Gong to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanitario takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanitario momentarily.
Gong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sanitario with the counter takedown but Gong avoids it easily.
A cross from Gong lands.
Gong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanitario takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gong throws the left hand but Sanitario avoids the punch easily.
Sanitario changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanitario shoots in looking for a takedown but Gong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanitario's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sanitario throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gong is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
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!
Sanitario tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gong swivels and escapes.
Gong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sanitario.
Gong scores with a nice head shot.
Gong lands with a good body shot.
Li Gong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Sanitario takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gong lands with a shot to the body.
Gong looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanitario is just out of range.
Gong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanitario shoots in but no luck this time.
Gong lands with a straight right. Sanitario didn't see that one coming.
Sanitario fails with the takedown
and Gong counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanitario takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gong leaves Sanitario with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanitario can do to turn this around?
Gong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanitario on the side of the head.
Gong throws a shot to the body.
Gong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice straight punches there by Gong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gong.
Gong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanitario drops his hands momentarily and Gong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Sanitario shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gong defends it nicely.
Gong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanitario takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gong.
Sanitario shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gong defends it nicely.
Gong throws a big counter combination but Sanitario scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gong connects with a body shot.
Sanitario shoots in for a takedown but Gong shows good takedown defense.
Sanitario misses with a takedown attempt - Gong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gong lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Gong lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd cheers as Gong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanitario doesn't seem phased though.
Sanitario takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanitario shoots and misses
and Gong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanitario thinking.
Gong scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanitario drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gong lands a leg kick that knocks Sanitario off balance momentarily.
Sanitario drops his hands momentarily and Gong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanitario drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to the liver by Gong. Beautiful body shot.
Gong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanitario momentarily.
Gong thuds a left hand into Sanitario's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sanitario moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gong tests Sanitario's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanitario takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Li Gong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gong, 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Gong!
The defeated Barnabus Sanitario had this to say: 'Forever uncleeeeean'.

Event: MMAH 109
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Gong throws the kick towards the body but Green avoids it.
Green gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gong counters with a stiff right hand.
Gong misses with a hook.
Green half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Gong tries to sprawl out of it but Green keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Green somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walon Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gong scores with a punch to the head.
Gong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gong digs a good body shot into Green's ribs.
Green shoots and misses
and Gong counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Gong as Green shoots in.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Green walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gong scores with a punch to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Gong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gong.
Jab, jab by Gong - just one landing. #ROC2#Green is rocked!
Gong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Green had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Gong.
Green takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Green takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Oh Green is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Green with a poor takedown
and Gong counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Gong wants to slow Green down by chopping away at his legs.
Green shoots in but Gong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Li Gong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Green seems to have got his legs back now.
Green doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Green takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gong is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Good shot there by Gong.
Green has his takedown stuffed
and Gong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
Green tries for a takedown but Gong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Green slips a jab from Gong.
Green changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Green moves away.
Jab by Gong.
Gong missing with a left hand there. Green was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Green looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gong misses the jab.
Green changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Gong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gong scores with a nice head shot.
Green fails to land the takedown.
Li Gong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Green shoots for a takedown but Gong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gong lands a jab to Green's midsection.
Gong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Green.
Green feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Green.
Green has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Green there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Green takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Green misses with a takedown attempt - Gong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walon Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green shoots and misses
and Gong counters with a nice uppercut.
Gong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Nice body punch from Gong.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Green might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Green shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Gong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Green slips a straight right by Gong.
Gong scores with a punch to the head.
Green shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gong sprawls well. Gong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
Gong tests Green's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Green misses with a takedown attempt
and Gong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Green has a takedown stuffed.
Gong catches Green with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gong throws a head kick but Green moves out of range.
Gong scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Gong misses. #T4#
Gong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gong throws a wild body kick that Green sees coming a mile off.
Green feinted with a counter takedown.
Green looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gong throws a lazy right hand but Green sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Green drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gong sprawls and moves away.
Gong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Green is out of range.
Green feinted with a counter takedown.
Green tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gong defends well and Green ends up having to push Gong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Gong.
Gong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gong has a couple of punches blocked by Green.
Gong misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Gong 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#
Green looks for a takedown but Gong sprawls well.
Green slips under a jab from Gong.
Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gong cracks Green with an open hand slap.
Green misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walon Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong works Green's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Gong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gong swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gong. Green does a little dance to reset his feet.
Green drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gong sprawls and moves away.
Green tries for a takedown but Gong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gong cracks Green with an open hand slap.
Gong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gong throws a body punch but Green moves out of range. #T2#
Gong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Green fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gong swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Green shoots and misses
and Gong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Green has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Gong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Green fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Green looks for a takedown but Gong sprawls well.
Gong lunges at Green with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Green's hand. #T4#
Green fails with the takedown
and Gong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Green thinking.
Green takes one to the chin there.
Green blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Gong misses.
Green feinted with a counter takedown.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gong.
Green attempts a counter takedown but Gong avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gong with a nice cross.
Walon Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Green misses with a takedown attempt - Gong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Li Gong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gong 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Gong!

Event: MMAH 103
Date: Dec 31, 2023

#R1#
Gong misses with a wild body shot.
Gaspard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gong moves away.
Gong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gong displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gaspard up against the cage.#TD2#
Gaspard gets control of Gong's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gaspard will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Gaspard has his foot on Gong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gong works his way back into a safe position though.
Gong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gong wants to stand but Gaspard is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gaspard wants to sweep here but Gong controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong pushes down on Gaspard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gong is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #T1#
Gong controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Gaspard looking for submissions off his back.
Gaspard is looking for a sweep. Gong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gong tries to pass to full mount but Gaspard defends it.
It looks like Gong is going to stand back up.
Gong tries to pass to full mount but Gaspard defends it.
Gong passes to full mount! #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gaspard is desperately trying to improve his position but Gong has a good base and remains in mount.
Gong tries to control but Gaspard wriggling away.
Gong looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gong wants to get back to his feet but Gaspard is holding on tight.
Gaspard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gong avoids the attempt from Gaspard to control.
Gaspard is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Gong is looking to stand but Gaspard has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Gaspard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gaspard is still trying to improve position.
Gaspard gets back to half guard.
Gaspard moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gong wants to stand but Gaspard has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gong preventing the sweep. #T4#
Gong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gaspard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gong is one step ahead there.
Gong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gong pushes down on Gaspard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gong tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gaspard.
Gaspard is refusing to be controlled, as Gong sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Gong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
An inside leg kick from Gong misses.
Gong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gong throws a jab but it's blocked by Gaspard.
Gaspard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Gaspard on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gong looks to land a left hand but Gaspard moved out of range nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Gong there.#CL#
Gong darts in and clinches Gaspard up against the cage.
Gong lands a hook that snaps the head of Gaspard backwards.
Gaspard throws a punch but it's blocked by Gong.
Gong tries a body shot but Gaspard blocks it.
Gaspard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Gong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Gong.
Gaspard tries to pull guard but Gong holds him up against the cage and eventually Gaspard drops back down to his feet.
Gong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaspard can do to turn this around?
Gong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gaspard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gong blocks an uppercut. #T1#
Gong struggles to land a body shot inside as Gaspard controls his hands.
Gaspard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gaspard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gong is working Gaspard over against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gaspard gets through Gong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gaspard lands a nice uppercut.
Gong tries to work over Gaspard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gaspard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Li Gong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gong.
Gong stalling the fight.
Gaspard has a couple of punches blocked by Gong.
Gaspard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gong misses with a punch on the inside.
Gong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gong scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gaspard.
Gong has a couple of punches blocked by Gaspard. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gong can't find room to land a body shot as Gaspard controls the action.
Gaspard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gong pushes Gaspard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gong misses with some punches.
Gaspard lands a left hand.
Gong lands with a short shot to the head.
Gaspard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gong misses with a punch to the body.
Gong throws a head punch that misses.
Gong stalling the fight.
Gong has a couple of punches blocked by Gaspard.
Gaspard throws a punch but it's blocked by Gong.
Gong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gaspard tries to pull guard but Gong won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Gong.
The referee calls for Gong to work. #T3#
Gong lands a body punch.
Gaspard throws a punch but it's blocked by Gong.
Gaspard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gaspard blocking some punches.
Gong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gong blocking some punches.
Gaspard jumps guard but Gong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Li Gong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Luc Gaspard.
Gaspard tries to throw a body punch but Gong avoids it by throwing Gaspard back against the cage.
Gaspard working aggressively here.
Gong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Gaspard fails to land.
Gaspard lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gong.
Gong throws a head punch that misses.
Gong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gaspard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gong backwards.
Gong lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Gaspard is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaspard has a couple of punches blocked by Gong.
Gaspard is still on wobbly legs! Can Gong finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Gong fails to land.
Gaspard seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Gaspard is trying to pull guard but Gong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gaspard blocks an uppercut.
Gong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gong has a couple of punches blocked by Gaspard.
Gaspard jumps guard but Gong stands there with Gaspard around his waist. Gaspard gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gaspard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gong.
Gong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gaspard throws a head punch that misses.
Gong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gaspard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gaspard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gong misses with some punches.
Gaspard throws a head punch that misses.
Gaspard works on Gong's body with a couple of short punches.
Gong lands a nice uppercut.
Gong swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaspard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaspard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Gong dominated that second round.
That's time! Gong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Gaspard lands with a hook. Gong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Donk. Gong catches Gaspard right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Gong clinches with his opponent.
Gaspard tries to work over Gong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaspard swings wildly with an uppercut but Gong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gaspard swings wildly with an uppercut but Gong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Gong.
Gong is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspard fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gong working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gong.
Gong wants to stall.
Gong can't find room to land a body shot as Gaspard controls the action. #T1#
Gong throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaspard.
Gong swings wildly with an uppercut but Gaspard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaspard lands with a light punch inside. #TD2#
Gaspard pulls Gong into guard.
Gong wanted to stand there but Gaspard had control of the position.
Gong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gaspard's guard.
Gong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gaspard keeping full guard, as Gong tries to pass. #SUB2#
Gaspard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Gong trying to control but Gaspard is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gong avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Gaspard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gong stays in close to Gaspard's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Gaspard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3#
Gong is looking to stand up but Gaspard won't let him. #SUB2#
Gaspard working for a triangle but Gong defends it easily.
Gong is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Gaspard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gong defends it easily.
Gong wants to stand but Gaspard has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gong wants to stand and escape but instead Gaspard has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Gaspard is fighting to break Gong's control of his arms but Gong is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gaspard postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gong wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Li Gong.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gong, 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Gong!

Event: GFC10: Diaz vs Lune
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1##CL#
Gong has Udar up against the cage in a clinch.
Gong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gong lands a body shot.
Gong misses with the head strike.
Udar working hard to break the clinch.
Gong lands with a short shot to the head.
Gong pushes Udar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Udar tries to circle away but Gong has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Gong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Good body shot from Gong.
Gong misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gong.
Udar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gong's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Udar. #T1#
Gong lands with a short shot to the head.
Udar looking to slow down the pace here.
Udar looking to stall.
Gong lands a left hand.
Gong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Gong cracks Udar with a nice body shot.
Gong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gong lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Gong.
Udar tries to work over Gong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Udar is looking to break free of the clinch but Gong has double underhooks.
Gong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Udar's efforts to push away.
Udar blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Udar blocks an uppercut.
Udar blocking some punches.
Gong pushes Udar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gong throws a head punch that misses.
Gong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gong blocks a body shot from Udar.
Gong gets through Udar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gong struggles to land a body shot inside as Udar controls his hands.
Gong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Udars head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Udar is working Gong over against the cage.
Udar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gong gets through Udar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Udar is trying to push Gong away but Gong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Udar can't find room to land a body shot as Gong controls the action. #T3#
A short left from Gong.
A head punch on the inside from Gong fails to land.
Udar is trying to push Gong away but Gong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gong.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Udar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Udar.
A right hook to the body lands for Gong.
A short body shot lands from Gong as the two fighters clinch.
Udar wants to break free but Gong has control.
Gong digs a right hand underneath Udar's ribcage. Udar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Udar throws a punch but it's blocked by Gong.
Gong scores with a shot to the side of Udar's head.
Udar has a couple of punches blocked by Gong.
Gong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Udar tries to work over Gong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Udar looking to stall. #T4#
Gong swings wildly with an uppercut but Udar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Udar tries to circle away but Gong has him pinned against the cage.
Gong misses with a punch on the inside.
Gong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Udar is trying to break the clinch but Gong has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Udar struggles to land a body shot inside as Gong controls his hands.
Udar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Udar backwards.
Udar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gong lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Udar backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Gong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Some bone on bone action there as Udar checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Udar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gong misses the jab.
Udar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gong throws a body shot but no joy.
Gong misses with an uppercut
and Udar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Udar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL#
Gong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gong taking a breather.
Gong keeps control of Udar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Udar can do to turn this around?
Gong is leaning against Udar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gong working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Udar fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Udar can't break the clinch.
Gong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Udars head.
Gong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gong swings wildly with an uppercut but Udar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Udar has had enough of the clinch but Gong keeps him there for the moment.
Gong has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Udar slows down the pace here.
Gong lands a nice uppercut.
Gong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Udar tries to break free but Gong pushes him back against the cage.
A short left from Gong.
Udar missing with knees to the body.
Gong lands with a left to the head.
Udar misses with a body punch. #T2#
Gong misses with a body punch.
Gong misses with some punches.
Udar is trying to break the clinch but Gong has him pressed against the cage.
Gong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gong misses with a punch on the inside.
Gong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gong throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Gong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Udar blocking some punches.
Gong lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Gong.
Gong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gong misses with some punches.
Gong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gong scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Gong lands a shot to the body.
Gong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Udar blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Gong fails to land.
Udar tries to land knees in the clinch but Gong avoids the damage to the body.
Gong lands a shoulder strike.
Gong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Li Gong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Gong.
Gong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Udar backwards.
Good body shot from Gong.
Udar trying to control the position but instead, Gong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Udar into the cage.
Gong misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Udar has had enough of the clinch but Gong keeps him there for the moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Gong.
Gong lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Gong.
Gong lands with a short punch from the 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!
Gong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Udar backwards.
Gong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Udar backwards.
Gong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Gong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gong stalling the fight.
Gong lands a left hand.
A short left from Gong.
A nice left hand lands by Gong.
Gong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Gong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Gong dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Gong moves into the clinch.
Gong working aggressively here.
Gong throws a head punch that misses.
Gong lands with a left to the head.
Gong misses with a body punch.
A short right from Gong.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Udar has had enough of the clinch but Gong keeps him there for the moment.
Udar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gong lands with a right to the head.
Gong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Udar tries to break free but Gong pushes him back against the cage.
Gong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gong.
A short uppercut from Gong.
Gong stalling against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gong swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Gong misses with a punch on the inside.
Udar tries to circle away but Gong has him pinned against the cage.
Gong swings wildly with an uppercut but Udar uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Gong.
Gong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gong.
Gong prevents Udar from breaking the clinch.
Udar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gong avoids it.
Gong scores with a shoulder strike.
Udar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Udar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gong doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
A short left from Gong.
Udar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gong.
Gong scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Gong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Udars head.
Udar working hard to break the clinch.
Gong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gong lands a hook that snaps the head of Udar backwards.
Gong lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Udar is rocked!
Gong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Udar is still on wobbly legs! Can Gong finish him?
Udar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Udar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gong pushes Udar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Udar backwards.
A short uppercut from Gong.
A nice left hand lands by Gong.
Gong misses with the head strike. #T3#
Gong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gong lands with a left to the head.
Gong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Gong to work.
Gong lands with a right to the head.
Udar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Udar is trying to break the clinch but Gong is controlling him.
Gong throws a head punch that misses.
Udar blocks an uppercut.
Gong has a couple of punches blocked by Udar.
Gong misses with some punches.
Udar seems to have recovered his senses.
Gong tries to throw a body punch but Udar avoids it by throwing Gong back against the cage.
Gong throws a head punch that misses.
Udar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gong keeps control of Udar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T4#
Gong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gong lands with a light punch inside.
Udar can't break the clinch.
Udar blocks a body shot from Gong.
Gong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gong tries a body shot but Udar blocks it.
Gong blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Udar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gong works on Udar's body with a couple of short punches.
Gong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gong as Udar tries to tie him up.
Udar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gong is keeping busy.
Udar is trying to force a seperation but Gong has the dominant position.
Moshchnyy Udar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gong presses Udar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Li Gong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gong, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Li Gong!

Event: GFC 8: Rex vs Mnusk
Date: Sep 27, 2023

#R1#
Yeshuati looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yeshuati connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gong. Gong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yeshuati cracks Gong with a good jab.
Yeshuati lands a lovely overhand right.
Yeshuati tries to clinch but Gong is having none of it.
A nice side step and Gong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yeshuati connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yeshuati fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yeshuati bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yeshuati looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Yeshuati.
Yeshuati throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yeshuati works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Yeshuati throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gong.
Yeshuati lands with a shot to the body.
Yeshuati throws a nice looking combination but Gong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Gong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yeshuati swinging wildly here.
Gong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yeshuati stuns Gong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gong slips under a jab from Yeshuati.
It seemed like Gong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Yeshuati misses with a hook.
Yeshuati throws a series of punches but Gong avoids them all with ease.
Genko Yeshuati seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gong ducks under a wild hook from Yeshuati.
Yeshuati throws a nice looking combination but Gong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yeshuati tries to clinch but Gong is having none of it.
Gong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yeshuati misses with a double jab.
Yeshuati is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yeshuati loads up on a big right hand but Gong slips the punch.
Gong throws out a counter right but Yeshuati avoids it with no problem.
Yeshuati misses with a looping left.#T2#
Yeshuati cracks Gong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Yeshuati wants to clinch
and Gong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yeshuati missing with a left hand there. Gong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yeshuati moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gong misses with a wild combination.
Yeshuati connects with an inside leg kick.
Yeshuati tries to clinch but Gong moves out of range.
Gong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Yeshuati throws a hook to the side of Gong's head but Gong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yeshuati uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gong.
Gong swinging wildly here. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Yeshuati.
Gong blocks a head kick by Yeshuati.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gong! But no joy.
Yeshuati misses with a hook. Gong ducked under it nicely.
Gong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yeshuati checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Yeshuati fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gong unleashes a big counter combination but Yeshuati bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Yeshuati throws a low kick but Gong avoids it.
Yeshuati misses with a hook. Gong ducked under it nicely.
Yeshuati misses with a hook.
Gong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yeshuati.
Gong throws a series of punches but Yeshuati avoids them all with ease.
Yeshuati drops his hands momentarily and Gong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yeshuati connects with a leg kick.
Yeshuati wants to clinch up but Gong keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Yeshuati moves out of range as Gong strikes.
Yeshuati throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Yeshuati with a nice cross.
Yeshuati tries to close the distance and clinch but Gong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yeshuati fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Yeshuati does it's job there.
Yeshuati rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yeshuati with the inside leg kick.
Gong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gong keeps the fight on the outside.
Gong misses with a wild combination.
Yeshuati scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genko Yeshuati dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Yeshuati tries a head kick but it misses.
Yeshuati swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Yeshuati here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Yeshuati with a nice cross.
Yeshuati tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gong might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Yeshuati has got the better of the exchanges.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gong.
The fighters circling - Yeshuati throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yeshuati throws a head kick but Gong moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yeshuati throws a head kick that misses.
Yeshuati lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gong's sensitive parts.
Yeshuati is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gong can do to turn this around?
Yeshuati uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gong.
Genko Yeshuati is winning the standup battle so far.
Gong swings for the body but Yeshuati moves out of range.
Yeshuati cracks Gong with a good jab.#T1#
Yeshuati throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yeshuati tries to clinch but Gong moves out of range.
Yeshuati sizes up Gong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yeshuati manages to avoid it.
Yeshuati throws out a loose jab but Gong uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gong! But no joy.
Yeshuati rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yeshuati misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yeshuati jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gong scores with a jab.
Yeshuati stuns Gong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yeshuati with a hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gong in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Yeshuati lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeshuati throws a head kick that half lands. #T2#
Gong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yeshuati scores with a decent looking hook.
Yeshuati fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yeshuati misses with a combination
and Yeshuati takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice combination there by Yeshuati.
Yeshuati throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gong counters with a body kick that stops Yeshuati in his tracks momentarily.
Yeshuati walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yeshuati misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gong! But no joy.
Yeshuati throws a sloppy head kick and Gong moves out of range easily.
Yeshuati lunges at Gong with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gong's hand.
Yeshuati scores with a hook.
Yeshuati lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #T3#
Yeshuati lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Yeshuati tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Yeshuati moves in looking to clinch but Gong pushes him off.
Yeshuati lands a high kick!
Yeshuati misses with an uppercut.
Gong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yeshuati with a body shot.
Yeshuati is looking to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Gong misses.
Yeshuati fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Gong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yeshuati lands with a hook. Gong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yeshuati moves in looking to clinch but Gong pushes him off.
Gong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yeshuati misses with a two punch combination.
Gong moves out of range of the strikes.
And Gong responds with a good body kick, but Yeshuati manages to step out the way in time.
Yeshuati takes a swing at Gong's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Yeshuati thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good standup being displayed there by Yeshuati as he connects with a hook.
Yeshuati misses with a wild combination.
Yeshuati throws out a loose jab but Gong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yeshuati lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yeshuati lands a jab to the nose.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gong checks a leg kick.
Gong scores with a hook.
Yeshuati uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gong.
Yeshuati throws a series of strikes that have Gong backpedaling.
Gong needs to keep his hands up - Yeshuati had a free shot at his head there.
Gong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yeshuati throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gong's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genko Yeshuati dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Yeshuati is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Yeshuati works Gong's body with a nice hook.
Yeshuati tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yeshuati moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yeshuati throws a sloppy head kick and Gong moves out of range easily.
Gong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yeshuati tries to close the distance and clinch but Gong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yeshuati swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yeshuati throws a head kick but Gong moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Gong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yeshuati missing with a left hand there. Gong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yeshuati throws a leg kick
and Gong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Yeshuati is looking to clinch.
Yeshuati rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yeshuati tries to bum rush Gong with a series of wild strikes but Gong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Yeshuati has closed the distance and engaged Gong in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Yeshuati's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gong lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gong misses with the head strike.
Gong lands a left hand.
Yeshuati wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gong has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Yeshuati breaks from the clinch.
Yeshuati throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gong on the side of the head.
Gong lands a leg kick that knocks Yeshuati off balance momentarily.
Yeshuati wants to clinch up but Gong keeps it at a distance.
Yeshuati thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yeshuati pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yeshuati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Yeshuati misses the target.
Gong looks to score with a jab to the body but Yeshuati is just out of range.
No joy there for Yeshuati, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gong avoids the head kick by Yeshuati.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yeshuati fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gong checks it well.
Yeshuati misses with an uppercut
and Gong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yeshuati darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Yeshuati misses its intended target.
Yeshuati lands a jab.
Yeshuati keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yeshuati missing with a left hand there. Gong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gong slips a straight right by Yeshuati.#T3#
Yeshuati throws a body shot but no joy.
Gong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yeshuati connects with a leg kick.
Yeshuati misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gong was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A lazy left from Yeshuati finds it's target.
Yeshuati jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gong feints a counter leg kick.
Yeshuati thuds his right hand into Gong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gong throws out a powerful jab.
Yeshuati rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yeshuati manages to avoid it.
Yeshuati fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gong manages to avoid it.
Gong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Yeshuati takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A leg kick checked by Yeshuati.#T4#
Yeshuati fails to land with a series of punches.
Gong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yeshuati tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yeshuati ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yeshuati lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gong takes a swing at Yeshuati's ribcage but misses.
Yeshuati throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yeshuati thows a leg kick but Gong checks it
and Gong counters with a nice uppercut.
Yeshuati throws a sloppy head kick
and Gong counters with a stiff right hand.
Gong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC2#Yeshuati is rocked!
Gong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yeshuati. Yeshuati obviously looking to wear him down.
Oh Yeshuati is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Yeshuati rather than just go for the knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Yeshuati as he connects with a hook.
Yeshuati seems to have got his legs back now.
Gong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Genko Yeshuati did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Yeshuati rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yeshuati lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yeshuati throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gong throws a wild body kick that Yeshuati sees coming a mile off.
No joy there for Yeshuati, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Yeshuati cracks Gong with a good jab.
Gong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yeshuati listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong walks into a jab.
Yeshuati swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yeshuati is looking to clinch.
Yeshuati tries to clinch up
and Gong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
A good leg kick by Yeshuati.
Yeshuati connects with a body shot that sends Gong's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Yeshuati throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yeshuati throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yeshuati throws a sloppy head kick and Gong moves out of range easily.
Yeshuati moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGong.
A jab from Yeshuati misses.
Yeshuati throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yeshuati lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yeshuati lands a jab to the head.
Yeshuati thumps Gong with a low kick.#T2#
Yeshuati missing with a left hand there. Gong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yeshuati moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Yeshuati misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yeshuati throws a shot from downtown. Gong moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Gong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yeshuati darts in trying to clinch
and Gong counters with a right hand to the body.
Yeshuati connects with a single shot there.
Yeshuati tries a head kick but it misses.
Yeshuati throws a leg kick but Gong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yeshuati throws a big shot that misses.
Gong slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Yeshuati misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Gong misses.#T3#
Yeshuati misses with a few strikes there.
Yeshuati misses with the combination.
Gong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Yeshuati misses
and Gong counters with a straight right hand.
Yeshuati throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gong counters with a right hand to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yeshuati.
Gong moves away from the strike by Yeshuati.
Gong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yeshuati misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gong.
Gong moves out of range as Yeshuati strikes.
Gong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Yeshuati thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gong if he has to take too many more of those.
Yeshuati tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Yeshuati lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yeshuati cracks Gong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gong connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yeshuati throws a head kick but Gong moves out of range.
Gong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gong throws a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Gong - just one landing.
Yeshuati misses with the combination.
Yeshuati throws a series of punches but Gong moves out of range.
Gong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yeshuati cracks Gong with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Genko Yeshuati had his way with Li Gong in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Gong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yeshuati lands a nice shot that snaps Gong's head back.
Yeshuati wants to clinch up but Gong keeps it at a distance.
Gong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gong avoids the body shot from Yeshuati.
Yeshuati connects with the punch.#CL#
Yeshuati closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Gong.
Yeshuati takes a shot to the head.
Gong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gong prevents Yeshuati from breaking the clinch.
Gong lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Gong tries to work over Yeshuati's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yeshuati blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gong struggles to land a body shot inside as Yeshuati controls his hands.
Gong misses with a body punch.
Yeshuati prevents a body shot from Gong.
Yeshuati is trying to push Gong away but Gong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Gong on the inside.
Gong scores with a shoulder strike.
Yeshuati working hard to break the clinch.
Gong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yeshuati is looking to break free of the clinch but Gong has double underhooks.
Yeshuati prevents a body shot from Gong.
Gong working aggressively here. #BC#
Yeshuati breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yeshuati cracks Gong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yeshuati tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yeshuati throws a series of punches but Gong moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Gong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yeshuati scores with a head kick. #T2#
Gong with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yeshuati misses with an uppercut. Gong saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Gong releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yeshuati tries to bum rush Gong with a series of wild strikes but Gong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Yeshuati, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gong throws a big shot that misses.
Gong moves forwards but Yeshuati connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gong keeps the fight on the outside.
Yeshuati blocks a leg kick.
It looked like Yeshuati wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yeshuati tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Yeshuati as he connects with a hook.
A lazy left from Yeshuati finds it's target.#T3#
A head kick misses from Yeshuati.
Yeshuati misses with a combination
and Gong makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Yeshuati really felt that one!
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.
Yeshuati checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yeshuati connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gong momentarily.
Gong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yeshuati scores with a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Yeshuati looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Li Gong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yeshuati works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gong avoids the head kick by Yeshuati.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gong! But no joy.
Yeshuati tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gong is trying to counter with his kicks.#T4#
Yeshuati takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Genko Yeshuati is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gong looks to land a right hand but Yeshuati moved out of range.
Yeshuati throws a low kick but Gong avoids it.
Yeshuati lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yeshuati lands a head kick. Gong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Yeshuati uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yeshuati tests Gong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yeshuati throws a head kick that half lands.
Yeshuati throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A cross from Yeshuati lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Genko Yeshuati showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yeshuati, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Genko Yeshuati!
Genko Yeshuati is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Genko Yeshuati thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GFC 3: Mnusk vs Falco
Date: Aug 15, 2023

#R1#
Bates missing with a left hand there. Gong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bates swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bates!
Bates throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Bates looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gong is doing well to control the position and prevent Bates from advancing to side control.
Gong trying to hold on to Bates's head to control him but Bates postures up.
Gong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bates's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bates's back!
Gong is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position. #T1#
Gong is continuing to stall.
Bates rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gong prevents Bates from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gong in particular looking to stall.
The adventures of Gong the control monster continue. Boring.
Bates moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bates tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bates really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Gong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2#
Gong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Gong is looking to clinch.
Bates scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bates throws a body shot but no joy.
Gong wants to counter the offense by Bates and move into the clinch position.
Gong doesn't manage to clinch there - Bates circles away.
Bates is looking to counter punch.
A left and a right from Bates both land. Nice combination.
Bates lands with a nice combination. Gong backs away looking to recover.
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!
Bates misses with an uppercut.
Bates scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bates shoots in but Gong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bates sets himself, and Gong steps forward looking for the clinch! Bates avoids it this time.#T3#
Bates lands with an uppercut that bounces Gong off the cage and back into range.
Bates takes a swing at Gong's ribcage but misses.
Gong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bates connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gong slips under a jab from Bates.
Gong staying out of range there.
Bates scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#TD#
Bates fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gong to the ground. Bates is now in Gong's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gong is on top in guard. #REVB#
Bates on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bates tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Gong stands up from Bates's guard - Gong perhaps looking for a knockout.
Li Gong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bates moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bates fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gong on the side of the head.
Bates misses the shot to the body.
Bates swings for the body but Gong moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gong misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Bates.
Bates misses with a double jab.
Bates tries to bum rush Gong with a series of wild strikes but Gong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Gong darts in and clinches Bates up against the cage.
Bates is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bates blocking some punches.
Gong lands with a right to the head.
Gong stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
Gong stops a takedown attempt from Bates.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Bates dominated that 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.#R2#
A jab from Bates misses.
Gong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bates throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bates connects with a crisp jab.
Bates ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Bates misses the target.
Bates lands with a straight right. Gong didn't see that one coming.
Gong tries to clinch up but Bates circles away and keeps his distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gong in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bates throws a jab but it's blocked by Gong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong moves out of range as Bates strikes.
Gong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bates.
Henry Bates is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Bates misses the target.
Bates sets himself, and Gong steps forward looking for the clinch! Bates avoids it this time.
Bates is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gong walks into a straight right hand from Bates.
It looks like Bates has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Jab, jab by Bates - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bates smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Bates fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bates.
A big right from Bates misses.
Gong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bates.
Bates throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gong on the side of the head.
Bates lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bates or perhaps it was just good defense by Gong, which made it look bad.
Bates misses with a hook. Gong ducked under it nicely.
Bates misses with a takedown attempt - Gong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bates digs a good body shot into Gong's ribs.#T2#
The fighters circling - Bates throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bates.
Gong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bates.#CL2#
Gong closes the distance and pushes Bates back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bates drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bates is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gong is defending well.
A short uppercut from Gong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gong.
Gong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Bates fails to land.
Gong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Gong blocks an uppercut.
Gong digs a right hand underneath Bates's ribcage. Bates let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bates misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bates doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bates fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gong.
Bates is trying to drag Gong to the mat but Gong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gong working aggressively here.
Gong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bates working aggressively here.
Bates is working for takedown but Gong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bates changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gong fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Gong clinches.
Bates tries a body shot but Gong blocks it.
Gong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bates swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Bates is trying to drag Gong to the mat but Gong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bates wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gong.
Gong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bates misses with a body punch.
Bates working aggressively here.
Gong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bates's elbow.
Bates drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bates working aggressively here.
Gong blocks a body shot from Bates.
Li Gong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bates.
Bates is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bates changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bates misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Gong counters by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Henry Bates will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Gong clinches up with Bates and pushes him back against the cage.
Gong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gong can't find room to land a body shot as Bates controls the action.
Gong has a couple of punches blocked by Bates.
Bates struggles to land a body shot inside as Gong controls his hands.
Bates looking for a takedown.
Bates wants a takedown but no success here.
Gong struggles to land a body shot inside as Bates controls his hands.
Bates is trying to drag Gong to the mat but Gong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry Bates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bates is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gong can do to turn this around?
Gong lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Bates is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gong.
Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bates tries to score a body lock takedown but Gong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Gong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gong digs a right hand underneath Bates's ribcage. Bates let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Gong creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bates with a big uppercut! Bates tries to clinch up but Gong pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bates to the mat! Bates covers up and Gong unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Li Gong!

Event: GFC 2: Bates vs Udar
Date: Aug 05, 2023

#R1#
Gong cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Gong misses with a body kick.
Williams lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Luke Williams has been cut.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
Williams is looking for the big counter here.
Gong scores with a leg kick.
Gong misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Gong.
Gong throws a head kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Williams crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gong - the referee stops the clock and Williams gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gong. Williams manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong lands an overhand right.
Nice body kick there by Gong.
Gong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Gong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gong's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye.#ROC#Williams is rocked!
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gong.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Gong finish him?#CL#
Gong instigates a clinch.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Gong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Williams pulls guard. #SU#
Gong gets to his feet - Williams follows without any prompting.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gong.
Gong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Williams looks winded!
Gong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Gong lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Gong circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Williams to the canvas! Williams doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gong keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Li Gong!

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