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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 116
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Kakongkong drives through and clinches with Fisher against the cage.
#TD2# Fisher successfully pulls guard.
Kakongkong throwing strikes from guard but Fisher blocks nicely. Fisher keeping full guard, as Kakongkong tries to pass. Kakongkong controlling from the top position. Fisher looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kakongkong wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving. #T1# Fisher can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kakongkong controls the pace. Kakongkong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2# Kakongkong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fisher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kakongkong has managed to get both his arms back between Fisher's legs - danger averted.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Fisher shoots for a double leg takedown but Kakongkong sprawls well. He's pushed Fisher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2# Fisher looking to score a takedown here. Kakongkong is defending well but Fisher drives through and ends up in Kakongkong's guard. Fisher looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2# Fisher in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Fisher stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakongkong swivels though and keeps the full guard. Kakongkong is breathing heavily. Fisher is still trying to improve position.#T3# Fisher is looking to stand up but Kakongkong won't let him. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Kakongkong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD2# Fisher bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Kakongkong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fisher's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Fisher trying to mount his opponent but Kakongkong defends it. Fisher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4# Fisher not doing much here.
#SUB2# Fisher is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kakongkong defends it well. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kakongkong won't allow Fisher to pass to mount. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Fisher 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# Fisher scores with a head kick.
Kakongkong dives in and grabs Fisher's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fisher pushes down on Kakongkong's head and hops out. Kakongkong tries to land a leg kick but Fisher saw it coming and moves away.
Despite the aggression on Fisher's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Kakongkong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fisher circles away. Zander Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kakongkong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fisher circles away quickly and effectively. Fisher shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kakongkong sprawls well. Kakongkong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fisher gets slowly back to his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fisher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fisher.#T1# Fisher misses with the combination.
It looked like Kakongkong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Fisher. Fisher throws a nice looking combination but Kakongkong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Kakongkong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kakongkong wants it to stay on the feet. Ayo Kakongkong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Fisher. Kakongkong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kakongkong wants it to stay on the feet. Kakongkong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fisher. Kakongkong wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Kakongkong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD# Kakongkong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fisher's half guard.#T2# Fisher is not content to let Kakongkong control the position. Kakongkong passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Fisher! Fisher is working to get back to half guard.
Fisher keeps trying to improve his position.#T3# Fisher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Kakongkong content just to control the position here. Fisher really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kakongkong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kakongkong is stalling here but it's allowed Fisher to get half guard.
Fisher taking some punishment here, with Kakongkong in his half guard. #T4# Kakongkong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB# Kakongkong looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fisher trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ayo Kakongkong 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# Fisher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fisher fails to land the takedown. Fisher fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Fisher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kakongkong. Kakongkong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kakongkong throws a sloppy head kick and Fisher moves out of range easily. Fisher appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Kakongkong darts in looking for a takedown but Fisher gets double underhooks and turns Kakongkong into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kakongkong wants to break free but Fisher has control.
#TD2# Fisher pulls Kakongkong into guard.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Kakongkong from controlling successfully. #T1# Fisher pulls Kakongkong in close to prevent any damage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kakongkong wants to stand but Fisher is controlling his posture from full guard. Fisher pulls Kakongkong in to control the position. Fisher keeping moving, preventing Kakongkong from controlling successfully. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2# Fisher looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Ayo Kakongkong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Kakongkong gets tackled into the cage by Fisher. Fisher maintains the clinch. Fisher stalling in the clinch.
Kakongkong looks to throw an elbow but misses. #TD2# Fisher has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kakongkong uses from the top position. Kakongkong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fisher swivels though and keeps the full guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kakongkong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3# Fisher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Kakongkong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fisher is keeping the position for now. Kakongkong trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fisher pulls Kakongkong in close to his closed guard and prevents Kakongkong from doing any damage or advancing position. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace. Kakongkong wants to get up but he can't break Fisher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Fisher closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kakongkong circles away. Ayo Kakongkong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Fisher. Fisher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kakongkong. Kakongkong fails in his attempt to clinch. Kakongkong tries to clinch but Fisher moves out of range. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fisher. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! No luck for Kakongkong with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Zander Fisher. I think Fisher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander Fisher! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 103
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
#R1# Kakongkong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cornouhov flicks out a counter leg kick but Kakongkong steps away. Cornouhov is looking to slow Kakongkong down with leg kicks. Kakongkong tests Cornouhov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#It looks like Gherman Cornouhov has been cut. Kakongkong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kakongkong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Kakongkong throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Cornouhov avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kakongkong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cornouhov pinned against the cage. Cornouhov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL# Kakongkong clinches. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kakongkong avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov. Kakongkong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cornouhov's face.
Cornouhov is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1# Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Cornouhov. Cornouhov avoids the elbow strike from Kakongkong, against the cage.
Kakongkong tries to stall but Cornouhov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cornouhov throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cornouhov. Kakongkong throws a punch but it's blocked by Cornouhov. Knees in the clinch landing for Cornouhov.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside that Kakongkong shrugs off. #BC# Kakongkong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kakongkong swats away the attempt to clinch by Cornouhov. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cornouhov checks a leg kick. #CL2# Cornouhov moves into range and clinches up with Kakongkong. Kakongkong lands a good knee to the midsection. Cornouhov won't want to take too many of those.#T2# Kakongkong blocks the elbow strike.
Kakongkong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cornouhov blocks it with crossed arms. Kakongkong throws a punch but it's blocked by Cornouhov. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kakongkong can't break the clinch.
Kakongkong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. With the fighters up against the cage, Cornouhov throws an elbow but misses. Cornouhov has Kakongkong pressed against the cage, preventing Kakongkong from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Kakongkong trying to land knees to the body.
Cornouhov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Cornouhov avoiding damage as Kakongkong throws knees to the body.
Cornouhov lands a nice elbow. Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#It looks like Ayo Kakongkong has been cut. Kakongkong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cornouhov is defending well for now.#T3# Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses. Cornouhov lands a knee to the body.
Cornouhov lands a good knee to the midsection. Kakongkong won't want to take too many of those. Kakongkong is breathing heavily. Cornouhov lands an elbow inside. Cornouhov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Kakongkong blocks an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cornouhov throws an elbow but misses. Kakongkong lands a damaging elbow. #TD# Kakongkong jumps guard.
#SU2# Cornouhov gets to his feet. Kakongkong looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2# Cornouhov clinches with his opponent.
Kakongkong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cornouhov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ayo Kakongkong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4# Kakongkong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cornouhov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. 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! Cornouhov tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2# Cornouhov closes the distance and clinches. A nice glancing elbow lands by Cornouhov. Cornouhov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Kakongkong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cornouhov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kakongkong's brow. Cornouhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cornouhov crunches a lovely knee into Kakongkong's ribcage. Kakongkong takes an elbow to the forehead. Cornouhov pushes off an throws an elbow but Kakongkong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Kakongkong is trying to break the clinch but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gherman Cornouhov dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Cornouhov scores with a head kick. Kakongkong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. We've been informed that Cornouhov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2# Cornouhov has closed the distance and engaged Kakongkong in a clinch.
Kakongkong avoiding damage as Cornouhov throws knees to the body.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow over the top. Kakongkong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cornouhov stops a takedown attempt from Kakongkong.
Kakongkong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cornouhov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Kakongkong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ayo Kakongkong. That's going to take a lot out of him. Knees to the body from Cornouhov.
Kakongkong trying to control the position but instead, Cornouhov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kakongkong into the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kakongkong blocks an elbow strike. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Nice elbow from Cornouhov. Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gherman Cornouhov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1# Cornouhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cornouhov has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Cornouhov lands an elbow inside. Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cornouhov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kakongkong takes an elbow to the temple. Kakongkong blocks an elbow strike. Cornouhov lands a nice elbow. Kakongkong struggles to land a body shot inside as Cornouhov controls his hands.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside. A nice glancing elbow lands by Cornouhov. Nice elbow from Cornouhov. Cornouhov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cornouhov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2# Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Kakongkong dodges an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kakongkong takes an elbow to the forehead. Nice elbow from Cornouhov. Kakongkong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cornouhov.
Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Kakongkong takes an elbow to the temple. Kakongkong managing to block the knees to the body from Cornouhov.
#T3# Cornouhov lands an elbow just above Kakongkong 's eye. Kakongkong blocks an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cornouhov. Cornouhov lands a good knee to the midsection. Kakongkong won't want to take too many of those. Cornouhov misses with an elbow over the top. Cornouhov unloads a knee to the mid-section. With the fighters up against the cage, Cornouhov throws an elbow but misses. Kakongkong blocks the elbow strike.
Kakongkong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Kakongkong is trying to break the clinch but Cornouhov has him pressed against the cage. Cornouhov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cornouhov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
#T4# Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cornouhov throws an elbow but misses. Kakongkong takes an elbow to the forehead. This has been an exciting period of action! Cornouhov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kakongkong's defenses. Cornouhov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Kakongkong dodges an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov lands an elbow that stopped Kakongkong in his tracks for a moment. Cornouhov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside that Kakongkong shrugs off. Kakongkong dodges an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov throws an elbow but it misses.
Cornouhov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A nice glancing elbow lands by Cornouhov. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gherman Cornouhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. 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# Cornouhov cracks Kakongkong with a good jab. Kakongkong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cornouhov tries to avoid it but Kakongkong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cornouhov to the ground. Cornouhov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Cornouhov connects with a high kick. Kakongkong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL# Kakongkong moves into the clinch. With the fighters up against the cage, Cornouhov throws an elbow but misses. Kakongkong misses with a punch to the body.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside that Kakongkong shrugs off. Cornouhov lands an elbow that stopped Kakongkong in his tracks for a moment. Kakongkong tries to pull guard but Cornouhov won't allow it.
Cornouhov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cornouhov just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kakongkong's brow. Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kakongkong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Kakongkong blocks an elbow strike. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Cornouhov lands a damaging elbow. Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov lands a damaging elbow. Kakongkong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kakongkong dodges an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Cornouhov blocking some punches.
Cornouhov pushes off an throws an elbow but Kakongkong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Kakongkong lands an elbow inside. Kakongkong tries to stall but Cornouhov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Kakongkong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cornouhov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kakongkong is defending well for now. Cornouhov throws an elbow but it misses.
Kakongkong missing with knees to the body.
#T2# Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#Ayo Kakongkong's cut is getting worse. Kakongkong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cornouhov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kakongkong's defenses. Cornouhov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kakongkong dodges an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
Kakongkong avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov. Cornouhov lands an elbow that stopped Kakongkong in his tracks for a moment. Kakongkong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cornouhov avoids it. Kakongkong is trying to pull guard but Cornouhov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ayo Kakongkong. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cornouhov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cornouhov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kakongkong's defenses. Kakongkong takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3# Cornouhov crunches a lovely knee into Kakongkong's ribcage. Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kakongkong avoids a wild elbow strike from Cornouhov. Cornouhov lands an elbow inside that Kakongkong shrugs off. Kakongkong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cornouhov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Cornouhov lands an elbow just above Kakongkong 's eye. Cornouhov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Cornouhov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cornouhov lands an elbow that stopped Kakongkong in his tracks for a moment. Cornouhov lands an elbow just above Kakongkong 's eye. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cornouhov obliges. Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses. Cornouhov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T4# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cornouhov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#Ayo Kakongkong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Cornouhov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Cornouhov looks to throw an elbow but misses. Cornouhov lands an elbow that stopped Kakongkong in his tracks for a moment. Cornouhov throws an elbow that misses.
Cornouhov misses with an elbow strike.
Cornouhov throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Cornouhov. With the fighters up against the cage, Cornouhov throws an elbow but misses. Cornouhov pushes off an throws an elbow but Kakongkong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Kakongkong trying to land knees to the body.
Cornouhov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Ayo Kakongkong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#Jeez, Ayo Kakongkong's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Kakongkong blocks an elbow strike from Cornouhov.
And that's the end of the fight! Gherman Cornouhov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Cornouhov 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 William Peck scores the fight 26:30 Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 26:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gherman Cornouhov! Gherman Cornouhov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 94
Date: Sep 14, 2024 |
#R1# Kakongkong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Kakongkong tests Prince's chin there with a solid looking shot. Prince takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Prince ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kakongkong moves away. Prince checks a low kick from Kakongkong. Kakongkong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Prince steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kakongkong. Kakongkong darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Kakongkong lands a really nice looking cross but Prince seems unphased.
Prince lands a slapping body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Prince checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Prince thows a left - swing and a miss! Kakongkong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. This has been an exciting period of action! Prince lands with a hook. Kakongkong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Kakongkong moves away from the strike by Prince. Kakongkong lands a glancing blow to the side of Prince's head.#ROC#Prince is rocked! Kakongkong feints a jab and as Prince dips his head, Kakongkong unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Prince right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Prince falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Kakongkong smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ayo Kakongkong! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 84
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1# Tovar keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ayo Kakongkong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Tovar tries to move into range but Kakongkong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Kakongkong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. A big left from Kakongkong misses. Tovar throws a series of strikes that have Kakongkong backpedaling.
Kakongkong throws out a leg kick but Tovar moves out of range and Kakongkong only half commits. Tovar unleashes a big counter combination but Kakongkong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#KD# Tovar ducks straight into an uppercut from Kakongkong and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Tovar manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC#Tovar is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Francisco Tovar has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Tovar working a defensive guard here.
Tovar is still in real trouble! Can Kakongkong finish him? Tovar wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Tovar seems to have recovered his senses. Let's hope that Tovar 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.#SUB2# Tovar is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kakongkong frees his head nicely. Oh but Tovar has switched to an armbar! Kakongkong is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Francisco Tovar! Francisco Tovar looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Easiest fight of my life , this kid should just retire and flip parties at McDonald’s , all the real ones here are invited to the after party at my place tonight let’s get it'. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 69
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1# A swing and a miss from Kakongkong. Buck works over Kakongkong's head and body with a nice combination. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Buck crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kakongkong - the referee stops the clock and Buck gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kakongkong. Buck manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Buck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Buck 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. Kakongkong misses with a low kick as Buck jumps back. Kakongkong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Jack Buck has been cut. Buck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kakongkong. Buck is trying to counter with his kicks. Buck with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kakongkong to score with a decent uppercut. Buck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Buck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD# A jab-cross combination lands for Kakongkong and sends Buck crashing to the mat! Kakongkong follows him down to the mat - Buck regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Buck wants to get back to full guard but Kakongkong has passed into side control. Buck tries to buck Kakongkong off but Kakongkong is having none of it.#SU# Kakongkong stands up and beckons Buck to his feet. Ayo Kakongkong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1# Kakongkong throws a lazy uppercut
and Buck counters with a good low kick that Kakongkong was not able to check. Kakongkong misses with a left hand and Kakongkong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Kakongkong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A big right from Kakongkong misses. Kakongkong throws a body kick that misses. Buck slips a straight right by Kakongkong. Kakongkong throws a looping overhand right but Buck ducks down to avoid it. Buck looks like he wants to counter punch here. Buck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kakongkong throws out the jab. Buck connects with a solid leg kick. Buck goes for a double leg but Kakongkong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kakongkong continues to drive forward. Kakongkong throws a low kick, looking for Buck's leg but Buck calmly moves out of range. Buck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kakongkong swats him away and circles back towards the center. Buck tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kakongkong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Buck tries to clinch up but Kakongkong circles away and keeps his distance. A slow jab from Kakongkong misses its intended target. Kakongkong misses with a low kick. And Buck tries to counter it with a takedown but Kakongkong pushes his down on his head and steps out. Kakongkong misses with a straight left. #T2# Kakongkong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kakongkong is breathing heavily. Buck moves in looking to clinch but Kakongkong pushes him off. Buck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kakongkong throws out the jab. Despite the aggression on Buck's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kakongkong misses with a hook
and Buck counters with a one-two to the body. Kakongkong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Buck throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kakongkong's head. Buck throws a nice head kick!
Buck tries to clinch but Kakongkong is having none of it. Buck throws a series of punches but Kakongkong moves out of range. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kakongkong. Buck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Buck throws a right and a left that Kakongkong avoids nicely. Kakongkong misses with a left hand and Buck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Buck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kakongkong swats him away and circles back towards the center. Buck is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Buck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kakongkong throws out the jab. A punch combination from Buck misses. #T3# Buck lands a front kick. Buck fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Kakongkong misses with a looping left. Kakongkong throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Ayo Kakongkong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Buck swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kakongkong. The fight stays on the outside here - Buck looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Nice body punch from Buck. Buck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Buck throws a leg kick which misses Kakongkong's front leg but catches the back leg as Kakongkong tries to avoid it. Buck lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#KD2# Buck lands a big head kick that sends Kakongkong tumbling to the mat! Buck takes a step backwards and waves Kakongkong back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kakongkong is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Buck lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Kakongkong goes down and covers up as Buck starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Buck! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 19, 2024 |
#R1# Kakongkong connects with a body shot. Kakongkong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seven defends it nicely. Kakongkong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Seven throws a big shot that misses. Seven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakongkong manages to avoid it. Seven definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Kakongkong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kakongkong throws a leg kick but Seven sees it coming and moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kakongkong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kakongkong looks to score with a jab to the body but Seven is just out of range. Seven misses with a hook. Kakongkong ducked under it nicely. Kakongkong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kakongkong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. A telegraphed right hand from Seven misses the target. #T1# Kakongkong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ayo Kakongkong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kakongkong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kakongkong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kakongkong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Seven takes a kick to the side of the head. Seven misses with a lunging right hand
and Kakongkong counters with an outside leg kick.
Seven takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Decent striking displayed by Kakongkong there. Kakongkong darts in looking for a takedown but Seven gets double underhooks and turns Kakongkong into the cage. Kakongkong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Seven on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kakongkong. Kakongkong obviously looking to wear him down.
Kakongkong moves out of range of the strikes. Kakongkong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Seven defends well and Kakongkong ends up having to push Seven into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Seven wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Lonny Seven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ayo Kakongkong. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kakongkong scores with a body shot.
#T2# Seven misses with a straight right. Seven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakongkong was well out of range. Poor timing from Seven. Seven has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kakongkong. A looping hook to the body misses from Seven. Kakongkong does a little dance to reset his feet. Seven is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Seven misses with a straight right. Kakongkong lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Seven swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kakongkong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Seven defends well and Kakongkong ends up having to push Seven into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Seven appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Kakongkong looks winded! Seven throws a low kick but Kakongkong avoids it. Kakongkong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Seven. Kakongkong moves out of range of the strikes. Kakongkong tried to score with a low kick but Seven checks it. Kakongkong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kakongkong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seven.#T3##CL# Seven moves into range and clinches up with Kakongkong. Seven makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Seven is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kakongkong's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Seven dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. The referee calls for Seven to work.
Kakongkong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Seven lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kakongkong or not. Nice body punch from Seven - that landed with a thud.
Seven scores with a shoulder strike. Seven working some nice short punches in the clinch. Seven stalling.
Kakongkong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4# Still in the clinch, Seven scores with a nice short uppercut. Seven looking for a takedown. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Kakongkong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Seven smiles and moves away.
Kakongkong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kakongkong there as he acknowledges the shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Seven throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Kakongkong slips a jab from Seven. Kakongkong slips under a jab from Seven. Seven misses with a looping right.#CL# Seven moves into the clinch. A hook to the body from Seven.
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 Lonny Seven will probably get the nod. That's time! Seven's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Seven misses with an uppercut. Kakongkong saw that one coming. Kakongkong staying out of range there. Kakongkong misses with a leg kick. Kakongkong tries to close the distance and clinch but Seven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Kakongkong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Seven. Kakongkong walks into a stiff left hand from Seven. The fighters circling - Seven throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Seven is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Kakongkong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Seven. Kakongkong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Seven moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kakongkong working aggressively here.
Kakongkong trying to land knees to the body.
Seven stalls. Kakongkong tries to break free but Seven pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC2# Kakongkong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Seven throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Kakongkong is breathing heavily. A swing and a miss from Seven. Kakongkong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seven paws at him with a jab and circles away. Kakongkong throws a wild body kick that Seven sees coming a mile off. Kakongkong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seven is out of range and Kakongkong settles back down. Seven swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Seven does no damage. Kakongkong throws a quick inside leg kick. Seven thows a left - swing and a miss! Kakongkong throws a leg kick but Seven moved away. Kakongkong tries a head kick but it misses.
As Kakongkong tries to get set, Seven tries to push him back and clinch up but Kakongkong manages to avoid the attempt. Ayo Kakongkong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2# Kakongkong wants to clinch.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Seven is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kakongkong can do to turn this around? Seven lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Seven lands a shoulder strike. Seven lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kakongkong backwards. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Seven lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kakongkong backwards. Seven displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kakongkong up against the cage. Seven tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kakongkong avoids it.#T3# Kakongkong can't get the takedown.
A shot in the inside from Seven. Kakongkong misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Seven lands a hook to the side of the head. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Seven lands with a short head shot on the inside. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Seven takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. A short right from Seven on the inside. #T4# Seven slowing the pace effectively. A nice left hand lands by Seven.
Kakongkong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Seven makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Seven pushes Kakongkong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Seven stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kakongkong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Seven slows down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Seven. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lonny Seven dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3# A telegraphed right hand from Seven misses the target. Seven jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nice body kick there by Kakongkong. Seven takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Seven takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Seven throws a hook to the side of Kakongkong's head but Kakongkong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Seven misses with a body shot.
Seven checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Seven is looking to counter punch. Seven throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kakongkong sees it coming and avoids it easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Kakongkong rushes Seven and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A head punch on the inside from Kakongkong fails to land. Seven gets through Kakongkong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Seven manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1# Seven lands a shoulder strike. Seven softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Lonny Seven is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Seven scores with a shoulder strike. Kakongkong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kakongkong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kakongkong misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Kakongkong tries to land knees in the clinch but Seven avoids the damage to the body. A frustrated look appears on Kakongkong's face as he tries to break the clinch. Seven working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch blocked on the inside by Seven. A short right from Seven. Kakongkong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Seven.
#T3# Seven works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lonny Seven has scored more points in the clinch so far. Seven wants a takedown.
Seven lands with a short head shot on the inside. Seven dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. A short body shot lands from Seven as the two fighters clinch.
#T4# Seven creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Kakongkong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kakongkong swings wildly with an uppercut but Seven uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Kakongkong fails to land. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Seven scores with a hook to the body. Ayo Kakongkong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kakongkong swings wildly with an uppercut but Seven uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! Lonny Seven showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Seven, 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lonny Seven! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2024 |
#R1# Kakongkong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Seven swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Seven takes a jab right on the kisser.
Seven stuffs the takedown. Seven looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Kakongkong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Seven as he connects with a hook. Seven chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kakongkong can pounce on him.
Seven throws a jab but it's blocked by Kakongkong. Kakongkong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Kakongkong doesn't manage to clinch there - Seven circles away.
A slow jab from Seven misses its intended target. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kakongkong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Seven. Kakongkong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Kakongkong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A looping hook to the body misses from Seven. Kakongkong does a little dance to reset his feet. Kakongkong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1# Kakongkong with a poor takedown #CL2# and Seven holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Seven.
Kakongkong wants to break free but Seven has control.
Kakongkong can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ayo Kakongkong. That's going to take a lot out of him. Seven working some nice short punches in the clinch. Seven is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Kakongkong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seven softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Seven drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kakongkong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Seven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kakongkong tries to close the distance and clinch but Seven swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A low kick from Kakongkong misses #CL2# and Seven moves into the clinch. Kakongkong is breathing heavily.#T2# A nice left hand lands by Seven.
Seven lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Seven lands with a left to the head. Seven lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Seven makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Seven works on Kakongkong's body with a couple of short punches. Kakongkong is trying to force a seperation but Seven has the dominant position. Seven scores with a shoulder strike. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Seven pushes Kakongkong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Seven pushes Kakongkong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3# Seven stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Seven manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Seven works on Kakongkong's body with a couple of short punches. Seven lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kakongkong backwards. Seven lands a shoulder strike. Seven gets through Kakongkong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Seven digs a right hand underneath Kakongkong's ribcage. Kakongkong let out a lung full of air as it connected. Seven is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seven.#T4# A nice left hand lands by Seven.
A short right from Seven. Seven lands with a right to the head. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kakongkong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Seven.
Seven slowing the pace effectively. Kakongkong letting Seven take a breather here. Seven lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kakongkong backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lonny Seven dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Seven throws a lazy right hand but Kakongkong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Kakongkong thumps Seven with a low kick. Kakongkong closes the distance and clinches up with Seven, looking for a takedown. Kakongkong pushes Seven against the cage but Seven circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Kakongkong moves in looking to clinch but Seven pushes him off. Kakongkong swings away with a leg kick that misses. Kakongkong connects with a solid leg kick. Seven stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Seven wants it to stay on the feet. Seven is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kakongkong - that will leave a mark!
Kakongkong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Seven checks a low kick from Kakongkong. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kakongkong tries to clinch up. Seven is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kakongkong with a body shot. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Seven circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Seven. No joy for Kakongkong on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ayo Kakongkong. That's going to take a lot out of him. Seven looks to land a combination but Kakongkong avoids it well. Kakongkong throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2# and Seven counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Seven. #T1# Seven with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Seven pushes Kakongkong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Seven scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short right from Seven on the inside. Lonny Seven seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Seven lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kakongkong backwards. Seven lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kakongkong or not. Seven cracks Kakongkong with a nice body shot. Seven lands with a short shot to the head. Seven is stalling here.
Seven pushes Kakongkong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Nice body punch from Seven - that landed with a thud.
#T2# Seven scores with a nice hook to the head. Seven content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Seven is struggling to control the position. Seven scores with a shoulder strike. The referee is keeping an eye on Seven - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Seven lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kakongkong or not. Seven slowing the pace effectively. A bit of stalling here from Seven.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Lonny Seven. Seven looks to land a right hand but Kakongkong moved out of range. Ayo Kakongkong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Seven misses with a series of wild punches.
Kakongkong looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T3# A swing and a miss from Seven. Seven connects with a single shot there. Kakongkong tries to clinch up. Seven fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kakongkong manages to avoid it.#CL2# Seven closes the distance and clinches. Kakongkong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Seven is keeping busy. Seven lands an uppercut. Seven scores with a nice hook to the head. Seven has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Seven lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Seven content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T4# Seven lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Seven pressing his opponent against the cage. Seven lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kakongkong backwards. A shot in the inside from Seven. This has been an exciting period of action! Seven gets through Kakongkong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Seven lands a left hand.
A short right from Seven. The referee is keeping an eye on Seven - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Seven lands a hook that snaps the head of Kakongkong backwards. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lonny Seven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Seven misses with a straight left. Kakongkong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kakongkong connects with a high kick. Kakongkong sizes up Seven with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Kakongkong avoids the body shot from Seven.
Kakongkong ducks under a wild hook from Seven. Kakongkong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Kakongkong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Seven throws out the jab. A head kick misses from Kakongkong. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kakongkong feints and then cracks Seven's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seven down. Seven takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Seven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kakongkong was well out of range. Poor timing from Seven. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kakongkong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Seven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Kakongkong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1# Seven slips a jab and a cross from Kakongkong.
Kakongkong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kakongkong 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 Seven has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Seven and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Kakongkong throws a leg kick but Seven moved away. Lonny Seven is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Seven lands with an overhand left. Seven tries to score with a low kick but Kakongkong moves his leg out of the way.#CL2# Seven rushes Kakongkong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A short uppercut from Seven. Kakongkong can't break the clinch.
Seven wants a takedown.
#T2# Kakongkong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Seven has Kakongkong pressed against the cage.
Seven avoids a wild elbow strike from Kakongkong. Kakongkong wants to stall.
Seven lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3# A frustrated look appears on Kakongkong's face as he tries to break the clinch. A short uppercut from Seven. Seven manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kakongkong throws an elbow that misses.
#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Kakongkong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Seven prevents Kakongkong from breaking the clinch. Seven content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kakongkong can't get the takedown.
Seven's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Kakongkong wants to get back to striking at distance but Seven won't allow it.
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 Ayo Kakongkong. I think Seven has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lonny Seven! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 31, 2024 |
#R1# Kakongkong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Kakongkong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Periot. A right-left combo lands from Kakongkong. Kakongkong fails to land the takedown. Periot is looking for a counter combo. Periot throws a head kick that misses and Kakongkong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Periot's knee momentarily. A telegraphed right hand from Periot misses the target. #TD# Periot scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. 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!#SUB# Periot thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Periot in side control, throwing shots but Kakongkong defends. #SUB# Periot goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kakongkong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Periot's guard! Nice work there by Kakongkong! Periot throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. Kakongkong trying to control but Periot is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##ES# The fighters are working up against the cage. Periot manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#BC2# Kakongkong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kakongkong shoots in for a takedown but Periot shows good takedown defense. #TD# Kakongkong gets caught napping as Periot dives in and scores a takedown. Kakongkong manages to retain guard. Kakongkong keeping full guard, as Periot tries to pass. Periot is working Kakongkong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Periot landing with the ground and pound. Kakongkong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kakongkong looks winded! Periot connects with a couple of short punches. Periot trying to control but Kakongkong is working from the bottom. #T2# Periot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakongkong swivels though and keeps the full guard. Periot trying to control the position from guard on top but Kakongkong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB# Periot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Kakongkong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Periot passes Kakongkong's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3# Kakongkong is trying to control but can't.
Periot stalling. #SUB# Periot is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kakongkong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Periot scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB# Periot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kakongkong defends it well. Periot trying to pass the guard but Kakongkong defending well. #T4# Periot is working hard here to advance position. Periot lands with a punch from half guard. Kakongkong is controlling Periot's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB# Periot is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Periot is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kakongkong has managed to free his arm - good work. Periot working Kakongkong over with strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Florent Periot dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Periot throws a lazy head kick #CL2# and Kakongkong holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Kakongkong lands a nice shot to the body. #BC# Periot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Kakongkong moves in looking to clinch but Periot pushes him off. Periot misses with a double jab
and Kakongkong counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Periot is lucky that one didn't land flush. Periot misses the shot to the body. Periot looks to land a combination but Kakongkong avoids it well. Periot misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Periot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kakongkong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Left hook, right uppercut from Kakongkong. Kakongkong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2# Kakongkong has closed the distance and engaged Periot in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Periot as Kakongkong tries to tie him up. Kakongkong is breathing heavily.#T1# Kakongkong lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2# Kakongkong breaks from the clinch.
Kakongkong shoots for a double leg takedown but Periot sprawls well. He's pushed Kakongkong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Florent Periot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Periot throws a half hearted mid kick. Kakongkong looks to land a combination but Periot avoids it well. Periot blocks a head kick by Kakongkong.
Periot throws a counter high kick but Kakongkong was just alert enough to avoid it. Periot throws out a loose jab but Kakongkong uses good head movement to avoid it. Periot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kakongkong can do to turn this around? Periot throws a right and a left that Kakongkong avoids nicely. #TD# Periot closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kakongkong did well to prevent Periot getting side control. Kakongkong wants to stand back up but Periot manages to pass into side control.
Kakongkong is looking for a sweep.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Periot lands a decent elbow from side control. Florent Periot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Periot in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB# Periot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Periot is staying tight to Kakongkong's torso, preventing him from escaping. Kakongkong tries to improve position but can't. Periot lands an elbow. Periot is putting a hurting on Kakongkong here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB# Periot has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kakongkong is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Periot yanks on the arm and Kakongkong is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Periot.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Florent Periot! |
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