Post by The Sandmen on Nov 19, 2012 17:41:11 GMT -5
Ferocious staredown by Herring while Dan Miragliotta recites the rules.
Cheick Kongo looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
Cheick Kongo is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo leans forwards and tries to grapple with Herring
Kongo shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Heath Herring tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Cheick Kongo
Herring fails to take Kongo down and both man are still clinching
Heath Herring gets sloppy and Cheick Kongo tries to take advantage...
Cheick Kongo tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Herring ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Inside leg kick from Herring
that goes awry.
Herring clumsily fails here and it's time for Cheick Kongo to fight back!
A wicked punch by Cheick Kongo
rocks Herring!
Kongo feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Herring moves aside and dodges.
Solid low kick from Cheick Kongo.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Kongo moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Herring's thigh!
Cheick Kongo has found an opening in the defense of Herring, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Herring is wobbling!
An overhand right from Cheick Kongo that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Herring's stops that one with his face! How is Herring standing?!
Herring's Nose is beginning to swell
Solid jabs from Cheick Kongo.
Nice punches.
Herring's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Heath Herring tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cheick Kongo jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Herring misses a step and Cheick Kongo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kongo tries to grapple
He puts Herring in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Herring pushes off of Cheick Kongo and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Kongo holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
As the fight continues it seems that Cheick Kongo is taking the best of the fight.
Kongo struggles and launches a few punches to Herring's head
Those punches are hitting! Herring covers his head!
Herring's Nose is beginning to swell
Herring has a small cut in his Nose
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Herring launches a few hard punches to Cheick Kongo's ribs!
Cheick Kongo's ribs shows the damage! Heath Herring is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kongo pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Heath Herring's face!
Cheick Kongo goes with a looping right hand while Heath Herring jumps back and jabs
Herring seems staggered and Cheick Kongo runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Herring pushes Cheick Kongo and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Herring studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Herring looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cheick Kongo's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Cheick Kongo goes with a looping right hand while Heath Herring jumps back and jabs
Herring seems staggered and Cheick Kongo runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Herring launches a furious hook!
Kongo ducks under and pushes Heath Herring creating some space.
Poorly executed technique. Cheick Kongo looks to counter!
Heath Herring throws a combo
Cheick Kongo ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Herring swings again, only to get countered once more! Herring is looking bad here!
Herring's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Herring decides to launch some tentative punches
Kongo launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Herring with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Herring follows Cheick Kongo
only to get counter punched in a big way! Herring needs to stop playing Cheick Kongo's game or he'll get knocked out!
There is a small laceration on Heath Herring's Nose
Herring grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Kongo struggles... Heath Herring is unable to take him down
Herring follows Cheick Kongo
only to get counter punched in a big way! Herring needs to stop playing Cheick Kongo's game or he'll get knocked out!
Herring's Mouth is beginning to swell
Herring seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Kongo launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Herring's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cheick Kongo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cheick Kongo attempts a sweep single...
Cheick Kongo catches Heath Herring's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Kongo.
Cheick Kongo is in closed guard over Herring
Kongo is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Heath Herring, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo is in closed guard over Herring
Kongo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Cheick Kongo is in closed guard over Herring
Kongo breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Cheick Kongo, but it's close.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Herring looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cheick Kongo's punches
Herring measures the resilience of Kongo's chin with an uppercut while Kongo lands some great crosses.
There is a small laceration on Heath Herring's Right eye
The two exchange wildly
Kongo is connecting with a few punches
Heath Herring continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cheick Kongo goes with a looping right hand while Heath Herring jumps back and jabs
Herring seems staggered and Cheick Kongo runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Herring's Right eye is beginning to swell
Cheick Kongo moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kongo has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Herring's blood making stains in the mat.
Herring pushes off of Cheick Kongo and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Kongo holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Kongo is trying to counter now!
Heath Herring's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Kongo is throwing a flurry of punches!
Heath Herring just can't get away!
Herring has a small cut in his Right cheek
Heath Herring seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Cheick Kongo!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Heath Herring continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cheick Kongo is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Herring's face.
Herring is out! Herring is out! Cheick Kongo has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Herring's Right eye is beginning to swell
Herring has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Cheick Kongo by KO (Knees) at 1:11 Round 2
Statistics: Heath Herring
Punches 3/12 (25%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/16 (19%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 24 s
Statistics: Cheick Kongo
Punches 32/44 (73%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/11 (73%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 24 s
Kongo cracked Herring early and Heath never fully got back into the fight. Kongo pretty much wrapped him up for Christmas and fed him to his pet alligator. Maybe Herring tried to kiss Kongo before this fight.
Cheick Kongo looks at the ground while he does his calming exercises. He knows he can not fail this night.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
A pretty fair match today. I can't say who will be the one who will be raising his fist after the match.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The bell announces the first round!
Cheick Kongo is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
The clock says 0:25 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo leans forwards and tries to grapple with Herring
Kongo shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Heath Herring tries a Foot Sweep takedown on Cheick Kongo
Herring fails to take Kongo down and both man are still clinching
Heath Herring gets sloppy and Cheick Kongo tries to take advantage...
Cheick Kongo tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Herring ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Inside leg kick from Herring
that goes awry.
Herring clumsily fails here and it's time for Cheick Kongo to fight back!
A wicked punch by Cheick Kongo
rocks Herring!
Kongo feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Herring moves aside and dodges.
Solid low kick from Cheick Kongo.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Kongo moves aside and launches a furious low kick!
Hard blow to Herring's thigh!
Cheick Kongo has found an opening in the defense of Herring, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Herring is wobbling!
An overhand right from Cheick Kongo that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Herring's stops that one with his face! How is Herring standing?!
Herring's Nose is beginning to swell
Solid jabs from Cheick Kongo.
Nice punches.
Herring's Chin is beginning to swell
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Heath Herring tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Cheick Kongo jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Herring misses a step and Cheick Kongo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kongo tries to grapple
He puts Herring in a double underhook!
The fighters are clinching.
Herring pushes off of Cheick Kongo and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Kongo holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
The clock says 2:05 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
As the fight continues it seems that Cheick Kongo is taking the best of the fight.
Kongo struggles and launches a few punches to Herring's head
Those punches are hitting! Herring covers his head!
Herring's Nose is beginning to swell
Herring has a small cut in his Nose
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Herring launches a few hard punches to Cheick Kongo's ribs!
Cheick Kongo's ribs shows the damage! Heath Herring is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Kongo pushes his opponent down and launches a heavy knee to his head in an unorthodox move...
Wow! Big hit towards Heath Herring's face!
Cheick Kongo goes with a looping right hand while Heath Herring jumps back and jabs
Herring seems staggered and Cheick Kongo runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Herring pushes Cheick Kongo and moves away from him. He seems to be recovering his breath.
Herring studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Herring looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cheick Kongo's punches
Both fighters are wildly hitting the air!
Cheick Kongo goes with a looping right hand while Heath Herring jumps back and jabs
Herring seems staggered and Cheick Kongo runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Herring launches a furious hook!
Kongo ducks under and pushes Heath Herring creating some space.
Poorly executed technique. Cheick Kongo looks to counter!
Heath Herring throws a combo
Cheick Kongo ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Herring swings again, only to get countered once more! Herring is looking bad here!
Herring's Right cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Herring decides to launch some tentative punches
Kongo launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Herring with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
Herring follows Cheick Kongo
only to get counter punched in a big way! Herring needs to stop playing Cheick Kongo's game or he'll get knocked out!
There is a small laceration on Heath Herring's Nose
Herring grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Kongo struggles... Heath Herring is unable to take him down
Herring follows Cheick Kongo
only to get counter punched in a big way! Herring needs to stop playing Cheick Kongo's game or he'll get knocked out!
Herring's Mouth is beginning to swell
Herring seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round
Kongo launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Herring's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Dan Miragliotta didn't see that!
You can hear the excitement from the crowd. Cheick Kongo can end the fight with his ground and pound.
Cheick Kongo attempts a sweep single...
Cheick Kongo catches Heath Herring's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Kongo.
Cheick Kongo is in closed guard over Herring
Kongo is looking to end this fight with strikes
He starts to pound away at Heath Herring, who is barely covering up!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo is in closed guard over Herring
Kongo is taking this opportunity to rest.
Cheick Kongo is in closed guard over Herring
Kongo breaths deeply while on the ground
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Cheick Kongo, but it's close.
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Round 2
=========================================
The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Herring looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Cheick Kongo's punches
Herring measures the resilience of Kongo's chin with an uppercut while Kongo lands some great crosses.
There is a small laceration on Heath Herring's Right eye
The two exchange wildly
Kongo is connecting with a few punches
Heath Herring continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cheick Kongo goes with a looping right hand while Heath Herring jumps back and jabs
Herring seems staggered and Cheick Kongo runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Herring's Right eye is beginning to swell
Cheick Kongo moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kongo has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 0:50 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
You can see Herring's blood making stains in the mat.
Herring pushes off of Cheick Kongo and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots!
Kongo holds his opponent tight while he tries to cool down the action.
Kongo is trying to counter now!
Heath Herring's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Kongo is throwing a flurry of punches!
Heath Herring just can't get away!
Herring has a small cut in his Right cheek
Heath Herring seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Cheick Kongo!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Heath Herring continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cheick Kongo is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee!
Crushing blow to Herring's face.
Herring is out! Herring is out! Cheick Kongo has ended this fight in highlight reel fashion!
Herring's Right eye is beginning to swell
Herring has a small cut in his Right eye
Winner is Cheick Kongo by KO (Knees) at 1:11 Round 2
Statistics: Heath Herring
Punches 3/12 (25%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 3/16 (19%)
Takedowns 0/3 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/0 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 24 s
Statistics: Cheick Kongo
Punches 32/44 (73%)
Kicks 2/2 (100%)
Clinch strikes 8/11 (73%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 24 s
Kongo cracked Herring early and Heath never fully got back into the fight. Kongo pretty much wrapped him up for Christmas and fed him to his pet alligator. Maybe Herring tried to kiss Kongo before this fight.