Post by The Sandmen on Jul 9, 2019 2:01:49 GMT -5
Cheick Kongo is beating himself up in the corner before the fight begins, smacking himself in the face, body and legs to get ready for his scrap.
Heath Herring looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Kongo and Herring move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Kongo!
Some big punches are landing!
Heath Herring fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Cheick Kongo! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Herring wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Herring moves forward and holds Kongo
The fighters are clinching.
Heath Herring postures up and launches another series of punches!
Kongo pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Heath Herring's offensive.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Heath Herring seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Herring launches a few hard punches to Cheick Kongo's ribs!
Kongo struggles and protects himself.
Poorly executed technique. Cheick Kongo looks to counter!
Cheick Kongo postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Herring hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
0:57 Round 1 and Herring is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Heath Herring shoots and grab Cheick Kongo's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Herring scoop up Cheick Kongo's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Kongo to the mat
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Heath Herring is in open guard over Kongo
Herring is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Kongo time to recover. Cheick Kongo seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kongo jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Cheick Kongo pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Heath Herring pushes away Kongo trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kongo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Heath Herring
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
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.
Kongo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Heath Herring's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Kongo is throwing a flurry of punches!
Herring ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Several good body shots
land on Herring.
Kongo is holding Heath Herring's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Heath Herring loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo is in side mount over Heath Herring
Kongo is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Herring's ribs.
Herring blocks Cheick Kongo's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Kongo misses a step and Heath Herring sees an opportunity to counter him!
Herring tries to show some ground skills
Heath Herring put Kongo in half guard.
Cheick Kongo is in half guard over Herring
Kongo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kongo tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo is in side mount over Heath Herring
Heath Herring launches a few punches to Kongo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kongo tries to cover his face,
Cheick Kongo is in side mount over Heath Herring
Cheick Kongo looks to mount Heath Herring...
Cheick Kongo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Cheick Kongo is in full mount over Heath Herring
Heath Herring launches a few punches to Kongo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kongo tries to cover his face,
Cheick Kongo is in full mount over Heath Herring
Heath Herring launches a few punches to Kongo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kongo tries to cover his face,
Cheick Kongo is in full mount over Heath Herring
Heath Herring tries to roll to his side and trap Cheick Kongo in his guard...
Heath Herring gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Cheick Kongo is in open guard over Herring
Cheick Kongo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Herring's moves.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo is in open guard over Herring
Heath Herring launches a few punches to Kongo's cheek from the guard.
Cheick Kongo uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo is in open guard over Herring
Kongo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Heath Herring doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Kongo's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Cheick Kongo. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Incredible haymaker from Cheick Kongo!
You can see Heath Herring's head being snapped backwards!
Herring has a small cut in his Right cheek
A right hand from Cheick Kongo
gets deflected.
Poorly executed technique. Heath Herring looks to counter!
Herring avoids a dangerous strike from Kongo
and counters with a solid straight!
Crisp uppercut by Kongo followed by a hard jab
Heath Herring stumbles back.
Herring has a small cut in his Nose
Heath Herring moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kongo pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Herring launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Kongo's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Heath Herring for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Kongo time to recover. Cheick Kongo seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Cheick Kongo tries a middle kick
Heath Herring blocks and steps away.
Kongo misses a step and Heath Herring sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good front kick from Herring!
Kongo stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Kongo is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Kongo is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Herring's jaw!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
The two exchange wildly
Kongo is connecting with a few punches
Herring's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Heath Herring's Right cheek
Kongo follows Heath Herring
only to get counter punched in a big way! Kongo needs to stop playing Heath Herring's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
High kick from Heath Herring!
He misses narrowly!
Heath Herring continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Herring steps forward
Cheick Kongo catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Cheick Kongo attempts to cut off Herring with punches
Herring reels from the strikes.
Heath Herring closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Herring fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Herring misses a step and Cheick Kongo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kongo launches a hook to the body
Bang! Herring stops that one with his ribs!
Herring doesn't stop bleeding.
Herring launches a hook to the body
Bang! Kongo stops that one with his ribs!
An overhand right from Heath Herring that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Kongo moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Heath Herring is opening up on Kongo and raining down combinations!
Kongo doesn't look worried as he defends.
Heath Herring gets sloppy and Cheick Kongo tries to take advantage...
Heath Herring paws at Kongo.
Kongo answers with solid punches!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Herring throws a low kick
Cheick Kongo blocks.
Heath Herring shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cheick Kongo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Herring into his guard.
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Heath Herring tries to better his position on the ground...
Kongo holds Heath Herring's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Cheick Kongo looks to counter!
Herring is in closed guard... Kongo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Heath Herring!
Cheick Kongo is in full mount over Heath Herring
Herring doesn't stop bleeding.
Heath Herring tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Heath Herring's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Herring tries to escape from closed guard...
Herring struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Heath Herring is in half guard over Kongo
Kongo measures the resilience of Herring's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Herring's side.
Heath Herring is in half guard over Kongo
You can see Herring's blood making stains in the mat.
Good looking punches from Heath Herring on the ground
They could take their toll on Kongo.
Kongo's Left eye is beginning to swell
Heath Herring is in half guard over Kongo
Herring doesn't stop bleeding.
Kongo measures the resilience of Herring's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Herring blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Heath Herring is in half guard over Kongo
Herring leans back...
He clobbers Cheick Kongo's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Heath Herring is in half guard over Kongo
Cheick Kongo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Herring's moves.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Heath Herring is in half guard over Kongo
Cheick Kongo tries to close the guard.
Kongo put Heath Herring in closed guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Herring doesn't stop bleeding.
Cheick Kongo launches a few punches to Herring's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Herring tries to cover his face,
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Heath Herring continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cheick Kongo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Herring's moves.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Herring tries to escape from the closed guard
Herring succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Heath Herring is in open guard over Kongo
Heath Herring moves to better his position on the ground...
Heath Herring viciously slams hammer blows to Kongo's face!
Heath Herring is in open guard over Kongo
Heath Herring continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Heath Herring tries to open Kongo's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Heath Herring. Kongo is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Cheick Kongo's Forehead
Heath Herring is in open guard over Kongo
Herring moves on the ground
Heath Herring moves to side mount
Heath Herring is in side mount over Cheick Kongo
Herring cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Kongo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Cheick Kongo launches a few punches to Herring's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Herring tries to cover his face,
Heath Herring is in side mount over Cheick Kongo
Herring tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Heath Herring is in full mount over Cheick Kongo
You can see Herring's blood making stains in the mat.
Kongo works on the ground with his fingers over Herring's face
Herring shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Cheick Kongo and Herring engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Heath Herring is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Herring doesn't stop bleeding.
Herring tries to grapple
He puts Kongo in a double underhook!
Kongo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Heath Herring embrace and tries to move away...
Heath Herring pushes Kongo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Cheick Kongo launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Herring's groin!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Herring grapple with Cheick Kongo and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Cheick Kongo falls hard on the mat with Heath Herring on top of him
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Herring cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Kongo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Kongo tries to stand up!
Herring doesn't allow him!
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Cheick Kongo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Herring's moves.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Kongo tries to stand up!
Herring doesn't allow him!
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Kongo measures the resilience of Herring's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Herring's side.
Herring ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Cheick Kongo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Herring's moves.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Heath Herring's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cheick Kongo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Herring's moves.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Kongo measures the resilience of Herring's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Herring's side.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Cheick Kongo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Herring's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Heath Herring fakes a punch and launches himself over Kongo!
Nice move by Herring who clinches and pushes Kongo against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Kongo takes a break to breathe while holding Heath Herring.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kongo throws a lazy kick
Herring dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Kongo's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kongo throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Kongo is holding Heath Herring's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Heath Herring shows great balance while pushing away Cheick Kongo
Herring doesn't stop bleeding.
Kongo jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Herring sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Inside leg kick from Kongo
that goes awry.
Herring is trying to counter now!
Kongo launches a kick
but Heath Herring avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Heath Herring goes with a looping right hand while Cheick Kongo jumps back and jabs
Herring seems staggered and Cheick Kongo runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Herring cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Kongo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Herring doesn't stop bleeding.
High kick from Cheick Kongo!
He misses narrowly!
Herring doesn't stop bleeding.
Kongo decides to launch some tentative punches
Heath Herring takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Heath Herring's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Herring steps backwards away from Cheick Kongo. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Herring steps backwards away from Cheick Kongo. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Herring showing excellent timing, blasts Cheick Kongo with a right hand.
Great hook by Heath Herring! Cheick Kongo is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Kongo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Herring is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Heath Herring decides to jump inside Kongo's guard.
Kongo didn't see that coming. Herring is in open guard over Kongo now.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
=========================================
Round 4
=========================================
Lightning fast low kick from Herring!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Heath Herring is a bloody mess!
Herring moves forward looking for some action
Heath Herring shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Kongo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Heath Herring embrace and tries to move away...
Heath Herring pushes Kongo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Kongo has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Kongo grabs Heath Herring in a clinch and tries to knee him in the face!
Heath Herring pushes away Cheick Kongo and steps backwards away from the clinch!
You can see Herring's blood making stains in the mat.
Heath Herring throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Kongo's chin! That stops Kongo in his tracks!
That punishment by Heath Herring has left Kongo staggered! Heath Herring should try push forward now and finish this!
Heath Herring continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Heath Herring runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Cheick Kongo who almost cannot stand!
One after another Heath Herring is punishing Kongo! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
Kongo hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Heath Herring has left Kongo unconscious! What a finish by Heath Herring!
Kongo's Mouth is beginning to swell
Kongo has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Heath Herring by KO (Punches) at 1:08 Round 4
Statistics: Cheick Kongo
Punches 31/41 (76%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/15 (27%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 10/16 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 391 s
Statistics: Heath Herring
Punches 16/27 (59%)
Kicks 3/8 (38%)
Clinch strikes 2/17 (12%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/25 (68%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 379 s
Not bad, but Heath brought legit form and Kongo just wasn't at that level.
Heath Herring looks very relaxed.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
The bets gives an equal chance to both fighters to score the win today.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
Kongo and Herring move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Tremendous strikes from Kongo!
Some big punches are landing!
Heath Herring fakes a move and launches a liver kick!
That almost wrenches Cheick Kongo! I'm sure that his liver will be sore tomorrow.
Herring wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Herring moves forward and holds Kongo
The fighters are clinching.
Heath Herring postures up and launches another series of punches!
Kongo pushes his opponent forward and blocks most of Heath Herring's offensive.
The clock says 0:45 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Heath Herring seems fresh. He may still have a lot of gas in his tank.
Herring launches a few hard punches to Cheick Kongo's ribs!
Kongo struggles and protects himself.
Poorly executed technique. Cheick Kongo looks to counter!
Cheick Kongo postures up and launches another series of punches!
A lot of them are hitting Herring hard, who may be wondering how to scape from this!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
0:57 Round 1 and Herring is still in good shape. He sure has trained hard for this fight.
Heath Herring shoots and grab Cheick Kongo's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
Herring scoop up Cheick Kongo's ankle with one hand and pushes his body with another forcing Kongo to the mat
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Heath Herring is in open guard over Kongo
Herring is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Steve Mazzagatti saw it!
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Kongo time to recover. Cheick Kongo seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Kongo jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Cheick Kongo pushes his opponent against the fence in a plum position
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Heath Herring pushes away Kongo trying to keep the fight at striking range
Kongo doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Heath Herring
The clock says 1:30 in the 1 round
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.
Kongo tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Heath Herring's corner is turning out to be his worst enemy! Kongo is throwing a flurry of punches!
Herring ducks under and circles out of the corner.
Several good body shots
land on Herring.
Kongo is holding Heath Herring's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Heath Herring loses balance and goes to the ground.
The clock says 1:55 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo is in side mount over Heath Herring
Kongo is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Herring's ribs.
Herring blocks Cheick Kongo's moves and tries to reverse the situation.
Kongo misses a step and Heath Herring sees an opportunity to counter him!
Herring tries to show some ground skills
Heath Herring put Kongo in half guard.
Cheick Kongo is in half guard over Herring
Kongo is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kongo tries to free his leg...
He moves to side mount!
The clock says 2:15 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo is in side mount over Heath Herring
Heath Herring launches a few punches to Kongo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kongo tries to cover his face,
Cheick Kongo is in side mount over Heath Herring
Cheick Kongo looks to mount Heath Herring...
Cheick Kongo slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Cheick Kongo is in full mount over Heath Herring
Heath Herring launches a few punches to Kongo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kongo tries to cover his face,
Cheick Kongo is in full mount over Heath Herring
Heath Herring launches a few punches to Kongo's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Kongo tries to cover his face,
Cheick Kongo is in full mount over Heath Herring
Heath Herring tries to roll to his side and trap Cheick Kongo in his guard...
Heath Herring gets his hip out and moves to full guard.
Cheick Kongo is in open guard over Herring
Cheick Kongo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Herring's moves.
The clock says 3:25 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo is in open guard over Herring
Heath Herring launches a few punches to Kongo's cheek from the guard.
Cheick Kongo uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo is in open guard over Herring
Kongo tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Heath Herring doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Kongo's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Cheick Kongo. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Incredible haymaker from Cheick Kongo!
You can see Heath Herring's head being snapped backwards!
Herring has a small cut in his Right cheek
A right hand from Cheick Kongo
gets deflected.
Poorly executed technique. Heath Herring looks to counter!
Herring avoids a dangerous strike from Kongo
and counters with a solid straight!
Crisp uppercut by Kongo followed by a hard jab
Heath Herring stumbles back.
Herring has a small cut in his Nose
Heath Herring moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kongo pushes his opponent and keep the fight at striking range
Herring launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Kongo's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Steve Mazzagatti has seen that!
Steve Mazzagatti takes away one point from Heath Herring for eye poke.
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to give Kongo time to recover. Cheick Kongo seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Cheick Kongo tries a middle kick
Heath Herring blocks and steps away.
Kongo misses a step and Heath Herring sees an opportunity to counter him!
Good front kick from Herring!
Kongo stumbles backwards after that one!
The clock says 4:50 in the 1 round
Kongo is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Kongo is swinging for the fences!
A hit that almost breaks Herring's jaw!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
=========================================
Round 2
=========================================
The two exchange wildly
Kongo is connecting with a few punches
Herring's Right cheek is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Heath Herring's Right cheek
Kongo follows Heath Herring
only to get counter punched in a big way! Kongo needs to stop playing Heath Herring's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 0:35 in the 2 round
High kick from Heath Herring!
He misses narrowly!
Heath Herring continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Herring steps forward
Cheick Kongo catches him with an uppercut to the face!
Cheick Kongo attempts to cut off Herring with punches
Herring reels from the strikes.
Heath Herring closes the distance with his opponent wanting some action.
Herring fires low kicks
that fail to land.
Herring misses a step and Cheick Kongo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kongo launches a hook to the body
Bang! Herring stops that one with his ribs!
Herring doesn't stop bleeding.
Herring launches a hook to the body
Bang! Kongo stops that one with his ribs!
An overhand right from Heath Herring that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Kongo moves forward and closes the distance while blocking the punch.
Heath Herring is opening up on Kongo and raining down combinations!
Kongo doesn't look worried as he defends.
Heath Herring gets sloppy and Cheick Kongo tries to take advantage...
Heath Herring paws at Kongo.
Kongo answers with solid punches!
The clock says 1:50 in the 2 round
Herring throws a low kick
Cheick Kongo blocks.
Heath Herring shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Cheick Kongo is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Herring into his guard.
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Heath Herring tries to better his position on the ground...
Kongo holds Heath Herring's head against his chin in the closed guard.
Poorly executed technique. Cheick Kongo looks to counter!
Herring is in closed guard... Kongo tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Heath Herring!
Cheick Kongo is in full mount over Heath Herring
Herring doesn't stop bleeding.
Heath Herring tries to roll on the ground...
He makes a reversal!
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Heath Herring's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Herring tries to escape from closed guard...
Herring struggles to liberate his leg and jumps to half guard!
Heath Herring is in half guard over Kongo
Kongo measures the resilience of Herring's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Herring's side.
Heath Herring is in half guard over Kongo
You can see Herring's blood making stains in the mat.
Good looking punches from Heath Herring on the ground
They could take their toll on Kongo.
Kongo's Left eye is beginning to swell
Heath Herring is in half guard over Kongo
Herring doesn't stop bleeding.
Kongo measures the resilience of Herring's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Herring blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Heath Herring is in half guard over Kongo
Herring leans back...
He clobbers Cheick Kongo's face with a huge punch! Ouch!
Heath Herring is in half guard over Kongo
Cheick Kongo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Herring's moves.
The clock says 3:20 in the 2 round
Heath Herring is in half guard over Kongo
Cheick Kongo tries to close the guard.
Kongo put Heath Herring in closed guard.
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Herring doesn't stop bleeding.
Cheick Kongo launches a few punches to Herring's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Herring tries to cover his face,
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Heath Herring continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Cheick Kongo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Herring's moves.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Herring tries to escape from the closed guard
Herring succeeds and he's now in open guard... he takes a second to breathe
Heath Herring is in open guard over Kongo
Heath Herring moves to better his position on the ground...
Heath Herring viciously slams hammer blows to Kongo's face!
Heath Herring is in open guard over Kongo
Heath Herring continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Heath Herring tries to open Kongo's guard...
Great bombs from the top by Heath Herring. Kongo is unable to cover himself now!
There is a small laceration on Cheick Kongo's Forehead
Heath Herring is in open guard over Kongo
Herring moves on the ground
Heath Herring moves to side mount
Heath Herring is in side mount over Cheick Kongo
Herring cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Kongo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Cheick Kongo launches a few punches to Herring's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Herring tries to cover his face,
Heath Herring is in side mount over Cheick Kongo
Herring tries to move to full mount!
Nice move. He is in full mount now.
Heath Herring is in full mount over Cheick Kongo
You can see Herring's blood making stains in the mat.
Kongo works on the ground with his fingers over Herring's face
Herring shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That was a close round.
=========================================
Round 3
=========================================
Cheick Kongo and Herring engage in a wild exchange of punches!
Heath Herring is getting the best of the exchange as he lands a few blows.
Herring doesn't stop bleeding.
Herring tries to grapple
He puts Kongo in a double underhook!
Kongo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Heath Herring embrace and tries to move away...
Heath Herring pushes Kongo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Cheick Kongo launches a furious knee!
Bang! It clearly hits Herring's groin!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see the foul!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Herring grapple with Cheick Kongo and tries a Inner leg Sweep
Cheick Kongo falls hard on the mat with Heath Herring on top of him
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Herring cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Kongo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Kongo tries to stand up!
Herring doesn't allow him!
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Cheick Kongo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Herring's moves.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Kongo tries to stand up!
Herring doesn't allow him!
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Kongo measures the resilience of Herring's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Herring's side.
Herring ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Cheick Kongo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Herring's moves.
The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Heath Herring's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cheick Kongo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Herring's moves.
The clock says 2:00 in the 3 round
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Kongo measures the resilience of Herring's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Herring's side.
The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round
Heath Herring is in closed guard over Kongo
Cheick Kongo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Herring's moves.
Steve Mazzagatti has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Hallenstadion (Zurich, Switzerland) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round
Heath Herring fakes a punch and launches himself over Kongo!
Nice move by Herring who clinches and pushes Kongo against the cage
The fighters are clinching.
Kongo takes a break to breathe while holding Heath Herring.
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters and tells them to continue fighting.
Kongo throws a lazy kick
Herring dodges and fires an uppercut that almost puts him in to orbit!
Kongo's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Kongo throws a one-two combo then fakes a move to fire a big right hand on the chin!
The strikes hit home!
Kongo is holding Heath Herring's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Heath Herring shows great balance while pushing away Cheick Kongo
Herring doesn't stop bleeding.
Kongo jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Herring sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Inside leg kick from Kongo
that goes awry.
Herring is trying to counter now!
Kongo launches a kick
but Heath Herring avoids it and lands flush with a counter hook!
Heath Herring goes with a looping right hand while Cheick Kongo jumps back and jabs
Herring seems staggered and Cheick Kongo runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Herring cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Kongo can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Herring doesn't stop bleeding.
High kick from Cheick Kongo!
He misses narrowly!
Herring doesn't stop bleeding.
Kongo decides to launch some tentative punches
Heath Herring takes the best of a brief punching exchange.
The clock says 4:15 in the 3 round
Heath Herring's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Herring steps backwards away from Cheick Kongo. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Herring steps backwards away from Cheick Kongo. He seems to be cooling down the fight a bit.
Herring showing excellent timing, blasts Cheick Kongo with a right hand.
Great hook by Heath Herring! Cheick Kongo is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Kongo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 4:50 in the 3 round
Herring is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Heath Herring decides to jump inside Kongo's guard.
Kongo didn't see that coming. Herring is in open guard over Kongo now.
Steve Mazzagatti tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
That round was a toss up.
=========================================
Round 4
=========================================
Lightning fast low kick from Herring!
Loud pop! I'm sure that hurts!
Heath Herring is a bloody mess!
Herring moves forward looking for some action
Heath Herring shows some wrestling skills as he put his opponent in a double overhook!
Kongo doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Heath Herring embrace and tries to move away...
Heath Herring pushes Kongo forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Kongo has some bruises after a few exchanges with his opponent.
Kongo grabs Heath Herring in a clinch and tries to knee him in the face!
Heath Herring pushes away Cheick Kongo and steps backwards away from the clinch!
You can see Herring's blood making stains in the mat.
Heath Herring throws a looping right hand...
That lands on Kongo's chin! That stops Kongo in his tracks!
That punishment by Heath Herring has left Kongo staggered! Heath Herring should try push forward now and finish this!
Heath Herring continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
Heath Herring runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Cheick Kongo who almost cannot stand!
One after another Heath Herring is punishing Kongo! Wow! Steve Mazzagatti should be doing something soon!
Kongo hits the ground hard! That crushing blow from Heath Herring has left Kongo unconscious! What a finish by Heath Herring!
Kongo's Mouth is beginning to swell
Kongo has a small cut in his Mouth
Winner is Heath Herring by KO (Punches) at 1:08 Round 4
Statistics: Cheick Kongo
Punches 31/41 (76%)
Kicks 0/3 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/15 (27%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 10/16 (62%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 391 s
Statistics: Heath Herring
Punches 16/27 (59%)
Kicks 3/8 (38%)
Clinch strikes 2/17 (12%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 17/25 (68%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 379 s
Not bad, but Heath brought legit form and Kongo just wasn't at that level.
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!