Kongo vs. Alexander

[The Sandmen]

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.
Houston Alexander 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.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.

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Round 1
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Kongo and Alexander move forward as the bell signals the beginning of the fight!


Alexander launches a furious low kick!
Kongo blocks.


Alexander wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Kongo doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards


A furious flurry of punches from Cheick Kongo
puts Alexander in a world of hurt!
Alexander's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!


Kongo looks to be in very good shape.
The two exchange wildly
Alexander is connecting with a few punches


Cheick Kongo is opening up on Alexander and raining down combinations!
Alexander's corner looks worried!
Alexander's Left cheek is beginning to swell
Alexander has a small cut in his Left cheek
Houston Alexander seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Cheick Kongo!


Cheick Kongo runs to capitalize and launches a barrage of punches over a dazed Houston Alexander who almost cannot stand!
One after another Cheick Kongo is punishing Alexander! Wow! Dan Miragliotta should be doing something soon!
Houston Alexander seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Cheick Kongo!


Cheick Kongo attempts a sweep single...
Cheick Kongo catches Houston Alexander's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by Kongo.
Crushing shot to Alexander's body! He's holding his side


Cheick Kongo is in closed guard over Alexander
Cheick Kongo looks to posture up and open Houston Alexander's guard...
Cheick Kongo forces Houston Alexander to open his guard.


Cheick Kongo is in open guard over Alexander
Cheick Kongo throws down elbows...
Alexander is not making himself an easy target.
Poorly executed technique. Houston Alexander looks to counter!
Houston Alexander 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.


Cheick Kongo is in open guard over Alexander
Alexander tries to move on the ground and shows Cheick Kongo a crack in his guard which he uses for a big elbow!
Bang! Alexander's forehead receives a strong elbow that rocks his head against the mat! Dan Miragliotta knows he may be calling off the fight soon!
That brutal impact left Alexander laid out on the mat! Cheick Kongo's corner come in to congratulate him!

Winner is Cheick Kongo by KO (Elbow) at 1:42 Round 1

Statistics: Cheick Kongo
Punches 13/18 (72%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 1/1 (100%)
GnP strikes 1/6 (17%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 19 s

Statistics: Houston Alexander
Punches 3/4 (75%)
Kicks 0/1 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/0 (0%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 19 s


Hm. Okay then.

[xx - Camp Cannon]

Wow kongo

[The Rocketmen]

Seriously expected Alexander to be dominant.

[xx - Former Phoenix Fight Club]

I would've expected more out of Alexander too...

[xx - Team Ramrod]

Kongo came out on fire. Poor performance from Houston.

[The Rocketmen]

Much of this card was actually quite the surprise

[Ferocity]

@hammerfists: Not to all of us

[The Rocketmen]

Damn you!