Post by The Sandmen on Dec 21, 2012 17:41:29 GMT -5
Cheick Kongo is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Maurice Smith doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Herb Dean.
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Round 1
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The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo steps forward and fires a high kick!
Smith blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maurice Smith just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Kongo quickly defends.
Kongo has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Middle kick from Kongo.
Smith receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Smith ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Maurice Smith goes with a looping right hand while Cheick Kongo jumps back and jabs
Smith only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Maurice Smith steps forward and fires a high kick!
Kongo blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Cheick Kongo to fight back!
Crisp uppercut by Kongo followed by a hard jab
Maurice Smith stumbles back.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Smith stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Cheick Kongo is coming in again!
Smith has a small cut in his Right cheek
Cheick Kongo wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Smith feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Kongo moves aside and dodges.
Smith misses a step and Cheick Kongo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kongo showing excellent timing, blasts Maurice Smith with a right hand.
Great hook by Cheick Kongo! Maurice Smith is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Smith's Right eye is beginning to swell
Kongo is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Cheick Kongo creates space and allows Maurice Smith to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Maurice Smith is standing now.
Cheick Kongo tries to bring the fight to the ground
Smith goes down.
Cheick Kongo is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Kongo
He succeeds!
Cheick Kongo is in closed guard over Smith
Smith is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kongo is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Cheick Kongo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cheick Kongo is in closed guard over Smith
Kongo is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cheick Kongo!
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Cheick Kongo
Smith delivers a few accurate elbows!
Kongo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Kongo's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Cheick Kongo's Left eye
Smith is in rear mount over Kongo
Kongo has given his back to Maurice Smith who is trying to get one hook in!
Maurice Smith has one hook in!
Smith is in rear mount over Kongo with one hook in
Kongo tries to stand up!
Smith doesn't allow him!
Smith is in rear mount over Kongo with one hook in
Maurice Smith aggressively and repeatedly punches Kongo.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Kongo's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Smith is in rear mount over Kongo with one hook in
Smith delivers a few accurate elbows!
Kongo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Kongo has a small cut in his Nose
Smith is in rear mount over Kongo with two hooks in
Smith works on the ground with his fingers over Kongo's face
Kongo shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Smith is in rear mount over Kongo with two hooks in
Maurice Smith isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Kongo locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Maurice Smith unil he can pull his arm free! Smith lost his dominant position.
Cheick Kongo is in closed guard over Smith
Kongo is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Cheick Kongo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kongo is trying to counter now!
Cheick Kongo moves to better his position on the ground...
Cheick Kongo wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Cheick Kongo
Maurice Smith looks to mount Cheick Kongo...
Maurice Smith slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Cheick Kongo
Cheick Kongo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Smith tries to stand up!
Kongo doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean 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.
Cheick Kongo moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kongo has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Smith launches a few hard punches to Cheick Kongo's ribs!
Cheick Kongo's ribs shows the damage! Maurice Smith is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maurice Smith launches a knee while holding Kongo's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Kongo in the abdomen
Maurice Smith moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Kongo follows Maurice Smith
only to get counter punched in a big way! Kongo needs to stop playing Maurice Smith's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Smith moves to shoot
Kongo misses a knee.
Smith is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Maurice Smith takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Kongo is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Cheick Kongo moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kongo has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Maurice Smith charges at Kongo throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Kongo is rocked!
Maurice Smith leans forwards and tries to grapple with Kongo
Smith shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal knees to Smith's face, followed by knees to the body from Cheick Kongo!
Smith doesn't want to finish it now and covers himself!
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maurice Smith tries a hook to the body
and hits Kongo ribs hard
Kongo launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Smith's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Cheick Kongo fakes a punch and launches himself over Smith!
Nice move by Kongo who clinches and pushes Smith against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to Smith's face, followed by knees to the body from Cheick Kongo!
Smith doesn't want to finish it now and covers himself!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cheick Kongo slightly pushes Smith into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Maurice Smith steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Kongo's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Smith attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Kongo's kick.
Kongo clumsily fails here and it's time for Maurice Smith to fight back!
Maurice Smith tries a middle kick
Kongo blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The two exchange wildly
Smith is connecting with a few punches
Maurice Smith launches a body shot
Kongo evades.
Kongo wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Smith wants nothing of that and pushes Kongo.
Smith is trying to counter now!
Cheick Kongo throws a combo
Maurice Smith ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Kongo swings again, only to get countered once more! Kongo is looking bad here!
Kongo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Kongo has a small cut in his Right cheek
Kongo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Cheick Kongo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Solid low kick from Maurice Smith.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Cheick Kongo fakes a move and moves laterally.
Kongo wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Smith doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Maurice Smith fakes a punch and launches himself over Kongo!
Nice move by Smith who clinches and pushes Kongo against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Smith launches a few hard punches to Cheick Kongo's ribs!
Cheick Kongo's ribs shows the damage! Maurice Smith is working his opponent ribs!
Cheick Kongo pushes away Smith trying to keep the fight at striking range
Smith doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Cheick Kongo
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cheick Kongo is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Cheick Kongo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cheick Kongo launches a furious knee!
Maurice Smith blocks and struggles while trying to take the initiative.
Kongo misses a step and Maurice Smith sees an opportunity to counter him!
Smith tries to take Cheick Kongo down... Kongo stumbles backwards and Maurice Smith launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Kongo's jaw!
Kongo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Kongo's blood making stains in the mat.
Kongo tries to break the clinch... Maurice Smith launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Kongo stumbles backwards and Maurice Smith shoots an incredible takedown!
Cheick Kongo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Maurice Smith fakes a punch and launches himself over Cheick Kongo
Great move by Smith who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Kongo's blood making stains in the mat.
Kongo tries to break the clinch... Maurice Smith launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Kongo stumbles backwards and Maurice Smith shoots an incredible takedown!
Crushing shot to Kongo's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kongo moves backwards and Maurice Smith is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Cheick Kongo is a bloody mess!
Inside leg kick from Kongo
that goes awry.
Maurice Smith launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Kongo blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Cheick Kongo's cheek! Kongo stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Cheick Kongo's Left cheek
Smith is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
You can see Kongo's blood making stains in the mat.
Kongo tries to stand up!
Smith doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Smith is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith creates space and allows Cheick Kongo to stand up.
Kongo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Maurice Smith, but it's close.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Cheick Kongo.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
A bunch of leg kicks from Cheick Kongo
are blocked by Smith.
Kongo clumsily fails here and it's time for Maurice Smith to fight back!
Maurice Smith has found an opening in the defense of Kongo, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Kongo is wobbling!
That punishment by Maurice Smith has left Kongo staggered! Maurice Smith should try push forward now and finish this!
Cheick Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maurice Smith jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Incredible high kick!
Kongo is worried!
Kongo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cheick Kongo seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Maurice Smith!
Cheick Kongo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
High kick from Maurice Smith!
Kongo seems to be done!
Down Kongo goes! He's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of Maurice Smith's divison on notice!
Kongo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Cheick Kongo's Chin
Winner is Maurice Smith by KO (High kick) at 0:55 Round 3
Statistics: Cheick Kongo
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 1/9 (11%)
Clinch strikes 1/14 (7%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 161 s
Statistics: Maurice Smith
Punches 13/24 (54%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 10/15 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 12/17 (71%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 152 s
That's a darn big win for Smith. And a dominate, convincing one at that.
Maurice Smith doesn't look concerned about anything his opponent brings to the table.
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 Herb Dean.
=========================================
Round 1
=========================================
The fight gets underway.
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Cheick Kongo steps forward and fires a high kick!
Smith blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maurice Smith just won't stop and continues to rain punches
Kongo quickly defends.
Kongo has a high cardio that helps him make great performances.
Middle kick from Kongo.
Smith receives a solid kick right below his ribs.
Smith ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Maurice Smith goes with a looping right hand while Cheick Kongo jumps back and jabs
Smith only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless.
Maurice Smith steps forward and fires a high kick!
Kongo blocks decisively, as if to say, "No KO for me, thanks!"
Smith clumsily fails here and it's time for Cheick Kongo to fight back!
Crisp uppercut by Kongo followed by a hard jab
Maurice Smith stumbles back.
A shot seen throughout the arena!
Smith stumbles back, his corner is screaming! Cheick Kongo is coming in again!
Smith has a small cut in his Right cheek
Cheick Kongo wants this win. He unleashes a kick.
His opponent is elsewhere, looking to counter...
The clock says 1:05 in the 1 round
Smith feints and moves forward to hit with a hook
Kongo moves aside and dodges.
Smith misses a step and Cheick Kongo sees an opportunity to counter him!
Kongo showing excellent timing, blasts Maurice Smith with a right hand.
Great hook by Cheick Kongo! Maurice Smith is caught off balance and slips to the ground!
Smith's Right eye is beginning to swell
Kongo is standing while Smith is on the ground on his back
Cheick Kongo creates space and allows Maurice Smith to stand up.
Back to the beginning! Maurice Smith is standing now.
Cheick Kongo tries to bring the fight to the ground
Smith goes down.
Cheick Kongo is in open guard over Smith
Smith tries to close his guard around Kongo
He succeeds!
Cheick Kongo is in closed guard over Smith
Smith is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Kongo is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Cheick Kongo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Cheick Kongo is in closed guard over Smith
Kongo is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Cheick Kongo!
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Cheick Kongo
Smith delivers a few accurate elbows!
Kongo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Kongo's Left eye is beginning to swell
There is a small laceration on Cheick Kongo's Left eye
Smith is in rear mount over Kongo
Kongo has given his back to Maurice Smith who is trying to get one hook in!
Maurice Smith has one hook in!
Smith is in rear mount over Kongo with one hook in
Kongo tries to stand up!
Smith doesn't allow him!
Smith is in rear mount over Kongo with one hook in
Maurice Smith aggressively and repeatedly punches Kongo.
He needs to do something soon or the referee will stop the fight!
Kongo's Mouth is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Smith is in rear mount over Kongo with one hook in
Smith delivers a few accurate elbows!
Kongo is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Kongo has a small cut in his Nose
Smith is in rear mount over Kongo with two hooks in
Smith works on the ground with his fingers over Kongo's face
Kongo shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Smith is in rear mount over Kongo with two hooks in
Maurice Smith isolates an arm looking for an armbar from the back...
Kongo locks his hands and forces his weight on top of Maurice Smith unil he can pull his arm free! Smith lost his dominant position.
Cheick Kongo is in closed guard over Smith
Kongo is in closed guard... Smith tries to roll on the ground!
Cheick Kongo uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Kongo is trying to counter now!
Cheick Kongo moves to better his position on the ground...
Cheick Kongo wraps his arms around his opponents' and tries to switch positions
Maurice Smith is in side mount over Cheick Kongo
Maurice Smith looks to mount Cheick Kongo...
Maurice Smith slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:45 in the 1 round
Maurice Smith is in full mount over Cheick Kongo
Cheick Kongo doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He moves fast and now he is standing
Smith tries to stand up!
Kongo doesn't allow him!
Herb Dean 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.
Cheick Kongo moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kongo has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Smith launches a few hard punches to Cheick Kongo's ribs!
Cheick Kongo's ribs shows the damage! Maurice Smith is working his opponent ribs!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Maurice Smith launches a knee while holding Kongo's in a double underhooks...
That knee hits Kongo in the abdomen
Maurice Smith moves forward looking for a hole in his opponent's defense.
Kongo follows Maurice Smith
only to get counter punched in a big way! Kongo needs to stop playing Maurice Smith's game or he'll get knocked out!
The clock says 4:40 in the 1 round
Smith moves to shoot
Kongo misses a knee.
Smith is one of those men capable of pounding you into oblivion!
Maurice Smith takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
Kongo is gassing out... Too bad. His performance may be going down from here.
Cheick Kongo moves forward looking for some grappling action
Kongo has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
Close round. It could go to either fighter.
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Round 2
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The clock says 0:10 in the 2 round
Maurice Smith charges at Kongo throwing flurries left and right.
Not many punches are hitting, but the ones that land are huge shots! Kongo is rocked!
Maurice Smith leans forwards and tries to grapple with Kongo
Smith shows his clinching skills. Both fighters are clinching now.
The fighters are clinching.
Brutal knees to Smith's face, followed by knees to the body from Cheick Kongo!
Smith doesn't want to finish it now and covers himself!
Smith tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Maurice Smith tries a hook to the body
and hits Kongo ribs hard
Kongo launches a stiff jab!
That barely hits Smith's face but it seems like one finger has poked his eye! Does the referee see that?
Herb Dean didn't see the foul!
Cheick Kongo fakes a punch and launches himself over Smith!
Nice move by Kongo who clinches and pushes Smith against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Brutal knees to Smith's face, followed by knees to the body from Cheick Kongo!
Smith doesn't want to finish it now and covers himself!
The clock says 1:15 in the 2 round
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cheick Kongo slightly pushes Smith into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Maurice Smith steps forward and fires a high kick!
Vicious high kick, I can't believe that landed!
Kongo's Right eye is bruised after the punishement he's received!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Smith attempts a shoot
but stops before running into Kongo's kick.
Kongo clumsily fails here and it's time for Maurice Smith to fight back!
Maurice Smith tries a middle kick
Kongo blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
The two exchange wildly
Smith is connecting with a few punches
Maurice Smith launches a body shot
Kongo evades.
Kongo wants to take the fight to his advantage and tries to clinch.
Smith wants nothing of that and pushes Kongo.
Smith is trying to counter now!
Cheick Kongo throws a combo
Maurice Smith ducks under and catches him with a counter straight! Kongo swings again, only to get countered once more! Kongo is looking bad here!
Kongo's Right cheek is beginning to swell
Kongo has a small cut in his Right cheek
Kongo seems a bit groggy... his movements are not very coordinated now.
The clock says 2:20 in the 2 round
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Cheick Kongo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Solid low kick from Maurice Smith.
For sure, that had to hurt!
Cheick Kongo fakes a move and moves laterally.
Kongo wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Smith doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
The clock says 2:50 in the 2 round
Maurice Smith fakes a punch and launches himself over Kongo!
Nice move by Smith who clinches and pushes Kongo against the cage
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Smith launches a few hard punches to Cheick Kongo's ribs!
Cheick Kongo's ribs shows the damage! Maurice Smith is working his opponent ribs!
Cheick Kongo pushes away Smith trying to keep the fight at striking range
Smith doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Cheick Kongo
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Cheick Kongo is taking out his mouthpiece to breathe...
Cheick Kongo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
Cheick Kongo launches a furious knee!
Maurice Smith blocks and struggles while trying to take the initiative.
Kongo misses a step and Maurice Smith sees an opportunity to counter him!
Smith tries to take Cheick Kongo down... Kongo stumbles backwards and Maurice Smith launches a few punches...
One swing hits hard Kongo's jaw!
Kongo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Kongo's blood making stains in the mat.
Kongo tries to break the clinch... Maurice Smith launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Kongo stumbles backwards and Maurice Smith shoots an incredible takedown!
Cheick Kongo's face is covered in blood. He may be having problems seeing as he wipes the blood out of his eyes.
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Maurice Smith fakes a punch and launches himself over Cheick Kongo
Great move by Smith who pushes his opponent under a troublesome thai clinch
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
You can see Kongo's blood making stains in the mat.
Kongo tries to break the clinch... Maurice Smith launches a great knee when he finds a narrow space!
Awesome impact! Kongo stumbles backwards and Maurice Smith shoots an incredible takedown!
Crushing shot to Kongo's body! He's holding his side
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Kongo moves backwards and Maurice Smith is asking him if he came today for fighting or running.
Cheick Kongo is a bloody mess!
Inside leg kick from Kongo
that goes awry.
Maurice Smith launches a couples of jabs and then a big hook!
Kongo blocks the jabs but the last punch hits hard on Cheick Kongo's cheek! Kongo stumbles and the falls to the mat!
There is a small laceration on Cheick Kongo's Left cheek
Smith is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
You can see Kongo's blood making stains in the mat.
Kongo tries to stand up!
Smith doesn't allow him!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Smith is standing while Kongo is on the ground on his back
Maurice Smith creates space and allows Cheick Kongo to stand up.
Kongo climbs to his feet and is standing now.
Herb Dean tells the fighters to go to their corners as the round is over.
This round is maybe for Maurice Smith, but it's close.
It seems that the cutman have some work to do with Cheick Kongo.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
A bunch of leg kicks from Cheick Kongo
are blocked by Smith.
Kongo clumsily fails here and it's time for Maurice Smith to fight back!
Maurice Smith has found an opening in the defense of Kongo, launching a big uppercut
Bingo! Kongo is wobbling!
That punishment by Maurice Smith has left Kongo staggered! Maurice Smith should try push forward now and finish this!
Cheick Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
Maurice Smith jumps backwards and frees his leg.
Incredible high kick!
Kongo is worried!
Kongo ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
Cheick Kongo seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Maurice Smith!
Cheick Kongo continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting his vision.
High kick from Maurice Smith!
Kongo seems to be done!
Down Kongo goes! He's out cold! That phenomenal knock out has put the rest of Maurice Smith's divison on notice!
Kongo's Chin is bruised after the punishement he's received!
There is a small laceration on Cheick Kongo's Chin
Winner is Maurice Smith by KO (High kick) at 0:55 Round 3
Statistics: Cheick Kongo
Punches 7/11 (64%)
Kicks 1/9 (11%)
Clinch strikes 1/14 (7%)
Takedowns 1/2 (50%)
GnP strikes 0/3 (0%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 1/2 (50%)
Time on the ground 161 s
Statistics: Maurice Smith
Punches 13/24 (54%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 10/15 (67%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 12/17 (71%)
Submissions 1/1 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 2/2 (100%)
Time on the ground 152 s
That's a darn big win for Smith. And a dominate, convincing one at that.
x8 
Have 9 points in celebration of this monumental achievement!