D.F.C. 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Kongo (ranked 5068 p4p, 1850 weight class) and Kk Ww (ranked 580 p4p, 259 weight class). Kk Ww has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kongo
vs
Ww

188 cm
18
195
0 - 1 - 0

172 cm
27
189
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kk Ww!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ww swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kongo wants to slow Ww down by chopping away at his legs.
Kongo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ww has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

Ww clinches up with Kongo and pushes him back against the cage.
Ww scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ww content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ww lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kongo taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Ww.
Kongo tries to circle away but Ww has him pinned against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ww.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo is trying to drag Ww to the mat but Ww just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ww dips a shoulder and cracks Kongo with a mighty uppercut! Kongo falls back against the cage and Ww unloads with a barrage of strikes! Kongo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ww screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kk Ww!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Kongo (ranked 5836 p4p, 6120 weight class) and Dave Kongo (ranked 628 p4p, 645 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Kongo
vs
Kongo

180 cm
25
205
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
18
185
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesar Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Cesar Kongo. No joy for Dave Kongo on that attempt.

Cesar Kongo has Dave Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Cesar Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dave Kongo avoids it.
Dave Kongo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dave Kongo tries to break free but Cesar Kongo pushes him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dave Kongo avoiding damage as Cesar Kongo throws knees to the body.
Dave Kongo avoiding damage as Cesar Kongo throws knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dave Kongo takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cesar Kongo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cesar Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cesar Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dave Kongo has closed the distance and engaged Cesar Kongo in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cesar Kongo throws an elbow but misses.
Cesar Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but Dave Kongo avoids the damage to the body.
Dave Kongo dodges an elbow strike from Cesar Kongo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dave Kongo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dave Kongo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cesar Kongo prevents it.
Dave Kongo blocks an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cesar Kongo.
Cesar Kongo landing knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dave Kongo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cesar Kongo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dave Kongo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cesar Kongo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cesar Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kongo.
Dave Kongo is pressed up against the cage. Cesar Kongo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dave Kongo down to the mat. Dave Kongo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Cesar Kongo shoots in and bounces Dave Kongo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dave Kongo trying to keep a closed guard but Cesar Kongo is proving a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dave Kongo can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesar Kongo stays in close to Dave Kongo's body and controls the position.
Dave Kongo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cesar Kongo preventing the sweep.
Cesar Kongo tries to stand but Dave Kongo is controlling from the bottom.

Dave Kongo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cesar Kongo has passed into half guard!
Dave Kongo wants to get back to full guard.
Cesar Kongo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dave Kongo controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesar Kongo prevents Dave Kongo from improving his position.
Cesar Kongo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cesar Kongo slows the pace down in half guard.
We've been informed that Dave Kongo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dave Kongo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cesar Kongo is working away from the top position though.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Cesar Kongo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dave Kongo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cesar Kongo pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cesar Kongo misses with the combination.
Dave Kongo scores with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Cesar Kongo as Dave Kongo shoots in.
We've been told by Cesar Kongo's head coaches at SISU Fight gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Cesar Kongo forces Dave Kongo back against the cage and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Cesar Kongo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dave Kongo blocks a body shot from Cesar Kongo.

Cesar Kongo jumps guard and drags Dave Kongo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cesar Kongo keeping moving, preventing Dave Kongo from controlling successfully.
Dave Kongo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dave Kongo is looking to work some ground and pound but Cesar Kongo has wrist control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cesar Kongo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dave Kongo drives through and clinches with Cesar Kongo against the cage.

Cesar Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Cesar Kongo moves into range and clinches up with Dave Kongo.
Cesar Kongo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cesar Kongo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cesar Kongo lands a damaging elbow.
Cesar Kongo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dave Kongo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dave Kongo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Cesar Kongo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Cesar Kongo gets control of Dave Kongo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cesar Kongo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dave Kongo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cesar Kongo 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar Kongo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dave Kongo.

Dave Kongo stands up from Cesar Kongo's guard - Dave Kongo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dave Kongo shoots in looking for a takedown but Cesar Kongo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dave Kongo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Cesar Kongo moves into range and clinches up with Dave Kongo.
Dave Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Cesar Kongo jumps guard.
Cesar Kongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dave Kongo can do to turn this around?

Dave Kongo gets to his feet - Cesar Kongo follows without any prompting.
Cesar Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dave Kongo misses with a series of wild punches.

Cesar Kongo pushes Dave Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Cesar Kongo looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesar Kongo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dave Kongo up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Cesar Kongo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cesar Kongo controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dave Kongo fails to pull guard.
Cesar Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kongo.

Cesar Kongo successfully pulls guard.
Cesar Kongo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dave Kongo slips nicely into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cesar Kongo pushes Dave Kongo off looking to stand but Dave Kongo dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dave Kongo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cesar Kongo defending well though.
Cesar Kongo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dave Kongo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cesar Kongo trying to hold on to Dave Kongo's head to control him but Dave Kongo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cesar Kongo pushes Dave Kongo off looking to stand but Dave Kongo dives back in and keeps control.
Dave Kongo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dave Kongo trying to mount his opponent but Cesar Kongo defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cesar Kongo has a hand on Dave Kongo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dave Kongo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Dave Kongo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dave Kongo with good strikes from the mount here!

Dave Kongo goes for an armbar but Cesar Kongo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cesar Kongo.
Cesar Kongo preventing the sweep.
Dave Kongo seems keen to control Cesar Kongo's posture.
Dave Kongo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cesar Kongo dominated that second round.
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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Cesar Kongo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dave Kongo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cesar Kongo sprawls well. Cesar Kongo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dave Kongo gets slowly back to his feet.
Dave Kongo swings for the body but Cesar Kongo moves out of range.
Dave Kongo shoots for a takedown but Cesar Kongo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice jab there from Cesar Kongo.
Dave Kongo throws a head kick that misses

and Cesar Kongo moves into the clinch.
Cesar Kongo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dave Kongo is defending well for now.
Dave Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cesar Kongo to keep the fight standing.
Cesar Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kongo.

Cesar Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dave Kongo fails with the takedown.
Cesar Kongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dave Kongo is defended easily by Cesar Kongo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dave Kongo has Cesar Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Dave Kongo blocks an elbow strike.
Dave Kongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cesar Kongo works on Dave Kongo's body with a couple of short punches.
Cesar Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dave Kongo.

Cesar Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Dave Kongo gets tackled into the cage by Cesar Kongo. Cesar Kongo maintains the clinch.
Cesar Kongo misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Cesar Kongo pulls guard effortlessly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dave Kongo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dave Kongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dave Kongo wants to control from the top but Cesar Kongo keeps moving.
Cesar Kongo wants to get back to his feet but Dave Kongo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cesar Kongo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dave Kongo stays in close to Cesar Kongo's body and controls the position.
Cesar Kongo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dave Kongo advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dave Kongo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Dave Kongo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Dave Kongo shoots in for a takedown but Cesar Kongo shows good takedown defense.

Dave Kongo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dave Kongo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cesar Kongo is defending well for now.
Dave Kongo is looking for a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Cesar Kongo.
Cesar Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but Dave Kongo avoids the damage to the body.
Cesar Kongo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dave Kongo has Cesar Kongo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cesar Kongo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cesar Kongo jumps into guard, dragging Dave Kongo to the mat.

Dave Kongo stands and steps away. Cesar Kongo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A left and a right from Dave Kongo both land. Nice combination.
Cesar Kongo throws a head kick but Dave Kongo moves out of range.

Dave Kongo has managed to clinch.

Cesar Kongo jumps guard and drags Dave Kongo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cesar Kongo is trying to hold Dave Kongo in close to prevent damage but Dave Kongo has managed to pass into half guard.
Dave Kongo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Dave Kongo decides to return to a standing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cesar Kongo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cesar Kongo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesar Kongo!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abe Kongo (ranked 3595 p4p, 4257 weight class) and Dean Winchester (ranked 466 p4p, 530 weight class). Dean Winchester will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kongo
vs
Winchester

172 cm
25
173
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
21
193
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abe Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dean Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Winchester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Winchester or perhaps it was just good defense by Kongo, which made it look bad.
Winchester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Winchester darts in and clinches Kongo up against the cage.
Kongo misses with a punch to the body.
Winchester can't find room to land a body shot as Kongo controls the action.
Winchester goes for a takedown attempt but Kongo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Abe Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Winchester scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winchester controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Kongo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kongo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winchester.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winchester is looking to take a break and control but Kongo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winchester throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winchester thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kongo's head.
Kongo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kongo tries to get out of the position.
Winchester throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kongo is breathing heavily.
Winchester seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Winchester thows a huge punch but Kongo dodges it nicely.
Winchester sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kongo defending well though.
Winchester missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winchester looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winchester on the ground.
Winchester lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winchester is nestled in close to Kongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

It looks like Abe Kongo has been cut.
Winchester winds up and cracks Kongo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Winchester winds up and cracks Kongo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Kongo is rocked!
Winchester is nestled in close to Kongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Kongo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kongo's head.
Kongo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winchester scores with a big shot! Kongo's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Kongo! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Winchester!
Dean Winchester was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruna Faria (ranked 4107 p4p, 4937 weight class) and Kalle Kuula (ranked 515 p4p, 574 weight class). Kalle Kuula has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Faria
vs
Kuula

176 cm
24
140
5 - 5 - 0

173 cm
25
209
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruna Faria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kuula!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuula tries to clinch up

and Faria counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faria working the head with strikes.
Kuula is looking for a sweep.
Faria taking a breather here.
Faria trying to control the action but Kuula is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faria lands a decent elbow from side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kuula has eaten all the pies!

Faria tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kuula's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuula gets back to half guard.
Faria tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuula knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuula is looking for a sweep. Faria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuula has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Faria is working away from the top position though.
Kuula taking some punishment here, with Faria in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kuula tries to get to full guard but Faria has control of the leg.
Kuula has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Faria is working away from the top position though.
Kuula tries to get to full guard but Faria has control of the leg.
Kuula is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Faria jumps into side control!
Kuula tries to improve position but can't.
Kuula taking punishment in the form of punches.
Faria knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuula on the ground.
Faria lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuula is trying to control Faria's posture but Faria avoids it.

Faria thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Faria moves into full mount!
Faria is breathing heavily.
Kuula is trying to escape the mount.
Kuula sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kuula trying to hold on to Faria's head to control him but Faria postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faria perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Faria scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kuula has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at SISU Fight gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kuula manages to get to full guard.
Faria looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuula working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruna Faria dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Faria lands a two punch combo.
Kuula tries to clinch up but Faria circles away and keeps his distance.

Faria clinches.

Faria jumps into guard, dragging Kuula to the mat.

Kuula drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuula jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Kuula thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Faria here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Faria is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuula looking to pass the guard.
Faria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuula can do to turn this around?
Kuula keeps trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuula advances to half guard.

Kuula maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Faria could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kuula has cracked it and Faria is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kuula!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kalle Kuula!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Triple OG (ranked 4351 p4p, 5053 weight class) and Lasse Kongo (ranked 540 p4p, 581 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

OG
vs
Kongo

178 cm
26
168
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
211
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Triple OG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kongo clinches.
OG gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kongo.
Kongo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OG pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Kongo turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Kongo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
OG sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
OG is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kongo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but OG does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kongo lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Kongo is trying to control the action in half guard but OG is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo lands with a punch from half guard.
Kongo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kongo is keen to just control but OG is a slippery customer.
Kongo is looking to stall here but OG recovers full guard.
OG wants to sweep here but Kongo controlling him for the moment.
OG has a closed guard, preventing Kongo from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OG is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo trying to control from the bottom.
Kongo moves into full guard.
Kongo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kongo is trying to control the position but OG postures up.

Kongo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OG gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kongo looking to control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OG.
OG throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
OG connects with a body shot.

Kongo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kongo tries to stand but OG is controlling his head.
Kongo trying to control the position but OG is working away.
What's OG going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OG on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kongo wants to take a breather but OG manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Kongo.
OG lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

OG wants to control from the top but Kongo keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kongo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Kongo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kongo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Triple OG seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

OG gets caught napping as Kongo dives in and scores a takedown. OG manages to retain guard.
OG wants to sweep here but Kongo controlling him for the moment.
OG has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kongo trying to control but OG is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OG not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OG keeping moving, preventing Kongo from controlling successfully.
OG keeping full guard, as Kongo tries to pass.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from OG. Kongo does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been informed that Kongo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
OG connects with a single shot there.
OG seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
OG works Kongo's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from OG misses its intended target.

Kongo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. OG tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kongo is in OG's guard.
OG looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kongo is looking to stand up but OG won't let him.
OG keeping moving, preventing Kongo from controlling successfully.
Kongo looking to sit in guard and control but OG gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

OG trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo can't keep his opponent in guard - OG advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
OG is taking a breather. Kongo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kongo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kongo.
Lasse Kongo has got the better of the ground game so far.
OG wants to control from the top but Kongo keeps moving.
Kongo wants to sweep here but OG controlling him for the moment.

Kongo is looking for a triangle but OG pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kongo is trying to control the position but OG postures up.
OG engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
OG stops Kongo from standing up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
OG throws an overhand right that lands on Kongo's shoulder, as Kongo tries to avoid the shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kongo shoots for a double leg takedown but OG sprawls well. He's pushed Kongo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kongo shoots for a double leg takedown but OG sprawls well. He's pushed Kongo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Kongo.
OG throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kongo on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Triple OG dominated that second round.
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!

A punch combination from OG misses.

Kongo shoots in and bounces OG off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kongo trying to control but OG is working from the bottom.
Kongo distracts OG with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kongo wants to control from the top but OG keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo being controlled here momentarily.
Kongo advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo wants to pass the guard but OG is defending well.
Kongo is trying to control. OG wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
OG keeping hold of Kongo's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kongo is thwarting OG's attempts to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
OG misses with a wild body shot.
Kongo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kongo shoots in and drives through. OG sprawls well.
OG throws a looping overhand right but Kongo ducks down to avoid it.
Kongo tries for a takedown but OG circles away easily
and OG counters with a nice body shot.
OG scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kongo tries to clinch
and OG counters with a right hand to the body.
Lasse Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OG lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
OG connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
OG misses the jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OG throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kongo on the side of the head.
OG lands a jab to Kongo's midsection.
Kongo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters circling - OG throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kongo feints the counter takedown.

Kongo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kongo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kongo trying to control the position from guard on top but OG is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OG looking to control.
Kongo trying to control the position from guard on top but OG is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
OG on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if OG tries to get out of the position.
OG has control of Kongo's left arm, preventing Kongo from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OG is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kongo defends well.
OG wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kongo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OG but OG pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Kongo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OG waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kongo.
A big left from OG misses.
A jab lands there for OG.

And that's the end of the fight!
Triple OG showed his dominance in that final round.
I think OG has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Triple OG!