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D.F.C. 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abe Kongo (ranked 3653 p4p, 4375 weight class) and Triple OG (ranked 469 p4p, 541 weight class). Abe Kongo looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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1 - 2 - 0 |
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168
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abe Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Triple OG!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo darts in and clinches OG up against the cage.
OG looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kongo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kongo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
OG pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kongo is keeping the position for now.
OG stands up and waves to Kongo to follow him.
Kongo pushes OG up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from OG.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from OG.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OG creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kongo jumps guard but OG turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
OG's coach down at SISU Fight gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on OG's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
OG softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
OG lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
OG lands with a short shot to the head.
OG throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OG stalling the fight.
Kongo missing with knees to the body.
OG lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kongo backwards.
A right hand to the body from OG.
OG lands a body shot in the clinch.
OG lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for OG.
OG looks to throw an elbow but misses.
OG working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from OG - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from OG.
A body shot lands from OG.
OG lands with a light punch inside.
OG stalling.
OG breaks the clinch.
OG just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OG throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kongo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kongo darts in trying to clinch
and OG cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OG looks to land a right hand but Kongo moved out of range.
Kongo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kongo moves in looking to clinch but OG pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from OG on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
OG defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kongo.
OG throws a hook but Kongo avoids it easily.
OG lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by OG.
OG is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Abe Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from OG. Kongo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kongo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
OG throws a body punch but Kongo moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo misses with the combination.
OG throws a series of strikes that have Kongo backpedaling.
OG throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kongo.
Kongo tries to clinch up but OG circles away and keeps his distance.
OG throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kongo clinches up against the cage.
OG tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
OG is looking to control Kongo's arms but Kongo gets an underhook and turns him. Now OG has his back to the cage.
Kongo pushes off an throws an elbow but OG leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
OG tries to circle away but Kongo has him pinned against the cage.
Kongo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Kongo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OG blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OG is trying to push Kongo away but Kongo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
OG pushes Kongo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
OG breaks from the clinch.
Kongo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
OG swings for the body but Kongo moves out of range.
OG scores with a body shot.
Kongo avoids the body shot from OG.
OG scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kongo tries to bum rush OG with a series of wild strikes but OG uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Triple OG is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kongo closes the distance but OG moves to the side
and OG counters with a left to the body.
Kongo tries to clinch but OG moves out of range.
OG lands a slapping body shot.
Kongo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OG misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Triple OG dominated that 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.
OG misses with an uppercut.
Kongo wants to clinch.
Kongo is looking to clinch but OG is avoiding it.
Kongo moves into range and clinches up with OG.
OG lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
OG's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OG misses with a looping right.
Kongo moves into the clinch successfully.
Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kongo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kongo walks into a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kongo tries to clinch but OG moves out of range.
Triple OG seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kongo moves to clinch but OG breaks away
and OG counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from OG finds it's target.
Kongo has managed to clinch.
Kongo has OG pressed against the cage, preventing OG from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
OG lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kongo or not.
OG works on Kongo's body with a couple of short punches.
Triple OG seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
OG works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
OG avoiding damage.
OG makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from OG.
Kongo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. OG just stands there and leans against the cage.
OG pushes Kongo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
OG controlling the action here for a moment.
OG breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OG with a jab.
Abe Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kongo tries a head kick but it misses.
OG jabs at Kongo's body.
OG lands with a nice combination. Kongo backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for OG, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
OG scores with a shot to the body.
OG checks a leg kick.
Kongo wants to clinch up but OG keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from OG on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
OG misses the jab.
Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kongo misses with a head kick.
OG looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
OG swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
OG avoids a kick to the body.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but OG swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OG fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kongo tries to clinch but OG moves out of range.
OG scores with a body shot.
Kongo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
OG circles away from the clinch attempt.
OG looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kongo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kongo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and OG counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
OG throws out a powerful jab.
Kongo tries to clinch up.
OG is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kongo rather than just go for the knockout.
OG scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kongo misses with a takedown
and OG counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OG is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kongo.
Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OG.
Kongo tries to clinch but OG is having none of it.
OG cracks Kongo with a good jab.
Kongo misses with a right hand
and OG counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kongo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OG lands with an overhand left.
Kongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OG scores with a hook.
OG throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OG swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Triple OG showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kongo lands with a nice body kick.
OG avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kongo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kongo is working for takedown but OG is calmly controlling the position for now.
OG tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
OG is trying to break the clinch but Kongo is controlling him.
OG lands with a short shot to the head.
OG tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kongo's elbow.
OG scores with a shoulder strike.
OG blocking some punches.
OG has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kongo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OG.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but OG has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OG lands a shot to the body.
OG escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OG throws a right and a left that Kongo avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OG throws a big shot that misses.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but OG swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OG now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kongo tries to clinch up
and OG counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kongo defending well as OG loads up on a big left hand.
Kongo is looking to counter the offense by OG and move into the clinch.
Kongo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OG fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kongo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
OG scores with a jab to the head.
Kongo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OG cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kongo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but OG swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OG ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kongo moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo scores with a kick to the body.
Kongo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kongo moves in looking to clinch but OG pushes him off.
Kongo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kongo slips under a jab.
Kongo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kongo doesn't manage to clinch there - OG circles away.
Kongo wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OG lands a jab to Kongo's midsection.
OG fails to land with a series of punches.
OG misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo tries to clinch up
and OG counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kongo avoids the body shot from OG.
Good leg kick by Kongo.
Kongo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kongo wants to clinch.
Abe Kongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but OG swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick by Kongo misses
and OG counters with a nice uppercut.
Kongo throws a right hand that OG ducks under and follows up with a left that OG also avoids with ease.
OG thows a left - swing and a miss!
OG fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
OG cracks Kongo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Triple OG is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kongo is looking to clinch but OG is avoiding it.
OG lands a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kongo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kongo doesn't manage to clinch there - OG circles away.
OG throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kongo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kongo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kongo throws a head kick that misses.
OG now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kongo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around OG's waist but OG gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kongo off to one side.
OG scores with a one two! Kongo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kongo takes one on the button.
Kongo misses with a takedown attempt - OG sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A left lands for OG.
And that's the end of the fight!
Triple OG comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OG has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Triple OG!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kk Ww (ranked 1873 p4p, 6485 weight class) and Dave Kongo (ranked 269 p4p, 651 weight class). Kk Ww looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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185
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kk Ww!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ww sprawls well. Ww wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kongo gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Ww was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ww looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kongo tries for a takedown but Ww sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kongo throws a body shot but no joy.
Ww rushes Kongo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kongo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ww is defending well for now.
Kongo can't break the clinch.
Kongo can't break the clinch.
Ww lands with a light punch inside.
Ww misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but Ww turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kk Ww has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kongo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo tries to pull guard but Ww forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kongo tries to circle away but Ww has him pinned against the cage.
Kongo is trying to stall.
Ww lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo looking for a takedown.
Kongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kongo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ww leaning against his opponent.
Kongo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ww gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ww fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ww throws a head punch that misses.
Kongo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ww lands a right hand.
Ww misses with the head strike.
Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kongo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo can't get the takedown.
Ww slows down the pace here.
Kongo is trying to force a seperation but Ww has the dominant position.
Kongo is trying to break free.
Ww lands with a left to the head.
Ww lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kongo backwards.
Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kongo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ww fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ww wants to land a leg kick but Kongo is out of range.
Kongo wants to counter with a clinch but Ww pushes him away.
Ww has closed the distance and engaged Kongo in a clinch.
Kongo tries to pull guard but Ww holds him up against the cage and eventually Kongo drops back down to his feet.
Ww works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ww definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ww lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kongo misses with the head strike.
Kongo has a couple of punches blocked by Ww.
Ww lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ww tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kongo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ww is keeping busy.
Ww wants to stall.
Kongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Ww won't allow it.
Kongo looking to slow down the pace here.
Kongo letting Ww take a breather here.
Ww lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kongo tries to break free but Ww pushes him back against the cage.
Ww misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Kongo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kongo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ww misses with the head strike.
Kongo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ww fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kongo misses with a takedown attempt - Ww sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kongo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ww gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ww blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kk Ww dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kongo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kongo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ww paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Ww has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kongo wants to break free but Ww has control.
Ww tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kongo's elbow.
Kongo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ww after a bit of a struggle.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but Ww turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kk Ww has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kongo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ww just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ww has a couple of punches blocked by Kongo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ww.
Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ww.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ww to keep the fight standing.
Kongo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ww tries to work over Kongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ww misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ww taking a breather.
Ww tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kongo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ww prevents it.
Kongo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ww.
Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Kongo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kongo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ww is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo working hard to break the clinch.
Kongo jumps guard but Ww stands there with Kongo around his waist. Kongo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Ww won't allow it.
Ww scores with a shoulder strike.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but Ww has him pressed against the cage.
Kongo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ww just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kongo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ww prevents it.
Ww stops a takedown attempt from Kongo.
Ww pushes Kongo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but Ww has him pressed against the cage.
Kongo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ww avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo is trying to break free.
Ww'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.
Kongo is looking to control Ww's arms but Ww gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kongo has his back to the cage.
Ww works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ww displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kongo up against the cage.
Ww prevents Kongo from breaking the clinch.
Kongo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ww pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kongo blocks a body shot from Ww.
Ww is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kongo can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ww has Kongo pushed against the cage.
Ww throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongo.
Kongo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kongo is working for takedown but Ww is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ww avoiding damage as Kongo throws knees to the body.
Ww misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kongo taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ww.
Ww tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Ww is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongo.
Ww lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kk Ww dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Ww uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kongo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kongo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ww keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kk Ww is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ww checks a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Ww.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kongo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kongo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ww defends well and Kongo ends up having to push Ww into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ww misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kongo tries to clinch but Ww moves out of range.
Kongo wants to clinch up but Ww keeps it at a distance.
Kongo wants to clinch up but Ww keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo shoots for a takedown but Ww saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kk Ww has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kongo.
Ww throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kongo clinches up against the cage.
Kongo trying to stall but Ww improves his position.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ww to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongo.
Ww stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kongo jumps guard but Ww turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ww misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kongo misses with a punch on the inside.
Ww prevents Kongo from breaking the clinch.
Ww is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kongo is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but Ww has him pressed against the cage.
Kongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Ww won't allow it.
Ww prevents Kongo from breaking the clinch.
Kongo looking for a takedown.
Ww wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Ww fails to land.
Kk Ww is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ww swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ww lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kongo trying to control the position but instead, Ww has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kongo into the cage.
Kk Ww has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kongo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ww after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ww lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kongo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ww is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ww lands with a left to the head.
Kongo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ww misses with a punch to the body.
Ww lands a shoulder strike.
Kongo has had enough of the clinch but Ww keeps him there for the moment.
Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ww's elbow.
Kongo is looking for a takedown.
Ww tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
Ww'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.
Kongo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kongo taking a breather.
Dave Kongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ww working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kk Ww showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ww 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kk Ww!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruna Faria (ranked 4149 p4p, 5329 weight class) and Eddie Kongo (ranked 520 p4p, 580 weight class). Bruna Faria could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eddie Kongo's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 6 - 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kongo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Faria looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Faria stops Kongo from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faria regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kongo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Faria controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo wants to free his trapped foot but Faria is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kongo trying to control from half guard but Faria is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria pushes Kongo off looking to stand but Kongo dives back in and keeps control.
Kongo is keen to just control but Faria is a slippery customer.
Faria might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kongo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Faria's head.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kongo is keen to just control but Faria is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Faria has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SISU Fight gym in the buildup to the fight.
Kongo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Faria sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kongo somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Faria closes the distance and clinches.
Faria struggles to land a body shot inside as Kongo controls his hands.
Faria'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.
Faria displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kongo up against the cage.
Faria seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kongo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Faria is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Faria avoids it.
Faria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kongo shoots in looking for a takedown. Faria tries to sprawl out of it but Kongo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faria manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruna Faria has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Kongo.
Kongo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faria.
Kongo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Faria holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kongo jumps guard but Faria stands there with Kongo around his waist. Kongo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but Faria has him pressed against the cage.
Kongo looks winded!
Kongo has had enough of the clinch but Faria keeps him there for the moment.
Kongo looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faria manages to break the clinch.
Kongo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Faria to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Faria is standing up over Kongo. Kongo looks to escape but Faria dives into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kongo wants to control but Faria postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kongo is looking for a sweep.
Faria decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kongo to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruna Faria dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Faria avoids a punch combination nicely.
Faria fails with the takedown.
Kongo doesn't manage to clinch there - Faria circles away.
Faria misses with a takedown attempt - Kongo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Faria closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo fails to pull guard.
Kongo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Faria after a bit of a struggle.
Faria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kongo's waist but Kongo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Faria off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruna Faria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faria gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kongo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Faria avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Faria is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kongo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Faria manages to break the clinch.
Kongo goes for a double leg but Faria avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Faria continues to drive forward.
Faria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good leg kick by Faria.
Faria wants to clinch up but Kongo keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Kongo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Faria stuffs the takedown attempt from Kongo. Kongo gets slowly back to his feet.
Faria keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faria throws a sloppy head kick and Kongo moves out of range easily.
Kongo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Faria shoots in but no luck this time.
Kongo has a takedown stuffed.
Kongo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Faria.
Faria throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Faria has closed the distance and engaged Kongo in a clinch.
Faria lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faria gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo keeping moving, preventing Faria from controlling successfully.
Faria preventing the sweep.
Faria wants to stand but Kongo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kongo controlling Faria's posture.
Kongo wants to stand up but Faria is controlling him.
Bruna Faria overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Faria trying to control the position from guard on top but Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Faria has a takedown stuffed.
Kongo misses with a head kick.
Kongo tries to clinch up but Faria circles away and keeps his distance.
Faria shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Faria showed some decent athleticism there.
Kongo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Faria is on him like a limpet, forcing Kongo back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruna Faria dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kongo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faria has Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Faria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kongo can do to turn this around?
Faria avoids a wild elbow strike from Kongo.
Kongo is looking for a takedown.
Kongo stops a takedown attempt from Faria.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faria gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Faria trying to control the position from guard on top but Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faria throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo keeping moving, preventing Faria from controlling successfully.
Faria gets to his feet - Kongo follows without any prompting.
Faria displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kongo.
Faria swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Faria fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Kongo does no damage.
Kongo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kongo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Faria.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruna Faria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kongo misses with a head kick.
Faria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Faria shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kongo as he avoids it easily.
Faria swats away the attempt to clinch by Kongo.
Faria keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Faria throws a right hand that misses
and Kongo counters with a right hand to the body.
Kongo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kongo tries for a takedown but Faria sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kongo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kongo fails with the takedown.
Faria jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Faria bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Faria trying to control the position but Kongo is working away.
Faria tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo is trying to control Faria's posture but Faria avoids it.
Kongo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Faria. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kongo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Faria off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Faria tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Eddie Kongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruna Faria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Faria suckers Kongo into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Faria is now in Kongo's guard!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bruna Faria.
Well Faria 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruna Faria!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kuula (ranked 5224 p4p, 6126 weight class) and Cesar Kongo (ranked 575 p4p, 624 weight class). Kalle Kuula has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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, Kalle Kuula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesar Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo stalks Kuula and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kuula's face. Kuula staggers backwards, shaken.
Kongo pushes Kuula up against the cage in a clinch.
Kongo lands a knee to the body.
Kongo stalls.
Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kuula really is a fat lump.
Kongo gets a clinch.
Kongo lands a nice knee to the body.
Kuula is breathing heavily.
Kongo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kongo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kongo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kongo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuula. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuula passes Kongo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kuula looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kuula in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kongo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kuula!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kalle Kuula!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Winchester (ranked 4204 p4p, 5336 weight class) and Lasse Kongo (ranked 525 p4p, 581 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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193
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dean Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Marco Blurström and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winchester working the head and body with strikes.
 It looks like Lasse Kongo has been cut.
Winchester landing a few strikes.
We've been hearing good reports from Winchester'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.
Winchester cracks Kongo with a big elbow.
That has opened up Lasse Kongo's cut even more.
Winchester lands a few punches from side control.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lasse Kongo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dean Winchester!
Dean Winchester tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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