D.F.C. 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Kongo (ranked 5441 p4p, 6236 weight class) and Cesar Kongo (ranked 614 p4p, 654 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Kongo
vs
Kongo

188 cm
18
195
0 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
205
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesar Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cesar Kongo closes the distance and pushes Eddie Kongo back into the cage.
Cesar Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but Eddie Kongo avoids the damage to the body.
Cesar Kongo jumps guard but Eddie Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Eddie Kongo managing to block the knees to the body from Cesar Kongo.
Cesar Kongo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Eddie Kongo pulls his leg out and moves away.

Cesar Kongo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Eddie Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Cesar Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Cesar Kongo lands with a right to the head.
Cesar Kongo prevents the takedown attempt.
Eddie Kongo tries a body shot but Cesar Kongo blocks it.
Cesar 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cesar Kongo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Eddie Kongo taking a breather.
Eddie Kongo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Eddie Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cesar Kongo slows down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar Kongo fails to pull guard.
Eddie Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo.

Cesar Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cesar Kongo connects with an inside leg kick.

Eddie Kongo gets tackled into the cage by Cesar Kongo. Cesar Kongo maintains the clinch.
Cesar Kongo is trying to pull guard but Eddie Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Eddie Kongo tries to break the clinch but Cesar Kongo is controlling the position.
Cesar Kongo fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cesar Kongo.
Eddie Kongo jumps guard but Cesar Kongo stands there with Eddie Kongo around his waist. Eddie Kongo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eddie Kongo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Cesar Kongo.
Eddie Kongo is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesar Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but Eddie Kongo avoids the damage to the body.
Cesar Kongo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eddie Kongo.
Eddie Kongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cesar Kongo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eddie Kongo's defenses.
Cesar Kongo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Eddie Kongo up against the cage.
Cesar Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Eddie Kongo tries to circle away but Cesar Kongo has him pinned against the cage.
Cesar Kongo misses with an elbow strike.
Cesar Kongo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eddie Kongo managing to block the knees to the body from Cesar Kongo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesar Kongo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cesar Kongo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cesar Kongo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cesar Kongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cesar Kongo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Cesar Kongo lands a damaging elbow.
Eddie Kongo tries to break the clinch but Cesar Kongo is controlling the position.
Cesar Kongo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Eddie Kongo is rocked!

It looks like Eddie Kongo has been cut.
Cesar Kongo lands a hook that snaps the head of Eddie Kongo backwards.
Oh Eddie Kongo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cesar Kongo lands a good knee to the midsection. Eddie Kongo won't want to take too many of those.
Cesar Kongo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Eddie Kongo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Cesar Kongo is unloading with more strikes now! Eddie Kongo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesar Kongo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Kongo (ranked 5456 p4p, 3714 weight class) and Abe Kongo (ranked 617 p4p, 488 weight class). Abe Kongo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kongo
vs
Kongo

180 cm
25
211
1 - 2 - 0

172 cm
25
173
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abe Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Arvi Lind and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lasse Kongo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abe Kongo's waist but Abe Kongo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lasse Kongo off to one side.
Abe Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abe Kongo looks to land a combination but Lasse Kongo avoids it well.

Abe Kongo drives through and clinches with Lasse Kongo against the cage.
Lasse Kongo is trying to pull guard but Abe Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Abe Kongo tries to throw a body punch but Lasse Kongo avoids it by throwing Abe Kongo back against the cage.
Lasse Kongo looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasse Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abe Kongo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lasse Kongo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Abe Kongo is looking to control Lasse Kongo's arms but Lasse Kongo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abe Kongo has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lasse Kongo prevents Abe Kongo from breaking the clinch.

Lasse Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abe Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lasse Kongo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abe Kongo tries a head kick but it misses.
Lasse Kongo is looking for a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abe Kongo blocks a head kick by Lasse Kongo.
Lasse Kongo blocks a head kick by Abe Kongo.
Abe Kongo wants to clinch

and Lasse Kongo counters with a head kick that drops Abe Kongo to the mat! Abe Kongo scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Abe Kongo misses with a leg kick

and Lasse Kongo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Abe Kongo won't be happy with that.

Abe Kongo is rocked!
Abe Kongo looks winded!
Abe Kongo is trying to buck Lasse Kongo off.
Abe Kongo wants to control but Lasse Kongo postures up.
Abe Kongo is trying to improve his position.
Lasse Kongo wants to control for a moment but Abe Kongo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Abe Kongo is trying is best to control the position here.
Lasse Kongo prevents Abe Kongo from improving his position.

Lasse Kongo 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.
Lasse Kongo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo tries to get to full guard but Lasse Kongo has control of the leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Abe Kongo keeping hold of Lasse Kongo's head, controlling as best he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lasse Kongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Lasse Kongo has Abe Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.

Lasse Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Lasse Kongo clinches up with Abe Kongo and pushes him back against the cage.
Abe Kongo tries to break free but Lasse Kongo pushes him back against the cage.
Lasse Kongo connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lasse Kongo as Abe Kongo tries to tie him up.

Lasse Kongo manages to break the clinch.
Lasse Kongo throws a head kick but Abe Kongo moves out of range.
Abe Kongo tries a quick counter leg kick but Lasse Kongo is wise to it.

Lasse Kongo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Abe Kongo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Abe Kongo wants to get back to his feet.
Abe Kongo can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Kongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lasse Kongo's cut.
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.

Abe Kongo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lasse Kongo.
Lasse Kongo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Abe Kongo has closed the distance and engaged Lasse Kongo in a clinch.
Lasse Kongo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Abe Kongo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lasse Kongo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abe Kongo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lasse Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Lasse Kongo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lasse Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Lasse Kongo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Abe Kongo is staying active underneath Lasse Kongo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abe Kongo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abe Kongo.
Lasse Kongo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abe Kongo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abe Kongo is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasse Kongo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lasse Kongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abe Kongo can do to turn this around?

Lasse Kongo gets to his feet. Abe Kongo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've been informed that Abe Kongo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lasse Kongo throws a right hand that Abe Kongo ducks under and follows up with a left that Abe Kongo also avoids with ease.
Abe Kongo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lasse Kongo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abe Kongo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lasse Kongo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Abe Kongo wants to clinch but Lasse Kongo slips to the side

and Lasse Kongo counters with a shoot takedown. Abe Kongo fights it but they end up in guard.
Abe Kongo keeping moving, preventing Lasse Kongo from controlling successfully.
Abe Kongo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Lasse Kongo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lasse Kongo wants to sweep but no luck.
Abe Kongo postures up.
Lasse Kongo striking off his back but it's not causing Abe Kongo any problems.
Abe Kongo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lasse Kongo is retaining full guard.
Abe Kongo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Abe Kongo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasse Kongo tries to roll over but Abe Kongo keeps him under control.
Lasse Kongo gets back to full guard.

Lasse Kongo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abe Kongo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abe Kongo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lasse Kongo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Abe Kongo passes Lasse Kongo's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four 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.
Abe Kongo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lasse Kongo is trying to control but Abe Kongo manages to pass to mount!
Lasse Kongo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abe Kongo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abe Kongo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lasse Kongo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Abe Kongo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lasse Kongo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lasse Kongo fails to land the takedown.
Lasse Kongo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abe Kongo manages to avoid it.
Abe Kongo is looking to clinch but Lasse Kongo is avoiding it.
Lasse Kongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abe Kongo.
Lasse Kongo dodges the punch combination from Abe Kongo.
Abe Kongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abe Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lasse Kongo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Abe Kongo. Those never looked like landing.

Lasse Kongo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Abe Kongo to the mat! Abe Kongo manages to get full guard.

Abe Kongo wriggles free and stands up.
Lasse Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lasse Kongo is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lasse Kongo throws a nice looking combination but Abe Kongo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abe Kongo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lasse Kongo circles away from the clinch attempt.

Abe Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Lasse Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.

Lasse Kongo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lasse Kongo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lasse Kongo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abe Kongo controls the pace.
Abe Kongo wants to control from the top but Lasse Kongo keeps moving.
Abe Kongo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lasse Kongo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lasse Kongo pulls Abe Kongo in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lasse Kongo is trying to control the position but Abe Kongo postures up.
Abe Kongo wants to pass the guard but Lasse Kongo is keeping the position.
Lasse Kongo wants to stand and escape but Abe Kongo is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Abe Kongo controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Abe Kongo moves into the clinch.

Lasse Kongo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Abe Kongo keeping moving, preventing Lasse Kongo from controlling successfully.
Abe Kongo is controlling Lasse Kongo's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasse Kongo wants to control from the top but Abe Kongo keeps moving.
Abe Kongo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lasse Kongo landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lasse Kongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Abe Kongo as Lasse Kongo shoots in.

Abe Kongo has Lasse Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Abe Kongo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lasse Kongo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lasse Kongo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abe Kongo after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasse Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lasse Kongo manages to break the clinch.

Lasse Kongo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Abe Kongo pushes Lasse Kongo off and scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abe Kongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abe Kongo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abe Kongo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kk Ww (ranked 1901 p4p, 5296 weight class) and Kalle Kuula (ranked 282 p4p, 608 weight class). Kalle Kuula will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ww
vs
Kuula

172 cm
27
189
9 - 0 - 0

173 cm
25
209
2 - 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 9 - 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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kuula!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuula tries to clinch there but Ww circles away.
Ww looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuula looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuula blocks a head kick by Ww.

Ww moves into the clinch.
Kuula drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ww pulls his leg out and moves away.

Ww has managed to clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kuula has eaten all the pies!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ww - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ww controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Ww.
Ww definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Ww scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuula is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ww is defending well.
Kuula is looking for a takedown.
Kk Ww has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kuula.
Ww is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Ww on the inside.
Kuula fails to pull guard.
Ww lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuula is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ww lands a nice shot to the body.
Ww has Kuula pushed against the cage.
Ww gets through Kuula's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Ww.
Kuula looking to slow down the pace here.
Kuula is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ww to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Ww.
Ww lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuula backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ww presses Kuula against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ww is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Ww on the inside.
Ww lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuula backwards.
A right hand to the body from Ww.
Ww throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuulas head.
A short body shot lands from Ww as the two fighters clinch.
Ww slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Ww.
A short left from Ww.
Ww scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ww lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuula fails to pull guard.
Ww slows down the pace here.
A short left from Ww.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ww stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kuula tries to clinch there but Ww circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuula.
Kk Ww seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuula moves in looking to clinch but Ww pushes him off.

Ww closes the distance and pushes Kuula back into the cage.
Ww scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ww lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuula backwards.
Ww pushes Kuula back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ww throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuulas head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ww has Kuula pushed against the cage.
Kuula letting Ww take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ww for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ww stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ww lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuula drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ww gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kuula is looking for a takedown.
Kk Ww has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kuula.
Ww makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ww presses Kuula against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ww lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuula backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ww will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kuula up against the cage.
Ww throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ww is leaning against Kuula and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ww lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ww lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ww lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ww lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuula or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ww lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Ww.
Ww lands with a light punch inside.
Kuula is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ww is defending well.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ww.
Ww lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ww is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuula can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Ww.
Kuula is trying to pull guard but Ww has him pressed against the cage.
Ww presses Kuula against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ww lands an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ww gets underhooks to prevent Kuula's takedown attempt.
A short left from Ww.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ww takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kk Ww has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ww pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ww will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kuula up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ww.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kk Ww 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kuula misses the shot to the body.
Ww tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuula changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Ww has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ww scores with a shot to the side of Kuula's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ww.
Ww manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ww lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ww lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuula drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ww pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ww has Kuula up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ww lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ww lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuula drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ww pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ww scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ww moves away.
Ww throws a series of strikes that have Kuula backpedaling.
A combination from Kuula does no damage.
Kuula tries to clinch up but Ww circles away and keeps his distance.

Ww rushes Kuula and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ww cracks Kuula with a nice body shot.
Kuula's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ww misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuula goes for a takedown attempt but Ww pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kk Ww has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kuula.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuula looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ww drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuula sprawls and moves away.
Kk Ww is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ww misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ww looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Kuula looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuula looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuula, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kuula looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ww passes into half guard.
Kuula wants to get back to full guard.
Ww tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kuula controls his leg.
Kuula gets full guard.
Ww wants to stand but Kuula has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ww content to stall in guard here.
Ww trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kuula throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ww looking to pass the guard.
Kuula is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ww here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ww passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kuula is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ww working away.
Kalle Kuula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ww is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kk Ww!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Winchester (ranked 4346 p4p, 4187 weight class) and Bruna Faria (ranked 563 p4p, 546 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Winchester
vs
Faria

183 cm
21
193
6 - 6 - 0

176 cm
25
140
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

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 6 - 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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruna Faria!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Faria misses

and Winchester counters by moving into the clinch.
Faria taking a breather.
Winchester lands with a right to the head.

It looks like Bruna Faria has been cut.
Faria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Faria looks winded!
Faria tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Winchester just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Winchester - that landed with a thud.
Faria's coach down at SISU Fight gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Faria's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Winchester creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Winchester lands with a light punch inside.

Faria is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Winchester.
Faria is still on wobbly legs! Can Winchester finish him?
Winchester controlling the action here for a moment.
Winchester lands with a left to the head.

Winchester is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Faria can't fight it off and eventually Winchester manages to take the fight to the floor. Faria looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winchester content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winchester distracts Faria with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester gets to his feet and stands over Faria, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Faria felt that one! Winchester unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Faria from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Triple OG (ranked 4404 p4p, 6527 weight class) and Dave Kongo (ranked 568 p4p, 677 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

OG
vs
Kongo

178 cm
26
168
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
185
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 4 - 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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Kongo tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting OG counter with a right hand.
Kongo misses with a takedown attempt
and OG counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kongo cracks a nice hook into OG's ribs.
OG blocks a head kick by Kongo.
Kongo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
OG tests Kongo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kongo shoots in and drives through. OG sprawls well.
OG lunges at Kongo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kongo's hand.
Kongo walks into a jab.
Kongo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
OG lands a glancing blow to the side of Kongo's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OG scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OG circles away from the clinch attempt
and OG connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OG lands a slapping body shot.
Kongo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and OG counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kongo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kongo fails with the takedown
and OG counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kongo.
OG getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
OG ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Triple OG is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OG defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kongo.
Nice cross by OG.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo drops his hands momentarily and OG takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OG lands a nice shot that snaps Kongo's head back.
A head kick by Kongo misses
and OG counters with a left to the body.
OG with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kongo closes the distance but OG moves to the side
and OG counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kongo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from OG finds it's way round the side to connect with Kongo's head.
OG seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kongo shoots in looking for a takedown but OG manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kongo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kongo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kongo misses with a takedown
and OG counters with a two punch combo.
Kongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OG shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kongo eats them both and turns towards OG to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kongo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kongo misses with a body shot.
Kongo misses with a takedown
and OG counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
OG scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kongo with a poor takedown
and OG counters with a nice uppercut.
OG lands with an uppercut that bounces Kongo off the cage and back into range.
OG is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kongo tries to clinch but OG moves out of range.
Kongo tries to clinch but OG moves away
and OG counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kongo thinking.
Kongo with a poor takedown
and OG counters with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo has his takedown stuffed
and Kongo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OG scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kongo doesn't seem bothered though.
OG throws a jab when Kongo was well out of range.

Kongo moves into the clinch successfully.

Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kongo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kongo misses with a wild body shot.
OG scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch but OG swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OG uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
OG will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

OG avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Triple OG seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kongo tries to clinch up
letting OG counter with a right hand.
OG lands a nice shot to the body.
Kongo is looking to clinch.
Kongo tries to clinch up.
Kongo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OG manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OG jabs Kongo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kongo misses with a takedown
and OG counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OG scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
OG swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kongo fails with an attempt to clinch.
OG avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kongo or perhaps it was just good defense by OG, which made it look bad.
OG connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kongo tries to clinch there but OG circles away.
Kongo scores with a sloppy right hand. OG should have avoided that one.
Kongo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
OG lands with a nice combination. Kongo backs away looking to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo tries to clinch but OG moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by OG. Beautiful body shot.
Kongo wants to clinch up but OG keeps it at a distance.
Kongo tries to clinch there but OG circles away.
OG jabs at Kongo's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kongo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OG lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kongo at a distance.
OG shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kongo eats them both and turns towards OG to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kongo has his takedown stuffed
and OG counters with a straight right hand.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kongo.
OG works the jab nicely.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OG paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OG was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kongo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
OG avoids the body shot from Kongo.
Triple OG is winning the standup battle so far.
Kongo wants to clinch but OG slips to the side
and OG cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kongo has his takedown stuffed
and OG cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kongo shoots and misses
and OG counters with a stiff right hand.
OG lands with a hook. Kongo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
OG rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kongo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kongo shoots in for a takedown but OG shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OG swats away the attempt to clinch by Kongo.
Kongo throws a head kick that misses
and OG counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
OG bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kongo's head.
OG uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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!
OG swats away the attempt to clinch by Kongo.
OG lands a nice shot to the body.
OG is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kongo can do to turn this around?
Kongo fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Triple OG dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
OG lands with a right hand.
Kongo tries to clinch there but OG circles away.
Kongo moves in looking to clinch but OG pushes him off.
It looked like OG was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kongo.
Kongo fails with a takedown attempt.
OG stuns Kongo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OG scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
OG lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kongo closes the distance but OG moves to the side
and OG counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OG lands a lovely overhand right.
Kongo tries to score a power double leg takedown but OG sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kongo somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from OG on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OG scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kongo is trying desperately to land a takedown but OG is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kongo.
Kongo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Donk. OG catches Kongo right on the button with a cross.
Kongo tries to clinch there but OG circles away.
Kongo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by OG.
OG lands a lovely overhand right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OG throws a big counter combination but Kongo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by OG.
Kongo darts in trying to clinch
and OG counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
OG circles away from the clinch attempt
letting OG counter with a right hand.
Kongo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OG counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kongo thinking.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kongo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OG scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
OG lands a right hook to the body.
OG misses with a looping left.
Kongo shoots in but no luck this time.
OG connects with a jab.
Kongo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling OG to score with a decent uppercut.
Kongo throws a body shot but no joy.
Kongo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
OG throws a hook but Kongo blocks it.
Kongo shoots in and drives through. OG sprawls well.
Kongo walks into a jab.
A head kick misses from Kongo.
Triple OG is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from OG.
OG leaves Kongo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like OG was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
OG blocks a head kick by Kongo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kongo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kongo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
OG scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dave Kongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kongo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Triple OG showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for OG, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:24

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