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D.F.C. 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abe Kongo (ranked 3802 p4p, 5564 weight class) and Eddie Kongo (ranked 506 p4p, 650 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abe Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa J�rvil�inen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abe Kongo has managed to clinch.
Abe Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abe Kongo pushes Eddie Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Abe Kongo decides to pull guard.
Eddie 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 has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Eddie Kongo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Abe Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abe Kongo moves into range and clinches up with Eddie Kongo.
Eddie Kongo being controlled against the cage.
Abe Kongo prevents Eddie Kongo from breaking the clinch.
Abe Kongo looking to throw knees to the head but Eddie Kongo is blocking nicely.
Eddie Kongo misses with a body punch.
Eddie Kongo working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abe Kongo lands a body punch.
Come on Abe Kongo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Abe Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eddie Kongo avoids it.
Abe Kongo lands an elbow just above Eddie Kongo 's eye.
Eddie Kongo tries for a takedown but Abe Kongo manages to get underhooks.
Abe Kongo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eddie Kongo blocks a body shot from Abe Kongo.
Abe Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abe Kongo moves into the clinch.
Abe Kongo jumps guard and drags Eddie Kongo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Abe Kongo being controlled here, momentarily.
Abe Kongo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abe Kongo keeping full guard, as Eddie Kongo tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo gets to his feet - Abe Kongo follows without any prompting.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eddie Kongo.
Abe Kongo misses with the combination.
Abe Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eddie Kongo is looking to chop away at Abe Kongo's legs.
Abe Kongo stuffs the takedown attempt from Eddie Kongo. Eddie Kongo gets slowly back to his feet.
Abe Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Kongo.
Eddie Kongo gets tackled into the cage by Abe Kongo. Abe Kongo maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eddie Kongo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abe Kongo prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abe Kongo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abe Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abe Kongo clinches up with Eddie Kongo and pushes him back against the cage.
Abe Kongo jumps guard but Eddie Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Abe Kongo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Abe Kongo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Abe Kongo decides to pull guard.
Eddie Kongo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Eddie Kongo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Abe Kongo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Eddie Kongo, into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Eddie Kongo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abe Kongo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Abe Kongo throwing strikes from guard but Eddie Kongo blocks nicely.
Abe Kongo wants to stand but Eddie Kongo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Abe Kongo trying to control but Eddie Kongo is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Kongo 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.
Nice takedown defense from Abe Kongo. No joy for Eddie Kongo on that attempt.
Eddie Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abe Kongo moves into the clinch.
Abe Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abe Kongo takes the fight into the clinch.
Abe Kongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eddie Kongo can do to turn this around?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abe Kongo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Eddie Kongo's brow.
Abe Kongo lands with a short shot to the head.
Abe Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abe Kongo darts in and clinches Eddie Kongo up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Abe Kongo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eddie Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Abe Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Abe Kongo pulls guard.
Abe Kongo controlling Eddie Kongo's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abe Kongo wants to stand up but Eddie Kongo is controlling him.
Abe Kongo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Eddie Kongo dives into side control.
Abe Kongo tries to improve position but can't.
Abe Kongo struggling a bit here.
Abe Kongo sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abe Kongo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eddie Kongo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eddie Kongo's back!
Eddie Kongo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Abe Kongo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abe Kongo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Abe Kongo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Eddie Kongo for as long as he can get away with.
Eddie Kongo wants to control his opponent's hands but Abe Kongo gets his hands free.
Abe Kongo controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Eddie Kongo's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Abe Kongo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Eddie Kongo doesn't escape.
Abe Kongo trying to control.
Abe Kongo gets his hands free as Eddie Kongo looks to control.
Eddie Kongo wants to escape the position.
Eddie Kongo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Abe Kongo's guard. Nice work there by Eddie Kongo.
Abe Kongo is looking to stand up but Eddie Kongo isn't so interested in that idea.
Eddie Kongo throwing strikes from guard but Abe Kongo blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Abe Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in SISU Fight gym inform me that Eddie Kongo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Abe Kongo wants to stand but Eddie Kongo is controlling the position.
Eddie Kongo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eddie Kongo wants to control from the top but Abe Kongo keeps moving.
Abe Kongo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Kongo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Abe Kongo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abe Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eddie Kongo shoots in looking for a takedown. Abe Kongo tries to sprawl out of it but Eddie Kongo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abe Kongo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Abe Kongo has Eddie Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Abe Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abe Kongo misses with a low kick as Eddie Kongo jumps back.
Abe Kongo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abe Kongo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Abe Kongo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Abe Kongo seems keen to control Eddie Kongo's posture.
Abe Kongo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abe Kongo tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo looking to pass the guard.
Eddie Kongo preventing the sweep.
Abe Kongo controls Eddie Kongo momentarily but Eddie Kongo frees himself.
Abe Kongo seems keen to control Eddie Kongo's posture.
Eddie Kongo trying to control but Abe Kongo is working from the bottom.
Eddie Kongo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abe Kongo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Abe Kongo tries to bum rush Eddie Kongo with a series of wild strikes but Eddie Kongo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eddie Kongo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abe Kongo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abe Kongo is defended easily by Eddie Kongo.
Eddie Kongo throws a sloppy head kick and Abe Kongo moves out of range easily.
Abe Kongo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abe Kongo instigates a clinch.
Abe Kongo prevents the takedown attempt.
Abe Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Kongo.
Abe Kongo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Eddie Kongo walks away with a smile on his face. Abe Kongo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Abe Kongo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abe Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abe Kongo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eddie Kongo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eddie Kongo swats away the attempt to clinch by Abe Kongo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Abe Kongo both land. Nice combination.
Eddie Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Abe Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abe Kongo breaks the clinch.
Eddie Kongo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abe Kongo instigates a clinch.
Eddie Kongo prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eddie Kongo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Abe Kongo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abe Kongo has Eddie Kongo pressed against the cage, preventing Eddie Kongo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Abe Kongo landing knees to the head.
Abe Kongo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Eddie Kongo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Abe Kongo has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo lands a shoulder strike.
Eddie Kongo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abe Kongo smiles and moves away.
Abe Kongo tries to clinch up.
Eddie Kongo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abe Kongo is winning the standup battle so far.
Abe Kongo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Eddie Kongo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Abe Kongo clinches up with Eddie Kongo and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abe Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but Eddie Kongo avoids the damage to the body.
Abe Kongo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abe Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abe Kongo darts in and clinches Eddie Kongo up against the cage.
Eddie Kongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eddie Kongo misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abe Kongo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abe Kongo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Kongo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kuula (ranked 5324 p4p, 6588 weight class) and Dave Kongo (ranked 638 p4p, 707 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kuula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnem�ki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuula misses with a takedown
and Kongo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kuula really is a fat lump.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Kongo tries to break free but Kuula pushes him back against the cage.
Kuula ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kuula no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kongo controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kongo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuula is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuula controls Kongo momentarily but Kongo frees himself.
My spies in Cozad MMA Hilo inform me that Kongo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kongo is sitting in close to Kuula's body. Kuula has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kongo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kongo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kuula.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kalle Kuula!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Triple OG (ranked 4395 p4p, 4210 weight class) and Bruna Faria (ranked 576 p4p, 557 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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 5 - 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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruna Faria!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Arvi Lind and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Faria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OG looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
No joy there for Faria, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Faria fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Faria.
Faria misses with a head kick.
OG darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
OG seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
OG throws a poor cross that misses
and Faria counters with a takedown into side control.
OG trying to control but Faria flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
OG just trying to survive but Faria is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Faria is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and OG taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Faria.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruna Faria!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kk Ww (ranked 1915 p4p, 5583 weight class) and Lasse Kongo (ranked 282 p4p, 651 weight class). Lasse Kongo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kk Ww's chin.
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BJJ Blue 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 10 - 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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnem�ki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa J�rvil�inen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ww tries to clinch there but Kongo circles away.
Kongo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ww.
Ww looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kongo shoots in but Ww avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ww tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kongo manages to circle out of the way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ww.
Ww throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongo.
Ww is trying to stall.
Kongo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ww regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ww is controlling Kongo's posture.
Kongo wants to control from the top but Ww keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ww is keeping the position for now.
Ww keeping moving, preventing Kongo from controlling successfully.
Kongo tries to stand but Ww is controlling from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ww definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ww keeping moving, preventing Kongo from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ww dives in and grabs Kongo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kongo pushes down on Ww's head and hops out.
Kongo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ww keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kongo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ww is looking to stand up but Kongo isn't so interested in that idea.
Kongo wants to control from the top but Ww keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kongo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ww on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ww tries to get out of the position.
Kongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ww is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kongo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ww is retaining full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kongo drives through and clinches with Ww against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Kongo.
Ww misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Kongo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kongo manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ww's waist but Ww gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kongo off to one side.
Kk Ww has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Kongo.
Kongo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kongo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ww rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kongo's guard! Nice work there by Ww!
Kongo wants to sweep here but Ww controlling him for the moment.
Ww is stalling in the full guard.
Kongo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kongo trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Kongo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ww tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kongo has Ww up against the cage in a clinch.
Ww has Kongo pressed against the cage.
Ww is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kongo decides to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo controls Ww momentarily but Ww frees himself.
Lasse Kongo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kongo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ww manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo wants to stand but Ww has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kongo stops Ww from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ww keeping moving, preventing Kongo from controlling successfully.
Ww utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kongo trying to control but Ww is working from the bottom.
Kongo wants to stand but Ww has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ww has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kongo wants to stand and escape but instead Ww has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kongo controls Ww momentarily but Ww frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo looking for a guillotine here but Ww defends easily.
Kongo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kongo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ww defends it easily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kongo gets tackled into the cage by Ww. Ww maintains the clinch.
Kongo taking a breather.
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.
Kongo breaks from the clinch.
Ww tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ww moves in looking to clinch but Kongo pushes him off.
Ww fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ww stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ww wants it to stay on the feet.
Kongo avoids a kick to the body.
Kongo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kongo or perhaps it was just good defense by Ww, which made it look bad.
Kongo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 pulls guard effortlessly.
Kongo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Kongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kongo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ww manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ww gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kongo chips away with some ground and pound.
Kongo trying to control but Ww is working from the bottom.
Kongo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo trying to control but Ww is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ww has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kongo preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kongo shoots in but Ww avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ww is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kongo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kongo moves into the clinch successfully.
Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kongo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ww as he avoids it easily.
Ww is looking to clinch.
Ww misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ww avoids the head kick by Kongo.
Kongo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ww was covering up waiting for the punch and Kongo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kongo wants to stand and escape but instead Ww has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Kongo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ww is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo controlling the position.
Ww stopping the sweep attempt from Kongo.
Ww prevents Kongo from getting back to his feet.
Ww forces his way into half guard.
Kk Ww has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kongo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ww not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kongo trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Ww there.
Ww performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ww is keen to just control but Kongo is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lasse Kongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kongo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ww as he jumps to the side.
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 Kk Ww.
Well Kongo 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 Anni Minnem�ki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa J�rvil�inen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lasse Kongo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Winchester (ranked 4551 p4p, 6403 weight class) and Cesar Kongo (ranked 587 p4p, 694 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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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 7 - 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesar Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa J�rvil�inen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester shoots in and drives through. Kongo sprawls well.
Kongo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kongo throws a low kick but Winchester avoids it.
Winchester drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kongo wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Winchester tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Winchester works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kongo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
 Kongo is rocked!
 It looks like Cesar Kongo has been cut.
Winchester is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kongo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kongo is still in real trouble! Can Winchester finish him?
Winchester crunches a massive hammerfist down on Kongo - he's out! Winchester Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dean Winchester!
After the fight, Dean Winchester was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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