D.F.C 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abe Kongo (ranked 3894 p4p, 6587 weight class) and Dave Kongo (ranked 522 p4p, 724 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kongo
vs
Kongo

172 cm
25
173
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
18
185
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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 3 - 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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abe Kongo blocks a head kick by Dave Kongo.
Dave Kongo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dave Kongo misses the jab.

Abe Kongo has managed to clinch.
Dave Kongo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Abe Kongo manages to pull guard.
Abe Kongo trying to control the position here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dave Kongo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

Abe Kongo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Abe Kongo breaks the clinch.

Dave Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Abe Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abe Kongo lands a shot to the body.

Abe Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abe Kongo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abe Kongo has Dave Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Abe Kongo.

Abe Kongo gets control of Dave Kongo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Abe Kongo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Abe Kongo trying to control the position here.
Abe Kongo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dave Kongo's guard.

Abe Kongo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Abe Kongo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dave Kongo is working an open guard so Abe Kongo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dave Kongo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abe Kongo with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Abe Kongo drives through and clinches with Dave Kongo against the cage.
Abe Kongo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dave Kongo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dave Kongo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abe Kongo lands a body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abe Kongo.

It looks like Dave Kongo has been cut.
Abe Kongo controlling the action here for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Abe Kongo pulls guard successfully.
Abe Kongo trying to control the position here.
Dave Kongo looking to sit in guard and control but Abe Kongo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Abe Kongo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abe Kongo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Abe Kongo stands up and waves to Dave Kongo to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Abe Kongo pushes Dave Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Dave Kongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abe Kongo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Abe Kongo pulls guard successfully.
Dave Kongo is fighting to break Abe Kongo's control of his arms but Abe Kongo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Abe Kongo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abe Kongo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abe Kongo forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abe Kongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave 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 closes the distance and clinches.
Abe Kongo is leaning against Dave Kongo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abe Kongo pressing his opponent against the cage.

Abe Kongo pulls guard effortlessly.
Abe Kongo trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dave Kongo is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dave Kongo looking to sit in guard and control but Abe Kongo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Abe Kongo wants to get up but he can't break Dave Kongo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Abe Kongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dave Kongo can do to turn this around?
Abe Kongo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Abe Kongo stands up and waves to Dave Kongo to follow him.

Abe Kongo closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo lands with a left to the head.
Abe Kongo pushes Dave Kongo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Abe Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Abe Kongo forces Dave Kongo back against the cage and clinches.

Abe Kongo decides to pull guard.
Abe Kongo pulls Dave Kongo in close to prevent any damage.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dave Kongo looking to sit in guard and control but Abe Kongo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Abe Kongo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dave Kongo, up you get!
Abe Kongo swats away the attempt to clinch by Dave Kongo.

Abe Kongo clinches up with Dave Kongo and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Abe Kongo.
Abe Kongo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dave Kongo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abe Kongo.
Abe Kongo digs a right hand into Dave Kongo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dave Kongo's gas tank.
Abe Kongo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dave Kongo backwards.

Abe Kongo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dave Kongo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abe Kongo is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dave Kongo manages to get himself to full guard.

Dave Kongo is trying to keep Abe Kongo in close.
Dave Kongo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Abe Kongo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Abe Kongo has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abe Kongo.
A left hand lands to the body for Abe Kongo.

Abe Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abe Kongo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Kongo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Abe Kongo rushes Dave Kongo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Abe Kongo jumps into guard, dragging Dave Kongo to the mat.
Abe Kongo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dave Kongo manages to get himself to full guard.

Abe Kongo wanted to stand there but Dave Kongo had control of the position.

Abe Kongo stands and steps away. Dave Kongo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Abe Kongo with the inside leg kick.
Dave Kongo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dave Kongo slips a jab and a cross from Abe Kongo.

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

Abe Kongo jumps guard.
Dave Kongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dave Kongo looking to sit in guard and control but Abe Kongo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Abe Kongo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dave Kongo is proving hard to escape from.

Abe Kongo gets to his feet. Dave Kongo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A low kick lands for Abe Kongo.
Dave Kongo misses with a takedown attempt - Abe Kongo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abe Kongo throws a big counter combination but Dave Kongo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Abe Kongo moves into the clinch.

Abe Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abe Kongo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dave Kongo back to the cage. Abe Kongo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Abe Kongo misses with a few strikes there.
Abe Kongo works over Dave Kongo's head and body with a nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abe Kongo misses with a takedown attempt - Dave Kongo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abe Kongo dips to his left and cracks Dave Kongo with an uppercut!

Abe Kongo rushes Dave Kongo and presses him up against the cage.
Dave Kongo takes a knee to the side of the body.

Abe Kongo pulls guard successfully.
Abe Kongo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abe Kongo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abe Kongo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dave Kongo's guard.

Dave Kongo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Dave Kongo is working an open guard so Abe Kongo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Abe Kongo goes for a double leg but Dave Kongo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dave Kongo continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Abe Kongo decides to pull guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Abe Kongo keeping full guard, as Dave Kongo tries to pass.
Abe Kongo wants to stand and escape but Dave Kongo is having none of it.
Abe Kongo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Abe Kongo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abe Kongo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Abe Kongo gets to his feet. Dave Kongo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Dave Kongo gets tackled into the cage by Abe Kongo. Abe Kongo maintains the clinch.
Abe Kongo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abe Kongo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abe Kongo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dave Kongo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Abe Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Abe Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dave Kongo, pushing him back against the cage.
Dave Kongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abe Kongo lands a left hand.

Abe Kongo manages to break the clinch.
Dave Kongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abe Kongo.
Dave Kongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Abe Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dave Kongo, pushing him back against the cage.

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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Triple OG (ranked 4436 p4p, 6513 weight class) and Cesar Kongo (ranked 580 p4p, 716 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

OG
vs
Kongo

178 cm
27
168
5 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
205
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Triple OG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesar Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
OG looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kongo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
OG seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Some wild striking there from OG.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but OG swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kongo rushes OG and presses him up against the cage.
OG blocks a body shot from Kongo.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables OG to keep the fight standing.

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

Kongo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from OG as the two fighters clinch.

Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kongo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cesar Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kongo gets a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

Kongo has closed the distance and engaged OG in a clinch.
OG looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Kongo breaks from the clinch.

Kongo forces OG back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo stalling in the clinch but OG improves position.
Kongo misses with a hook from the clinch.

Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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.
Danga de danga de dang - Kongo scores with a four punch combination!
Kongo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from OG misses the target.

Kongo closes the distance and pushes OG back into the cage.
Kongo is trying to maintain a safe position but OG gets an underhook and turns Kongo into the cage.
OG blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kongo as OG tries to tie him up.
OG fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kongo misses with an elbow strike.

Kongo jumps guard.
Kongo wants to stand but OG is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kongo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Kongo moves into the clinch.
Kongo leaning against his opponent.
OG working aggressively here.
Kongo tries to pull guard but OG won't allow it.
Kongo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OG's efforts to push away.
Kongo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kongo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kongo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kongo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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.

Kongo has closed the distance and engaged OG in a clinch.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but OG blocks with his arms.
A short right from Kongo.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables OG to keep the fight standing.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kongo.
Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OG.
A head punch on the inside from Kongo fails to land.
OG dodges an elbow strike from Kongo.
Kongo connects with a nasty looking knee right to OG's face.
Kongo tries for a takedown. No joy.
OG takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OG lands with a short punch from the clinch.
OG is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kongo throws a punch but it's blocked by OG.
Kongo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cesar Kongo dominated that 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.

Kongo throws a shot from downtown. OG moves away and avoids it.
OG was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy left from OG finds it's target.

OG gets tackled into the cage by Kongo. Kongo maintains the clinch.
OG wants to break the clinch but can't.
OG misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Kongo stalling against the cage.
Kongo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. OG is defending well for now.
Kongo misses with an elbow over the top.

Kongo pulls OG into guard.
OG stopping the sweep attempt from Kongo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kongo is pulling down on OG's head to control his posture.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OG missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
OG stops Kongo from standing up.
Kongo has control of OG's left arm, preventing OG from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
OG trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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 ducks under a wild hook from Kongo.
OG misses with an uppercut. Kongo saw that one coming.
Kongo moves in looking to clinch but OG pushes him off.
Cesar Kongo seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Kongo clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OG wants to stall.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OG scores with an uppercut up the middle.
OG tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kongo's elbow.
Kongo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OG blocks it with crossed arms.
OG on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OG is looking to break free of the clinch but Kongo has double underhooks.

Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kongo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kongo tries for a takedown but OG sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kongo tries to clinch but OG moves out of range.
Kongo throws a left and a right that both miss
and OG counters with a right hand to the body.
OG keeps the fight on the outside.
OG tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kongo was well out of range. Poor timing from OG.
Kongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OG circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kongo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kongo.
OG scores with a jab to the head.

Kongo rushes OG and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OG avoids the elbow strike from Kongo, against the cage.
A short right from OG on the inside.
Kongo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OG working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kongo feints and then cracks OG's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OG down.
Kongo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo tries to clinch but OG moves out of range.
OG swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kongo moves in looking to clinch but OG pushes him off.

Kongo clinches.
Kongo trying to stall but OG improves his position.
Kongo prevents OG from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kongo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OG lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cesar Kongo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kongo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OG smiles and moves away.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kongo tries to clinch up but OG circles away and keeps his distance.
Kongo scores with a leg kick.
Kongo wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cesar Kongo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Kongo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. OG doesn't seem bothered though.

Kongo drives through and clinches with OG against the cage.
Kongo throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kongo fails to land.
OG on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kongo lands a nice shot to the body.
Kongo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. OG is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
OG misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OG has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but OG avoids the damage to the body.
OG gets underhooks to prevent Kongo's takedown attempt.
Kongo misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OG tries to work over Kongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo tries a knee to the head but OG blocks it.
OG blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from OG.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OG creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kongo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. OG is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo.

Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kongo misses with a few strikes there.
Kongo tries to clinch but OG moves out of range.
Kongo darts in looking for a takedown but OG gets double underhooks and turns Kongo into the cage.
OG connects with a jab.
Kongo wants to clinch up but OG keeps it at a distance.
Kongo doesn't manage to clinch there - OG circles away.
Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
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 lands a leg kick that knocks OG off balance momentarily.
Cesar Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OG swats away the attempt to clinch by Kongo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kongo has a takedown stuffed.
OG was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kongo avoids the body shot from OG.
Triple OG has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 clinch up.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but OG swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cesar Kongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Kongo has managed to clinch.
OG works on Kongo's body with a couple of short punches.
OG digs a right hand into Kongo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kongo's gas tank.
OG lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kongo backwards.
OG tries to break the clinch but Kongo is controlling the position.
A nice left hand lands by OG.
Kongo tries to pull guard but OG forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
OG goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kongo.
OG lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kongo backwards.
Kongo displaying some good clinch control by pressing OG up against the cage.
Kongo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
OG has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
OG is trying to force a seperation but Kongo has the dominant position.
OG throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

OG pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kongo avoids the body shot from OG.

Kongo closes the distance and clinches.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OG avoids it.
Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but OG avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OG working hard to break the clinch.
Kongo stalling against the cage.
Kongo lands a shoulder strike.
OG tries to stall but Kongo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kongo looking to throw knees to the head but OG is blocking nicely.
Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
OG misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kongo fails to pull guard.
OG lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
OG is trying to break the clinch but Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Kongo can't get the takedown.

Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kongo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Triple OG showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Kongo (ranked 5661 p4p, 4495 weight class) and Dean Winchester (ranked 668 p4p, 583 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Kongo
vs
Winchester

188 cm
18
195
0 - 5 - 0

183 cm
22
193
8 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dean Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo leaves Winchester with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kongo closes the distance and clinches up with Winchester, looking for a takedown. Kongo pushes Winchester against the cage but Winchester circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Winchester gets a takedown into half guard.
Winchester scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winchester lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Kongo! More strikes land and this one is all over! Winchester jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 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
94%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Kongo (ranked 5665 p4p, 5358 weight class) and Kalle Kuula (ranked 669 p4p, 653 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kongo
vs
Kuula

180 cm
25
211
2 - 3 - 0

173 cm
25
209
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kuula!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kongo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuula tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kongo is in Kuula's guard.
Kuula looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuula, not yet.
Kuula looking to control.
Kuula looks winded!

Kongo lying in Kuula's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Kuula decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Kongo taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kalle Kuula!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruna Faria (ranked 4274 p4p, 1932 weight class) and Kk Ww (ranked 563 p4p, 285 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Faria
vs
Ww

176 cm
25
140
7 - 7 - 0

172 cm
28
189
10 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruna Faria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kk Ww!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Ww as Faria shoots in.
Ww tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've been told by Faria's head coaches at SISU Fight gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kk Ww seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ww looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Faria looking to score a takedown here. Ww is defending well but Faria drives through and ends up in Ww's guard.
Faria trying to control but Ww is working from the bottom.
Ww looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Faria wants to stand but Ww has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Faria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ww is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Faria decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Ww, up you get!
Ww has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ww throws a right and a left that Faria avoids nicely.
Faria appears to be looking for a big counter.

Ww has Faria up against the cage in a clinch.
Ww has Faria pressed against the cage.
Ww lands with a light punch inside.
Faria fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ww taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Faria is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Faria 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 failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruna Faria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ww digs a right hand into Faria's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Faria's gas tank.
Faria letting Ww take a breather here.

Faria gets control of Ww's arms and successfully pulls guard. Faria will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faria wants to sweep but no luck.
Ww stays in close to Faria's body and controls the position.

Ww gets to his feet - Faria follows without any prompting.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Faria is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ww to keep the fight standing.
Ww lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ww slows down the pace here.
Faria trying to control the position but instead, Ww has worked for underhooks and has pushed Faria into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Faria drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Faria has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ww avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ww lands a hook that snaps the head of Faria backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Ww.
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.
Ww receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

Faria manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Faria is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ww sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Faria doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Ww holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Faria looking to slow down the pace here.
Ww makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ww stalling against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short uppercut from Ww.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ww stalling.
A body shot lands from Ww.
Ww lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kk Ww dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Ww rushes Faria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Faria tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ww.
Faria fails to pull guard.
Faria tries to circle away but Ww has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Ww.

Faria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Ww rushes Faria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Faria is trying to stall.
Ww has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ww pushes Faria back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Faria fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruna Faria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ww.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ww slows down the pace here.
Ww continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Ww misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ww avoiding damage.
Ww lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Faria tries to pull guard but Ww won't allow it.
Ww gets underhooks to prevent Faria's takedown attempt.
Faria jumps guard but Ww stands there with Faria around his waist. Faria gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Faria can't break the clinch.
Ww dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ww misses with a body punch.
Ww keeps control of Faria as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Ww - that landed with a thud.
Ww lands with a light punch inside.
Faria tries to circle away but Ww has him pinned against the cage.
Ww scores with a shoulder strike.
Ww scores with a hook to the body.
Ww digs a right hand underneath Faria's ribcage. Faria let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ww lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ww throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farias head.
Faria can't get the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ww working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Ww.
Ww is working Faria over against the cage.
Faria tries to pull guard but Ww holds him up against the cage and eventually Faria drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Ww.
Ww lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faria backwards.
Ww scores with a shoulder strike.
Ww tries to stall but Faria uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Faria ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Faria no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Faria trying to control the position.
Ww stays in close to Faria's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ww is continuing to stall.
Ww won't allow Faria to sweep him here.

Faria looking for a guillotine here but Ww defends easily.
Ww postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ww is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kk Ww showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Faria tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ww tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ww lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Faria jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ww walks away with a smile on his face. Faria gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ww stuffs the takedown attempt from Faria. Faria gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faria lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ww circles away quickly and effectively.

Ww moves into the clinch.
A short right from Ww on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faria is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ww is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ww is stalling here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ww.
Faria looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ww is stalling here.
Faria can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruna Faria. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ww lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ww is pressed up against the cage. Faria has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ww down to the mat. Ww avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Ww gets a clinch.
Ww lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ww is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Faria is working for takedown but Ww is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short uppercut from Ww.
Kk Ww is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Faria is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ww stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ww.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ww scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Faria is looking to break free of the clinch but Ww has double underhooks.
Ww working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ww is struggling to control the position.
Faria tries to circle away but Ww has him pinned against the cage.
Ww is working Faria over against the cage.
Ww prevents a takedown attempt there.
Faria tries to pull guard but Ww holds him up against the cage and eventually Faria drops back down to his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ww dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Faria drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ww pulls his leg out and moves away.

Ww closes the distance and clinches.
Ww is pressed up against the cage. Faria has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ww down to the mat. Ww avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Ww rushes Faria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ww lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ww stalling in the clinch.
Bruna Faria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ww blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kk Ww comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ww winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30

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