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D.F.C. 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abe Kongo (ranked 3976 p4p, 6608 weight class) and Cesar Kongo (ranked 517 p4p, 713 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 4 - 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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesar Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cesar Kongo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cesar Kongo has a couple of punches blocked by Abe Kongo.
Abe Kongo misses with a knee to the head.
Cesar Kongo breaks from the clinch.
Abe Kongo moves into the clinch.
Abe Kongo presses Cesar Kongo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cesar Kongo misses with a knee to the head.
Cesar Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abe Kongo instigates a clinch.
Abe Kongo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cesar Kongo backwards.
Cesar Kongo pulls Abe Kongo into guard.
Cesar Kongo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abe Kongo is one step ahead there.
Abe Kongo gets to his feet. Cesar Kongo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Abe Kongo forces Cesar Kongo back against the cage and clinches.
Cesar Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abe Kongo.
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!
Cesar Kongo lands a nice knee to the body.
Cesar Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abe Kongo.
Abe Kongo wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar Kongo tries a knee to the head but Abe Kongo blocks it.
Cesar Kongo looking to stall.
Abe Kongo tries to pull guard but Cesar Kongo won't allow it.
Cesar Kongo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cesar Kongo breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abe Kongo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cesar Kongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cesar Kongo moves out of range as Abe Kongo throws a body kick.
Cesar Kongo moves into the clinch successfully.
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.
Cesar Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cesar Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo is struggling to control the position.
Cesar Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abe Kongo.
A head punch on the inside from Cesar Kongo fails to land.
Cesar Kongo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesar Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo jumps guard but Abe Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abe Kongo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abe Kongo pulls guard successfully.
Abe Kongo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cesar Kongo manages to get himself to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abe Kongo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Abe Kongo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cesar Kongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cesar Kongo clinches with his opponent.
Cesar Kongo is pressed up against the cage. Abe Kongo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cesar Kongo down to the mat. Cesar Kongo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cesar Kongo moves into range and clinches up with Abe Kongo.
Abe Kongo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cesar Kongo throws an elbow but misses.
Cesar Kongo breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesar Kongo gets a clinch.
Abe Kongo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cesar Kongo misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Abe Kongo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abe Kongo jumps guard but Cesar Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cesar Kongo trying to control the position but instead, Abe Kongo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cesar Kongo into the cage.
Abe Kongo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abe Kongo is trying to break free.
Abe Kongo is looking to break free of the clinch but Cesar Kongo has double underhooks.
Cesar Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but Abe Kongo avoids the damage to the body.
Cesar Kongo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Abe Kongo up against the cage.
Cesar Kongo with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Abe Kongo has been cut.
Abe Kongo is looking to break free of the clinch but Cesar Kongo has double underhooks.
Abe Kongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Cesar Kongo won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cesar Kongo to keep the fight standing.
Cesar Kongo lands a right hand.
Cesar Kongo lands a right hand.
Cesar Kongo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abe Kongo is trying to stall.
Cesar Kongo scores with a hook to the body.
Cesar Kongo managing to block the knees to the body from Abe 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 Cesar Kongo walks away with a smile on his face. Abe Kongo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cesar Kongo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abe Kongo but Abe Kongo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abe Kongo closes the distance and pushes Cesar Kongo back into the cage.
Abe Kongo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cesar Kongo stalling the fight.
Abe Kongo pulls guard successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cesar Kongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Abe Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Kongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abe Kongo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cesar Kongo has Abe Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Cesar Kongo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cesar Kongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cesar Kongo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cesar Kongo throws a head punch that misses.
Abe Kongo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abe Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abe Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but Cesar Kongo blocks with his arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Abe Kongo.
Cesar Kongo prevents Abe Kongo from breaking the clinch.
Cesar Kongo missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cesar Kongo tries to pull guard but Abe Kongo holds him up against the cage and eventually Cesar Kongo drops back down to his feet.
Cesar Kongo cracks Abe Kongo with a nice body shot.
Cesar Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abe Kongo.
Cesar Kongo is trying to pull guard but Abe Kongo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abe Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Cesar Kongo is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abe Kongo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Cesar Kongo uses from the top position.
Cesar Kongo stands up and waves to Abe Kongo to follow him.
Cesar Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abe Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abe Kongo gets a clinch.
Abe Kongo is trying to push Cesar Kongo away but Cesar Kongo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cesar Kongo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cesar Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo lands an elbow inside that Abe Kongo shrugs off.
Cesar Kongo slowing the pace effectively.
Cesar Kongo is looking to control Abe Kongo's arms but Abe Kongo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cesar Kongo has his back to the cage.
Abe Kongo tries to throw a body punch but Cesar Kongo avoids it by throwing Abe Kongo back against the cage.
Abe Kongo blocks the elbow strike.
Cesar Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Abe Kongo jumps guard but Cesar Kongo stands there with Abe Kongo around his waist. Abe Kongo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cesar Kongo jumps guard but Abe Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abe Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo.
Abe Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cesar Kongo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cesar Kongo closes the distance and clinches.
Abe Kongo working hard to break the clinch.
Abe Kongo pulls guard effortlessly.
Cesar Kongo stopping the sweep attempt from Abe Kongo.
Cesar 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 seems keen to control Cesar Kongo's posture.
Cesar Kongo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abe Kongo keeping full guard, as Cesar Kongo tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cesar Kongo wants to control from the top but Abe Kongo keeps moving.
Cesar Kongo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abe Kongo is keeping the position for now.
Abe Kongo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cesar Kongo's guard.
Abe Kongo stops Cesar Kongo from standing up.
Abe Kongo is stalling in the full guard.
Abe Kongo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo blocks the body kick.
Abe Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Cesar Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cesar Kongo avoiding damage as Abe Kongo throws knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo is trying to pull guard but Abe Kongo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cesar Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cesar Kongo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cesar Kongo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abe Kongo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abe Kongo throws an elbow but it misses.
Abe Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cesar Kongo to keep the fight standing.
Abe Kongo managing to block the knees to the body from Cesar Kongo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abe Kongo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cesar Kongo avoiding damage as Abe Kongo throws knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cesar Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abe Kongo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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 cut man is working on Abe Kongo's cut.
That's time! Abe Kongo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Abe Kongo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abe Kongo wants it to stay on the feet.
Abe Kongo throws a low kick, looking for Cesar Kongo's leg but Cesar Kongo calmly moves out of range.
Cesar Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abe Kongo, pushing him back against the cage.
Cesar Kongo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abe Kongo backwards.
Abe Kongo misses with an elbow strike.
Cesar Kongo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cesar Kongo jumps guard but Abe Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cesar Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo misses with a punch to the body.
Abe Kongo tries to pull guard but Cesar Kongo holds him up against the cage and eventually Abe Kongo drops back down to his feet.
Abe Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Cesar Kongo is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abe Kongo dodges an elbow strike from Cesar Kongo.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abe Kongo throws an elbow but misses.
Cesar Kongo wants a takedown.
Abe Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo.
Cesar Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cesar Kongo gets a clinch.
Abe Kongo jumps guard and drags Cesar Kongo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abe Kongo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cesar Kongo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Abe Kongo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Abe Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cesar Kongo to keep the fight standing.
Abe Kongo tries to break free but Cesar Kongo pushes him back against the cage.
Cesar Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo trying to control the position but instead, Abe Kongo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cesar Kongo into the cage.
Cesar Kongo tries to pull guard but Abe Kongo holds him up against the cage and eventually Cesar Kongo drops back down to his feet.
Cesar Kongo taking a breather.
Abe Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abe Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Cesar Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abe Kongo is trying to force a seperation but Cesar Kongo has the dominant position.
Abe Kongo working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cesar Kongo.
Abe Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cesar Kongo tries to pull guard but Abe Kongo won't allow it.
Abe Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cesar Kongo has Abe Kongo pressed against the cage.
Abe Kongo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cesar Kongo up against the cage.
Cesar Kongo avoiding damage as Abe Kongo throws knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Cesar Kongo fails to land.
Cesar Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abe Kongo avoids it.
Cesar Kongo is looking for a takedown.
Cesar Kongo lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cesar Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cesar Kongo dodges the punch combination from Abe Kongo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cesar Kongo forces Abe Kongo back against the cage and clinches.
Cesar Kongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Cesar Kongo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abe Kongo can't get the takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cesar Kongo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Abe Kongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cesar Kongo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Abe Kongo has had enough of the clinch but Cesar Kongo keeps him there for the moment.
Abe Kongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 Cesar Kongo walks away with a smile on his face. Abe Kongo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cesar Kongo.
Abe Kongo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cesar Kongo pushes off an throws an elbow but Abe Kongo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cesar Kongo avoids the elbow strike from Abe Kongo, against the cage.
Abe Kongo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cesar Kongo misses with a knee strike.
Cesar Kongo avoiding damage as Abe Kongo throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Cesar Kongo.
Abe Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cesar Kongo jumps guard and drags Abe Kongo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Abe Kongo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cesar Kongo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abe Kongo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cesar Kongo is retaining full guard.
Cesar Kongo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Abe Kongo throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cesar Kongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cesar Kongo 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesar Kongo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Triple OG (ranked 4430 p4p, 5353 weight class) and Kalle Kuula (ranked 561 p4p, 631 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Triple OG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kuula!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuula wants to clinch.
OG seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
OG looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kuula closes the distance looking to clinch
letting OG counter with a right hand.
Kuula tries to clinch there but OG circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for OG. That snapped Kuula's head back.
OG scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuula doesn't seem bothered though.
Kalle Kuula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuula throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around OG's waist but OG gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuula off to one side.
Kuula wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuula fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Kuula with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuula misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuula. OG does a little dance to reset his feet.
OG throws a series of strikes that have Kuula backpedaling.
Kuula with a lazy takedown attempt
and OG counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kuula.
A left lands for OG.
OG circles away from the clinch attempt.
OG throwing a counter right hand but Kuula manages to avoid it.
OG connects with a single shot there.
OG circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuula tries to clinch but OG moves out of range.
OG punishes Kuula's body with a nice straight punch.
OG's corner calls for a 1-2. OG obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuula tries to close the distance and clinch but OG swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuula shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and OG counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Kuula moves to clinch but OG breaks away
and OG counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been informed that Kuula has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuula with a poor takedown
and Kuula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kuula has eaten all the pies!
Kuula walks into a jab.
OG circles away from the clinch attempt
and OG connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuula fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. OG darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuula tries for a takedown but OG circles away easily
and OG counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuula looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kuula misses with a hook
and OG counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OG circles away from the clinch attempt
and OG counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OG scores with a jab. Kuula acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
OG throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuula stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuula paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for OG. That snapped Kuula's head back.
Kuula closes the distance but OG moves to the side
and OG counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuula tries to clinch up
and OG connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuula wants to clinch
and OG counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuula fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuula is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuula moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuula has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuula takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
OG scores with a hook.
Kuula misses with an uppercut
letting OG counter with a right hand.
OG lands the left hand.
Kuula throws a combination that misses
and OG counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
OG thuds a left hand into Kuula's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Triple OG dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kuula is on the wrong end of a nice combination from OG.
Kuula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuula moves to clinch but OG breaks away
and OG connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuula takes one to the chin there.
Kuula tries to clinch up
and OG counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for OG.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OG scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kuula might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, OG has got the better of the exchanges.
Kuula fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like OG was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kuula turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
OG stuffs the takedown.
OG was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuula on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OG lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kuula gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and OG makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Triple OG is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OG works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuula closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kuula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuula shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and OG counters with a nice body shot.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kuula.
OG wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuula drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
OG shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kuula eats them both and turns towards OG to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OG lands a two punch combo.
Kuula 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 Kuula.
Donk. OG catches Kuula right on the button with a cross.
Kuula tries for a takedown but OG circles away easily
and OG counters with a two punch combo.
Kalle Kuula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuula's hands are dropping dangerously low here and OG connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuula scrambles back to his feet.
Kuula fails with the takedown
enabling OG to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by OG.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting OG here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nice takedown defense from OG. No joy for Kuula on that attempt.
OG works the jab nicely.
Kuula tries to clinch
and OG counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuula closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
OG is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuula wants to clinch
and OG counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuula misses with a takedown
and OG counters with a left to the body.
Triple OG is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OG lands with a good body shot.
Kuula wants to clinch.
OG jabs at Kuula's body.
Kuula misses with a few strikes there.
OG with a jab.
Kuula with a nice calf kick.
Kuula throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OG lands with a good body shot.
OG jabs Kuula to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot lands for OG.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuula has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from OG finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuula's head.
Kuula shoots in but no luck this time.
Kuula takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuula with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling OG to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuula doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OG counters with a nice body shot.
OG lands with a right hand.
OG with a hook.
Kuula misses with a lunging right hand
and OG counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OG fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuula tries to clinch
and OG counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OG fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuula tries to clinch up
and OG counters with a nice uppercut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
OG scores with a body shot.
Kuula looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuula tries to clinch but OG moves away
and OG counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuula doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OG counters with a left to the body.
OG lands with a straight right. Kuula didn't see that one coming.
OG is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuula can do to turn this around?
Kuula doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OG counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kuula.
OG dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OG lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donk. OG catches Kuula right on the button with a cross.
OG lands with a nice body punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by OG!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OG lands a really nice looking cross but Kuula seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuula tries to close the distance and clinch but OG swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OG jabs Kuula to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuula throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around OG's waist but OG gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuula off to one side.
Kuula fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuula looks to land a left hand but OG moved out of range nicely.
OG fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for OG. That snapped Kuula's head back.
OG's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and OG duly obliges.
Kuula tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuula tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OG counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuula shoots in for a takedown but OG shows good takedown defense.
Kuula wants to clinch but OG slips to the side
and OG counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OG scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuula in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OG throws a shot to the body.
OG with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuula tries to move into range but OG moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuula doesn't manage to clinch there - OG circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuula looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OG keeps the fight on the outside.
Decent striking displayed by OG there.
OG with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuula fails with the takedown
letting OG counter with a right hand.
OG connects with a body shot.
Kuula looks to clinch
and OG counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and OG counters with a nice uppercut.
Donk. OG catches Kuula right on the button with a cross.
OG scores with a jab. Kuula acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kuula moves to clinch but OG breaks away
enabling OG to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuula's hands are dropping dangerously low here and OG connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuula scrambles back to his feet.
OG wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
OG moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuula shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts OG as he jumps to the side.
OG lands a nice shot that snaps Kuula's head back.
Kuula looks to clinch
and OG counters with a nice body shot.
OG throws a shot to the body.
Triple OG is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuula closes the distance looking to clinch
and OG counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OG shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kuula eats them both and turns towards OG to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kuula tries to close the distance and clinch but OG swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuula tries to clinch up
and OG counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for OG. That snapped Kuula's head back.
OG stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuula. Kuula gets slowly back to his feet.
OG throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuula on the side of the head.
Kalle Kuula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuula wants to clinch but OG slips to the side
and OG counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuula thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Triple OG showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OG 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Triple OG!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Kongo (ranked 5728 p4p, 4287 weight class) and Bruna Faria (ranked 647 p4p, 547 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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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruna Faria!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No luck for Faria with that takedown attempt.
As Faria looks to move away, Kongo throws a big counter combo but Faria just gets out of the way.
Faria takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kongo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Faria has his feet on Kongo's thighs here. He's pushed Kongo off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kongo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruna Faria!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Winchester (ranked 4518 p4p, 1975 weight class) and Kk Ww (ranked 570 p4p, 275 weight class). Dean Winchester has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 9 - 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 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kk Ww!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ww tries to clinch up.
Winchester drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ww sprawls and moves away.
Ww looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Nice sprawl there from Ww as Winchester shoots in.
Ww stuffs the takedown attempt from Winchester. Winchester gets slowly back to his feet.
Ww wants to clinch.
Ww throws a low kick but Winchester moves out of range easily.
Ww thows a leg kick but Winchester checks it
and Winchester counters with a single leg into guard. Ww didn't expect that.
Ww looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ww working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winchester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winchester throws a big right hand that misses.
Winchester loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ww working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Winchester.
Winchester in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winchester throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winchester's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Winchester missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winchester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Winchester throws a big right hand that misses.
Ww keeping moving, preventing Winchester from controlling successfully.
Winchester throwing strikes but missing.
Winchester wants to pass the guard but Ww is keeping the position.
Ww utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ww is keeping the position for now.
Winchester lands a couple of elbows.
Winchester throws a big right hand that misses.
Winchester working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Winchester is looking to work some ground and pound but Ww has wrist control.
Winchester postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Winchester content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winchester in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winchester wants to control from the top but Ww keeps moving.
Ww has momentary wrist control but Winchester slips an elbow through the middle.
Winchester scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winchester slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester stalling.
Winchester has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Winchester throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ww can do anything to dispel that myth.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Winchester connects with a nice short shot to Ww's temple.
Winchester not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winchester seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ww does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Winchester not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Winchester working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Winchester missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ww keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winchester throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ww defending well though.
Winchester missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Winchester drops an elbow to the side of Ww's head.
 Ww is rocked!
Winchester working over Ww with some ground and pound. Ww looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ww is still in real trouble! Can Winchester finish him?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Winchester lands a nice short elbow.
Winchester missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Winchester not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Winchester is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ww is hurt! He's hurt bad - Winchester fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ww from any more punishment! Congratulations to Winchester! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Winchester!
Dean Winchester decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Kongo (ranked 5720 p4p, 6549 weight class) and Dave Kongo (ranked 646 p4p, 709 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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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eddie Kongo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Eddie Kongo throws a leg kick but Dave Kongo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Eddie Kongo tries to clinch there but Dave Kongo circles away.
Dave Kongo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eddie Kongo throws the kick towards the body but Dave Kongo avoids it.
Dave Kongo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dave Kongo darts in and clinches Eddie Kongo up against the cage.
Dave Kongo misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eddie Kongo tries to break the clinch but Dave Kongo is controlling the position.
Eddie Kongo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dave Kongo prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dave Kongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Eddie Kongo won't allow it.
Dave Kongo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Eddie Kongo after a bit of a struggle.
Dave Kongo looks winded!
Eddie Kongo tries to break free but Dave Kongo pushes him back against the cage.
Dave Kongo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Eddie Kongo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eddie Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kongo.
Eddie Kongo stalling against the cage.
Eddie Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dave Kongo is looking to clinch.
Eddie Kongo is looking to clinch but Dave Kongo is avoiding it.
As Eddie Kongo backs off Dave Kongo throws a huge counter combo but Eddie Kongo manages to avoid it all.
Dave Kongo wants to clinch
and Eddie Kongo counters with a three punch combo that has Dave Kongo backing up. Dave Kongo nods at Eddie Kongo to acknowledge the strikes.
Dave Kongo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eddie Kongo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo lands a jab.
Eddie Kongo misses with a body kick.
Dave Kongo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Eddie Kongo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dave Kongo but Dave Kongo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eddie Kongo has a takedown stuffed.
Eddie Kongo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dave Kongo circles away.
Dave Kongo tries to clinch up.
Eddie Kongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eddie Kongo throws a low kick but Dave Kongo avoids it.
Dave Kongo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Eddie Kongo there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dave Kongo dives in and grabs Eddie Kongo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eddie Kongo pushes down on Dave Kongo's head and hops out.
Eddie Kongo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eddie Kongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eddie Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dave Kongo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eddie Kongo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dave Kongo.
Eddie Kongo throws a low kick but Dave Kongo avoids it.
Eddie Kongo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dave Kongo throws a combination that misses
and Eddie Kongo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eddie Kongo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dave Kongo swivels and escapes.
Eddie Kongo misses with a low kick.
Dave Kongo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dave Kongo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dave Kongo shoots and misses
and Eddie Kongo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo shoots in and drives through. Dave Kongo sprawls well.
Eddie Kongo throws a combination. Dave Kongo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
 It looks like Dave Kongo has been cut.
Eddie Kongo tries to clinch there but Dave Kongo circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dave Kongo checks a leg kick.
No luck for Eddie Kongo with that takedown attempt.
Eddie Kongo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dave Kongo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eddie Kongo shoots in looking for a takedown. Dave Kongo tries to sprawl out of it but Eddie Kongo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dave Kongo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dave Kongo is still on wobbly legs! Can Eddie Kongo finish him?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eddie Kongo is defended easily by Dave Kongo.
Eddie Kongo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dave Kongo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eddie Kongo somewhat.
Eddie Kongo rushes Dave Kongo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Kongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Kongo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Eddie Kongo with a poor takedown
and Dave Kongo counters with a stiff right hand.
Dave Kongo seems to have recovered his senses.
Eddie Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eddie Kongo stuffs the takedown attempt from Dave Kongo. Dave Kongo gets slowly back to his feet.
Eddie Kongo moves into the clinch successfully.
Dave Kongo taking a breather.
Eddie Kongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dave Kongo can do to turn this around?
Dave Kongo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dave Kongo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eddie Kongo smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eddie Kongo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dave Kongo's waist but Dave Kongo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eddie Kongo off to one side.
Dave Kongo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Eddie Kongo defends it well.
Dave Kongo is breathing heavily.
Eddie Kongo shoots in and drives through. Dave Kongo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eddie Kongo misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dave Kongo throws a low kick, looking for Eddie Kongo's leg but Eddie Kongo calmly moves out of range.
Dave Kongo tries to clinch but Eddie Kongo is having none of it.
Eddie Kongo tests Dave Kongo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eddie Kongo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dave Kongo's waist but Dave Kongo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eddie Kongo off to one side.
Eddie Kongo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dave Kongo sprawls well. Dave Kongo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eddie Kongo gets slowly back to his feet.
Dave Kongo stuffs the takedown attempt from Eddie Kongo. Eddie Kongo gets slowly back to his feet.
Dave Kongo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eddie Kongo as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo fails with the takedown.
Dave Kongo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Eddie Kongo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eddie Kongo wants it to stay on the feet.
Eddie Kongo looks to land a combination but Dave Kongo avoids it well.
A nice side step and Dave Kongo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dave Kongo throws a right hand that Eddie Kongo ducks under and follows up with a left that Eddie Kongo also avoids with ease.
Dave Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Eddie Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Eddie Kongo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Eddie Kongo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dave Kongo pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dave Kongo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dave Kongo throws out a leg kick but Eddie Kongo moves out of range and Dave Kongo only half commits.
Eddie Kongo tries a head kick but it misses.
Dave Kongo has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Eddie Kongo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Eddie Kongo pushes Dave Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dave Kongo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on Eddie Kongo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Eddie Kongo fails to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dave Kongo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dave Kongo keeps control of Eddie Kongo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dave Kongo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eddie Kongo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dave Kongo prevents the takedown attempt.
Dave Kongo stops a takedown attempt from Eddie Kongo.
Dave Kongo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dave Kongo can't break the clinch.
Dave Kongo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Eddie Kongo regains guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eddie Kongo keeping moving, preventing Dave Kongo from controlling successfully.
Eddie Kongo wants to get back to his feet but Dave Kongo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Kongo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dave Kongo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dave Kongo shoots in looking for a takedown. Eddie Kongo tries to sprawl out of it but Dave Kongo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eddie Kongo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eddie Kongo fails to land the takedown.
Eddie 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.
Dave Kongo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Eddie Kongo tries to stall but Dave Kongo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eddie Kongo is trying to pull guard but Dave Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dave Kongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eddie Kongo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dave 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. Dave Kongo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dave Kongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo shoots for a double leg takedown but Dave Kongo sprawls well. He's pushed Eddie Kongo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eddie Kongo tries to clinch but Dave Kongo is having none of it.
Eddie Kongo fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eddie Kongo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eddie Kongo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dave Kongo is fending him off so far but Eddie Kongo persists. Nope, Dave Kongo circles away and we're back to standing.
Eddie Kongo dives in for a single leg takedown but Dave Kongo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Eddie Kongo is looking to break free of the clinch but Dave Kongo has double underhooks.
Eddie Kongo jumps into guard, dragging Dave Kongo to the mat.
My spies in Cozad MMA Hilo inform me that Dave Kongo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dave Kongo trying to control but Eddie Kongo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dave Kongo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dave Kongo postures up.
Eddie Kongo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eddie Kongo tries to get out of the position.
Dave Kongo prevents Eddie Kongo from getting back to his feet.
Dave Kongo trying to control but Eddie Kongo is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Eddie Kongo holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo working for a triangle but Dave Kongo defends it easily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eddie Kongo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Eddie Kongo looks for a takedown but Dave Kongo sprawls well.
Eddie Kongo shoots in for a double leg but Dave Kongo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eddie Kongo throws a sloppy head kick and Dave Kongo moves out of range easily.
Eddie Kongo shoots in looking for a takedown. Dave Kongo tries to sprawl out of it but Eddie Kongo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dave Kongo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dave Kongo misses with a few strikes there.
Dave Kongo lands a glancing blow to the side of Eddie Kongo's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dave Kongo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eddie Kongo wants to clinch up but Dave Kongo keeps it at a distance.
Eddie Kongo shoots for a double leg takedown but Dave Kongo sprawls well. He's pushed Eddie Kongo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dave Kongo stuns Eddie Kongo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Eddie Kongo throws a head kick but Dave Kongo moves out of range.
Eddie Kongo tries to clinch but Dave Kongo moves out of range.
Dave Kongo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dave Kongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No joy there for Eddie Kongo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Eddie Kongo with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Kongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eddie Kongo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eddie Kongo!
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