D.F.C. 10 - 205 Championship PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Kongo (ranked 5889 p4p, 6782 weight class) and Dave Kongo (ranked 645 p4p, 697 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Kongo
vs
Kongo

180 cm
25
211
4 - 5 - 0

175 cm
19
185
0 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dave Kongo is defended easily by Lasse Kongo.
Dave Kongo fails with the takedown

and Lasse Kongo counters by moving into the clinch.

Lasse Kongo jumps guard.
Dave Kongo scoring with some ground and pound.
Lasse Kongo is looking to stand up but Dave Kongo isn't so interested in that idea.
Lasse Kongo is trying to control the position but Dave Kongo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dave Kongo controlling from the top position.
Lasse Kongo keeping moving, preventing Dave Kongo from controlling successfully.
Lasse Kongo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lasse Kongo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dave Kongo defends it easily.
Dave Kongo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Lasse Kongo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dave Kongo has passed into half guard!
Dave Kongo trying to control from half guard but Lasse Kongo is working away.
Dave Kongo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lasse Kongo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lasse Kongo tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lasse Kongo is not content to let Dave Kongo control the position.
Dave Kongo slows the pace down in half guard.
Lasse Kongo trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dave Kongo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lasse Kongo's head.
Lasse Kongo is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dave Kongo is looking to take a break and control but Lasse Kongo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dave Kongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lasse Kongo.
Dave Kongo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lasse Kongo moves into the clinch.
Lasse Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kongo.
Dave Kongo is looking for a takedown.
Our sources have told us that Lasse Kongo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Dave Kongo is looking to control Lasse Kongo's arms but Lasse Kongo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dave Kongo has his back to the cage.
Dave Kongo tries to score a body lock takedown but Lasse Kongo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dave Kongo is trying to push Lasse Kongo away but Lasse Kongo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Lasse Kongo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Lasse Kongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Dave Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lasse Kongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dave Kongo on the ground.
Dave Kongo looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dave Kongo wants to sweep here but Lasse Kongo controlling him for the moment.
Dave Kongo is still trying to improve position.

Dave Kongo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lasse Kongo defends it easily.
Dave Kongo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dave Kongo is trying to control the position but Lasse Kongo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lasse Kongo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dave Kongo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lasse Kongo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dave Kongo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lasse Kongo is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Kongo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dave Kongo throws a sloppy head kick and Lasse Kongo moves out of range easily.

Lasse Kongo has Dave Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Dave Kongo wants a takedown but no success here.
Dave Kongo tries to pull guard but Lasse Kongo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Lasse Kongo wants the takedown. Dave Kongo is fighting it off but Lasse Kongo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dave Kongo's guard against the cage.
Dave Kongo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Dave Kongo keeping full guard, as Lasse Kongo tries to pass.
Dave Kongo wants to sweep here but Lasse Kongo controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lasse Kongo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Lasse Kongo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dave Kongo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dave Kongo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dave Kongo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dave Kongo trying to control the position but Lasse Kongo is working away.
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 advances to mount.
Lasse Kongo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lasse Kongo is working hard here to advance position.
Dave Kongo tries to control but Lasse Kongo wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lasse Kongo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lasse Kongo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lasse Kongo wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Dave Kongo has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Lasse Kongo! Can he survive? No! He's out! Dave Kongo gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dave Kongo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Triple OG (ranked 4415 p4p, 6852 weight class) and Cesar Kongo (ranked 572 p4p, 704 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

OG
vs
Kongo

178 cm
27
168
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
26
205
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo tries to clinch up but OG circles away and keeps his distance.
OG looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Kongo moves into the clinch.
Kongo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
OG doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kongo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OG blocks it with crossed arms.
Kongo fails to pull guard.
Kongo scores with a nice hook to the head.
OG blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Kongo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OGs head.
OG wants to break the clinch but can't.

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

Kongo moves into the clinch.
OG is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kongo pulls guard successfully.
Kongo is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OG accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OG looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kongo wants to sweep here but OG controlling him for the moment.

Kongo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OG paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from OG misses its target.
Kongo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Kongo. Those never looked like landing.
Kongo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kongo shoots in for a double leg but OG sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
OG has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SISU Fight gym in the buildup to the fight.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo.
OG circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kongo has taken the fight to the clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo wants to clinch.
Kongo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OG paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Kongo instigates a clinch.
OG on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kongo displaying some good clinch control by pressing OG up against the cage.
OG blocks an uppercut.
OG is leaning against Kongo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OG.
Kongo misses with a knee to the head.
OG blocks an elbow strike.
OG takes an elbow to the forehead.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo is looking to clinch but OG is avoiding it.

Kongo takes the fight into the clinch.
Kongo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Kongo.
OG working hard to break the clinch.
Kongo scores with a shoulder strike.
Kongo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kongo is looking to clinch.
Kongo tries to clinch
and OG counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kongo throws a one two combo.
A combination from Kongo does no damage.
No joy there for Kongo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Kongo rushes OG and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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 jumps guard but OG turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
OG lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kongo looking to slow down the pace here.
Kongo misses with some punches.
OG wants to stall.
OG tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
OG pushes Kongo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kongo just misses with a elbow thrown towards OG's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OG creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
OG avoids a wild elbow strike from Kongo.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OG avoids it.
Kongo misses with a body punch.
OG can't break the clinch.
OG can't break the clinch.
OG letting Kongo take a breather here.
Kongo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OG blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

OG takes a swing at Kongo's ribcage but misses.
Kongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OG misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kongo.
Kongo shoots in looking for a takedown. OG tries to sprawl out of it but Kongo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OG manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kongo tries to clinch there but OG circles away.
Some wild striking there from Kongo.

Kongo clinches.
OG avoids a wild elbow strike from Kongo.
Kongo misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from OG.
Kongo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kongo throws a head punch that misses.
Kongo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kongo unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo fails to pull guard.
OG tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OG tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
Kongo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Kongo breaks from the clinch.
OG fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cesar Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from OG.

Kongo closes the distance and clinches.

Kongo successfully pulls guard.
Kongo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kongo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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 is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kongo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kongo is looking to stand up but OG isn't so interested in that idea.
Kongo pulls OG in close to prevent any damage.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kongo gets a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kongo just misses with a elbow thrown towards OG's brow.
Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Kongo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kongo looking to throw knees to the head but OG is blocking nicely.
OG avoiding damage as Kongo throws knees to the body.

OG breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from OG. Kongo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kongo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OG manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
OG misses with a wild body shot.
Kongo tries to clinch up
and OG counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but OG swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kongo moves into the clinch successfully.
OG goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OG on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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

Kongo drives through and clinches with OG against the cage.
Kongo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but OG is defending well.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo.
A short uppercut from OG.
A short right from Kongo on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kongo taking a breather.
Kongo working aggressively here.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OG avoids it.
Cesar Kongo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

OG manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kongo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OG is looking to counter punch.

Kongo has OG up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cesar Kongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

OG throws a jab but it's blocked by Kongo.

Kongo instigates a clinch.

Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OG stuffs the takedown attempt from Kongo. Kongo gets slowly back to his feet.

Kongo has OG up against the cage in a clinch.
OG on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

OG's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cesar Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kongo is looking to clinch.
OG misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo tries to clinch but OG is having none of it.
Kongo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kongo gets a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kongo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but OG is keeping busy.
Kongo lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo fails to pull guard.
OG blocks an uppercut.
OG on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OG softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
OG's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo.
Kongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kongo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kongo tries to pull guard but OG won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by OG as Kongo tries to tie him up.
OG on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kongo tries to pull guard but OG holds him up against the cage and eventually Kongo drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OG creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, OG scores with a nice short uppercut.
OG lands a body shot.
OG wants to break free but Kongo has control.
OG blocks an elbow strike.
OG working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Triple OG has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OG lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from OG.
Cesar Kongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
OG is leaning against Kongo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kongo lands a body punch.
OG tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kongo's elbow.
A short right from OG.
OG is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Kongo.
OG wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OG blocks it with crossed arms.
Kongo blocks a body shot from OG.
OG tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kongo's elbow.
A short uppercut from OG.
OG tries to work over Kongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OG lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kongo or not.
OG lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
OG lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OG tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
OG blocks an uppercut.

Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OG keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kongo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OG stuffs the takedown attempt from Kongo. Kongo gets slowly back to his feet.
OG throws a shot from downtown. Kongo moves away and avoids it.
OG lands a nice looking body shot.
Triple OG is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OG misses with a jab, cross combination.
OG sets himself, and Kongo steps forward looking for the clinch! OG avoids it this time.

Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OG, pushing him back against the cage.
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 goes for a takedown attempt but OG pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
OG chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kongo can pounce on him.
OG looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kongo throws a head kick that half lands.

OG gets tackled into the cage by Kongo. Kongo maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by OG as Kongo tries to tie him up.
Kongo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kongo seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Triple OG showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kongo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki 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
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jurgen Kong (ranked 24923 p4p, 5090 weight class) and Zoo Six (ranked 65 p4p, 45 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Kong
vs
Six

195 cm
18
255
0 - 3 - 0

185 cm
23
198
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurgen Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zoo Six!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Six counters with a straight right hand.
Six scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Six - just one landing.
Kong shoots in for a double leg but Six sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Six looks to land a combination. Kong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Jurgen Kong has been cut.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Six connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kong wants to clinch up but Six keeps it at a distance.
Six feints the counter takedown.
Six bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Six throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Kong crashing down! Kong tries to stagger back to his feet but Six just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Kong asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoo Six!
A relieved looking Zoo Six thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Kongo (ranked 6103 p4p, 4222 weight class) and Abe Kongo (ranked 660 p4p, 547 weight class). Abe Kongo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kongo
vs
Kongo

188 cm
18
195
1 - 8 - 0

172 cm
26
173
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abe Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abe Kongo lands the left hand.

Abe Kongo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abe Kongo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eddie Kongo.
Eddie Kongo tries to circle away but Abe Kongo has him pinned against the cage.

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

Abe Kongo clinches.
Abe Kongo tries to work over Eddie Kongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Abe Kongo jumps guard and drags Eddie Kongo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Eddie Kongo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Eddie Kongo stands and throws Abe Kongo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Eddie Kongo is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Eddie Kongo stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo shoots in but no luck this time.

Abe Kongo clinches up against the cage.

Abe Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Abe Kongo moves into range and clinches up with Eddie Kongo.
Eddie Kongo prevents a body shot from Abe Kongo.
Eddie Kongo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abe Kongo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Eddie Kongo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Eddie Kongo letting Abe Kongo take a breather here.
Abe Kongo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abe Kongo lands a nice shot to the body.
Eddie Kongo tries to pull guard but Abe Kongo forces him back to his feet, 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.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abe Kongo throws an elbow but misses.
Abe Kongo prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abe Kongo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Eddie Kongo is looking to break free of the clinch but Abe Kongo has double underhooks.

Abe Kongo manages to pull guard.
Eddie Kongo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eddie Kongo wants to control from the top but Abe Kongo keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abe Kongo pulls Eddie Kongo in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abe Kongo can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo trying to control but Abe Kongo is working from the bottom.
Eddie Kongo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eddie Kongo trying to control but Abe Kongo is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abe Kongo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Eddie Kongo.

Abe Kongo has taken the fight to the clinch.

Abe Kongo jumps into guard, dragging Eddie Kongo to the mat.

Eddie Kongo stands and steps away. Abe Kongo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo with a poor takedown
and Eddie Kongo counters with a three punch combo that has Abe Kongo backing up. Abe Kongo nods at Eddie Kongo to acknowledge the strikes.
Abe Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Abe Kongo moves into range and clinches up with Eddie Kongo.
Eddie Kongo working hard to break the clinch.
Eddie Kongo tries to pull guard but Abe Kongo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Abe Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but Eddie Kongo blocks with his arms.
Abe Kongo avoiding damage as Eddie Kongo throws knees to the body.

Abe Kongo breaks the clinch.
Eddie Kongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eddie Kongo shoots for a double leg takedown but Abe Kongo sprawls well. He's pushed Eddie Kongo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice shot by Abe Kongo.

Eddie Kongo is rocked!

Eddie Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Abe Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Eddie Kongo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Abe Kongo tightens his grip and picks Eddie Kongo up, before dumping him to the ground. Eddie Kongo manages to land in guard.
Eddie Kongo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Abe Kongo manages to pass to side control.
Eddie Kongo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at SISU Fight gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Abe Kongo stalling.
It looks like Abe Kongo might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Abe Kongo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Eddie Kongo to get to his feet.

Abe Kongo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abe Kongo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Abe Kongo pushes Eddie Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Abe Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eddie Kongo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abe Kongo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Eddie Kongo is defending well.
Eddie Kongo goes for a takedown attempt but Abe Kongo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eddie Kongo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abe Kongo's waist but Abe Kongo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eddie Kongo off to one side.
Abe Kongo avoids the head kick by Eddie Kongo.

Abe Kongo clinches up with Eddie Kongo and pushes him back against the cage.

Abe Kongo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eddie Kongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Abe Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abe Kongo pulls Eddie Kongo in close to prevent any damage.

Eddie Kongo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Abe Kongo, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abe Kongo moves into range and clinches up with Eddie Kongo.
Eddie Kongo seems to have got his legs back now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Abe Kongo as Eddie Kongo tries to tie him up.
Abe Kongo has Eddie Kongo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Eddie Kongo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Eddie Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Kongo.
Abe Kongo is trying to pull guard but Eddie Kongo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abe Kongo tries to pull guard but Eddie Kongo won't allow it.
Abe Kongo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Abe Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eddie Kongo avoids it.

Abe Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Abe Kongo misses.
Eddie Kongo shoots in for a double leg but Abe Kongo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eddie Kongo wants to clinch up but Abe Kongo keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Abe Kongo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abe Kongo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Abe Kongo drags the fight down to the ground.
Eddie Kongo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Eddie Kongo lands a couple of elbows.
Abe Kongo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eddie Kongo.
Eddie Kongo throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abe Kongo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Eddie Kongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Abe Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abe Kongo wants to control but Eddie Kongo passes easily into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eddie Kongo seems to be working for a kimura but Abe Kongo defends the submission attempt.
Eddie Kongo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Eddie Kongo wants to control but Abe Kongo is keeping him busy.
Eddie Kongo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Abe Kongo has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Abe Kongo is trying to stand up here but Eddie Kongo is controlling him well.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abe Kongo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice sprawl there from Eddie Kongo as Abe Kongo shoots in.

Eddie Kongo pushes Abe Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Abe Kongo pushes Eddie Kongo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Eddie Kongo can't break the clinch.
Eddie Kongo is trying to maintain a safe position but Abe Kongo gets an underhook and turns Eddie Kongo into the cage.

Abe Kongo pulls guard.
Abe Kongo can't keep his opponent in guard - Eddie Kongo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Eddie Kongo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abe Kongo wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abe Kongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Abe Kongo clinches with his opponent.
Abe Kongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Eddie Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Abe Kongo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abe Kongo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abe Kongo misses with a knee to the head.
Abe Kongo tries for a takedown but Eddie Kongo manages to get underhooks.
Eddie 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 Abe Kongo walks away with a smile on his face. Eddie Kongo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eddie Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Abe Kongo instigates a clinch.

Abe Kongo manages to break the clinch.
Abe Kongo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Eddie Kongo with that takedown attempt.

Abe Kongo closes the distance and pushes Eddie Kongo back into the cage.
Abe Kongo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch 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 Eddie Kongo walks away with a smile on his face. Abe Kongo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eddie Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Kongo.

Abe Kongo pushes Eddie Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.

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

Abe Kongo takes the fight into the clinch.

Abe Kongo breaks from the clinch.

Abe Kongo moves into range and clinches up with Eddie Kongo.
Abe Kongo tries a body shot but Eddie Kongo blocks it.
Eddie Kongo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abe Kongo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abe Kongo crunches a lovely knee into Eddie Kongo's ribcage.
Eddie Kongo avoiding damage as Abe Kongo throws knees to the body.
Abe Kongo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Eddie Kongo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A left hand lands to the body for Abe Kongo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Abe Kongo obliges.

Abe Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abe Kongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Abe Kongo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abe Kongo shoots in but no luck this time.

Abe Kongo drives through and clinches with Eddie Kongo against the cage.
Abe Kongo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Eddie Kongo backwards.
Abe Kongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Abe Kongo jumps guard.
Abe Kongo is looking to stand up but Eddie Kongo isn't so interested in that idea.
Eddie Kongo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Eddie Kongo is in close to Abe Kongo's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo managing to control the position.
Eddie Kongo controlling from the top position.
Abe Kongo has Eddie Kongo pulled in close to control his posture.
Abe Kongo is looking to stand up but Eddie Kongo isn't so interested in that idea.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Eddie Kongo goes for a double leg but Abe Kongo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abe Kongo continues to drive forward.
Abe Kongo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Abe Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eddie Kongo wants to clinch up but Abe Kongo keeps it at a distance.
Eddie Kongo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Eddie Kongo shoots in but no luck this time.

Abe Kongo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abe Kongo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abe Kongo effectively controlling the action here.
Abe Kongo gets underhooks to prevent Eddie Kongo's takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abe Kongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abe 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30

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
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kk Ww (ranked 2018 p4p, 4281 weight class) and Bruna Faria (ranked 288 p4p, 555 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Ww
vs
Faria

172 cm
28
189
11 - 4 - 0

176 cm
25
140
9 - 9 - 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 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kk Ww!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruna Faria!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faria lands a head kick. Ww smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Ww slips under a jab.
Faria goes for a double leg but Ww avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ww continues to drive forward.
Faria closes the distance and clinches up with Ww, looking for a takedown. Faria pushes Ww against the cage but Ww circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Ww rushes Faria and presses him up against the cage.
Faria is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ww dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ww taking a breather.
Ww taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ww keeps control of Faria as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Faria drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ww gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kk Ww has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruna Faria.
Ww lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faria backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Faria gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ww wants to get back to his feet but Faria is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faria throwing strikes but missing.
Faria pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ww is keeping the position for now.

Ww manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faria is trying to break the clinch but Ww is controlling him.
Ww lands a shoulder strike.
Ww throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farias head.

It looks like Bruna Faria has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ww leaning against his opponent.
Ww gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Faria can't get the takedown.
Faria takes a shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ww lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ww definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ww prevents it.
A short right from Ww.

Faria is rocked!
Ww lands with a right to the head.
Faria is still on wobbly legs! Can Ww finish him?
Ww lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ww stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ww cracks Faria with a nice body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Ww.
Faria fails to pull guard.
Ww lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Come on Ww - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faria is trying to push Ww away but Ww has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ww is struggling to control the position.
Ww lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Ww.
Ww creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Faria's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Faria drops to his knees and Ww pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kk Ww!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fritz Kongo (ranked 6391 p4p, 6398 weight class) and Warren Wrestler (ranked 52 p4p, 53 weight class). The key to victory for Fritz Kongo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kongo
vs
Wrestler

179 cm
18
190
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
225
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fritz Kongo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Warren Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wrestler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kongo's guard.
Wrestler is standing up over Kongo. Kongo looks to escape but Wrestler dives into side control.

Wrestler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wrestler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wrestler is trying to get an arm triangle but Kongo is defending well.
Kongo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kongo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo is staying active underneath Wrestler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wrestler wants to pass to mount but Kongo is defending the position.
Wrestler is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestler is keen to just control but Kongo is a slippery customer.
Wrestler working Kongo over with strikes.
Kongo is refusing to be controlled, as Wrestler sits in half guard.
Wrestler wants to stand up but Kongo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Wrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kongo keeps working.
Wrestler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kongo is trying to control but can't.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Wrestler is trying to control. Kongo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kongo slaps away a takedown attempt from Wrestler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kongo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wrestler as he avoids it easily.

Wrestler gets a clinch.
Kongo being controlled against the cage.
Wrestler is trying to push Kongo away but Kongo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo tries to pull guard but Wrestler won't allow it.

Wrestler pulls guard effortlessly.
Wrestler tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Wrestler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kongo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wrestler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Wrestler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Kongo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wrestler looking for a guillotine here but Kongo defends easily.

Wrestler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kongo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Wrestler looking for a guillotine here but Kongo defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Warren Wrestler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kongo wants to clinch up but Wrestler keeps it at a distance.
Kongo throws a sloppy head kick and Wrestler moves out of range easily.
Kongo scores with a one two! Wrestler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Wrestler moves into the clinch.
Wrestler has a couple of punches blocked by Kongo.
Wrestler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Wrestler lands a takedown into guard.
Wrestler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kongo keeping his opponent close.
Wrestler trying to control the position but Kongo is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kongo prevents Wrestler from moving into mount.
Wrestler advances to full mount.
Wrestler lands a big elbow.
Kongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wrestler on the ground.
Wrestler wants to control the pace but Kongo is squirming around nicely.
Wrestler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler dominating with strikes here.
Kongo can't escape the position.

Wrestler looking for a guillotine from mount but Kongo is having none of it.
Wrestler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wrestler raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kongo is working to get back to half guard.
Wrestler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Wrestler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wrestler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wrestler looking to finish Kongo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kongo!
Wrestler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wrestler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kongo is squirming around, avoiding Wrestler's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kongo looks a forlorn figure.
Wrestler trying to control but Kongo is having none of it.
Wrestler dominating with strikes here.
Wrestler wants to control the pace but Kongo is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kongo wants to control but Wrestler is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Warren Wrestler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wrestler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kongo defends it nicely.
Kongo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wrestler swats away the attempt to clinch by Kongo.
Kongo jabs at Wrestler's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kongo is defended easily by Wrestler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Wrestler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wrestler slowing the pace effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo tries to circle away but Wrestler has him pinned against the cage.
Kongo is trying to maintain a safe position but Wrestler gets an underhook and turns Kongo into the cage.
Wrestler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kongo.
Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fritz Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrestler is trying to break the clinch but Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Wrestler working hard to break the clinch.
Wrestler prevents Kongo from breaking the clinch.
Wrestler is pressed up against the cage. Kongo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wrestler down to the mat. Wrestler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wrestler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Wrestler closes the distance and clinches.

Wrestler has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kongo is trying to keep an underhook but Wrestler manages to get the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wrestler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wrestler 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.
Wrestler is trying to control. Kongo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kongo taking some punishment here, with Wrestler in his half guard.
Wrestler tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kongo controls his leg.
Kongo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kongo is looking for a sweep. Wrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kongo is staying active underneath Wrestler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Wrestler wants to work for an arm triangle but Kongo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kongo trying to control but Wrestler postures up.
Wrestler lands with a punch from half guard.
Wrestler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kongo is not content to let Wrestler control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler passes to full mount!
Wrestler wants to control the pace but Kongo is squirming around nicely.
Wrestler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wrestler looking to finish Kongo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kongo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Warren Wrestler really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Wrestler darts in and clinches Kongo up against the cage.

Wrestler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kongo uses from the top position.
Wrestler is trying to keep Kongo in close.

Wrestler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kongo defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wrestler can do anything to dispel that myth.

Wrestler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kongo is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestler wants to control but Kongo passes easily into half guard.
Kongo tries to pass to full mount but Wrestler defends it.
Warren Wrestler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wrestler tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wrestler trying to control here.
Wrestler is staying active underneath Kongo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wrestler wants to control but Kongo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wrestler is looking for a sweep. Kongo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wrestler moves into full guard.
Wrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Kongo is proving a slippery customer.
Wrestler lands a decent punch to the body there.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wrestler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kongo as he avoids it easily.

Wrestler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kongo on his heels. He'll look to pass Kongo's guard now, I'm sure.
Wrestler trying to control but Kongo is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler with a nice head shot there.
Wrestler trying to control but Kongo is working from the bottom.
Wrestler scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wrestler trying to control but Kongo is working from the bottom.
Wrestler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wrestler looks for a takedown but Kongo sprawls well.

Wrestler clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wrestler tries to break free but Kongo pushes him back against the cage.

Wrestler gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wrestler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kongo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Warren Wrestler dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wrestler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kongo is trying to break free.
Wrestler looking to throw knees to the head but Kongo is blocking nicely.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wrestler to keep the fight standing.

Wrestler pulls guard.
Wrestler wants to stand and escape but Kongo is having none of it.

Kongo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wrestler is trying to keep Kongo in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestler keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kongo manages to get himself to full guard.

Wrestler lands a couple of digs.
Kongo keeping moving, preventing Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Wrestler wants to stand but Kongo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wrestler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kongo keeping moving, preventing Wrestler from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kongo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wrestler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kongo fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler throws a lazy head kick
and Kongo counters with a nice uppercut.

Wrestler has Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Kongo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wrestler just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fritz Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wrestler is trying to break the clinch but Kongo is controlling him.
Wrestler has Kongo pressed against the cage, preventing Kongo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Wrestler has Kongo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wrestler pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kongo tumbling to the mat - Wrestler dives into Kongo's guard.
Wrestler trying to control but Kongo is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wrestler gets to his feet - Kongo follows without any prompting.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kongo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fritz Kongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warren Wrestler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Wrestler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kongo was covering up waiting for the punch and Wrestler finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Kongo has his feet on Wrestler's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fritz Kongo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wrestler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Wrestler!
Warren Wrestler is the new super heavyweight champion!

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Winchester (ranked 3716 p4p, 5724 weight class) and Kalle Kuula (ranked 496 p4p, 632 weight class). Dean Winchester is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Winchester
vs
Kuula

183 cm
22
193
12 - 6 - 0

173 cm
25
209
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dean Winchester!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kuula!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuula fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winchester looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kuula tries to clinch there but Winchester circles away.
Kuula tries to clinch up.
Kuula has a takedown stuffed.
Kuula throws out a loose jab but Winchester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuula tries to clinch up

and Winchester counters with a single leg into guard. Kuula didn't expect that.
Kuula lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kuula loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kuula should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kuula drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Winchester manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuula has Winchester in his guard.

Kuula trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kuula is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winchester is aware though and is defending well.

Kuula looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winchester has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Winchester lands a couple of digs.
Kuula is looking to sweep but instead, Winchester has passed into half guard.

Winchester is trying to work for a kimura but Kuula is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuula makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuula.
Kuula is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuula not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Winchester content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winchester working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Winchester in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Kuula throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Winchester is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuula is trying to keep Winchester in close.
Winchester is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Winchester keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuula's head.
Winchester scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winchester throwing strikes but missing.
Winchester stands up over Kuula, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Winchester stopping the sweep attempt from Kuula.
Kuula is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Winchester postures up and lands a big shot to Kuula's brow.
Winchester content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winchester looking to sit in guard and control but Kuula gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winchester is keeping the position for now.
Kuula throws a big elbow that misses.

Kuula has gone for a leg lock! Winchester slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuula's guard.

Winchester postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuula is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kuula looking for a guillotine here but Winchester defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Winchester dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Winchester swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuula.

Winchester throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kuula was covering up waiting for the punch and Winchester finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kuula is trying to control the position but Winchester postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winchester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuula wants to sweep here but Winchester controlling him for the moment.
Winchester scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuula controls Winchester momentarily but Winchester frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winchester won't allow Kuula to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kuula is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winchester is aware though and is defending well.
Winchester with a nice head shot there.
Winchester working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuula keeping moving, preventing Winchester from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winchester's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Winchester landing some decent shots from guard.

Kuula is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winchester makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Kuula working for a triangle but Winchester defends it easily.
Winchester is working Kuula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester works over Kuula with some ground and pound from guard.
Winchester with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winchester's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Kuula is rocked!
Winchester distracts Kuula with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kuula is still in real trouble! Can Winchester finish him?
Winchester arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kuula's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dean Winchester!
Dean Winchester is the new light heavyweight champion!
Dean Winchester was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.