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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?
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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 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!
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