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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Kongo (ranked 24831 p4p, 4688 weight class) and Abe Kongo (ranked 123 p4p, 68 weight class). Dave Kongo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abe Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dave Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Abe Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dave Kongo wants a takedown but no success here.
Abe Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dave Kongo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Abe Kongo - the referee stops the clock and Dave Kongo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Abe Kongo. Dave Kongo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Abe Kongo connects with an inside leg kick.
Dave Kongo wants to clinch up but Abe Kongo keeps it at a distance.
Dave Kongo throws a head kick that misses.
Abe Kongo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abe Kongo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Abe Kongo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Abe Kongo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Abe Kongo pulls Dave Kongo in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abe Kongo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Abe Kongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dave Kongo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abe Kongo stands up from Dave Kongo's guard - Abe Kongo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Abe Kongo drives through and clinches with Dave Kongo against the cage.
Abe Kongo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dave Kongo looking to slow down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Abe Kongo as the two fighters clinch.
Dave Kongo drags the fight down to the ground.
Abe Kongo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Abe Kongo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dave Kongo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dave Kongo tries to get out of the position.
Abe Kongo controlling the pace.
Dave Kongo tries to roll over but Abe Kongo keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dave Kongo wants to sweep but Abe Kongo has passed to side control!
Abe Kongo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Abe Kongo decides to stand back up. Abe Kongo steps back and let's Dave Kongo get back to his feet.
Abe Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dave Kongo, pushing him back against the cage.
Abe Kongo looking for a takedown.
Abe Kongo has Dave Kongo pressed against the cage.
Abe Kongo jumps into guard, dragging Dave Kongo to the mat.
Dave Kongo trying to control but Abe Kongo is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dave Kongo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abe Kongo wants to get back to his feet but Dave Kongo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dave Kongo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abe Kongo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dave Kongo.
Dave Kongo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dave Kongo looking to sit in guard and control but Abe Kongo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abe Kongo content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Abe Kongo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Abe Kongo.
Abe Kongo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dave Kongo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abe Kongo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abe Kongo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abe Kongo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abe Kongo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Kongo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Abe Kongo throws a series of punches but Dave Kongo avoids them all with ease.
Dave Kongo shoots for a takedown but Abe Kongo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dave Kongo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Abe Kongo defends well and Dave Kongo ends up having to push Abe Kongo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
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 Dave Kongo uses from the top position.
Abe Kongo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abe Kongo keeping moving, preventing Dave Kongo from controlling successfully.
Abe Kongo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dave Kongo's guard.
Dave Kongo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dave Kongo is working an open guard so Abe Kongo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dave Kongo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abe Kongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dave Kongo throws a sloppy head kick and Abe Kongo moves out of range easily.
Abe Kongo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abe Kongo gets control of Dave Kongo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Abe Kongo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dave Kongo trying to control but Abe Kongo is working from the bottom.
Dave Kongo is stalling in the full guard.
Dave Kongo wants to control from the top but Abe Kongo keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abe Kongo is on top in guard.
Dave Kongo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dave Kongo is trying to control the position but Abe Kongo postures up.
Dave Kongo being controlled here, momentarily.
Dave Kongo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abe Kongo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abe Kongo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abe Kongo wants to stand but Dave Kongo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Abe Kongo gets to his feet - Dave Kongo follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo moves into the clinch.
Abe Kongo successfully pulls guard.
Abe Kongo keeping moving, preventing Dave Kongo from controlling successfully.
Dave Kongo gets to his feet. Abe Kongo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dave Kongo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abe Kongo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dave Kongo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abe Kongo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo has closed the distance and engaged Dave Kongo in a clinch.
Dave Kongo has had enough of the clinch but Abe Kongo keeps him there for the moment.
Abe Kongo fails to pull guard.
Abe Kongo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dave Kongo misses with an elbow strike.
Abe Kongo breaks from the clinch.
Abe Kongo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dave Kongo's hands.
Dave Kongo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abe Kongo rushes Dave Kongo and presses him up against the cage.
Abe Kongo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dave Kongo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abe Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abe Kongo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dave Kongo pinned against the cage. Dave Kongo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Abe Kongo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dave Kongo.
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.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Abe Kongo has Dave Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Abe Kongo breaks from the clinch.
Dave 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 escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abe Kongo tests Dave Kongo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dave Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Abe Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dave Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but Abe Kongo avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dave Kongo trying to control the position but instead, Abe Kongo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dave Kongo into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abe Kongo.
Abe Kongo jumps guard but Dave Kongo stands there with Abe Kongo around his waist. Abe Kongo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abe Kongo gets control of Dave Kongo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Abe Kongo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dave Kongo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Abe Kongo keeping full guard, as Dave Kongo tries to pass.
Dave Kongo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Abe Kongo stuffs the takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abe Kongo checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dave Kongo, pushing him back against the cage.
Abe Kongo successfully pulls guard.
Abe Kongo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dave Kongo is one step ahead there.
Abe Kongo wants to stand but Dave Kongo is controlling the position.
Abe Kongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dave Kongo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dave Kongo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abe Kongo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abe Kongo has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo stands and throws Dave Kongo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dave Kongo is looking to reverse the position.
Abe Kongo controls the position.
Dave Kongo is looking to reverse the position.
Abe Kongo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dave Kongo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dave Kongo can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dave Kongo is trying to get back to half guard.
Abe Kongo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dave Kongo shoots in looking for a takedown but Abe Kongo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dave Kongo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Dave Kongo misses.
Dave Kongo dives in for a single leg takedown but Abe Kongo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
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 Dave Kongo uses from the top position.
Abe Kongo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dave Kongo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abe Kongo clinches.
Dave Kongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abe Kongo lands an elbow inside that Dave Kongo shrugs off.
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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Kongo!
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