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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abe Kongo (ranked 4696 p4p, 23540 weight class) and Hakan Kongo (ranked 72 p4p, 126 weight class). Abe Kongo looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abe Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hakan Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakan Kongo moves in looking to clinch but Abe Kongo pushes him off.
Hakan Kongo fails with a takedown attempt.
Abe Kongo is looking for a counter combo.
Abe Kongo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abe Kongo throws a body kick that misses.
Hakan Kongo misses with a takedown
and Abe Kongo counters with a two punch combo.
Abe Kongo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abe Kongo closes the distance and pushes Hakan Kongo back into the cage.
Abe Kongo jumps guard but Hakan Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hakan Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakan Kongo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hakan Kongo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Hakan 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 one minute gone in the round.
Hakan Kongo throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hakan 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hakan Kongo is on top in guard.
Hakan Kongo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hakan Kongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Abe Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakan Kongo looking to pass the guard.
Hakan Kongo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abe Kongo trying to keep a closed guard but Hakan Kongo is proving a slippery customer.
Hakan Kongo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hakan Kongo wants to control from the top but Abe Kongo keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakan Kongo stays in close to Abe Kongo's body and controls the position.
Hakan Kongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hakan Kongo won't allow Abe Kongo to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abe Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakan Kongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Hakan Kongo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abe Kongo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hakan Kongo fails to pull guard.
Abe Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakan Kongo.
Hakan Kongo leaning against his opponent.
Hakan Kongo avoiding damage as Abe Kongo throws knees to the body.
Hakan Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo takes the fight into the clinch.
Hakan Kongo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abe Kongo smiles and moves away.
Abe Kongo clinches up against the cage.
Abe Kongo jumps guard and drags Hakan Kongo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hakan 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.
Hakan Kongo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hakan Kongo trying to control but Abe Kongo is working from the bottom.
Hakan Kongo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakan Kongo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abe Kongo's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abe Kongo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Abe Kongo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Abe Kongo forces Hakan Kongo back against the cage and clinches.
Abe Kongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hakan Kongo can do to turn this around?
Hakan Kongo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hakan Kongo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abe Kongo after a bit of a struggle.
Hakan Kongo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hakan Kongo is trying to stall.
Abe Kongo tries to break the clinch but Hakan Kongo is controlling the position.
Abe Kongo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Abe Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but Hakan Kongo avoids the damage to the body.
Abe Kongo misses with a punch to the body.
Hakan Kongo is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abe Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Hakan Kongo is looking to control Abe Kongo's arms but Abe Kongo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hakan Kongo has his back to the cage.
Abe Kongo breaks the clinch.
Abe Kongo instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abe Kongo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hakan Kongo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abe Kongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hakan Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abe Kongo works on Hakan Kongo's body with a couple of short punches.
Hakan Kongo tries to pull guard but Abe Kongo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Abe Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakan Kongo.
Abe Kongo lands a shot to the body.
Abe Kongo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hakan Kongo wants a takedown.
Abe Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hakan Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch but Abe Kongo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hakan Kongo throws a wild body kick that Abe Kongo sees coming a mile off.
Hakan Kongo tries a head kick but it misses.
Abe Kongo clinches up with Hakan Kongo and pushes him back against the cage.
Abe Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but Hakan Kongo avoids the damage to the body.
Hakan 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. Hakan Kongo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hakan Kongo, pushing him back against the cage.
Abe Kongo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hakan Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Abe Kongo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Abe Kongo - that landed with a thud.
Hakan Kongo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abe Kongo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abe Kongo breaks from the clinch.
Abe Kongo has managed to clinch.
Abe Kongo is struggling to control the position.
Abe Kongo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hakan Kongo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
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!
Hakan Kongo jumps guard but Abe Kongo stands there with Hakan Kongo around his waist. Hakan Kongo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hakan Kongo is trying to drag Abe Kongo to the mat but Abe Kongo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hakan Kongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakan Kongo stalling in the clinch.
Hakan Kongo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abe Kongo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abe Kongo moves into the clinch.
Hakan Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Abe Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Abe Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Hakan Kongo is controlling him.
Abe Kongo tries to circle away but Hakan Kongo has him pinned against the cage.
Abe Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abe Kongo pushes Hakan Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Hakan Kongo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hakan Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hakan Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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 Hakan Kongo walks away with a smile on his face. Abe Kongo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hakan Kongo swings for the body but Abe Kongo moves out of range.
Abe Kongo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakan Kongo circles away quickly and effectively.
Abe Kongo motions for Hakan Kongo to come forward. Abe Kongo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hakan Kongo looks to land a combination but Abe Kongo avoids it well.
Abe Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A clash of legs there as Hakan Kongo blocks the low kick.
Hakan Kongo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abe Kongo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abe Kongo forces Hakan Kongo back against the cage and clinches.
Hakan Kongo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abe Kongo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hakan Kongo is defending well for now.
Hakan Kongo fails to pull guard.
Hakan Kongo is working for takedown but Abe Kongo is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abe Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but Hakan Kongo blocks with his arms.
Abe Kongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abe Kongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Hakan Kongo won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Kongo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hakan Kongo shoots in for a takedown but Abe Kongo shows good takedown defense.
Abe Kongo closes the distance and pushes Hakan Kongo back into the cage.
Hakan Kongo avoiding damage as Abe Kongo throws knees to the body.
Abe Kongo just leaning against Hakan Kongo, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hakan Kongo managing to block the knees to the body from Abe Kongo.
Hakan Kongo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abe Kongo prevents it.
Abe Kongo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hakan Kongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hakan Kongo looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakan Kongo breaks from the clinch.
Abe Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakan Kongo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hakan Kongo fails with a takedown attempt.
Abe Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakan Kongo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakan Kongo misses with a series of wild punches.
Hakan Kongo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hakan Kongo shoots for a takedown but Abe Kongo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Abe Kongo clinches up with Hakan Kongo and pushes him back against the cage.
Abe Kongo tries to pull guard but Hakan Kongo won't allow it.
Hakan Kongo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Abe Kongo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hakan Kongo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abe Kongo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hakan Kongo blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Abe Kongo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Abe Kongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Hakan Kongo won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakan Kongo prevents Abe Kongo from breaking the clinch.
Hakan Kongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hakan Kongo tries to break free but Abe Kongo pushes him back against the cage.
Hakan Kongo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Abe Kongo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Abe Kongo postures up.
Abe Kongo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hakan 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.
Hakan Kongo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abe Kongo defends well.
Abe Kongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hakan Kongo on the ground.
Hakan Kongo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakan Kongo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abe Kongo pushes Hakan Kongo off looking to stand but Hakan Kongo dives back in and keeps control.
Hakan Kongo is keen to just control but Abe Kongo is a slippery customer.
Hakan Kongo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
Hakan Kongo trying to control the pace.
Hakan Kongo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abe Kongo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hakan Kongo wants to control but Abe Kongo is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abe Kongo tries to roll over but Hakan Kongo keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hakan Kongo is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hakan Kongo.
I think Abe Kongo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Kongo!
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energy
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hype
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