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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kublai Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janne Jakoavain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Congo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lil' Jamal - Genetic For Terror. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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179 cm
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199 lbs
26 - 16 - 1 |
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190 cm
33
183 lbs
29 - 14 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kublai Congo! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
29 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Janne Jakoavain! The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! No luck for Congo with that takedown attempt. Congo just misses with a punch to the body.
Congo lands a nice shot to the body.
Kublai Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Congo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Congo misses with a shot to the body and Jakoavain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Congo blocks a head kick by Jakoavain.
Jakoavain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Congo. Congo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jakoavain tries to clinch but Congo moves out of range. Jakoavain gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Congo - that will leave a mark!
Jakoavain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Congo. Nice uppercut there from Jakoavain.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jakoavain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Congo tries to score with a low kick but Jakoavain moves his leg out of the way. Jakoavain throws a body punch but Congo moves out of range. Congo misses with a low kick as Jakoavain jumps back. Jakoavain throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Congo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jakoavain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Jakoavain wants to clinch up but Congo keeps it at a distance. The fighters circling - Congo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Janne Jakoavain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Jakoavain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Congo swats him away and circles back towards the center. Congo scores with a hook to the body. Jakoavain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Congo misses with a wild body shot. Congo swats away the attempt to clinch by Jakoavain. A shot to the liver by Congo. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The fight stays on the outside here - Jakoavain looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Congo is looking to chop away at Jakoavain's legs. Jakoavain moves into range and clinches up with Congo. Jakoavain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Congo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Congo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jakoavain uses good head movement to avoid it. Jakoavain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jakoavain throws a nice inside leg kick. Congo thows a left - swing and a miss! Jakoavain tries to clinch up but Congo circles away and keeps his distance. Jakoavain lands a nice looking body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Congo feints and then cracks Jakoavain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jakoavain down. Jakoavain doesn't manage to clinch there - Congo circles away.
Jakoavain wants to clinch and Congo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Jakoavain controls Congo momentarily but Congo frees himself. Congo is looking to work some ground and pound but Jakoavain has wrist control. Congo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Congo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Congo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jakoavain's head. Congo postures up.
Congo trying to control the position from guard on top but Jakoavain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Congo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Congo throws a big right hand that misses. Congo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Congo is working Jakoavain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Jakoavain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Jakoavain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Congo. Congo stays in close to Jakoavain's body and controls the position. Jakoavain is looking to stand up but Congo isn't so interested in that idea. Congo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Congo throws a big right hand that misses. Jakoavain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Congo passes into half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kublai Congo dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Congo!
Congo looks to score with a jab to the body but Jakoavain is just out of range. Congo throws a poor cross that misses
and Congo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Congo is looking to wear down Jakoavain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Congo throws a looping overhand right but Jakoavain ducks down to avoid it. Jakoavain is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Jakoavain gets a clinch. Congo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jakoavain lands with a left to the head. Jakoavain has had enough of the clinch but Congo keeps him there for the moment. Congo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jakoavains head. Jakoavain wants to get back to striking at distance but Congo won't allow it.
Jakoavain misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Congo tries to throw a body punch but Jakoavain avoids it by throwing Congo back against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Congo. A bit of stalling here from Congo.
Congo misses with a hook from the clinch. Jakoavain is struggling to control the position. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jakoavain as Congo tries to tie him up. Congo missing with knees to the body.
Congo looking to stall.
Congo tries to work over Jakoavain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Congo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Jakoavain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Congo wants to take the fight to the mat but Jakoavain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Congo has a couple of punches blocked by Jakoavain.
Jakoavain struggles to land a body shot inside as Congo controls his hands.
Jakoavain working hard to break the clinch. Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jakoavain uses good head movement to avoid it. Jakoavain gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Congo.
Congo prevents Jakoavain from breaking the clinch. Congo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jakoavain prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kublai Congo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Congo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Congo tries to work over Jakoavain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Congo lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jakoavain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Congo.
Jakoavain presses Congo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Jakoavain managing to block the knees to the body from Congo.
Congo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jakoavain after a bit of a struggle. Congo tries to throw a body punch but Jakoavain avoids it by throwing Congo back against the cage. Congo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jakoavain fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jakoavain swings away with a leg kick that misses. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Congo is defended easily by Jakoavain. Jakoavain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Congo.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jakoavain with a body punch. A glancing blow. Congo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jakoavain moves away. Jakoavain throws a head kick but Congo moves out of range.
Jakoavain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Jakoavain tries to clinch but Congo is having none of it. That kick from Congo tenderised Jakoavain's leg. Jakoavain is trying to keep his angry face on. Congo misses with a takedown attempt - Jakoavain sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Jakoavain lands with a kick to the temple. Congo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Congo swings and misses with a shot to the body and Jakoavain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Congo shoots in and gets a takedown into Jakoavain's guard. Jakoavain is trying to keep Congo in close.
Jakoavain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kublai Congo dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Congo. Jakoavain does a little dance to reset his feet. Congo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Congo scores with a jab to the body. Congo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Jakoavain throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jakoavain moves into the clinch. Jakoavain taking a breather. Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jakoavain uses good head movement to avoid it. Congo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jakoavain's elbow. Jakoavain tries to work over Congo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Jakoavain displaying some good clinch control by pressing Congo up against the cage. Jakoavain prevents a body shot from Congo.
That's one minute gone in the round. Congo can't find room to land a body shot as Jakoavain controls the action.
Congo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jakoavain misses with a punch on the inside.
Jakoavain tries a body shot but Congo blocks it.
Jakoavain tries to stall but Congo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Congo misses with a body punch.
Congo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jakoavain swings wildly with an uppercut but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it. A hook to the body from Congo.
Congo is working for takedown but Jakoavain is calmly controlling the position for now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kublai Congo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jakoavain wants to get back to striking at distance but Congo won't allow it.
Jakoavain misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Congo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jakoavain pulls him back up using the underhooks. Congo struggles to land a body shot inside as Jakoavain controls his hands.
Congo tries to work over Jakoavain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Congo prevents Jakoavain from breaking the clinch. Congo misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Jakoavain on the inside. Jakoavain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Congo shoots in and gets a takedown into Jakoavain's guard. 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! Jakoavain controls Congo momentarily but Congo frees himself. Congo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Congo is looking to advance position but Jakoavain has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Jakoavain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Congo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jakoavain controlling the pace for now. Jakoavain trying to control but Congo is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Congo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kublai Congo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Congo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jakoavain wants to control the pace but Congo is squirming around nicely. Janne Jakoavain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jakoavain raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Janne Jakoavain. I think Congo 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kublai Congo!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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