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Event:
D.F.C. 13
Date: Sep 03, 2021 |
#R1#
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.
#CL#
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. #BC2#
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.#TD2#
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.#T1#
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. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hakan Kongo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #REF3#
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.
#CL#
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.
#BC2#
Hakan Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T4##CL#
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.
#CL#
Abe Kongo clinches up against the cage.#TD#
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.#R2##CL#
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. #BC#
Abe Kongo breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Abe Kongo instigates a clinch. #T1#
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.
#BC#
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.
#CL#
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. #T2##CL#
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.#BC#
Abe Kongo breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
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.#T3#
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.
#CL#
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.#BC#
Abe Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
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.
#T4#
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. #CL#
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.#R3#
Hakan Kongo shoots in for a takedown but Abe Kongo shows good takedown defense. #CL#
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.#BC2#
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.#T1#
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.#CL#
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.
#T2#
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.#TD2#
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.#SUB2#
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. #SUB2#
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. #REVB##T3#
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.#T4#
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. #SUB2#
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.#SUB2#
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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Event:
D.F.C. 11
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
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.
#BC2#
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. #CL2#
Abe Kongo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
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.#REVB#
Abe Kongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Dave Kongo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU2#
Abe Kongo stands up from Dave Kongo's guard - Abe Kongo perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
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.
#TD#
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.#T2#
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. #SU2#
Abe Kongo decides to stand back up. Abe Kongo steps back and let's Dave Kongo get back to his feet.#CL2#
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.
#TD2#
Abe Kongo jumps into guard, dragging Dave Kongo to the mat.
Dave Kongo trying to control but Abe Kongo is working from the bottom. #T3#
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. #REVB#
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.#T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Abe Kongo.#SUB#
Abe Kongo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
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. #SU2#
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!#R2#
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.#TD2#
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. #REVB#
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.#SU2#
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. #CL2#
Abe Kongo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1##TD2#
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.
#REVB##SUB#
Dave Kongo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
Dave Kongo is trying to control the position but Abe Kongo postures up.
Dave Kongo being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
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. #SU2#
Abe Kongo gets to his feet - Dave Kongo follows without any prompting. #T3##CL2#
Abe Kongo moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Abe Kongo successfully pulls guard.
Abe Kongo keeping moving, preventing Dave Kongo from controlling successfully. #SU#
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.
#T4##CL2#
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.
#BC2#
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.#CL2#
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.
#BC2#
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!#R3##CL2#
Abe Kongo has Dave Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
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.#BC2#
Abe Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abe Kongo tests Dave Kongo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
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.
#T1##TD2#
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. #SU#
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. #T2##CL2#
Abe Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dave Kongo, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
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.#SUB#
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! #REVB##T3#
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. #T4#
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.#SU2#
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.#TD2#
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. #ES2#
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.#CL2#
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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Event:
D.F.C. 10 - 205 Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Abe Kongo lands the left hand.#CL2#
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.#BC2#
Abe Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Abe Kongo clinches.
Abe Kongo tries to work over Eddie Kongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
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.#SU#
Eddie Kongo stands up. #T1#
Eddie Kongo shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Abe Kongo clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Abe Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
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.
#T2#
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. #TD2#
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.#T3#
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. #REF3#
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.#CL2#
Abe Kongo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Abe Kongo jumps into guard, dragging Eddie Kongo to the mat.
#SU#
Eddie Kongo stands and steps away. Abe Kongo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T4#
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.#CL2#
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.
#BC2#
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.#ROC2#Eddie Kongo is rocked!#CL2#
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?!!#TD2#
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.#REVR#
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.#SU2#
Abe Kongo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Eddie Kongo to get to his feet. #CL2#
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!#R2##CL2#
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.
#CL2#
Abe Kongo clinches up with Eddie Kongo and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
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. #SU#
Eddie Kongo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Abe Kongo, up you get! #T1##CL2#
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.#BC2#
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.#T2##CL2#
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.#TD2#
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.
#T3##SUB#
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.#T4#
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. #REF3#
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.#CL#
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.#TD2#
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!#R3##CL2#
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.#CL2#
Abe Kongo instigates a clinch. #BC2#
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. #CL2#
Abe Kongo closes the distance and pushes Eddie Kongo back into the cage.
Abe Kongo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
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.#CL2#
Abe Kongo pushes Eddie Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Abe Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Abe Kongo takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Abe Kongo breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
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.
#T2#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Abe Kongo obliges.#BC2#
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. #CL2#
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.#TD2#
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.#T3#
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. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
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.#BC2#
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. #CL2#
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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Event:
D.F.C. 9
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuula tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kongo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kuula fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Kongo clinches up with Kuula and pushes him back against the cage.
Kuula told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Kongo stops a takedown attempt from Kuula.
Kuula has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kongo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kuula tries to pull guard but Kongo holds him up against the cage and eventually Kuula drops back down to his feet.
Abe Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kuula.#TD#
Kongo pulls guard.
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.
Kongo can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuula advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kuula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kongo keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kuula is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kongo is controlling Kuula's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
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.
Kongo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kongo tries to get out of the position.
Kongo wants to get back to his feet.
Kongo is concentrating on defense, preventing Kuula from advancing position.
Kongo pushes Kuula off looking to stand but Kuula dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Kuula is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuula thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kongo's head.
Kongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuula on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuula wants to take a breather but Kongo is having none of it.
Kongo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kuula tries to pass to full mount but Kongo defends it.
Kuula missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Kuula seems to be working for a kimura but Kongo defends the submission attempt.
Kongo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kuula.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Kuula seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kuula is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kuula has eaten all the pies!
Kongo tries to get to full guard but Kuula has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kuula maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kongo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kuula has cracked it and Kongo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kuula!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kalle Kuula! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 8
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Kongo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ww will feel that in the morning.
Ww looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2#
Kongo moves into the clinch successfully.
Kongo tries a body shot but Ww blocks it.
Ww swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kongo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ww blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Ww fails to land.
Ww blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ww is leaning against Kongo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ww is trying to maintain a safe position but Kongo gets an underhook and turns Ww into the cage.
Kongo scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ww takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kongo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ww blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ww to keep the fight standing.
Kongo fails to pull guard.
Ww fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ww fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Kongo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kongo looking to slow down the pace here.#T1#
Kongo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ww swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ww misses with the head strike.
Kongo lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD2#
Kongo successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kongo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kongo wants to control from the top but Ww keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Ww'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.
Kongo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kongo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ww is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Kongo wants to stand but Ww is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ww is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kongo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ww swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kongo's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Let's hope that 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ww on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ww tries to get out of the position.
Ww avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ww has a couple of punches blocked by Kongo.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Kongo fails to land.
Kongo tries to pull guard but Ww won't allow it.
Kk Ww has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Kongo.
Kongo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ww on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kongo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kongo lands with a left to the head. #T4#
Ww dodges an elbow strike from Kongo.
Kongo is looking to break free of the clinch but Ww has double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Kongo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ww struggles to land a body shot inside as Kongo controls his hands.
Ww swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kongo taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Kongo.
Kongo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ww has him pressed against the cage.
Kongo is leaning against Ww and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ww has a couple of punches blocked by Kongo.
Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kongo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ww tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kongo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Kongo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Kongo clinches up with Ww and pushes him back against the cage.
Ww takes a shot to the head.
Kongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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 Ww walks away with a smile on his face. Kongo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ww dodges the punch combination from Kongo.
A left and a right from Kongo both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Kongo rushes Ww and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kongo.
Ww managing to block the knees to the body from Kongo.
A head punch on the inside from Ww fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've been informed that Kongo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kongo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ww misses with the head strike.
Kongo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Ww avoiding damage as Kongo throws knees to the body.
Ww avoids the elbow strike from Kongo, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ww creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kongo tries to break free but Ww pushes him back against the cage.
Kongo prevents a body shot from Ww.
Ww misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Kongo pulls guard effortlessly. #SU#
Ww stands up and waves to Kongo to follow him.
Kk Ww is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Kongo closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongo.
Kongo wants to take the fight to the mat but Ww manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ww keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kongo's efforts to push away.#T2#
Kongo pushes off an throws an elbow but Ww leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kongo has had enough of the clinch but Ww keeps him there for the moment.
Ww wants to stall.
Kongo is trying to force a seperation but Ww has the dominant position.
Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Ww managing to block the knees to the body from Kongo.
Kongo blocking some punches.
Ww wants to stall.
Kongo tries to circle away but Ww has him pinned against the cage.
Kongo 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 Abe Kongo.
The referee calls for Kongo to work.
#T3#
Ww has a couple of punches blocked by Kongo.
Kongo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kongo tries to work over Ww's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kongo digs a right hand underneath Ww's ribcage. Ww let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ww fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kongo is trying to stall.
Abe Kongo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kongo taking a breather.
Ww blocks a body shot from Kongo.
Ww is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kongo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kongo is trying to break free.#T4#
Kongo letting Ww take a breather here.
Ww tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ww swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ww tries to throw a body punch but Kongo avoids it by throwing Ww back against the cage.
Ww tries to work over Kongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kongo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kongo tries to pull guard but Ww forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kongo blocking some punches.
Kongo avoiding damage.
Kongo tries to pull guard but Ww forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ww lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kongo backwards.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ww avoids it.
Kongo blocking some punches.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Kongo moves into range and clinches up with Ww.
Ww misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ww throws a head punch that misses.
Ww is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kongo.
Ww prevents Kongo from breaking the clinch.
Kongo missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ww swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Ww won't allow it.
Kongo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ww is defending well for now.
Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Kongo is trying to break free.
Kongo works on Ww's body with a couple of short punches.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ww avoids it.
Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but Ww has him pressed against the cage.
Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Kongo wants to break free but Ww has control.
Ww is trying to maintain a safe position but Kongo gets an underhook and turns Ww into the cage.
Ww has Kongo pressed against the cage, preventing Kongo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Kongo prevents a body shot from Ww.
Kongo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ww pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kk Ww has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abe Kongo.
Kongo shoots for a double leg takedown but Ww sprawls well. He's pushed Kongo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Ww gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kongo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kongo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ww's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Kongo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ww swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ww is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abe Kongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kongo wants to stand but Ww is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ww keeping moving, preventing Kongo from controlling successfully. #T3#
Kongo wants to pass the guard but Ww is keeping the position.
Kongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ww is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kk Ww has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ww swats away the attempt to clinch by Kongo.#CL2#
Kongo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kongo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kongo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ww just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4#
Kongo is trying to pull guard but Ww turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ww swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ww just leaning against Kongo, taking a breather.
Kongo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ww misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ww lands with a short shot to the head.
Ww misses with a punch on the inside.
Kongo is leaning against Ww and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Come on Kongo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kongo wants to break free but Ww has control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ww blocks a body shot from Kongo.
Ww is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abe Kongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Kongo! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 7
Date: May 31, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Cesar Kongo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cesar Kongo has a couple of punches blocked by Abe Kongo.
Abe Kongo misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Cesar Kongo breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Abe Kongo moves into the clinch.
Abe Kongo presses Cesar Kongo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cesar Kongo misses with a knee to the head. #BC2#
Cesar Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Abe Kongo instigates a clinch.
Abe Kongo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cesar Kongo backwards. #TD2#
Cesar Kongo pulls Abe Kongo into guard.
Cesar Kongo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abe Kongo is one step ahead there. #SU#
Abe Kongo gets to his feet. Cesar Kongo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Abe Kongo forces Cesar Kongo back against the cage and clinches.
Cesar Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abe Kongo.
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!
Cesar Kongo lands a nice knee to the body.
Cesar Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abe Kongo.
Abe Kongo wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1#
Cesar Kongo tries a knee to the head but Abe Kongo blocks it.
Cesar Kongo looking to stall.
Abe Kongo tries to pull guard but Cesar Kongo won't allow it.
Cesar Kongo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2#
Cesar Kongo breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abe Kongo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cesar Kongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cesar Kongo moves out of range as Abe Kongo throws a body kick.
#CL2#
Cesar Kongo moves into the clinch successfully.
Cesar 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.
Cesar Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cesar Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo is struggling to control the position.
Cesar Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abe Kongo.
A head punch on the inside from Cesar Kongo fails to land.
Cesar Kongo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Cesar Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo jumps guard but Abe Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abe Kongo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD#
Abe Kongo pulls guard successfully.
Abe Kongo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cesar Kongo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abe Kongo controls from within his opponent's guard. #SU#
Abe Kongo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cesar Kongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Cesar Kongo clinches with his opponent.
Cesar Kongo is pressed up against the cage. Abe Kongo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cesar Kongo down to the mat. Cesar Kongo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Cesar Kongo moves into range and clinches up with Abe Kongo.
Abe Kongo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cesar Kongo throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Cesar Kongo breaks from the clinch.
#T3##CL2#
Cesar Kongo gets a clinch.
Abe Kongo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cesar Kongo misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Abe Kongo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abe Kongo jumps guard but Cesar Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cesar Kongo trying to control the position but instead, Abe Kongo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cesar Kongo into the cage.
Abe Kongo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abe Kongo is trying to break free.
Abe Kongo is looking to break free of the clinch but Cesar Kongo has double underhooks.
Cesar Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but Abe Kongo avoids the damage to the body.
Cesar Kongo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Abe Kongo up against the cage.
Cesar Kongo with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Abe Kongo has been cut.
Abe Kongo is looking to break free of the clinch but Cesar Kongo has double underhooks.
Abe Kongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Cesar Kongo won't allow it.
#T4#
Abe Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cesar Kongo to keep the fight standing.
Cesar Kongo lands a right hand.
Cesar Kongo lands a right hand.
Cesar Kongo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abe Kongo is trying to stall.
Cesar Kongo scores with a hook to the body.
Cesar Kongo managing to block the knees to the body 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 Cesar Kongo walks away with a smile on his face. Abe Kongo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cesar Kongo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abe Kongo but Abe Kongo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Abe Kongo closes the distance and pushes Cesar Kongo back into the cage.
Abe Kongo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cesar Kongo stalling the fight.
#TD#
Abe Kongo pulls guard successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cesar Kongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Abe Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Kongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abe Kongo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Cesar Kongo has Abe Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Cesar Kongo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cesar Kongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cesar Kongo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cesar Kongo throws a head punch that misses.
Abe Kongo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abe Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abe Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but Cesar Kongo blocks with his arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Abe Kongo.
Cesar Kongo prevents Abe Kongo from breaking the clinch.
Cesar Kongo missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cesar Kongo tries to pull guard but Abe Kongo holds him up against the cage and eventually Cesar Kongo drops back down to his feet.
Cesar Kongo cracks Abe Kongo with a nice body shot.
Cesar Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abe Kongo.
Cesar Kongo is trying to pull guard but Abe Kongo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abe Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Cesar Kongo is controlling him.#T1##TD#
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 Cesar Kongo uses from the top position. #SU2#
Cesar Kongo stands up and waves to Abe Kongo to follow him.
Cesar Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abe Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Abe Kongo gets a clinch.
Abe Kongo is trying to push Cesar Kongo away but Cesar Kongo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cesar Kongo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cesar Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo lands an elbow inside that Abe Kongo shrugs off.
Cesar Kongo slowing the pace effectively.
Cesar Kongo is looking to control Abe Kongo's arms but Abe Kongo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cesar Kongo has his back to the cage.
Abe Kongo tries to throw a body punch but Cesar Kongo avoids it by throwing Abe Kongo back against the cage.
Abe Kongo blocks the elbow strike.
Cesar Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Abe Kongo jumps guard but Cesar Kongo stands there with Abe Kongo around his waist. Abe Kongo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cesar Kongo jumps guard but Abe Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abe Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo.#BC#
Abe Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cesar Kongo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Cesar Kongo closes the distance and clinches.
Abe Kongo working hard to break the clinch.#TD#
Abe Kongo pulls guard effortlessly.
Cesar Kongo stopping the sweep attempt from Abe Kongo.
Cesar Kongo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abe Kongo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abe Kongo seems keen to control Cesar Kongo's posture.
Cesar Kongo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abe Kongo keeping full guard, as Cesar Kongo tries to pass. #T3#
Abe Kongo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cesar Kongo wants to control from the top but Abe Kongo keeps moving.
Cesar Kongo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abe Kongo is keeping the position for now.
Abe Kongo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cesar Kongo's guard. #REVR#
Abe Kongo stops Cesar Kongo from standing up.
Abe Kongo is stalling in the full guard. #SU#
Abe Kongo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T4#
Abe Kongo blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Abe Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Cesar Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cesar Kongo avoiding damage as Abe Kongo throws knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo is trying to pull guard but Abe Kongo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cesar Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cesar Kongo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cesar Kongo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abe Kongo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abe Kongo throws an elbow but it misses.
Abe Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cesar Kongo to keep the fight standing.
Abe Kongo managing to block the knees to the body from Cesar Kongo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abe Kongo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cesar Kongo avoiding damage as Abe Kongo throws knees to the body.
#BC2#
Cesar Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cesar Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abe Kongo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cesar Kongo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abe Kongo's cut.
That's time! Abe Kongo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Abe Kongo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abe Kongo wants it to stay on the feet.
Abe Kongo throws a low kick, looking for Cesar Kongo's leg but Cesar Kongo calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Cesar Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abe Kongo, pushing him back against the cage.
Cesar Kongo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abe Kongo backwards.
Abe Kongo misses with an elbow strike.
Cesar Kongo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cesar Kongo jumps guard but Abe Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cesar Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo misses with a punch to the body.
Abe Kongo tries to pull guard but Cesar Kongo holds him up against the cage and eventually Abe Kongo drops back down to his feet.
Abe Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Cesar Kongo is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abe Kongo dodges an elbow strike from Cesar Kongo.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abe Kongo throws an elbow but misses.
Cesar Kongo wants a takedown.
Abe Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo.#BC2#
Cesar Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Cesar Kongo gets a clinch. #TD#
Abe Kongo jumps guard and drags Cesar Kongo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T1##ES#
Abe Kongo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cesar Kongo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Abe Kongo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Abe Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cesar Kongo to keep the fight standing.
Abe Kongo tries to break free but Cesar Kongo pushes him back against the cage.
Cesar Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo trying to control the position but instead, Abe Kongo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cesar Kongo into the cage.
Cesar Kongo tries to pull guard but Abe Kongo holds him up against the cage and eventually Cesar Kongo drops back down to his feet.
Cesar Kongo taking a breather. #BC#
Abe Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Abe Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Cesar Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abe Kongo is trying to force a seperation but Cesar Kongo has the dominant position.
Abe Kongo working aggressively here.
#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Cesar Kongo.
Abe Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cesar Kongo tries to pull guard but Abe Kongo won't allow it.
Abe Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cesar Kongo has Abe Kongo pressed against the cage.
Abe Kongo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cesar Kongo up against the cage.
Cesar Kongo avoiding damage as Abe Kongo throws knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Cesar Kongo fails to land.
Cesar Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abe Kongo avoids it.
Cesar Kongo is looking for a takedown.
Cesar Kongo lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Cesar Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cesar Kongo dodges the punch combination from Abe Kongo.
#T3##CL2#
Cesar Kongo forces Abe Kongo back against the cage and clinches.
Cesar Kongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Cesar Kongo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abe Kongo can't get the takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cesar Kongo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Abe Kongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cesar Kongo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Abe Kongo has had enough of the clinch but Cesar Kongo keeps him there for the moment.
Abe Kongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 Cesar Kongo walks away with a smile on his face. Abe Kongo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cesar Kongo.
Abe Kongo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T4##CL#
Abe Kongo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cesar Kongo pushes off an throws an elbow but Abe Kongo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cesar Kongo avoids the elbow strike from Abe Kongo, against the cage.
Abe Kongo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cesar Kongo misses with a knee strike.
Cesar Kongo avoiding damage as Abe Kongo throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Cesar Kongo.
Abe Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Cesar Kongo jumps guard and drags Abe Kongo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Abe Kongo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cesar Kongo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abe Kongo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cesar Kongo is retaining full guard.
Cesar Kongo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Abe Kongo throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cesar Kongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cesar Kongo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesar Kongo! |
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Event:
D.F.C 6
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Abe Kongo blocks a head kick by Dave Kongo.
Dave Kongo looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dave Kongo misses the jab.#CL#
Abe Kongo has managed to clinch.
Dave Kongo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Abe Kongo manages to pull guard.
Abe Kongo trying to control the position here.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dave Kongo working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#ES#
Abe Kongo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Abe Kongo breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Dave Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Abe Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abe Kongo lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Abe Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abe Kongo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1##CL#
Abe Kongo has Dave Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Abe Kongo. #TD#
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.
Abe Kongo trying to control the position here.
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. #REVR#
Abe Kongo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Abe Kongo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2##SU#
Dave Kongo is working an open guard so Abe Kongo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dave Kongo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abe Kongo with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Abe Kongo drives through and clinches with Dave Kongo against the cage.
Abe Kongo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dave Kongo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dave Kongo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abe Kongo lands a body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abe Kongo. #CUT#It looks like Dave Kongo has been cut.
Abe Kongo controlling the action here for a moment.
#T3##TD#
Abe Kongo pulls guard successfully.
Abe Kongo trying to control the position here.
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. #REVR#
Abe Kongo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abe Kongo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU#
Abe Kongo stands up and waves to Dave Kongo to follow him. #T4##CL#
Abe Kongo pushes Dave Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Dave Kongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abe Kongo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD#
Abe Kongo pulls guard successfully.
Dave Kongo is fighting to break Abe Kongo's control of his arms but Abe Kongo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Abe Kongo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abe Kongo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abe Kongo forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Kongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Kongo's cut.
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.#R2##CL#
Abe Kongo closes the distance and clinches.
Abe Kongo is leaning against Dave Kongo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abe Kongo pressing his opponent against the cage. #TD#
Abe Kongo pulls guard effortlessly.
Abe Kongo trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dave Kongo is breathing heavily.#T1#
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. #REVR#
Abe Kongo wants to get up but he can't break Dave Kongo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Abe Kongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dave Kongo can do to turn this around?
Abe Kongo showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SU#
Abe Kongo stands up and waves to Dave Kongo to follow him. #CL#
Abe Kongo closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Abe Kongo lands with a left to the head.
Abe Kongo pushes Dave Kongo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Abe Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Abe Kongo forces Dave Kongo back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Abe Kongo decides to pull guard.
Abe Kongo pulls Dave Kongo in close to prevent any damage.
Abe Kongo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abe Kongo tries to get out of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. #REVR##T3##SU#
Abe Kongo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dave Kongo, up you get!
Abe Kongo swats away the attempt to clinch by Dave Kongo.#CL#
Abe Kongo clinches up with Dave Kongo and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Abe Kongo.
Abe Kongo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dave Kongo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abe Kongo.
Abe Kongo digs a right hand into Dave Kongo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dave Kongo's gas tank.
Abe Kongo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dave Kongo backwards. #TD#
Abe Kongo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dave Kongo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abe Kongo is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Abe Kongo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dave Kongo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Dave Kongo is trying to keep Abe Kongo in close.
Dave Kongo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SU#
Abe Kongo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Abe Kongo has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abe Kongo.
A left hand lands to the body for Abe Kongo.
#BC#
Abe Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Kongo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Kongo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Abe Kongo rushes Dave Kongo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Abe Kongo jumps into guard, dragging Dave Kongo to the mat.
Abe Kongo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dave Kongo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Abe Kongo wanted to stand there but Dave Kongo had control of the position. #SU#
Abe Kongo stands and steps away. Dave Kongo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Abe Kongo with the inside leg kick.
Dave Kongo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dave Kongo slips a jab and a cross from Abe Kongo.
#CL#
Dave Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Abe Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Abe Kongo jumps guard.
Dave Kongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
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. #REVR#
Abe Kongo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dave Kongo is proving hard to escape from. #SU#
Abe Kongo gets to his feet. Dave Kongo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A low kick lands for Abe Kongo.
Dave Kongo misses with a takedown attempt - Abe Kongo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abe Kongo throws a big counter combination but Dave Kongo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Abe Kongo moves into the clinch.#BC#
Abe Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abe Kongo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dave Kongo back to the cage. Abe Kongo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Abe Kongo misses with a few strikes there.
Abe Kongo works over Dave Kongo's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abe Kongo misses with a takedown attempt - Dave Kongo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abe Kongo dips to his left and cracks Dave Kongo with an uppercut!#CL#
Abe Kongo rushes Dave Kongo and presses him up against the cage.
Dave Kongo takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD#
Abe Kongo pulls guard successfully.
Abe Kongo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abe Kongo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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. #REVR#
Dave Kongo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SU#
Dave Kongo is working an open guard so Abe Kongo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Abe Kongo goes for a double leg but Dave Kongo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dave Kongo continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Abe Kongo decides to pull guard. #T3#
Abe Kongo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Abe Kongo keeping full guard, as Dave Kongo tries to pass.
Abe Kongo wants to stand and escape but Dave Kongo is having none of it.
Abe Kongo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Abe Kongo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abe Kongo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU#
Abe Kongo gets to his feet. Dave Kongo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Dave Kongo gets tackled into the cage by Abe Kongo. Abe Kongo maintains the clinch.
Abe Kongo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abe Kongo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abe Kongo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dave Kongo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#BC#
Abe Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Abe Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dave Kongo, pushing him back against the cage.
Dave Kongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abe Kongo lands a left hand.
#BC#
Abe Kongo manages to break the clinch.
Dave Kongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abe Kongo.
Dave Kongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Abe Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dave Kongo, pushing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abe Kongo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abe Kongo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Kongo! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 5
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Abe Kongo has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Abe Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Abe Kongo pushes Eddie Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Abe Kongo decides to pull guard.
Eddie Kongo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abe Kongo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #ES#
Abe Kongo has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Eddie Kongo is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Abe Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Abe Kongo moves into range and clinches up with Eddie Kongo.
Eddie Kongo being controlled against the cage.
Abe Kongo prevents Eddie Kongo from breaking the clinch.
Abe Kongo looking to throw knees to the head but Eddie Kongo is blocking nicely.
Eddie Kongo misses with a body punch.
Eddie Kongo working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Abe Kongo lands a body punch.
Come on Abe Kongo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Abe Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eddie Kongo avoids it.
Abe Kongo lands an elbow just above Eddie Kongo 's eye.
Eddie Kongo tries for a takedown but Abe Kongo manages to get underhooks.
Abe Kongo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Eddie Kongo blocks a body shot from Abe Kongo. #BC#
Abe Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Abe Kongo moves into the clinch.#TD#
Abe Kongo jumps guard and drags Eddie Kongo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Abe Kongo being controlled here, momentarily.
Abe Kongo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Abe Kongo keeping full guard, as Eddie Kongo tries to pass. #T2##SU2#
Eddie Kongo gets to his feet - Abe Kongo follows without any prompting.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eddie Kongo.
Abe Kongo misses with the combination.
Abe Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eddie Kongo is looking to chop away at Abe Kongo's legs.
Abe Kongo stuffs the takedown attempt from Eddie Kongo. Eddie Kongo gets slowly back to his feet.
Abe Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Kongo.#CL#
Eddie Kongo gets tackled into the cage by Abe Kongo. Abe Kongo maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eddie Kongo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abe Kongo prevents it.
#T3#
Abe Kongo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abe Kongo misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Abe Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Abe Kongo clinches up with Eddie Kongo and pushes him back against the cage.
Abe Kongo jumps guard but Eddie Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Abe Kongo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Abe Kongo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Abe Kongo decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Eddie 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. #SUB2#
Eddie Kongo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Abe Kongo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Eddie Kongo, into his guard. #REVR##T4#
Eddie Kongo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Eddie Kongo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abe Kongo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Abe Kongo throwing strikes from guard but Eddie Kongo blocks nicely.
Abe Kongo wants to stand but Eddie Kongo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Abe Kongo trying to control but Eddie Kongo is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Kongo 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.#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Abe Kongo. No joy for Eddie Kongo on that attempt.
Eddie Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Abe Kongo moves into the clinch.#BC#
Abe Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Abe Kongo takes the fight into the clinch.
Abe Kongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Eddie Kongo can do to turn this around?
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abe Kongo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Eddie Kongo's brow.
Abe Kongo lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Abe Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Abe Kongo darts in and clinches Eddie Kongo up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Abe Kongo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eddie Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Abe Kongo has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Abe Kongo pulls guard.
Abe Kongo controlling Eddie Kongo's posture. #T1#
Abe Kongo wants to stand up but Eddie Kongo is controlling him.
Abe Kongo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Eddie Kongo dives into side control.
Abe Kongo tries to improve position but can't.
Abe Kongo struggling a bit here.
Abe Kongo sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abe Kongo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Eddie Kongo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Eddie Kongo's back!
Eddie Kongo is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Abe Kongo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abe Kongo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Abe Kongo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Eddie Kongo for as long as he can get away with.
Eddie Kongo wants to control his opponent's hands but Abe Kongo gets his hands free.
Abe Kongo controlling from the back.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Eddie Kongo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Abe Kongo trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Eddie Kongo doesn't escape.
Abe Kongo trying to control.
Abe Kongo gets his hands free as Eddie Kongo looks to control.
Eddie Kongo wants to escape the position.
Eddie Kongo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Abe Kongo's guard. Nice work there by Eddie Kongo.
Abe Kongo is looking to stand up but Eddie Kongo isn't so interested in that idea.
Eddie Kongo throwing strikes from guard but Abe Kongo blocks nicely. #T4#
Eddie Kongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Abe Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in SISU Fight gym inform me that Eddie Kongo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Abe Kongo wants to stand but Eddie Kongo is controlling the position.
Eddie Kongo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eddie Kongo wants to control from the top but Abe Kongo keeps moving.
Abe Kongo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Kongo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Abe Kongo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Abe Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eddie Kongo shoots in looking for a takedown. Abe Kongo tries to sprawl out of it but Eddie Kongo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abe Kongo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #CL#
Abe Kongo has Eddie Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Abe 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.
Abe Kongo misses with a low kick as Eddie Kongo jumps back.#CL#
Abe Kongo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
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 seems keen to control Eddie Kongo's posture.
Abe Kongo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abe Kongo tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Eddie Kongo looking to pass the guard.
Eddie Kongo preventing the sweep.
Abe Kongo controls Eddie Kongo momentarily but Eddie Kongo frees himself.
Abe Kongo seems keen to control Eddie Kongo's posture.
Eddie Kongo trying to control but Abe Kongo is working from the bottom.
Eddie Kongo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abe Kongo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Abe Kongo tries to bum rush Eddie Kongo with a series of wild strikes but Eddie Kongo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eddie Kongo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abe Kongo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abe Kongo is defended easily by Eddie Kongo.
Eddie Kongo throws a sloppy head kick and Abe Kongo moves out of range easily.
Abe Kongo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Abe Kongo instigates a clinch.
Abe Kongo prevents the takedown attempt.
Abe Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie 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.
Abe Kongo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Abe Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abe Kongo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Eddie Kongo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Eddie Kongo swats away the attempt to clinch by Abe Kongo.#T3#
A left and a right from Abe Kongo both land. Nice combination. #CL#
Eddie Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Abe Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Abe Kongo breaks the clinch.
Eddie Kongo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL#
Abe Kongo instigates a clinch.
Eddie Kongo prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eddie Kongo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Abe Kongo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Abe Kongo has Eddie Kongo pressed against the cage, preventing Eddie Kongo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Abe Kongo landing knees to the head.
Abe Kongo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Eddie Kongo pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Abe Kongo has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Abe Kongo lands a shoulder strike.
Eddie Kongo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abe Kongo smiles and moves away.
Abe Kongo tries to clinch up.
Eddie Kongo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abe Kongo is winning the standup battle so far.
Abe Kongo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Eddie Kongo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL#
Abe Kongo clinches up with Eddie Kongo and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abe Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but Eddie Kongo avoids the damage to the body.
Abe Kongo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Abe Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Abe Kongo darts in and clinches Eddie Kongo up against the cage.
Eddie Kongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eddie Kongo misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abe Kongo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Abe Kongo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Kongo! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 4
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Lasse 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 Lasse Kongo off to one side.
Abe Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abe Kongo looks to land a combination but Lasse Kongo avoids it well. #CL2#
Abe Kongo drives through and clinches with Lasse Kongo against the cage.
Lasse Kongo is trying to pull guard but Abe Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Abe Kongo tries to throw a body punch but Lasse Kongo avoids it by throwing Abe Kongo back against the cage.
Lasse Kongo looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasse Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abe Kongo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lasse Kongo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Abe Kongo is looking to control Lasse Kongo's arms but Lasse Kongo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abe Kongo has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lasse Kongo prevents Abe Kongo from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Lasse Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abe Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lasse Kongo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abe Kongo tries a head kick but it misses.
Lasse Kongo is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Abe Kongo blocks a head kick by Lasse Kongo.
Lasse Kongo blocks a head kick by Abe Kongo.
Abe Kongo wants to clinch#KD#
and Lasse Kongo counters with a head kick that drops Abe Kongo to the mat! Abe Kongo scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Abe Kongo misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Lasse Kongo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Abe Kongo won't be happy with that. #ROC#Abe Kongo is rocked!
Abe Kongo looks winded!
Abe Kongo is trying to buck Lasse Kongo off.
Abe Kongo wants to control but Lasse Kongo postures up.
Abe Kongo is trying to improve his position.
Lasse Kongo wants to control for a moment but Abe Kongo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T2#
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!
Abe Kongo is trying is best to control the position here.
Lasse Kongo prevents Abe Kongo from improving his position.#SUB#
Lasse Kongo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lasse Kongo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Abe Kongo tries to get to full guard but Lasse Kongo has control of the leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Abe Kongo keeping hold of Lasse Kongo's head, controlling as best he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lasse Kongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Lasse Kongo has Abe Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Lasse Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Lasse Kongo clinches up with Abe Kongo and pushes him back against the cage.
Abe Kongo tries to break free but Lasse Kongo pushes him back against the cage.
Lasse Kongo connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lasse Kongo as Abe Kongo tries to tie him up. #BC#
Lasse Kongo manages to break the clinch.
Lasse Kongo throws a head kick but Abe Kongo moves out of range.
Abe Kongo tries a quick counter leg kick but Lasse Kongo is wise to it.#TD#
Lasse Kongo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Abe Kongo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Abe Kongo wants to get back to his feet.
Abe Kongo can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Kongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lasse Kongo's cut.
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.#R2#
Abe Kongo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lasse Kongo.
Lasse Kongo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Abe Kongo has closed the distance and engaged Lasse Kongo in a clinch.
Lasse Kongo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Abe Kongo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lasse Kongo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abe Kongo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lasse Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Lasse Kongo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lasse Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Lasse Kongo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Abe Kongo is staying active underneath Lasse Kongo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abe Kongo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abe Kongo.
Lasse Kongo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abe Kongo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abe Kongo is breathing heavily.#T1#
Lasse Kongo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lasse Kongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abe Kongo can do to turn this around?#SU#
Lasse Kongo gets to his feet. Abe Kongo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've been informed that Abe Kongo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lasse Kongo throws a right hand that Abe Kongo ducks under and follows up with a left that Abe Kongo also avoids with ease.
Abe Kongo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lasse Kongo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abe Kongo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lasse Kongo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Abe Kongo wants to clinch but Lasse Kongo slips to the side#TD#
and Lasse Kongo counters with a shoot takedown. Abe Kongo fights it but they end up in guard.
Abe Kongo keeping moving, preventing Lasse Kongo from controlling successfully.
Abe Kongo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lasse Kongo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Abe Kongo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lasse Kongo wants to sweep but no luck.
Abe Kongo postures up.
Lasse Kongo striking off his back but it's not causing Abe Kongo any problems.
Abe Kongo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lasse Kongo is retaining full guard.
Abe Kongo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Abe Kongo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Lasse Kongo tries to roll over but Abe Kongo keeps him under control.
Lasse Kongo gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Lasse 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.
Lasse Kongo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Abe Kongo passes Lasse Kongo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
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.
Abe Kongo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lasse Kongo is trying to control but Abe Kongo manages to pass to mount!
Lasse Kongo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abe Kongo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abe Kongo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lasse Kongo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Abe Kongo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lasse Kongo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lasse Kongo fails to land the takedown.
Lasse Kongo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abe Kongo manages to avoid it.
Abe Kongo is looking to clinch but Lasse Kongo is avoiding it.
Lasse Kongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abe Kongo.
Lasse Kongo dodges the punch combination from Abe Kongo.
Abe Kongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abe Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lasse Kongo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Abe Kongo. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Lasse Kongo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Abe Kongo to the mat! Abe Kongo manages to get full guard.
Abe Kongo wriggles free and stands up.
Lasse Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lasse Kongo is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lasse Kongo throws a nice looking combination but Abe Kongo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Abe Kongo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lasse Kongo circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Abe Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Lasse Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Lasse Kongo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lasse Kongo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lasse Kongo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abe Kongo controls the pace.
Abe Kongo wants to control from the top but Lasse Kongo keeps moving.
Abe Kongo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lasse Kongo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lasse Kongo pulls Abe Kongo in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Lasse Kongo is trying to control the position but Abe Kongo postures up.
Abe Kongo wants to pass the guard but Lasse Kongo is keeping the position.
Lasse Kongo wants to stand and escape but Abe Kongo is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Abe Kongo controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Abe Kongo moves into the clinch.#TD#
Lasse Kongo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Abe Kongo keeping moving, preventing Lasse Kongo from controlling successfully.
Abe Kongo is controlling Lasse Kongo's posture.#T3#
Lasse Kongo wants to control from the top but Abe Kongo keeps moving.
Abe Kongo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lasse Kongo landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lasse Kongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Abe Kongo as Lasse Kongo shoots in.#CL2#
Abe Kongo has Lasse Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Abe Kongo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lasse Kongo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lasse Kongo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abe Kongo after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasse Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Lasse Kongo manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Lasse Kongo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Abe Kongo pushes Lasse Kongo off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abe Kongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abe 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abe Kongo! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 3
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Kongo darts in and clinches OG up against the cage.
OG looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Kongo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kongo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
OG pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kongo is keeping the position for now. #SU2#
OG stands up and waves to Kongo to follow him. #CL#
Kongo pushes OG up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from OG.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from OG.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OG creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kongo jumps guard but OG turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
OG's coach down at SISU Fight gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on OG's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
OG softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
OG lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
OG lands with a short shot to the head.
OG throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T1#
OG stalling the fight.
Kongo missing with knees to the body.
OG lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kongo backwards.
A right hand to the body from OG.
OG lands a body shot in the clinch.
OG lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for OG.
OG looks to throw an elbow but misses.
OG working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from OG - that landed with a thud.
A shot in the inside from OG.
A body shot lands from OG.
OG lands with a light punch inside.
OG stalling.
#BC2#
OG breaks the clinch.
OG just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
OG throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kongo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kongo darts in trying to clinch
and OG cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OG looks to land a right hand but Kongo moved out of range.
Kongo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kongo moves in looking to clinch but OG pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from OG on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
OG defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kongo.
OG throws a hook but Kongo avoids it easily.
OG lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by OG.
OG is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Abe Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from OG. Kongo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kongo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
OG throws a body punch but Kongo moves out of range. #T3#
Kongo misses with the combination.
OG throws a series of strikes that have Kongo backpedaling.
OG throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kongo.
Kongo tries to clinch up but OG circles away and keeps his distance.
OG throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Kongo clinches up against the cage.
OG tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
OG is looking to control Kongo's arms but Kongo gets an underhook and turns him. Now OG has his back to the cage.
Kongo pushes off an throws an elbow but OG leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
OG tries to circle away but Kongo has him pinned against the cage.
Kongo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Kongo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OG blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
OG is trying to push Kongo away but Kongo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
OG pushes Kongo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
OG breaks from the clinch.
Kongo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
OG swings for the body but Kongo moves out of range.
OG scores with a body shot.
Kongo avoids the body shot from OG.
OG scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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 tries to bum rush OG with a series of wild strikes but OG uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Triple OG is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kongo closes the distance but OG moves to the side
and OG counters with a left to the body.
Kongo tries to clinch but OG moves out of range.
OG lands a slapping body shot.
Kongo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OG misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Triple OG 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.#R2#
OG misses with an uppercut.
Kongo wants to clinch.
Kongo is looking to clinch but OG is avoiding it.
#CL#
Kongo moves into range and clinches up with OG.
OG lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
OG's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
OG misses with a looping right.#CL#
Kongo moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kongo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kongo walks into a jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kongo tries to clinch but OG moves out of range.
Triple OG seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kongo moves to clinch but OG breaks away
and OG counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
A lazy left from OG finds it's target.#CL#
Kongo has managed to clinch.
Kongo has OG pressed against the cage, preventing OG from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
OG lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kongo or not.
OG works on Kongo's body with a couple of short punches.
Triple OG seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
OG works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
OG avoiding damage.
OG makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from OG.
Kongo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. OG just stands there and leans against the cage.
OG pushes Kongo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
OG controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC2#
OG breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
OG with a jab.
Abe Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kongo tries a head kick but it misses.
OG jabs at Kongo's body.
OG lands with a nice combination. Kongo backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for OG, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
OG scores with a shot to the body.
OG checks a leg kick.
Kongo wants to clinch up but OG keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from OG on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
OG misses the jab.
Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kongo misses with a head kick.
OG looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
OG swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Kongo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
OG avoids a kick to the body.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but OG swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OG fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kongo tries to clinch but OG moves out of range.
OG scores with a body shot.
Kongo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
OG circles away from the clinch attempt.
OG looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kongo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kongo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and OG counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
OG throws out a powerful jab.
Kongo tries to clinch up.
OG is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kongo rather than just go for the knockout.
OG scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kongo misses with a takedown
and OG counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OG is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kongo.
Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OG.
Kongo tries to clinch but OG is having none of it.
OG cracks Kongo with a good jab.
Kongo misses with a right hand
and OG counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kongo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
OG lands with an overhand left.
Kongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OG scores with a hook.
OG throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
OG swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Triple OG showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kongo lands with a nice body kick.
OG avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Kongo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kongo is working for takedown but OG is calmly controlling the position for now.
OG tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
OG is trying to break the clinch but Kongo is controlling him.
OG lands with a short shot to the head.
OG tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kongo's elbow.
OG scores with a shoulder strike.
OG blocking some punches.
OG has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kongo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OG.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but OG has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OG lands a shot to the body.#BC2#
OG escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OG throws a right and a left that Kongo avoids nicely. #T1#
OG throws a big shot that misses.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but OG swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OG now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kongo tries to clinch up
and OG counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kongo defending well as OG loads up on a big left hand.
Kongo is looking to counter the offense by OG and move into the clinch.
Kongo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OG fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kongo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
OG scores with a jab to the head.
Kongo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OG cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kongo moves out of range of the strikes.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but OG swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OG ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kongo moves away.#T2#
Kongo scores with a kick to the body.
Kongo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kongo moves in looking to clinch but OG pushes him off.
Kongo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kongo slips under a jab.
Kongo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kongo doesn't manage to clinch there - OG circles away.
Kongo wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OG lands a jab to Kongo's midsection.
OG fails to land with a series of punches.
OG misses with a looping left.#T3#
Kongo tries to clinch up
and OG counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kongo avoids the body shot from OG.
Good leg kick by Kongo.
Kongo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kongo wants to clinch.
Abe Kongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but OG swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick by Kongo misses
and OG counters with a nice uppercut.
Kongo throws a right hand that OG ducks under and follows up with a left that OG also avoids with ease.
OG thows a left - swing and a miss!
OG fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
OG cracks Kongo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Triple OG is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Kongo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kongo is looking to clinch but OG is avoiding it.
OG lands a two punch combo.
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 fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kongo doesn't manage to clinch there - OG circles away.
OG throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kongo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kongo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kongo throws a head kick that misses.
OG now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kongo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around OG's waist but OG gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kongo off to one side.
OG scores with a one two! Kongo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kongo takes one on the button.
Kongo misses with a takedown attempt - OG sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A left lands for OG.
And that's the end of the fight!
Triple OG comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OG 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Triple OG! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 2
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Kongo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Winchester manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Winchester or perhaps it was just good defense by Kongo, which made it look bad.
Winchester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Winchester darts in and clinches Kongo up against the cage.
Kongo misses with a punch to the body.
Winchester can't find room to land a body shot as Kongo controls the action.
Winchester goes for a takedown attempt but Kongo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Abe Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Winchester scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winchester controlling the action here.
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.
Kongo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Winchester.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winchester is looking to take a break and control but Kongo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Kongo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winchester throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Winchester thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kongo's head.
Kongo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kongo tries to get out of the position.
Winchester throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kongo is breathing heavily.
Winchester seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Winchester thows a huge punch but Kongo dodges it nicely.
Winchester sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kongo defending well though.
Winchester missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Winchester looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Winchester on the ground.
Winchester lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Winchester is nestled in close to Kongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT2#It looks like Abe Kongo has been cut.
Winchester winds up and cracks Kongo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Winchester winds up and cracks Kongo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC2#Kongo is rocked!
Winchester is nestled in close to Kongo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Kongo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Winchester thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kongo's head.
Kongo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Winchester scores with a big shot! Kongo's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Kongo! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Winchester!
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. |
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Event:
D.F.C. 1
Date: Apr 14, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Kongo clinches with his opponent.
Kongo scores with a shoulder strike. #TD#
Kongo pulls guard effortlessly.
Faria trying to control but Kongo is working from the bottom.
Kongo trying to control the position here.
Faria looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Faria thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kongo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo wants to stand and escape but Faria is having none of it. #T1#
Kongo is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Faria dives into side control.
Kongo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Faria wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Faria working away.
Faria trying to control the position but Kongo is working away.
The ground and pound from Faria seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Faria is looking to take a break and control but Kongo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kongo struggling a bit here.
Kongo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Faria postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
#SU2#
Faria stands up and beckons Kongo to his feet.
Kongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faria wants to counter with a clinch but Kongo pushes him away.
Faria checks a low kick from Kongo.
Faria tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kongo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Faria counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kongo won't be happy with that.
Faria fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Faria throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Faria has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Faria has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Faria trying to control but Kongo is having none of it. #SUB2#
Faria is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kongo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#T3#
Faria wants to control the pace but Kongo is squirming around nicely.
Faria fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kongo is squirming around, avoiding Faria's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Faria is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kongo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kongo is working to get back to half guard.
Faria wants to control the pace but Kongo is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Faria looking to secure an arm triangle but Kongo defends it well. #SUB2#
Faria working for a guillotine from mount but Kongo is in no mood to give up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruna Faria dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Faria swings for the body but Kongo moves out of range.
Kongo looks to land a combination but Faria avoids it well. #CL#
Kongo takes the fight into the clinch.
Kongo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kongo tries to break the clinch but Faria is controlling the position.
Faria tries to score a body lock takedown but Kongo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but Faria turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Faria avoids it.
Kongo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Faria smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kongo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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 Abe Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but Faria turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Kongo wants to break free but Faria has control.
#TD2#
Faria has Kongo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Faria pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kongo tumbling to the mat - Faria dives into Kongo's guard.#SU2#
Faria stands and steps away. Kongo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kongo leaves Faria with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Abe Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Kongo has Faria up against the cage in a clinch.
Faria is trying to maintain a safe position but Kongo gets an underhook and turns Faria into the cage.
Faria wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Faria breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faria is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kongo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2#
Kongo scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Kongo moves into the clinch successfully.
Faria avoiding damage as Kongo throws knees to the body.
Kongo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Kongo lands with a light punch inside.
Kongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Faria has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kongo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Faria is controlling him.
Kongo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Faria tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kongo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Faria tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kongo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Faria managing to block the knees to the body from Kongo.
#T3##TD#
Kongo successfully pulls guard.
#SU2#
Kongo is working an open guard so Faria takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice body kick from Faria.
Faria avoids the head kick by Kongo.
Faria throws a nice head kick!
#CL#
Kongo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Faria managing to block the knees to the body from Kongo.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kongo tries to pull guard but Faria holds him up against the cage and eventually Kongo drops back down to his feet.
Kongo tries to break free but Faria pushes him back against the cage.
Abe Kongo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kongo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4#
Faria keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kongo's efforts to push away.#TD2#
Faria jumps guard and drags Kongo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kongo wants to stand and escape but instead Faria has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Kongo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kongo tries to get out of the position.
Kongo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Faria is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Faria accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faria throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Faria thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SU2#
Faria decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kongo, up you get!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Kongo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Faria keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Kongo gets a clinch.
Kongo effectively controlling the action here.#BC2#
Faria pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Kongo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Faria is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faria is trying to pull guard but Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Faria drags the fight down to the ground.
Kongo preventing the sweep.
Faria manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kongo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Faria wants to pass the guard but Kongo is keeping the position.#T1#
Faria postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kongo keeping moving, preventing Faria from controlling successfully.
Bruna Faria has got the better of the ground game so far.#SU2#
Faria gets to his feet. Kongo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Faria takes one on the button.
Faria tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kongo defends well and Faria ends up having to push Kongo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Kongo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Faria tries a head kick but it misses.
Kongo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Faria moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Faria tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Faria tries to keep at a distance but Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kongo stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Faria is trying to maintain a safe position but Kongo gets an underhook and turns Faria into the cage.
Kongo gets underhooks to prevent Faria's takedown attempt.
Faria blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Kongo jumps guard.
Faria wants to control from the top but Kongo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Faria drops back looking for a leg! Kongo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kongo manages to kick Faria off! Faria jumps back into Kongo's guard.
Faria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Faria slips nicely into half guard.#T3#
Kongo has his hands clasped together around Faria's back. He's all about the action.
Faria wants to control but Kongo is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Faria is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kongo defends it well.
Faria works his way into side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kongo tries to buck Faria off but Faria is having none of it.
Faria tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Kongo wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Faria has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Kongo's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Kongo is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Faria!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bruna Faria! |
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Date: Apr 02, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Kongo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crocker.
Crocker has a couple of punches blocked by Kongo.
Crocker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kongo after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Crocker breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Crocker tries to keep at a distance but Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kongo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kongo effectively controlling the action here.
Kongo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crocker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kongo has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Crocker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo misses with a takedown attempt
and Crocker counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Abe Kongo has been cut.
Kongo checks the leg kick.
Abe Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crocker tries to clinch up but Kongo circles away and keeps his distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crocker.#T1#
Kongo throws a combination that misses
and Crocker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crocker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Crocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Kongo.
Kongo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kongo blocks a head kick by Crocker.
Crocker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crocker tries to clinch there but Kongo circles away.
Kongo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kongo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Crocker has managed to clinch.
Kongo scores a nice knee to the body.
Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Crocker tries to circle away but Kongo has him pinned against the cage.
Kongo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kongo jumps guard but Crocker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kongo scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Kongo pulls guard. #T2#
Crocker controlling from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crocker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kongo being controlled here, momentarily.
Crocker advances position into side control!
Kongo can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Crocker trying to control the position but Kongo is working away.
Crocker passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kongo! #SUB#
Crocker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Poor strikes thrown by Crocker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Crocker controlling from the full mount.
Crocker fails to move to back control. #T4#
Crocker sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Crocker controlling from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kongo wants to hold on but Crocker pushes him away.
Kongo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kongo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crocker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crocker looking to control and managing it successfully.
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 Conor Crocker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abe Kongo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL2#
Kongo clinches with his opponent.
Kongo stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crocker shoots in for a double leg but Kongo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Kongo closes the distance and pushes Crocker back into the cage.
Kongo swings wildly with an uppercut but Crocker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Crocker to keep the fight standing.
Crocker goes for a takedown attempt but Kongo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crocker, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but Crocker avoids the damage to the body.
Crocker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crocker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kongo smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Crocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2#
Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crocker, pushing him back against the cage.
Crocker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kongo to keep the fight standing.
Kongo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kongo misses with a body punch.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but Crocker has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Crocker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crocker is trying to break free.
Crocker throws an elbow but it misses.
Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Crocker is controlling him.
Crocker tries for a takedown but Kongo manages to get underhooks.
Crocker has Kongo pressed against the cage, preventing Kongo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kongo tries to pull guard but Crocker won't allow it.
#T2#
Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Crocker jumps guard but Kongo stands there with Crocker around his waist. Crocker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Crocker tries to score a body lock takedown but Kongo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kongo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but Crocker blocks with his arms.
Crocker avoiding damage as Kongo throws knees to the body.
Kongo tries to pull guard but Crocker holds him up against the cage and eventually Kongo drops back down to his feet.
Kongo has Crocker pressed against the cage.
Kongo jumps guard but Crocker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abe Kongo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kongo lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Crocker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##CL#
Crocker has Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kongo.
Crocker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kongo stops a takedown attempt from Crocker.
Kongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Kongo tries to break the clinch but Crocker is controlling the position. #TD#
Crocker successfully pulls guard.
Crocker is pulling down on Kongo's head to control his posture.
Crocker keeping moving, preventing Kongo from controlling successfully.
Kongo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Crocker's guard.#T4##SUB#
Crocker has his foot on Kongo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kongo works his way back into a safe position though.
Kongo wants to control from the top but Crocker keeps moving.
Kongo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crocker is keeping the position for now.
Crocker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kongo is one step ahead there. #ES#
Crocker has his feet on Kongo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Kongo moves into the clinch successfully.
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 cut man is working on Abe Kongo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Crocker tries to clinch up but Kongo circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Crocker moves into the clinch.#TD#
Kongo is fighting off a takedown attempt but Crocker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kongo to the mat. Kongo regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Conor Crocker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crocker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kongo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crocker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crocker trying to control the position from guard on top but Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crocker preventing the sweep.
Crocker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1##SUB#
Crocker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crocker.
A countering left hand to the body from Kongo misses.#CL2#
Kongo closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kongo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#CL2#
Kongo moves into the clinch successfully.
Crocker has Kongo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kongo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Kongo manages to break the clinch.
Kongo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CL2#
Kongo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Kongo successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kongo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kongo, not yet. #T2#
Crocker wants to control from the top but Kongo keeps moving.
Crocker is looking to work some ground and pound but Kongo has wrist control.
Crocker forces his way into half guard.
Crocker controlling the pace.
Crocker trying to mount his opponent but Kongo defends it. #T3#
Crocker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crocker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SU#
Crocker decides to return to a standing position.
Crocker misses with a few strikes there.
Crocker throws a head kick but Kongo moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kongo slaps away a takedown attempt from Crocker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Crocker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crocker dives in for a single leg takedown but Kongo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kongo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD2#
Kongo pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SU#
Crocker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Kongo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Crocker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kongo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crocker backwards.
Crocker keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kongo's efforts to push away.
Kongo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Crocker has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crocker tries to pull guard but Kongo holds him up against the cage and eventually Crocker drops back down to his feet.
Kongo tries to break the clinch but Crocker is controlling the position. #BC2#
Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abe Kongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Kongo! |
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