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Event:
D.F.C. 13
Date: Sep 03, 2021 |
#R1# Kongo tries to clinch but Six moves out of range. #CL2# Six pushes Kongo up against the cage in a clinch. Six blocks an elbow strike. A short left from Six. Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Six.
#BC2# Six manages to break the clinch.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch but Six swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Six shoots in but Kongo avoids the takedown attempt easily. Six circles away from the clinch attempt.
Six lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Kongo lands with a nice body kick. Kongo tries to clinch up but Six circles away and keeps his distance. Six is looking for the big counter here. Kongo misses with a few strikes there.
Six scores with a jab to the jaw. Kongo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kongo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Six defends it nicely. Six looks like he wants to counter punch here. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kongo is looking to clinch but Six is avoiding it.
Six swats away the attempt to clinch by Kongo.#T1# Six swinging wildly here.
#CL2# Six forces Kongo back against the cage and clinches. A short left from Six. A nice left hand lands by Six.
Kongo misses with a punch to the body.
Six lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Six lands a nice uppercut. Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Six to keep the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC# Kongo breaks from the clinch.
#TD2# Six looking for a takedown here - he's got it. 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! Six controlling from the top position. 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.#SU2# Six gets to his feet. Kongo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T2# Kongo misses with a double jab.
Kongo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Kongo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Kongo is breathing heavily. Kongo is looking to clinch but Six is avoiding it.
Six lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kongo will feel that in the morning.#CL2# Six instigates a clinch. A head punch on the inside from Kongo fails to land. Six working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Six throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kongos head. #ROC2#Kongo is rocked! Kongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Kongo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2# Six breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2# Six fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kongo, pushing him back against the cage. Six misses with a hook from the clinch. Six swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongo uses good head movement to avoid it. Six tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2# Six's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Six fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Kongo square on the jaw! Damn, Kongo is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zoo Six! Zoo Six decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
D.F.C. 12
Date: Aug 16, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Cesar Kongo closes the distance and clinches. Cesar Kongo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been informed that Lasse Kongo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#TD2# Lasse Kongo jumps into guard, dragging Cesar Kongo to the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lasse Kongo can do anything to dispel that myth. Lasse Kongo keeping full guard, as Cesar Kongo tries to pass. #SUB2# Cesar Kongo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lasse Kongo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cesar Kongo has managed to get both his arms back between Lasse Kongo's legs - danger averted. Lasse Kongo controls Cesar Kongo momentarily but Cesar Kongo frees himself. Cesar Kongo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Cesar Kongo passes Lasse Kongo's left leg - he's now in half guard. Cesar Kongo is thwarting Lasse Kongo's attempts to control the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cesar Kongo prevents Lasse Kongo from improving his position. Cesar Kongo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Lasse Kongo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1# Lasse Kongo is looking to control Cesar Kongo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lasse Kongo avoid being mounted? Cesar Kongo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lasse Kongo wants to control but Cesar Kongo is keeping busy.
Cesar Kongo is looking to take a break and control but Lasse Kongo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lasse Kongo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Lasse Kongo wants to control but Cesar Kongo is keeping busy and won't allow it. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Lasse Kongo wants to improve his position but Cesar Kongo is controlling well.
#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Cesar Kongo wants to stand but Lasse Kongo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Cesar Kongo clinches up against the cage.#TD2# Lasse 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. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lasse Kongo is on top in guard.
#REVB# Lasse Kongo is working Cesar Kongo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Lasse Kongo prevents Cesar Kongo from getting back to his feet. #SU2# Lasse Kongo stands up from guard. Let's bang! Lasse Kongo tries to bum rush Cesar Kongo with a series of wild strikes but Cesar Kongo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL# Cesar Kongo has Lasse Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cesar Kongo's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3# A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2# Lasse Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lasse Kongo dives in for a single leg takedown but Cesar Kongo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Cesar Kongo tries to clinch there but Lasse Kongo circles away.
Cesar Kongo shoots in and drives through. Lasse Kongo sprawls well.#CL# Cesar Kongo moves into range and clinches up with Lasse Kongo. Cesar Kongo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lasse Kongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cesar Kongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Cesar Kongo managing to block the knees to the body from Lasse Kongo.
Cesar Kongo misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2# Lasse 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. Cesar Kongo advances to half guard. Cesar Kongo slows the pace down in half guard. #T4# Cesar Kongo wants to take a breather but Lasse Kongo is having none of it. Well, if Cesar 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.
Lasse Kongo wants to control but Cesar Kongo is keeping busy and won't allow it. Cesar Kongo is keen to just control but Lasse Kongo is a slippery customer. Lasse Kongo wants to control but Cesar Kongo is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cesar Kongo wants to control but Lasse Kongo is keeping him busy. 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 Cesar Kongo will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Cesar Kongo slips a jab and a cross from Lasse Kongo.
Cesar Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Lasse Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cesar Kongo, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2# Lasse Kongo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Lasse Kongo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cesar Kongo is retaining full guard. Cesar Kongo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lasse Kongo is one step ahead there. Cesar Kongo trying to control the position here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lasse Kongo preventing the sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lasse Kongo stops Cesar Kongo from standing up. #T1# Cesar Kongo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SU2# Lasse Kongo gets to his feet - Cesar Kongo follows without any prompting. #CL2# Lasse Kongo moves into the clinch. Lasse Kongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2# Lasse Kongo jumps guard and drags Cesar Kongo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Cesar Kongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lasse Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Cesar Kongo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lasse Kongo swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lasse Kongo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lasse Kongo, not yet. Cesar Kongo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2##SUB2# Lasse Kongo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cesar Kongo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cesar Kongo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Cesar Kongo tries to stand but Lasse Kongo is controlling from the bottom. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cesar Kongo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Lasse Kongo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Cesar Kongo clinches with his opponent.
Lasse Kongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Cesar Kongo missing with knees to the body.
#TD2# Lasse Kongo wants the takedown. Cesar Kongo is fighting it off but Lasse Kongo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cesar Kongo's guard against the cage. Cesar Kongo is wriggling around but Lasse Kongo manages to pass to half guard.
#T3##REVR# Lasse Kongo is keen to just control but Cesar Kongo is a slippery customer.#SU2# Lasse Kongo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cesar Kongo to get to his feet. Lasse Kongo darts in looking for a takedown but Cesar Kongo gets double underhooks and turns Lasse Kongo into the cage. Cesar Kongo moves in looking to clinch but Lasse Kongo pushes him off. Cesar Kongo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lasse Kongo keeps the fight on the outside. Cesar Kongo tries to clinch but Lasse Kongo is having none of it. Lasse Kongo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2# Lasse Kongo instigates a clinch. Cesar Kongo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Cesar Kongo tries to break the clinch but Lasse Kongo is controlling the position. Lasse Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cesar Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Kongo. Lasse Kongo struggles to land a body shot inside as Cesar Kongo controls his hands.
#T4# Lasse Kongo avoiding damage as Cesar Kongo throws knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo being controlled against the cage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Cesar Kongo misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2# Lasse Kongo tightens his grip and picks Cesar Kongo up, before dumping him to the ground. Cesar Kongo manages to land in guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lasse Kongo looking to pass the guard. #SU2# Lasse Kongo stands up from Cesar Kongo's guard - Lasse Kongo perhaps looking for a knockout. Cesar Kongo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lasse Kongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Cesar Kongo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Cesar Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch. Cesar Kongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Cesar Kongo throws a right hand that Lasse Kongo ducks under and follows up with a left that Lasse Kongo also avoids with ease. Cesar Kongo throws a combination. Lasse Kongo tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Cesar Kongo wants to clinch up but Lasse Kongo keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Lasse Kongo drives through and clinches with Cesar Kongo against the cage.
#BC2# Lasse Kongo breaks the clinch.
#CL# Cesar Kongo pushes Lasse Kongo up against the cage in a clinch. Cesar Kongo tries a knee to the head but Lasse Kongo blocks it.
Cesar Kongo tries a knee to the head but Lasse Kongo blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cesar Kongo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lasse Kongo smiles and moves away.
#CL# Cesar Kongo clinches up with Lasse Kongo and pushes him back against the cage. The referee calls for Lasse Kongo to work.
Cesar Kongo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T1# Cesar Kongo jumps guard but Lasse Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Lasse Kongo is struggling to control the position. Cesar Kongo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lasse Kongo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lasse Kongo is trying to pull guard but Cesar Kongo has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Lasse Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Lasse Kongo takes a kick to the side of the head. Lasse Kongo swinging wildly here.
Cesar Kongo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Lasse Kongo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Cesar Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Cesar Kongo tries to clinch but Lasse Kongo moves away #TD2# and Lasse Kongo counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2# Cesar Kongo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lasse Kongo is controlling him. Cesar Kongo keeping moving, preventing Lasse Kongo from controlling successfully. Lasse Kongo advances position into side control!#T3# Lasse Kongo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cesar Kongo keeps working. #SUB2# Lasse Kongo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU2# Lasse Kongo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cesar Kongo to his feet. Lasse Kongo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cesar Kongo tries to clinch up but Lasse Kongo circles away and keeps his distance. Lasse Kongo swats away the attempt to clinch by Cesar Kongo.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Cesar Kongo scores with a jab to the jaw. Cesar Kongo is winning the standup battle so far. Cesar Kongo is looking to clinch but Lasse Kongo is avoiding it.
Cesar Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch but Lasse Kongo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lasse Kongo slips a jab and a cross from Cesar Kongo.
Lasse Kongo tries to counter with a clinch but Cesar Kongo shakes him off and moves away. Cesar Kongo shoots in but Lasse Kongo avoids the takedown attempt easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lasse Kongo throws a head kick that misses. Cesar Kongo tries to clinch but Lasse Kongo moves away #KD2# and Lasse Kongo counters with a crisp one two that drops Cesar Kongo! Lasse Kongo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cesar Kongo to his feet! Cesar Kongo is in big trouble!#ROC2#Cesar Kongo is rocked! Cesar Kongo tries to clinch but Lasse Kongo moves out of range. Oh Cesar Kongo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Lasse Kongo throws a series of punches but Cesar Kongo avoids them all with ease. Crack! A monster head kick from Lasse Kongo and Cesar Kongo falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Lasse Kongo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lasse Kongo! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 11
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Eddie Kongo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Eddie Kongo is trying to drag Cesar Kongo to the mat but Cesar Kongo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Eddie Kongo is trying to break free. Cesar Kongo leaning his opponent against the cage. Cesar Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eddie Kongo avoids it. Cesar Kongo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eddie Kongo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Cesar Kongo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eddie Kongo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cesar Kongo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Cesar Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eddie Kongo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A right hand to the body from Cesar Kongo.
#BC2# Cesar Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Eddie Kongo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cesar Kongo defends it nicely.#CL2# Cesar Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eddie Kongo, pushing him back against the cage.#T1# Eddie Kongo avoids the elbow strike from Cesar Kongo, against the cage.
Cesar Kongo pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC2# Cesar Kongo breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Cesar Kongo has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Cesar Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Cesar Kongo clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Cesar Kongo. #BC2# Cesar Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2# Cesar Kongo jumps guard.
Cesar Kongo pulls Eddie Kongo in close to prevent any damage. #T2# Eddie Kongo throwing strikes but missing. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cesar Kongo keeping moving, preventing Eddie Kongo from controlling successfully. Eddie Kongo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cesar Kongo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Cesar Kongo is looking to stand up but Eddie Kongo isn't so interested in that idea. Eddie Kongo throws a big elbow that misses. #T3# Eddie Kongo won't allow Cesar Kongo to get back to his feet. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#SU# Cesar Kongo is working an open guard so Eddie Kongo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Cesar Kongo throws a nice looking combination but Eddie Kongo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Cesar Kongo shoots in but Eddie Kongo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2# Cesar Kongo rushes Eddie Kongo and presses him up against the cage. Cesar Kongo stalling against the cage.
Cesar Kongo is stalling here.
Cesar Kongo is pushing Eddie Kongo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Cesar Kongo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Cesar Kongo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Cesar Kongo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T4# The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cesar Kongo. Eddie Kongo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Cesar Kongo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Eddie Kongo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cesar Kongo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Eddie Kongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Cesar Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cesar Kongo looking to throw knees to the head but Eddie Kongo is blocking nicely.
Eddie Kongo managing to block the knees to the body from Cesar Kongo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Cesar Kongo throws an elbow that misses.
Cesar Kongo lands a knee to the body.
Cesar Kongo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eddie Kongo is defending well for now. This has been an exciting period of action! Cesar Kongo jumps guard but Eddie Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Kongo dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2# Cesar Kongo moves into the clinch. 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 Cesar Kongo walks away with a smile on his face. Eddie Kongo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2# Cesar Kongo moves into the clinch. The referee calls for Cesar Kongo to work.
#BC2# Cesar Kongo breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Cesar Kongo moves into the clinch. Cesar Kongo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Eddie Kongo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cesar Kongo is keeping busy. Cesar Kongo is trying to pull guard but Eddie Kongo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cesar Kongo lands with a short head shot on the inside. Cesar Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
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 stalling the fight.
Cesar Kongo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Eddie Kongo prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2# Cesar Kongo breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Cesar Kongo closes the distance and clinches.#T1# Cesar Kongo lands a left hand.
Eddie Kongo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cesar Kongo just stands there and leans against the cage. Cesar Kongo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Eddie Kongo avoids the elbow strike from Cesar Kongo, against the cage.
Cesar Kongo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eddie Kongo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Eddie Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo. Cesar Kongo slows down the pace here.
Cesar Kongo working some nice short punches in the clinch. Eddie Kongo is trying to pull guard but Cesar Kongo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Cesar Kongo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eddie Kongo's efforts to push away.#BC2# Cesar Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cesar Kongo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Eddie Kongo staying out of range there.#CL2# Cesar Kongo pushes Eddie Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.#T2# Still in the clinch, Cesar Kongo scores with a nice short uppercut. Cesar Kongo lands an elbow inside. #ROC2#Eddie Kongo is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cesar Kongo has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Eddie Kongo - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Cesar Kongo, and another! Eddie Kongo is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Cesar Kongo! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 10 - 205 Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1# Kongo tries to clinch up but OG circles away and keeps his distance. OG looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#CL2# Kongo moves into the clinch. Kongo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. OG doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kongo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OG blocks it with crossed arms. Kongo fails to pull guard.
Kongo scores with a nice hook to the head. OG blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Kongo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OGs head. OG wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2# Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Kongo moves into the clinch. OG is defending well against a takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2# Kongo pulls guard successfully.
Kongo is adopting a defensive guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OG accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1# OG looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kongo wants to sweep here but OG controlling him for the moment. #ES2# Kongo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OG paws at him with a jab and circles away. A counter left hand to the body from OG misses its target. Kongo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Sloppy strikes from Kongo. Those never looked like landing. Kongo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Kongo shoots in for a double leg but OG sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. OG has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SISU Fight gym in the buildup to the fight. Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo. OG circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Kongo has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2# Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2# Kongo wants to clinch. Kongo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OG paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2# Kongo instigates a clinch. OG on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kongo displaying some good clinch control by pressing OG up against the cage. OG blocks an uppercut.
OG is leaning against Kongo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OG.
Kongo misses with a knee to the head. OG blocks an elbow strike. OG takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC2# Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3# Kongo is looking to clinch but OG is avoiding it.
#CL2# Kongo takes the fight into the clinch. Kongo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Kongo. OG working hard to break the clinch. Kongo scores with a shoulder strike. Kongo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2# Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kongo is looking to clinch. Kongo tries to clinch and OG counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Kongo throws a one two combo.
A combination from Kongo does no damage. No joy there for Kongo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL2# Kongo rushes OG and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. 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 jumps guard but OG turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. OG lands a right hand. #T4# A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kongo looking to slow down the pace here. Kongo misses with some punches.
OG wants to stall.
OG tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
OG pushes Kongo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kongo just misses with a elbow thrown towards OG's brow. With the fighters clinched against the cage, OG creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. OG avoids a wild elbow strike from Kongo. Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OG avoids it. Kongo misses with a body punch.
OG can't break the clinch.
OG can't break the clinch.
OG letting Kongo take a breather here. Kongo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OG blocks it with crossed arms. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Kongo dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# OG takes a swing at Kongo's ribcage but misses. Kongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. OG misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kongo.
Kongo shoots in looking for a takedown. OG tries to sprawl out of it but Kongo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OG manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Kongo tries to clinch there but OG circles away.
Some wild striking there from Kongo.
#CL2# Kongo clinches. OG avoids a wild elbow strike from Kongo. Kongo misses with an elbow over the top. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kongo blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from OG.
Kongo misses with a short punch on the inside. Kongo throws a head punch that misses. Kongo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Kongo unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1# Kongo fails to pull guard.
OG tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. OG tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
Kongo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#BC2# Kongo breaks from the clinch.
OG fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Cesar Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Some wild striking there from OG.
#CL2# Kongo closes the distance and clinches. #TD2# Kongo successfully pulls guard.
Kongo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Kongo looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2# Kongo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. 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. Kongo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Kongo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Kongo is looking to stand up but OG isn't so interested in that idea. Kongo pulls OG in close to prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2# Kongo gets a clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kongo just misses with a elbow thrown towards OG's brow. Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Kongo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Kongo looking to throw knees to the head but OG is blocking nicely.
OG avoiding damage as Kongo throws knees to the body.
#BC# OG breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from OG. Kongo does a little dance to reset his feet. Kongo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OG manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. OG misses with a wild body shot. Kongo tries to clinch up and OG counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but OG swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4##CL2# Kongo moves into the clinch successfully.
OG goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OG on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC2# Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2# Kongo drives through and clinches with OG against the cage.
Kongo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but OG is defending well. Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo. A short uppercut from OG. A short right from Kongo on the inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kongo taking a breather. Kongo working aggressively here.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OG avoids it. Cesar Kongo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC# OG manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kongo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. OG is looking to counter punch.#CL2# Kongo has OG up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Kongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# OG throws a jab but it's blocked by Kongo. #CL2# Kongo instigates a clinch. #BC2# Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. OG stuffs the takedown attempt from Kongo. Kongo gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2# Kongo has OG up against the cage in a clinch.
OG on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#BC# OG's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cesar Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kongo is looking to clinch. OG misses with a looping left. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kongo tries to clinch but OG is having none of it. Kongo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2# Kongo gets a clinch. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kongo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but OG is keeping busy. Kongo lands a nice elbow. #T1# Kongo fails to pull guard.
OG blocks an uppercut.
OG on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OG softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. OG's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo. Kongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Kongo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Kongo tries to pull guard but OG won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by OG as Kongo tries to tie him up. OG on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Kongo tries to pull guard but OG holds him up against the cage and eventually Kongo drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OG creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2# Still in the clinch, OG scores with a nice short uppercut. OG lands a body shot. OG wants to break free but Kongo has control.
OG blocks an elbow strike. OG working some nice short punches in the clinch. Triple OG has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! OG lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Nice body punch from OG. Cesar Kongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. OG is leaning against Kongo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kongo lands a body punch. OG tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kongo's elbow. A short right from OG. OG is trying to break free. A nice left hand lands by Kongo.
OG wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3# Kongo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OG blocks it with crossed arms. Kongo blocks a body shot from OG. OG tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kongo's elbow. A short uppercut from OG. OG tries to work over Kongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. OG lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kongo or not. OG lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. OG lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. OG tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
OG blocks an uppercut.
#BC2# Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OG keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch but OG swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. OG misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kongo.
#T4# OG stuffs the takedown attempt from Kongo. Kongo gets slowly back to his feet. OG throws a shot from downtown. Kongo moves away and avoids it. OG lands a nice looking body shot.
Triple OG is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. OG misses with a jab, cross combination.
OG sets himself, and Kongo steps forward looking for the clinch! OG avoids it this time.#CL2# Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OG, pushing him back against the cage. 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 goes for a takedown attempt but OG pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
OG chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kongo can pounce on him.
OG looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Kongo throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2# OG gets tackled into the cage by Kongo. Kongo maintains the clinch. Good anti-grappling being displayed by OG as Kongo tries to tie him up. Kongo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Kongo seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight! Triple OG showed his dominance in that final round. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29 Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesar Kongo! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 9
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Faria has taken the fight into the clinch. Faria looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight! A short left from Kongo. Faria is trying to break free. Kongo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Faria's defenses. Kongo is trying to pull guard but Faria has him pressed against the cage. Faria tries to break the clinch but Kongo is controlling the position. Faria takes an elbow to the forehead. Faria tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kongo fails to pull guard.
Faria jumps guard but Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Kongo wants to break the clinch but can't.
#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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2# Faria decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL# Kongo closes the distance and clinches. #TD# Kongo decides to pull guard. Kongo wants to stand and escape but Faria is having none of it. #T1# Faria wants to control from the top but Kongo keeps moving. Kongo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Faria is one step ahead there. Kongo wants to stand up but Faria is controlling him. Kongo controlling the position. Kongo continues to stall. Kongo wants to sweep here but Faria controlling him for the moment. #T2# 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. Kongo is pulling down on Faria's head. It's preventing any offense from Faria, at least for the moment. Faria prevents Kongo from getting back to his feet. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Kongo scores with a push kick. Kongo throws a combination. Faria tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Kongo feints a jab promting Faria to slip. Kongo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Faria slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Kongo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Faria defends it nicely. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him. No luck for Kongo with that takedown attempt. #T3##CL# Kongo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC# Kongo manages to break the clinch.
Kongo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL# Kongo clinches with his opponent.
Faria wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kongo has him pressed against the cage. Kongo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Kongo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Faria's face.
Kongo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Faria avoiding damage as Kongo throws knees to the body.
Kongo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Faria up against the cage. Faria jumps guard but Kongo stands there with Faria around his waist. Faria gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#T4# Both guys are working to get underhooks. #TD# Kongo has clasped his hands together around Faria's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. 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! The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kongo wants to stand but Faria has his arm trapped. Kongo happy to just control the position for now. Kongo tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Kongo dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Horrible takedown attempt by Kongo or perhaps it was just good defense by Faria, which made it look bad. Kongo throws a combination. Faria tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Kongo scores with a one two! Faria had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL# Kongo forces Faria back against the cage and clinches. Kongo can't break the clinch.
Kongo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Faria is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Faria is trying to drag Kongo to the mat but Kongo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Kongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Faria won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Kongo breaks from the clinch.
Cesar Kongo is winning the standup battle so far. Faria takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Faria is breathing heavily.#CL# Kongo clinches with his opponent.
#T1# Faria tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kongo just stands there and leans against the cage. Cesar Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruna Faria. Kongo has Faria pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Faria manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Kongo lands a nice elbow. Kongo lands a knee to the head.
Faria looking for a takedown. Kongo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kongo lands a damaging elbow. Kongo stalling.
#BC# Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Faria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Faria doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL# Kongo closes the distance and clinches. #TD# Kongo pulls guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES# Kongo has his feet on Faria's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Cesar Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL# Kongo moves into range and clinches up with Faria. Stalling in the clinch from Kongo.
Faria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD# Kongo pulls guard. Kongo wants to stand but Faria is controlling the position. Faria wants to control from the top but Kongo keeps moving. Kongo looking for a sweep. Not yet Kongo, not yet. Faria looking to pass the guard. #T3# Faria is fighting to break Kongo's control of his arms but Kongo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Faria trying to control the position from guard on top but Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kongo managing to control the position. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL# Kongo clinches with his opponent.
#T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Kongo lands a body punch. Kongo pushes Faria back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Faria prevents Kongo from breaking the clinch. Kongo tries to pull guard but Faria holds him up against the cage and eventually Kongo drops back down to his feet.
#TD# Kongo jumps guard and drags Faria to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kongo holds on and takes a little breather. #SU2# Faria gets to his feet. Kongo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Kongo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Faria eats them both and turns towards Kongo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Kongo misses with a few strikes there.
Nice sprawl there from Faria as Kongo shoots in. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Kongo dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Kongo lands with a kick to the ribs.
#CL2# Faria clinches with his opponent.
Kongo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kongo scores with a shoulder strike. Kongo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Faria backwards. #BC# Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Kongo gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kongo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Faria's defenses. Faria misses with some punches.
Kongo lands with a light punch inside. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Kongo lands an uppercut.#TD# Kongo jumps guard and drags Faria to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Faria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Kongo pulls Faria in to control the position. Kongo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Kongo has Faria pulled in close to control his posture. Kongo wants to stand but Faria is controlling the position. #SU2# Faria gets to his feet - Kongo follows without any prompting. #T2# 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. Kongo moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL# Kongo clinches up with Faria and pushes him back against the cage.#TD# Kongo jumps guard.
Kongo controlling the position. Cesar Kongo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Faria won't allow Kongo to get back to his feet. Kongo has his hands on Faria's head, controlling the position. #SU2# Faria stands and steps away. Kongo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3##CL# Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Faria, pushing him back against the cage.#BC# Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Kongo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kongo is working for takedown but Faria is calmly controlling the position for now. Faria misses with a knee to the head. Kongo is trying to break free. Nice body punch from Kongo - that landed with a thud.
#BC# Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Kongo gets in close and instigates a clinch. Kongo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Faria gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T4# Kongo fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but Faria avoids the damage to the body. Kongo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Kongo looking to throw knees to the head but Faria is blocking nicely.
Kongo lands a good knee to the midsection. Faria won't want to take too many of those. Kongo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kongo fails to pull guard.
Kongo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farias head. Bruna Faria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Kongo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! Cesar Kongo showed his dominance in that final round. Well 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesar Kongo! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 8
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1# Cesar Kongo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Lasse Kongo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD# Lasse Kongo jumps guard and drags Cesar Kongo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB# Lasse Kongo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Cesar Kongo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB# Lasse Kongo looking for a guillotine here but Cesar Kongo defends easily.
Lasse Kongo keeping moving, preventing Cesar Kongo from controlling successfully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Lasse Kongo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cesar Kongo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cesar Kongo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1# Lasse Kongo controls Cesar Kongo momentarily but Cesar Kongo frees himself. Cesar Kongo trying to control but Lasse Kongo is working from the bottom. Lasse Kongo has a closed guard, preventing Cesar Kongo from standing up. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Cesar Kongo looks for a takedown but Lasse Kongo sprawls well.#CL2# Cesar Kongo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Cesar Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lasse Kongo.
Lasse Kongo blocks an elbow strike. Lasse Kongo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD# Lasse Kongo tightens his grip and picks Cesar Kongo up, before dumping him to the ground. Cesar Kongo manages to land in guard. Lasse Kongo with a nice head shot there.#T2# Lasse Kongo trying to control but Cesar Kongo is working from the bottom. Cesar Kongo is looking to stand up but Lasse Kongo isn't so interested in that idea. Cesar Kongo wants to sweep here but Lasse Kongo controlling him for the moment. Lasse Kongo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cesar Kongo is retaining full guard. Cesar Kongo controls Lasse Kongo momentarily but Lasse Kongo frees himself. Lasse Kongo trying to control but Cesar Kongo is working from the bottom. #T3##REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Cesar Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lasse Kongo darts in looking for a takedown but Cesar Kongo gets double underhooks and turns Lasse Kongo into the cage. Cesar Kongo swings wildly with an uppercut but Lasse Kongo uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Lasse Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lasse Kongo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cesar Kongo tries to clinch but Lasse Kongo moves out of range. Cesar Kongo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lasse Kongo back to the cage. Cesar Kongo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver. Lasse Kongo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Cesar Kongo tries to clinch up#TD# and Lasse Kongo counters with a shoot takedown. Cesar Kongo fights it but they end up in guard. #SU# Lasse Kongo stands and steps away. Cesar Kongo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD# Lasse Kongo feints and as Cesar Kongo raises his hands in defense, Lasse Kongo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lasse Kongo works over Cesar Kongo with some ground and pound from guard.#ROC#Cesar Kongo is rocked!#T4##SU# Lasse Kongo stands up from Cesar Kongo's guard - Lasse Kongo perhaps looking for a knockout. Cesar Kongo is still on wobbly legs! Can Lasse Kongo finish him? Lasse Kongo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Cesar Kongo looks winded!#TD# Lasse Kongo shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Cesar Kongo is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Lasse 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# Kongo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. OG looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Kongo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. OG seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Some wild striking there from OG.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but OG swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2# Kongo rushes OG and presses him up against the cage. OG blocks a body shot from Kongo. Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables OG to keep the fight standing.#BC2# Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2# Kongo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short body shot lands from OG as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2# Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kongo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Cesar Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Kongo gets a clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2# Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Kongo has closed the distance and engaged OG in a clinch.
OG looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Kongo breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Kongo forces OG back against the cage and clinches.#T1# Kongo stalling in the clinch but OG improves position. Kongo misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2# Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kongo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Danga de danga de dang - Kongo scores with a four punch combination! Kongo jabbing away but nothing is landing. A telegraphed right hand from OG misses the target. #CL2# Kongo closes the distance and pushes OG back into the cage. Kongo is trying to maintain a safe position but OG gets an underhook and turns Kongo into the cage. OG blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kongo as OG tries to tie him up. OG fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kongo misses with an elbow strike.
#TD2# Kongo jumps guard.
Kongo wants to stand but OG is controlling the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Kongo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2# Kongo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3##REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# Kongo moves into the clinch. Kongo leaning against his opponent.
OG working aggressively here.
Kongo tries to pull guard but OG won't allow it.
Kongo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite OG's efforts to push away. Kongo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Kongo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kongo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Kongo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4##BC2# The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. 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.#CL2# Kongo has closed the distance and engaged OG in a clinch.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but OG blocks with his arms.
A short right from Kongo. Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables OG to keep the fight standing. Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kongo. Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OG.
A head punch on the inside from Kongo fails to land. OG dodges an elbow strike from Kongo.
Kongo connects with a nasty looking knee right to OG's face.
Kongo tries for a takedown. No joy.
OG takes a knee to the side of the body. This has been an exciting period of action! OG lands with a short punch from the clinch.
OG is defending well against a takedown attempt. Kongo throws a punch but it's blocked by OG. Kongo looks to throw an elbow but misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Kongo dominated that round. 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# Kongo throws a shot from downtown. OG moves away and avoids it. OG was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A lazy left from OG finds it's target.#CL2# OG gets tackled into the cage by Kongo. Kongo maintains the clinch. OG wants to break the clinch but can't.
OG misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Kongo stalling against the cage.
Kongo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. OG is defending well for now. Kongo misses with an elbow over the top.#TD2# Kongo pulls OG into guard.
OG stopping the sweep attempt from Kongo. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kongo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Kongo is pulling down on OG's head to control his posture. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# OG missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. OG stops Kongo from standing up. Kongo has control of OG's left arm, preventing OG from doing any damage. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. OG trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch but OG swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. OG ducks under a wild hook from Kongo. OG misses with an uppercut. Kongo saw that one coming. Kongo moves in looking to clinch but OG pushes him off. Cesar Kongo seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2# Kongo clinches with his opponent.
#T2# OG wants to stall.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OG scores with an uppercut up the middle. OG tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kongo's elbow. Kongo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OG blocks it with crossed arms. OG on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OG is looking to break free of the clinch but Kongo has double underhooks. #BC2# Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kongo throws a quick inside leg kick. Kongo tries for a takedown but OG sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Kongo tries to clinch but OG moves out of range. Kongo throws a left and a right that both miss
and OG counters with a right hand to the body. OG keeps the fight on the outside. OG tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kongo was well out of range. Poor timing from OG. Kongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3# OG circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kongo looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch but OG swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. OG displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kongo. OG scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2# Kongo rushes OG and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Kongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far. OG avoids the elbow strike from Kongo, against the cage.
A short right from OG on the inside. Kongo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OG working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2# Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kongo feints and then cracks OG's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow OG down. Kongo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4# Kongo tries to clinch but OG moves out of range. OG swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Kongo moves in looking to clinch but OG pushes him off.#CL2# Kongo clinches. Kongo trying to stall but OG improves his position.
Kongo prevents OG from breaking the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kongo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. OG lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Cesar Kongo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Kongo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. OG smiles and moves away.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kongo tries to clinch up but OG circles away and keeps his distance. Kongo scores with a leg kick.
Kongo wants to clinch. 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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Kongo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. OG doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2# Kongo drives through and clinches with OG against the cage.
Kongo throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Kongo fails to land. OG on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kongo lands a nice shot to the body. Kongo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. OG is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
OG misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OG has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but OG avoids the damage to the body. OG gets underhooks to prevent Kongo's takedown attempt.
Kongo misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
OG tries to work over Kongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1# Kongo tries a knee to the head but OG blocks it.
OG blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from OG. With the fighters clinched against the cage, OG creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Kongo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. OG is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo.#BC2# Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kongo misses with a few strikes there.
Kongo tries to clinch but OG moves out of range. Kongo darts in looking for a takedown but OG gets double underhooks and turns Kongo into the cage. OG connects with a jab. Kongo wants to clinch up but OG keeps it at a distance. Kongo doesn't manage to clinch there - OG circles away.
Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch. 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 lands a leg kick that knocks OG off balance momentarily. Cesar Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. OG swats away the attempt to clinch by Kongo.#T2# Kongo throws a right and a left that both miss. Kongo has a takedown stuffed. OG was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Kongo avoids the body shot from OG.
Triple OG has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! 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 clinch up. Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but OG swats him away and circles back towards the center. Cesar Kongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2# Kongo has managed to clinch.
OG works on Kongo's body with a couple of short punches. OG digs a right hand into Kongo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kongo's gas tank. OG lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kongo backwards. OG tries to break the clinch but Kongo is controlling the position. A nice left hand lands by OG.
Kongo tries to pull guard but OG forces him back to his feet, against the cage. OG goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kongo. OG lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kongo backwards. Kongo displaying some good clinch control by pressing OG up against the cage. Kongo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
OG has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. OG is trying to force a seperation but Kongo has the dominant position. OG throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC# OG pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Kongo avoids the body shot from OG.
#CL2# Kongo closes the distance and clinches. Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OG avoids it. Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but OG avoids the damage to the body. #T4# OG working hard to break the clinch. Kongo stalling against the cage.
Kongo lands a shoulder strike. OG tries to stall but Kongo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kongo looking to throw knees to the head but OG is blocking nicely.
Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
OG misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kongo fails to pull guard.
OG lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. OG is trying to break the clinch but Kongo has him pressed against the cage. Kongo can't get the takedown.
#BC2# Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kongo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight! Triple OG showed his dominance in that final round. 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 28:29 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesar Kongo! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 5
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1# Winchester shoots in and drives through. Kongo sprawls well. Kongo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Kongo throws a low kick but Winchester avoids it.#TD# Winchester drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kongo wants to get back to his feet. 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. Winchester tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Winchester works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Kongo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC#Kongo is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Cesar Kongo has been cut.#SUB# Winchester is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kongo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Kongo is still in real trouble! Can Winchester finish him? Winchester crunches a massive hammerfist down on Kongo - he's out! Winchester Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dean Winchester! After the fight, Dean Winchester was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
D.F.C. 4
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Cesar Kongo closes the distance and pushes Eddie Kongo back into the cage. Cesar Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but Eddie Kongo avoids the damage to the body. Cesar Kongo jumps guard but Eddie Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Eddie Kongo managing to block the knees to the body from Cesar Kongo.
Cesar Kongo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Eddie Kongo pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Cesar Kongo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Eddie Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Cesar Kongo has him pressed against the cage. Cesar Kongo lands with a right to the head. Cesar Kongo prevents the takedown attempt.
Eddie Kongo tries a body shot but Cesar Kongo blocks it.
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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cesar Kongo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Eddie Kongo taking a breather. Eddie Kongo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Eddie Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cesar Kongo slows down the pace here.
#T1# Cesar Kongo fails to pull guard.
Eddie Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo.#BC2# Cesar Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Cesar Kongo connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2# Eddie Kongo gets tackled into the cage by Cesar Kongo. Cesar Kongo maintains the clinch. Cesar Kongo is trying to pull guard but Eddie Kongo has him pressed against the cage. Eddie Kongo tries to break the clinch but Cesar Kongo is controlling the position. Cesar Kongo fails to pull guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cesar Kongo. Eddie Kongo jumps guard but Cesar Kongo stands there with Eddie Kongo around his waist. Eddie Kongo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Eddie Kongo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Knees to the body from Cesar Kongo.
Eddie Kongo is breathing heavily.#T2# Cesar Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but Eddie Kongo avoids the damage to the body. Cesar Kongo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eddie Kongo.
Eddie Kongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Cesar Kongo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Eddie Kongo's defenses. Cesar Kongo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Eddie Kongo up against the cage. Cesar Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Eddie Kongo tries to circle away but Cesar Kongo has him pinned against the cage. Cesar Kongo misses with an elbow strike.
Cesar Kongo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Eddie Kongo managing to block the knees to the body from Cesar Kongo.
#T3# Cesar Kongo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Cesar Kongo is defending well against a takedown attempt. Cesar Kongo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Cesar Kongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Cesar Kongo pressing his opponent against the cage. Cesar Kongo lands a damaging elbow. Eddie Kongo tries to break the clinch but Cesar Kongo is controlling the position. Cesar Kongo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC2#Eddie Kongo is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Eddie Kongo has been cut. Cesar Kongo lands a hook that snaps the head of Eddie Kongo backwards. Oh Eddie Kongo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Cesar Kongo lands a good knee to the midsection. Eddie Kongo won't want to take too many of those. Cesar Kongo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Eddie Kongo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Cesar Kongo is unloading with more strikes now! Eddie Kongo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesar Kongo! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 3
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1# Kongo stalks Kuula and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kuula's face. Kuula staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2# Kongo pushes Kuula up against the cage in a clinch. Kongo lands a knee to the body.
Kongo stalls. #BC2# Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Kuula really is a fat lump.#CL2# Kongo gets a clinch. Kongo lands a nice knee to the body. Kuula is breathing heavily.#TD2# 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. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Kongo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Kongo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kuula. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Kuula passes Kongo's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB# Kuula 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.
#SUB# Kuula in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kongo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kuula!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kalle Kuula! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 2
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1# Nice takedown defense from Cesar Kongo. No joy for Dave Kongo on that attempt. #CL# Cesar Kongo has Dave Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Cesar Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dave Kongo avoids it. Dave Kongo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Dave Kongo tries to break free but Cesar Kongo pushes him back against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Dave Kongo avoiding damage as Cesar Kongo throws knees to the body.
Dave Kongo avoiding damage as Cesar Kongo throws knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Dave Kongo takes a shot to the head. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cesar Kongo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# Cesar Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Cesar Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Dave Kongo has closed the distance and engaged Cesar Kongo in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cesar Kongo throws an elbow but misses. Cesar Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but Dave Kongo avoids the damage to the body. Dave Kongo dodges an elbow strike from Cesar Kongo.
#T1# Dave Kongo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dave Kongo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cesar Kongo prevents it.
Dave Kongo blocks an elbow strike. A short right hand to the side of the head by Cesar Kongo. Cesar Kongo landing knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dave Kongo pulls him back up using the underhooks. Cesar Kongo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dave Kongo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cesar Kongo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Cesar Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kongo. Dave Kongo is pressed up against the cage. Cesar Kongo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dave Kongo down to the mat. Dave Kongo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD# Cesar Kongo shoots in and bounces Dave Kongo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Dave Kongo trying to keep a closed guard but Cesar Kongo is proving a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dave Kongo can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2# Cesar Kongo stays in close to Dave Kongo's body and controls the position. Dave Kongo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cesar Kongo preventing the sweep. Cesar Kongo tries to stand but Dave Kongo is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2# Dave Kongo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cesar Kongo has passed into half guard!
Dave Kongo wants to get back to full guard. Cesar Kongo tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dave Kongo controls his leg. #T3# Cesar Kongo prevents Dave Kongo from improving his position. Cesar Kongo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Cesar Kongo slows the pace down in half guard. We've been informed that Dave Kongo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Dave Kongo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cesar Kongo is working away from the top position though.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Cesar Kongo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Dave Kongo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cesar Kongo pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Cesar Kongo misses with the combination.
Dave Kongo scores with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Cesar Kongo as Dave Kongo shoots in. We've been told by Cesar Kongo's head coaches at SISU Fight gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL# Cesar Kongo forces Dave Kongo back against the cage and clinches. Still in the clinch, Cesar Kongo scores with a nice short uppercut. Dave Kongo blocks a body shot from Cesar Kongo. #TD# Cesar Kongo jumps guard and drags Dave Kongo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Cesar Kongo keeping moving, preventing Dave Kongo from controlling successfully. Dave Kongo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Dave Kongo is looking to work some ground and pound but Cesar Kongo has wrist control. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Kongo dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2# Dave Kongo drives through and clinches with Cesar Kongo against the cage.
#BC# Cesar Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Cesar Kongo moves into range and clinches up with Dave Kongo. Cesar Kongo scores with a nice hook to the head. Cesar Kongo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Cesar Kongo lands a damaging elbow. Cesar Kongo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dave Kongo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Dave Kongo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Cesar Kongo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Cesar Kongo gets control of Dave Kongo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cesar Kongo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Dave Kongo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Cesar Kongo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T1# Cesar Kongo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dave Kongo. #SU2# Dave Kongo stands up from Cesar Kongo's guard - Dave Kongo perhaps looking for a knockout. Dave Kongo shoots in looking for a takedown but Cesar Kongo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dave Kongo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL# Cesar Kongo moves into range and clinches up with Dave Kongo. Dave Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD# Cesar Kongo jumps guard.
Cesar Kongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dave Kongo can do to turn this around?#SU2# Dave Kongo gets to his feet - Cesar Kongo follows without any prompting. Cesar Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Dave Kongo misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL# Cesar Kongo pushes Dave Kongo up against the cage in a clinch. Cesar Kongo looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2# Cesar Kongo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dave Kongo up against the cage. Still in the clinch, Cesar Kongo scores with a nice short uppercut. Cesar Kongo controlling the action here for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Dave Kongo fails to pull guard.
Cesar Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kongo.#TD# Cesar Kongo successfully pulls guard.
Cesar Kongo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Dave Kongo slips nicely into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Cesar Kongo pushes Dave Kongo off looking to stand but Dave Kongo dives back in and keeps control.
#T3# Dave Kongo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cesar Kongo defending well though. Cesar Kongo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dave Kongo. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Cesar Kongo trying to hold on to Dave Kongo's head to control him but Dave Kongo postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cesar Kongo pushes Dave Kongo off looking to stand but Dave Kongo dives back in and keeps control.
Dave Kongo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Dave Kongo trying to mount his opponent but Cesar Kongo defends it. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Cesar Kongo has a hand on Dave Kongo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Dave Kongo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Dave Kongo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dave Kongo with good strikes from the mount here!#SUB2# Dave Kongo goes for an armbar but Cesar Kongo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cesar Kongo. Cesar Kongo preventing the sweep. Dave Kongo seems keen to control Cesar Kongo's posture. Dave Kongo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cesar Kongo dominated that second round. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3# Cesar Kongo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Dave Kongo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cesar Kongo sprawls well. Cesar Kongo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dave Kongo gets slowly back to his feet. Dave Kongo swings for the body but Cesar Kongo moves out of range.
Dave Kongo shoots for a takedown but Cesar Kongo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Nice jab there from Cesar Kongo. Dave Kongo throws a head kick that misses #CL# and Cesar Kongo moves into the clinch. Cesar Kongo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dave Kongo is defending well for now. Dave Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cesar Kongo to keep the fight standing. Cesar Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kongo.#BC# Cesar Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dave Kongo fails with the takedown. Cesar Kongo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dave Kongo is defended easily by Cesar Kongo.#T1##CL2# Dave Kongo has Cesar Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Dave Kongo blocks an elbow strike. Dave Kongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Cesar Kongo works on Dave Kongo's body with a couple of short punches. Cesar Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dave Kongo.
#BC# Cesar Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Dave Kongo gets tackled into the cage by Cesar Kongo. Cesar Kongo maintains the clinch. Cesar Kongo misses with a knee to the head. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD# Cesar Kongo pulls guard effortlessly. #T2# Dave Kongo's corner is telling him to maintain position. Dave Kongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Dave Kongo wants to control from the top but Cesar Kongo keeps moving. Cesar Kongo wants to get back to his feet but Dave Kongo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Cesar Kongo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Dave Kongo stays in close to Cesar Kongo's body and controls the position. Cesar Kongo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Dave Kongo advances to half guard. #T3# Dave Kongo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU2# Dave Kongo stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Dave Kongo shoots in for a takedown but Cesar Kongo shows good takedown defense. #CL2# Dave Kongo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Dave Kongo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cesar Kongo is defending well for now. Dave Kongo is looking for a takedown. Stalling in the clinch from Cesar Kongo.
Cesar Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but Dave Kongo avoids the damage to the body. Cesar Kongo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dave Kongo has Cesar Kongo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cesar Kongo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T4##TD# Cesar Kongo jumps into guard, dragging Dave Kongo to the mat.
#SU2# Dave Kongo stands and steps away. Cesar Kongo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. A left and a right from Dave Kongo both land. Nice combination. Cesar Kongo throws a head kick but Dave Kongo moves out of range.
#CL2# Dave Kongo has managed to clinch.
#TD# Cesar Kongo jumps guard and drags Dave Kongo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Cesar Kongo is trying to hold Dave Kongo in close to prevent damage but Dave Kongo has managed to pass into half guard.
Dave Kongo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SU2# Dave Kongo decides to return to a standing position.
And that's the end of the fight! Cesar Kongo showed his dominance in that final round. Well Cesar 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cesar Kongo! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 1
Date: Apr 14, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Kongo darts in and clinches Ww up against the cage. Ww misses with a short punch on the inside. Ww avoiding damage.
Ww blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ww.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kongo.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Kongo swings wildly with an uppercut but Ww uses good head movement to avoid it. A short uppercut from Ww. Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ww avoids it. Ww tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Ww working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kongo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kongo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but Ww has him pressed against the cage. Ww lands with a short head shot on the inside. Ww looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Kongo wants to break free but Ww has control.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ww creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1# Ww doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kongo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ww has Kongo pressed against the cage, preventing Kongo from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but Ww blocks with his arms.
Kongo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ww managing to block the knees to the body from Kongo.
Kongo looks to throw an elbow but misses. Kongo being controlled against the cage. Ww digs a right hand underneath Kongo's ribcage. Kongo let out a lung full of air as it connected. Kongo is breathing heavily. Ww tries to throw a body punch but Kongo avoids it by throwing Ww back against the cage. Kongo has been working on his balance at SISU Fight gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ww. Ww lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Ww lands a shot to the body. A short right from Ww. Ww controlling the action here for a moment.
A short left from Ww. #ROC2#Kongo is rocked!#T2# Ww lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kongo to his knees! Ww keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kk Ww! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2021 |
#R1##TD2# Menard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Menard preventing the sweep. Kongo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Kongo wants to hit a sweep here but Menard passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Kongo there! Kongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Menard on the ground. Kongo tries to reverse the position but Menard maintains control.#SUB2# Kongo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Menard. Menard misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Kongo tries to improve his position but instead Menard has taken his back! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kongo is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kongo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Menard.
Kongo tries to roll but Menard sticks to his back.
Kongo breaks Menard's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T1# Kongo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Menard can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kongo controls the pace. Menard is trying to control the position but Kongo postures up. Menard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Kongo content to stall in guard here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Menard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Kongo looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Menard tries to strike from the bottom.
Menard keeping full guard, as Kongo tries to pass. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Kongo shoots in but Menard avoids the takedown attempt easily. Kongo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Menard is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#T3# Nice takedown defense from Menard. No joy for Kongo on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Menard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Kongo is breathing heavily. Kongo is looking to escape. Menard wants to free his trapped foot but Kongo is holding on for dear life with his legs. Menard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kongo keeps working. Kongo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Menard. 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.#T4# Kongo wants to get back to full guard but Menard has mounted him! Poor strikes thrown by Menard there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kongo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Kongo is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kongo is trying to escape the mount.
Menard throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Menard tries to control but Kongo wriggling away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Kongo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Menard thowing shots but they're missing. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kongo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Menard tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Menard dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2# Menard shoots in and gets a takedown into Kongo's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Menard is looking to stand up but Kongo won't let him. Kongo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Menard advances position into side control!#SUB2# Menard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kongo is looking for a sweep.#T1# Kongo trying his best to control but Menard has mounted him. Kongo is looking to get to half guard. Menard sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Kongo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Menard.
Kongo blocking the ground and pound. Kongo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kongo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Menard.
Menard is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T2# Menard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kongo is looking to escape. Kongo gets back to half guard. Menard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kongo keeps working. Kongo tries to roll over but Menard keeps him under control. It looks like Menard is going to stand back up.
Kongo wants to get back to full guard.#T3# Menard has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Menard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Menard can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kongo is looking to escape. Kongo working to try and regain half guard.
Menard punching from mount but Kongo doing a good job of avoiding damage. Malcolm Menard has got the better of the ground game so far. Kongo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Menard tries to control but Kongo wriggling away. #T4# Menard controlling the position easily from mount. Kongo is trying to reverse the position but instead Menard has taken his back - oops! Kongo tries to escape but Menard has the hooks in and won't let him break free. Kongo trying to control the hands but Menard won't let him. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Menard keeps control of the position as Kongo tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Menard 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# Kongo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Cesar Kongo has been cut. Kongo shoots in for a takedown but Menard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Kongo has his takedown stuffed and Menard counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2# Menard dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Kongo has had enough and taps out.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Malcolm Menard! |
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