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Event:
D.F.C. 13
Date: Sep 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Kongo.
Kongo throws a leg kick which misses Penn's front leg but catches the back leg as Penn tries to avoid it.
Kongo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Penn shoots and misses
and Kongo counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Penn off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Kongo follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Penn was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fritz Kongo! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 12
Date: Aug 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Hakan Kongo looks to land a combination but Fritz Kongo avoids it well.
Fritz Kongo tries to bum rush Hakan Kongo with a series of wild strikes but Hakan Kongo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hakan Kongo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hakan Kongo throws a lazy body kick
and Fritz Kongo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hakan Kongo darts in looking for a takedown but Fritz Kongo gets double underhooks and turns Hakan Kongo into the cage.
Fritz Kongo can't get the takedown.
#TD#
Hakan Kongo pulls Fritz Kongo into guard.
Fritz Kongo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fritz Kongo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hakan Kongo controls Fritz Kongo momentarily but Fritz Kongo frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fritz Kongo wants to control from the top but Hakan Kongo keeps moving.
Hakan Kongo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fritz Kongo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1#
Hakan Kongo thows a huge punch but Fritz Kongo dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Hakan Kongo is working for a submission of some sort.
Ground and pound from Hakan Kongo.
Fritz Kongo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Hakan Kongo is looking for submissions but instead, Fritz Kongo has regained full guard.
Hakan Kongo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fritz Kongo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fritz Kongo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hakan Kongo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Fritz 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.
Hakan Kongo has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fritz Kongo is proving hard to escape from.
Hakan Kongo wants to pass the guard but Fritz Kongo is keeping the position.
Hakan Kongo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hakan Kongo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB#
Hakan Kongo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hakan Kongo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Fritz Kongo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hakan Kongo is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hakan Kongo advances to half guard.
Hakan Kongo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hakan Kongo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fritz Kongo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hakan Kongo. #SUB2#
Fritz Kongo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Hakan Kongo seems to be working for a kimura but Fritz Kongo defends the submission attempt.
Fritz Kongo is staying active underneath Hakan Kongo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Hakan Kongo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fritz Kongo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hakan Kongo.
Fritz Kongo is not content to let Hakan Kongo control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hakan Kongo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fritz Kongo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hakan Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hakan Kongo shoots in for a takedown but Fritz Kongo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Hakan Kongo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fritz Kongo was covering up waiting for the punch and Hakan Kongo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fritz Kongo wants to stand but Hakan Kongo is controlling the position.
Hakan 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fritz Kongo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hakan Kongo has Fritz Kongo pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Hakan Kongo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hakan Kongo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hakan Kongo looking to pass the guard.
Hakan Kongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Fritz Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fritz Kongo controls Hakan Kongo momentarily but Hakan Kongo frees himself. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Hakan Kongo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fritz Kongo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hakan Kongo has Fritz Kongo in his guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hakan Kongo wants to get back to his feet but Fritz Kongo is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB#
Hakan Kongo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Fritz Kongo has his hands clasped together but Hakan Kongo extends and breaks Fritz Kongo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hakan Kongo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hakan Kongo! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 11
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kuula enables Kongo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kuula manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kongo wants to pass the guard but Kuula is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kongo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kuula looking to control.
#SUB2#
Kuula working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kongo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kongo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kongo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Kuula is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuula should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo won't allow Kuula to sweep him here.
We've been hearing good reports from Kongo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Kuula looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1#
Kongo wants to pass the guard but Kuula is keeping the position.
Kuula trying to keep a closed guard but Kongo is proving a slippery customer.
Kongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuula on the ground.
Kongo wants to pass the guard but Kuula is keeping the position.
Kuula trying to keep a closed guard but Kongo is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuula tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kongo postures up.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kongo wanted to stand there but Kuula had control of the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kongo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kongo controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kongo blocks a jab.
Kuula misses with a hook
and Kongo counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuula swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Kongo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kongo.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuula avoids it.
Kuula has Kongo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kongo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Kongo stalls. #BC#
Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuula tries to clinch up.
Kuula shoots in for a takedown but Kongo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuula fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuula fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kongo is looking to counter the offense by Kuula and move into the clinch.#TD#
Kongo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kongo lands in his opponent's guard.
Kuula can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kongo controls the pace.#SUB2#
Kuula looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Kuula trying to control the position.
Kuula looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuula is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Kuula is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kongo defends it well.
Kongo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kuula is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kongo tries to get to full guard but Kuula has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fritz Kongo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Kuula tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuula doesn't manage to clinch there - Kongo circles away.
Kuula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kongo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kuula's knee momentarily.#TD#
Kongo gets a double leg takedown into Kuula's guard.
Kuula wants to sweep but no luck.
Kongo controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Kuula has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kongo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kuula.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuula tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kongo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU#
Kongo decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1#
Kuula tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kongo defends well and Kuula ends up having to push Kongo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kuula has eaten all the pies!#TD#
Kongo shoots in and bounces Kuula off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Kuula looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kongo passes into half guard.
Kuula is trying to maintain the position but Kongo is very close to passing his half guard.
Kuula slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
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. #SU#
Kongo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kuula tries to clinch but Kongo moves away
and Kongo counters with a two punch combo.
Kuula swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Kongo counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Kuula successfully pulls guard.
Kongo postures up in Kuula's guard and throws a big left but Kuula blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuula is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kongo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Kuula has his foot on Kongo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kongo works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Kongo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kongo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kuula is trying to keep Kongo in close.
Kuula looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kongo is one step ahead there.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Kongo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Kongo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kuula tries to roll over but Kongo keeps him under control.
Kuula wants to control but Kongo is keeping busy.
Kongo trying to pass the guard but Kuula defending well.
Kongo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kuula is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kongo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kongo's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fritz Kongo dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Kongo breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Kongo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kuula napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kuula gets back to half guard.
Kongo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kuula makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuula.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo looking to pass the guard.
Kongo controlling from the top position. #T1#
Kuula utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fritz Kongo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kuula trying to keep a closed guard but Kongo is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Kuula looking for a guillotine here but Kongo defends easily.
Kongo preventing the sweep.
Kuula trying to control the position.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kuula tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuula is trying to keep Kongo in close.
Kongo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kongo slips nicely into half guard.
Kuula regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Kuula escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kongo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kongo stays in close to Kuula's body and controls the position. #T3#
Kuula wants to sweep here but Kongo controlling him for the moment.
Kongo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kongo wants to stand but Kuula is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuula is looking to clinch but Kongo is avoiding it.
#CL#
Kongo closes the distance and clinches.
Kongo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kuula takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kongo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuula.
#T4#
Kuula takes a swing at Kongo's ribcage but misses.
Kongo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuula misses with a takedown
and Kongo counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Kuula gets tackled into the cage by Kongo. Kongo maintains the clinch.
Kongo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kongo working Kuula over with knees to the body.
Kongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuula can do to turn this around?#BC#
Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuula shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Kongo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kuula quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kongo controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Kuula looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fritz 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fritz Kongo! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 10 - 205 Championship
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Wrestler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kongo's guard.
Wrestler is standing up over Kongo. Kongo looks to escape but Wrestler dives into side control.
#REVR#
Wrestler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wrestler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wrestler is trying to get an arm triangle but Kongo is defending well.
Kongo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Kongo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo is staying active underneath Wrestler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wrestler wants to pass to mount but Kongo is defending the position.
Wrestler is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Wrestler is keen to just control but Kongo is a slippery customer.
Wrestler working Kongo over with strikes.
Kongo is refusing to be controlled, as Wrestler sits in half guard.
Wrestler wants to stand up but Kongo has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Wrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kongo keeps working.
Wrestler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kongo is trying to control but can't.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Wrestler is trying to control. Kongo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kongo slaps away a takedown attempt from Wrestler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kongo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wrestler as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Wrestler gets a clinch.
Kongo being controlled against the cage.
Wrestler is trying to push Kongo away but Kongo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T3#
Kongo tries to pull guard but Wrestler won't allow it.
#TD2#
Wrestler pulls guard effortlessly.
Wrestler tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Wrestler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kongo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wrestler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Wrestler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Kongo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SUB2#
Wrestler looking for a guillotine here but Kongo defends easily.
#SUB2#
Wrestler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kongo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Wrestler looking for a guillotine here but Kongo defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Wrestler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kongo wants to clinch up but Wrestler keeps it at a distance.
Kongo throws a sloppy head kick and Wrestler moves out of range easily.
Kongo scores with a one two! Wrestler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL2#
Wrestler moves into the clinch.
Wrestler has a couple of punches blocked by Kongo.
Wrestler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD2#
Wrestler lands a takedown into guard.
Wrestler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kongo keeping his opponent close.
Wrestler trying to control the position but Kongo is working away. #T1#
Kongo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kongo prevents Wrestler from moving into mount.
Wrestler advances to full mount.
Wrestler lands a big elbow.
Kongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wrestler on the ground.
Wrestler wants to control the pace but Kongo is squirming around nicely.
Wrestler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Wrestler dominating with strikes here.
Kongo can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Wrestler looking for a guillotine from mount but Kongo is having none of it.
Wrestler tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wrestler raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kongo is working to get back to half guard.
Wrestler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
BOOM! Wrestler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wrestler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wrestler looking to finish Kongo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kongo!
Wrestler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wrestler lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kongo is squirming around, avoiding Wrestler's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Wrestler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kongo looks a forlorn figure.
Wrestler trying to control but Kongo is having none of it.
Wrestler dominating with strikes here.
Wrestler wants to control the pace but Kongo is squirming around nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kongo wants to control but Wrestler is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Wrestler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Kongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wrestler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kongo defends it nicely.
Kongo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wrestler swats away the attempt to clinch by Kongo.
Kongo jabs at Wrestler's body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kongo is defended easily by Wrestler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Wrestler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wrestler slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Kongo tries to circle away but Wrestler has him pinned against the cage.
Kongo is trying to maintain a safe position but Wrestler gets an underhook and turns Kongo into the cage.
Wrestler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kongo.
Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fritz Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrestler is trying to break the clinch but Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Wrestler working hard to break the clinch.
Wrestler prevents Kongo from breaking the clinch.
Wrestler is pressed up against the cage. Kongo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wrestler down to the mat. Wrestler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wrestler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
Wrestler closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Wrestler has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Kongo is trying to keep an underhook but Wrestler manages to get the takedown into half guard.#T2#
Wrestler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wrestler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wrestler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wrestler is trying to control. Kongo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kongo taking some punishment here, with Wrestler in his half guard.
Wrestler tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kongo controls his leg.
Kongo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kongo is looking for a sweep. Wrestler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kongo is staying active underneath Wrestler, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Wrestler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Wrestler wants to work for an arm triangle but Kongo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kongo trying to control but Wrestler postures up.
Wrestler lands with a punch from half guard.
Wrestler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kongo is not content to let Wrestler control the position.#T4#
Wrestler passes to full mount!
Wrestler wants to control the pace but Kongo is squirming around nicely.
Wrestler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wrestler looking to finish Kongo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kongo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Wrestler really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4##CL2#
Wrestler darts in and clinches Kongo up against the cage.#TD2#
Wrestler has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Kongo uses from the top position.
Wrestler is trying to keep Kongo in close.
#SUB2#
Wrestler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kongo defends it easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wrestler can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Wrestler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kongo is one step ahead there. #T1#
Wrestler wants to control but Kongo passes easily into half guard.
Kongo tries to pass to full mount but Wrestler defends it.
Warren Wrestler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wrestler tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wrestler trying to control here.
Wrestler is staying active underneath Kongo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wrestler wants to control but Kongo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wrestler is looking for a sweep. Kongo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Wrestler moves into full guard.
Wrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Kongo is proving a slippery customer.
Wrestler lands a decent punch to the body there.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wrestler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kongo as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Wrestler manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kongo on his heels. He'll look to pass Kongo's guard now, I'm sure.
Wrestler trying to control but Kongo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Wrestler with a nice head shot there.
Wrestler trying to control but Kongo is working from the bottom.
Wrestler scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wrestler trying to control but Kongo is working from the bottom.
Wrestler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wrestler looks for a takedown but Kongo sprawls well.#CL2#
Wrestler clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wrestler tries to break free but Kongo pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Wrestler gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wrestler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kongo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Wrestler dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5##CL2#
Wrestler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kongo is trying to break free.
Wrestler looking to throw knees to the head but Kongo is blocking nicely.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wrestler to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Wrestler pulls guard.
Wrestler wants to stand and escape but Kongo is having none of it. #SUB#
Kongo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wrestler is trying to keep Kongo in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestler keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom. #T1#
Wrestler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kongo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Wrestler lands a couple of digs.
Kongo keeping moving, preventing Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Wrestler wants to stand but Kongo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wrestler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kongo keeping moving, preventing Wrestler from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kongo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wrestler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kongo fails to land the takedown.#T3#
Wrestler throws a lazy head kick
and Kongo counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Wrestler has Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Kongo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wrestler just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fritz Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wrestler is trying to break the clinch but Kongo is controlling him.
Wrestler has Kongo pressed against the cage, preventing Kongo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD2#
Wrestler has Kongo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wrestler pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kongo tumbling to the mat - Wrestler dives into Kongo's guard.
Wrestler trying to control but Kongo is working from the bottom. #T4##SU2#
Wrestler gets to his feet - Kongo follows without any prompting.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kongo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fritz Kongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warren Wrestler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#TD2#
Wrestler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kongo was covering up waiting for the punch and Wrestler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kongo has his feet on Wrestler's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fritz Kongo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wrestler 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Wrestler!
Warren Wrestler is the new super heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 9
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Kongo tries to clinch up.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
#CL#
Kong clinches.
I was talking to Kong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kong tries to pull guard but Kongo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kongo wants to break free but Kong has control.
Kong tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kongo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kongo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kongo tries to pull guard but Kong won't allow it.
Kongo tries to pull guard but Kong holds him up against the cage and eventually Kongo drops back down to his feet.
Jurgen Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fritz Kongo.
Kongo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kong just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kongo goes for a takedown attempt but Kong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#T1##CL#
Kong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kongo wants a takedown.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but Kong has him pressed against the cage.#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.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kongo pulls Kong in close to prevent any damage.
Kong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kongo is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Kong throws a strike but Kongo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SU2#
Kongo stands up from Kong's guard - Kongo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kongo is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
No luck for Kongo with that takedown attempt.
Kong fails with a takedown attempt.
Kong slips a jab and a cross from Kongo.
Kong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kongo but Kongo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kong wants to clinch up but Kongo keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Kong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kongo counters with a nice body kick.
Kong throws a body punch but Kongo moves out of range.
A jab from Kong misses.
Kongo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Kongo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kong as he jumps to the side.
Kong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kong wants it to stay on the feet.
Kong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#It looks like Jurgen Kong has been cut.
Kong tries to clinch but Kongo moves out of range.
Kongo connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Kongo shoots in and drives through. Kong sprawls well.
Kongo tries to clinch but Kong moves out of range.
Kong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kongo.
Kong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kongo leaves Kong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kongo fails to land the takedown.
Kong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kong connects with a looping right hand.
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 crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kongo is looking to slow Kong down with leg kicks.
Kongo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kong as he avoids it easily.
Kong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kongo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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 Jurgen Kong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jurgen Kong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No luck for Kongo with that takedown attempt.
A jab from Kongo does it's job there.
Kongo walks into a left hand.
Kong is looking to clinch but Kongo is avoiding it.
Kong looks to land a combination. Kongo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice sprawl there from Kongo as Kong shoots in.
Kong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong thows a leg kick but Kongo checks it #TD2#
and Kongo counters with a single leg into guard. Kong didn't expect that.
Kong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kongo on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong controlling Kongo's posture.
Kong can't keep his opponent in guard - Kongo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Kongo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong strikes from the bottom but Kongo passes into mount!
Kongo looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kongo prevents Kong from getting the reversal.
Kongo controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kongo misses with a head shot.
Kong blocking the ground and pound.
Kong holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kongo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kongo controlling from mount. #T3#
Kong is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kongo controlling the pace for now.
Let's hope that Kongo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kongo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Kongo is working for a guillotine from mount but Kong frees his head quite easily.
Kongo controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Kongo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#SUB2#
Kongo looking to secure an arm triangle but Kong defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fritz Kongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jurgen Kong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Kongo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kong tried to score with a low kick but Kongo checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Kong. No joy for Kongo on that attempt.
Kongo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kong dives in and grabs Kongo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kongo pushes down on Kong's head and hops out.
Kong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kongo's waist but Kongo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kong off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurgen Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo lands with a slapping head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kongo.
#T1#
Kongo wants to clinch.
Kongo stuffs the takedown attempt from Kong. Kong gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice side step and Kongo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kong leaves Kongo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kong is looking to clinch but Kongo is avoiding it.
Whack! Kongo lands a heavy head kick that drops Kong. The ref tackles Kongo to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kong was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Fritz Kongo! |
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Event:
BKFC 2 - Red vs Bravo
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Kongo misses with a wild body shot.
Fritz Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kongo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Campos pushes Kongo off and gets back to his feet.
Kongo cracks Campos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Campos tries for a takedown but Kongo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kongo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kongo wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Kongo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Campos napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Campos throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campos shoots in for a takedown but Kongo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kongo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fritz Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Campos.
Campos shoots in for a takedown but Kongo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Kongo. Those never looked like landing. #T1##CL2#
Kongo gets tackled into the cage by Campos. Campos maintains the clinch. #TD#
Kongo has Campos pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kongo pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Campos tumbling to the mat - Kongo dives into Campos's guard.
Kongo wants to get up but he can't break Campos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kongo sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Campos doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Kongo paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Campos - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lucas Campos!
A relieved looking Lucas Campos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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