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Event:
D.F.C. 13
Date: Sep 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuula with a lazy takedown attempt
and OG counters with a nice uppercut.
OG looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
OG connects with a looping right hand.
Kuula misses with a takedown attempt - OG sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
OG seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kuula is looking to clinch.
Kuula lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but OG circles away quickly and effectively.
OG is looking for a counter combo.
Kuula tries to close the distance and clinch up but OG swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuula is trying hard to land a takedown here. OG sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kuula.
OG scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kuula shoots for a double leg takedown but OG sprawls well. He's pushed Kuula's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kuula wants to clinch up but OG keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from OG misses the target.
OG cracks a nice hook into Kuula's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OG keeps the fight on the outside.
OG bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice takedown defense from OG. No joy for Kuula on that attempt.
Kuula tries to clinch
and OG counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuula moves in looking to clinch but OG pushes him off.
Kalle Kuula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuula wants to clinch up but OG keeps it at a distance.#T1#
OG circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuula tries to clinch up
and OG counters with a straight right hand.
Kuula tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OG counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Triple OG is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OG stuns Kuula with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kuula doesn't manage to clinch there - OG circles away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kuula has eaten all the pies!
OG keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuula lands a head kick. OG smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kuula shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as OG sprawls well. OG wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kuula gets slowly back to his feet.
Jab by OG.#T2#
Kuula shoots in for a double leg but OG sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A quick step to the side and OG tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
OG showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuula.
Kuula throws a combination that misses
enabling OG to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuula changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. OG tries to avoid it but Kuula manages to keep hold of a leg and drag OG to the ground. OG escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kuula moves to clinch but OG breaks away
and OG counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuula shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has OG pinned against the cage. OG gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuula throws a series of punches but OG moves out of range.
Kuula tries to close the distance and clinch up but OG swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kuula tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OG counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Kuula has his takedown stuffed
letting OG counter with a right hand.
OG circles away from the clinch attempt.
OG throwing a counter right hand but Kuula manages to avoid it.
OG lands a really nice looking cross but Kuula seems unphased.
OG swings for the body but Kuula moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuula looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OG avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuula throws out a loose jab but OG uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuula tries to clinch but OG moves out of range.
OG scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Kuula misses.
It looked like OG was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kuula tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuula tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting OG counter with a right hand. #T4#
Kuula dives in and grabs OG's left leg, looking for a takedown. OG pushes down on Kuula's head and hops out.
Kuula looks to clinch
and OG counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuula shoots in but no luck this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kuula tries to clinch
and OG counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuula thinking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuula looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuula misses the shot to the body.
Kuula moves in looking to clinch but OG pushes him off.
Kuula misses with a takedown
and OG connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OG displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kuula looks to clinch
enabling OG to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuula wants to clinch
and OG counters with a three punch combo that has Kuula backing up. Kuula nods at OG to acknowledge the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Triple OG dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Kuula shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OG but OG pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kuula tries to clinch up.
Kuula doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting OG counter with a right hand.
OG is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuula can do to turn this around?
Kuula tries to close the distance and clinch up but OG swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OG swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuula closes the distance and clinches up with OG, looking for a takedown. Kuula pushes OG against the cage but OG circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kuula.
Kuula tries to clinch
and OG connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuula thows a left - swing and a miss!
OG lands with an uppercut that bounces Kuula off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circle momentarily. OG darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OG takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kuula misses with a hook
and OG counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kuula lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Kuula tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OG paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuula misses with a jab, cross combination.
#T1#
Kuula throws a jab but it's blocked by OG.
OG keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuula tries to score a power double leg takedown but OG sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kuula somewhat.
Kuula is looking to clinch.
OG fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kuula swings and misses with a shot to the body
and OG counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuula tries to clinch but OG is having none of it.
Kuula misses with a body shot
and OG counters with a two punch combo.
OG keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuula tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OG paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kuula tries for a takedown but OG sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kuula with a lazy takedown attempt
and OG connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuula throws a sloppy head kick and OG moves out of range easily. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for OG. That snapped Kuula's head back.
OG lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Kuula throws a poor cross that misses
and OG counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by OG.
OG went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kuula tries to clinch
and OG counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalle Kuula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the body from Kuula misses
and OG counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuula fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Kuula misses.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kuula might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, OG has got the better of the exchanges.
Kuula tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuula has his takedown stuffed
and OG connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
OG connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuula momentarily.
Kuula has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuula falls off balance throwing a combination
and OG counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuula wants to clinch up but OG keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Kuula swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kuula tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but OG defends well and Kuula ends up having to push OG into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
OG appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kuula has his takedown stuffed
and OG counters with a three punch combo that has Kuula backing up. Kuula nods at OG to acknowledge the strikes.
Kuula takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kuula tries to move into range but OG moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
OG ducks under a wild hook from Kuula.
Kuula lands with a straight right. OG didn't see that one coming.
OG lands a nice hook to Kuula's body. Kuula takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuula tries to close the distance and clinch but OG swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuula looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuula misses with a takedown
and OG counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuula throws an ugly left hook that misses
and OG counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kuula fails with the takedown
and OG counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuula thinking.
Kuula takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kuula pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuula with a poor takedown
and OG counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuula misses with a combination
and OG counters with a stiff right hand.
OG lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kuula falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kuula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuula shoots in for a takedown but OG shows good takedown defense.
OG scores with a nice head shot.
OG connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Triple OG dominated that second round.
That's time! OG's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from OG.
Kuula fails with the takedown
and OG connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuula shoots in for a takedown but OG shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
OG throws a big counter combination but Kuula scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
OG connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuula momentarily.
OG keeps the fight on the outside.
OG misses with an uppercut.
Kuula dives in and grabs OG's left leg, looking for a takedown. OG pushes down on Kuula's head and hops out.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kuula.
Kuula shoots in for a double leg but OG sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kuula closes the distance but OG moves to the side
and OG counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuula shoots for a takedown but OG saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
OG digs a good body shot into Kuula's ribs.
Kuula tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OG feints a jab promting Kuula to slip. OG then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kuula slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T1#
Kuula fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kuula moves in looking to clinch but OG pushes him off.
Kuula shoots for a takedown but OG saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuula takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
OG on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuula. Kuula obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuula misses with a takedown attempt
and OG counters with a straight right hand.
OG ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kuula takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
OG keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
OG bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuula falls off balance throwing a combination
and OG cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Kuula shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has OG pinned against the cage. OG gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kuula wants to clinch
and OG counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuula darts in trying to clinch
and OG counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuula fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuula tries to clinch
and OG counters with a lovely shot to the body.
OG keeps the fight on the outside.
OG is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kuula misses with a body shot
and OG counters with a series of strikes. Kuula will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kuula tries to close the distance and clinch but OG swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuula wants to clinch
and OG counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Kuula darts in trying to clinch
and OG counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from OG. No joy for Kuula on that attempt.
Triple OG is winning the standup battle so far.
OG scores with a decent looking hook.
OG punishes Kuula's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kuula is defended easily by OG.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuula looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuula fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from OG.
Triple OG is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kuula tries to clinch up
and OG counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
OG lands a right hook to the body.
Kuula has a takedown stuffed.
OG showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuula.
Kuula throws a series of punches but OG moves out of range.
Kuula darts in trying to clinch
and OG counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kalle Kuula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuula takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that's the end of the fight!
Triple OG showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OG 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Triple OG! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 12
Date: Aug 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Kong shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kong wants to pass the guard but Kuula is defending well. #SUB2#
Kuula is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kong pulls his head out easily.
Kuula works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kong wants to stand but Kuula has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kuula swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kuula 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Kuula is trying to control the position but Kong postures up. #SUB2#
Kong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuula trying to keep a closed guard but Kong is proving a slippery customer.
Kong sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kuula is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kong won't allow Kuula to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Kuula looking for a triangle here. Kong is fighting it but it looks tight! Kuula pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Kong is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kalle Kuula! |
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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#
Kuula fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winchester looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kuula tries to clinch there but Winchester circles away.
Kuula tries to clinch up.
Kuula has a takedown stuffed.
Kuula throws out a loose jab but Winchester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuula tries to clinch up#TD#
and Winchester counters with a single leg into guard. Kuula didn't expect that.
Kuula lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kuula loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
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.#SUB2#
Kuula drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Winchester manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kuula has Winchester in his guard.#REVR#
Kuula trying to control the position.
#T1##SUB2#
Kuula is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winchester is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Kuula looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Winchester has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Winchester lands a couple of digs.
Kuula is looking to sweep but instead, Winchester has passed into half guard.
#SUB#
Winchester is trying to work for a kimura but Kuula is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuula makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kuula.
Kuula is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Winchester throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kuula not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Winchester content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winchester working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Winchester in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Kuula throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Winchester is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Kuula is trying to keep Winchester in close.
Winchester is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Winchester keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kuula's head.
Winchester scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winchester throwing strikes but missing.
Winchester stands up over Kuula, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Winchester stopping the sweep attempt from Kuula.
Kuula is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Winchester postures up and lands a big shot to Kuula's brow.
Winchester content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winchester looking to sit in guard and control but Kuula gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T4#
Kuula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winchester is keeping the position for now.
Kuula throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Kuula has gone for a leg lock! Winchester slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kuula's guard.#REVR#
Winchester postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kuula is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Kuula looking for a guillotine here but Winchester defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dean Winchester dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Winchester swats away the attempt to clinch by Kuula.#TD#
Winchester throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kuula was covering up waiting for the punch and Winchester finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kuula is trying to control the position but Winchester postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Winchester accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuula wants to sweep here but Winchester controlling him for the moment.
Winchester scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuula controls Winchester momentarily but Winchester frees himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winchester won't allow Kuula to sweep him here. #T1##SUB2#
Kuula is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winchester is aware though and is defending well.
Winchester with a nice head shot there.
Winchester working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kuula keeping moving, preventing Winchester from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winchester's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Winchester landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Kuula is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Winchester makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Kuula working for a triangle but Winchester defends it easily.
Winchester is working Kuula over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Winchester works over Kuula with some ground and pound from guard.
Winchester with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winchester's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ROC#Kuula is rocked!
Winchester distracts Kuula with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kuula is still in real trouble! Can Winchester finish him?
Winchester arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kuula's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dean Winchester!
Dean Winchester is the new light heavyweight champion!
Dean Winchester was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
D.F.C. 9
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuula tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kongo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Kuula fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Kongo clinches up with Kuula and pushes him back against the cage.
Kuula told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Kongo stops a takedown attempt from Kuula.
Kuula has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kongo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kuula tries to pull guard but Kongo holds him up against the cage and eventually Kuula drops back down to his feet.
Abe Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kuula.#TD#
Kongo pulls guard.
Kuula should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kongo can't keep his opponent in guard - Kuula advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kuula wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kongo keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kuula is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kongo is controlling Kuula's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
We've been hearing good reports from Kongo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kongo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kongo tries to get out of the position.
Kongo wants to get back to his feet.
Kongo is concentrating on defense, preventing Kuula from advancing position.
Kongo pushes Kuula off looking to stand but Kuula dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Kuula is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kuula thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kongo's head.
Kongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuula on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kuula wants to take a breather but Kongo is having none of it.
Kongo desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kuula tries to pass to full mount but Kongo defends it.
Kuula missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Kuula seems to be working for a kimura but Kongo defends the submission attempt.
Kongo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kuula.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB2#
Kuula seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kuula is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kuula has eaten all the pies!
Kongo tries to get to full guard but Kuula has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Kuula maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Kongo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kuula has cracked it and Kongo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kuula!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kalle Kuula! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 8
Date: Jun 05, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuula is looking to clinch but Kongo is avoiding it.
Kongo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kongo throws a wild body kick that Kuula sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Kongo has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Kongo has picked Kuula up - he's going for a ride! Kongo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kuula wants to control but Kongo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuula on the ground.#SUB2#
Kuula looking for submissions off his back.
Kongo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuula wants to control but Kongo is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Kongo is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1#
Kongo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kuula works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kongo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kuula working a defensive guard but Kongo passes into half guard.
Kongo tries to stand and escape but Kuula is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuula is trying to control but can't.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kuula has eaten all the pies!
Kongo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kuula wants to control but Kongo is keeping busy.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kuula gets back to full guard.
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#
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#
Kongo makes his way to full guard, as Kuula worked for a kimura.
#SUB2#
Kuula drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kuula as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kongo screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kuula! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kalle Kuula! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 7
Date: May 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuula wants to clinch.
OG seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
OG looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kuula closes the distance looking to clinch
letting OG counter with a right hand.
Kuula tries to clinch there but OG circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for OG. That snapped Kuula's head back.
OG scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuula doesn't seem bothered though.
Kalle Kuula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuula throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around OG's waist but OG gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuula off to one side.
Kuula wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuula fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Kuula with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuula misses the target. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuula. OG does a little dance to reset his feet.
OG throws a series of strikes that have Kuula backpedaling.
Kuula with a lazy takedown attempt
and OG counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kuula.
A left lands for OG.
OG circles away from the clinch attempt.
OG throwing a counter right hand but Kuula manages to avoid it.
OG connects with a single shot there.
OG circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuula tries to clinch but OG moves out of range.
OG punishes Kuula's body with a nice straight punch.
OG's corner calls for a 1-2. OG obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kuula tries to close the distance and clinch but OG swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuula shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and OG counters with a straight 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!
Kuula moves to clinch but OG breaks away
and OG counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been informed that Kuula 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.#T2#
Kuula with a poor takedown
and Kuula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kuula has eaten all the pies!
Kuula walks into a jab.
OG circles away from the clinch attempt
and OG connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuula fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. OG darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kuula tries for a takedown but OG circles away easily
and OG counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuula looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kuula misses with a hook
and OG counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
OG circles away from the clinch attempt
and OG counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kuula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OG scores with a jab. Kuula acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
OG throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kuula stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kuula paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for OG. That snapped Kuula's head back.
Kuula closes the distance but OG moves to the side
and OG counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuula tries to clinch up
and OG connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Kuula wants to clinch
and OG counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kuula fails with a takedown attempt.
Kuula is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuula moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kuula has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuula takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
OG scores with a hook.
Kuula misses with an uppercut
letting OG counter with a right hand.
OG lands the left hand.
Kuula throws a combination that misses
and OG counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
OG thuds a left hand into Kuula's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Triple OG dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kuula is on the wrong end of a nice combination from OG.
Kuula is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kuula moves to clinch but OG breaks away
and OG connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuula takes one to the chin there.
Kuula tries to clinch up
and OG counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for OG.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OG scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Kuula might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, OG has got the better of the exchanges.
Kuula fails with an attempt to clinch.
It looked like OG was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kuula turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
OG stuffs the takedown.
OG was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kuula on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
OG lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kuula gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and OG makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Triple OG is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OG works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kuula closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kuula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kuula shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and OG counters with a nice body shot.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kuula.
OG wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kuula drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
OG shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kuula eats them both and turns towards OG to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OG lands a two punch combo.
Kuula is trying desperately to land a takedown but OG is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kuula.
Donk. OG catches Kuula right on the button with a cross.
Kuula tries for a takedown but OG circles away easily
and OG counters with a two punch combo.
Kalle Kuula is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Kuula's hands are dropping dangerously low here and OG connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuula scrambles back to his feet.
Kuula fails with the takedown
enabling OG to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by OG.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting OG here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Nice takedown defense from OG. No joy for Kuula on that attempt.
OG works the jab nicely.
Kuula tries to clinch
and OG counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kuula closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
OG is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kuula wants to clinch
and OG counters with a right hand to the body.
Kuula misses with a takedown
and OG counters with a left to the body.
Triple OG is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
OG lands with a good body shot.
Kuula wants to clinch.
OG jabs at Kuula's body.
Kuula misses with a few strikes there.
OG with a jab.
Kuula with a nice calf kick.
Kuula throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OG lands with a good body shot.
OG jabs Kuula to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice shot lands for OG.#T4#
Kuula has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from OG finds it's way round the side to connect with Kuula's head.
Kuula shoots in but no luck this time.
Kuula takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuula with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling OG to score with a decent uppercut.
Kuula doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OG counters with a nice body shot.
OG lands with a right hand.
OG with a hook.
Kuula misses with a lunging right hand
and OG counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OG fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuula tries to clinch
and OG counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OG fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuula tries to clinch up
and OG counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Triple OG dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
OG scores with a body shot.
Kuula looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kuula tries to clinch but OG moves away
and OG counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuula doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OG counters with a left to the body.
OG lands with a straight right. Kuula didn't see that one coming.
OG is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuula can do to turn this around?
Kuula doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OG counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kuula.
OG dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OG lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donk. OG catches Kuula right on the button with a cross.
OG lands with a nice body punch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by OG!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OG lands a really nice looking cross but Kuula seems unphased.
#T1#
Kuula tries to close the distance and clinch but OG swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OG jabs Kuula to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kuula throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around OG's waist but OG gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kuula off to one side.
Kuula fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kuula looks to land a left hand but OG moved out of range nicely.
OG fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for OG. That snapped Kuula's head back.
OG's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and OG duly obliges.
Kuula tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuula tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OG counters with a nice uppercut.
Kuula shoots in for a takedown but OG shows good takedown defense.
Kuula wants to clinch but OG slips to the side
and OG counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T2#
OG scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuula in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OG throws a shot to the body.
OG with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuula tries to move into range but OG moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kuula doesn't manage to clinch there - OG circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuula looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OG keeps the fight on the outside.
Decent striking displayed by OG there.
OG with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kuula fails with the takedown
letting OG counter with a right hand.
OG connects with a body shot.
Kuula looks to clinch
and OG counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Kuula rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and OG counters with a nice uppercut.
Donk. OG catches Kuula right on the button with a cross.
OG scores with a jab. Kuula acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kuula moves to clinch but OG breaks away
enabling OG to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuula's hands are dropping dangerously low here and OG connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kuula scrambles back to his feet.
OG wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
OG moves out of range of the strikes.
Kuula shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts OG as he jumps to the side.
OG lands a nice shot that snaps Kuula's head back.
Kuula looks to clinch
and OG counters with a nice body shot.
OG throws a shot to the body.
Triple OG is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Kuula closes the distance looking to clinch
and OG counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OG shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kuula eats them both and turns towards OG to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kuula tries to close the distance and clinch but OG swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuula tries to clinch up
and OG counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for OG. That snapped Kuula's head back.
OG stuffs the takedown attempt from Kuula. Kuula gets slowly back to his feet.
OG throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuula on the side of the head.
Kalle Kuula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuula wants to clinch but OG slips to the side
and OG counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuula thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Triple OG showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OG 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:24
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Triple OG! |
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Event:
D.F.C 6
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Kongo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kuula tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kongo is in Kuula's guard.
Kuula looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuula, not yet.
Kuula looking to control.
Kuula looks winded!#SUB2#
Kongo lying in Kuula's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Kuula decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Kongo taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kalle Kuula! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 5
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuula misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Kongo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kuula really is a fat lump.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Kongo tries to break free but Kuula pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Kuula ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kuula no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kongo controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kongo tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuula is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuula controls Kongo momentarily but Kongo frees himself.
My spies in Cozad MMA Hilo inform me that Kongo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Kongo is sitting in close to Kuula's body. Kuula has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kongo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kongo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kuula.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kalle Kuula! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 4
Date: May 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Kuula tries to clinch there but Ww circles away.
Ww looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuula looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kuula blocks a head kick by Ww.
#CL#
Ww moves into the clinch.
Kuula drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ww pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Ww has managed to clinch.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kuula has eaten all the pies!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ww - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ww controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Ww.
Ww definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Still in the clinch, Ww scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kuula is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ww is defending well.
Kuula is looking for a takedown.
Kk Ww has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kuula.
Ww is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Ww on the inside.
Kuula fails to pull guard.
Ww lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kuula is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T2#
Ww lands a nice shot to the body.
Ww has Kuula pushed against the cage.
Ww gets through Kuula's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Ww.
Kuula looking to slow down the pace here.
Kuula is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ww to keep the fight standing.
Nice body punch from Ww.
Ww lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuula backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Ww presses Kuula against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ww is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from Ww on the inside.
Ww lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuula backwards.
A right hand to the body from Ww.
Ww throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuulas head.
A short body shot lands from Ww as the two fighters clinch.
Ww slowing the pace effectively.#T4#
A bit of stalling here from Ww.
A short left from Ww.
Ww scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ww lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kuula fails to pull guard.
Ww slows down the pace here.
A short left from Ww.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ww stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kk Ww dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kuula tries to clinch there but Ww circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuula.
Kk Ww seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuula moves in looking to clinch but Ww pushes him off.#CL#
Ww closes the distance and pushes Kuula back into the cage.
Ww scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ww lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kuula backwards.
Ww pushes Kuula back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ww throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kuulas head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ww has Kuula pushed against the cage.
Kuula letting Ww take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Ww for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ww stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Ww lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuula drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ww gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kuula is looking for a takedown.
Kk Ww has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kuula.
Ww makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ww presses Kuula against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ww lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuula backwards. #T2#
Ww will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kuula up against the cage.
Ww throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ww is leaning against Kuula and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ww lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ww lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ww lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ww lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuula or not. #T3#
Ww lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Ww.
Ww lands with a light punch inside.
Kuula is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ww is defending well.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ww.
Ww lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ww is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuula can do to turn this around?
A shot in the inside from Ww.
Kuula is trying to pull guard but Ww has him pressed against the cage.
Ww presses Kuula against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ww lands an uppercut.#T4#
Ww gets underhooks to prevent Kuula's takedown attempt.
A short left from Ww.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ww takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kk Ww has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ww pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ww will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kuula up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ww.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kk Ww 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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Kuula misses the shot to the body.
Ww tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuula changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Ww has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ww scores with a shot to the side of Kuula's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ww.
Ww manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ww lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ww lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kuula drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ww pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL#
Ww has Kuula up against the cage in a clinch.
#T1#
Ww lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ww lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kuula drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ww pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ww scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuula ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ww moves away.
Ww throws a series of strikes that have Kuula backpedaling.
A combination from Kuula does no damage.
Kuula tries to clinch up but Ww circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Ww rushes Kuula and presses him up against the cage.#T2#
Ww cracks Kuula with a nice body shot.
Kuula's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ww misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuula goes for a takedown attempt but Ww pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kk Ww has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalle Kuula.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kuula looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ww drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuula sprawls and moves away.
Kk Ww is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ww misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Ww looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Kuula looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuula looking for a sweep. Not yet Kuula, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Kuula looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ww passes into half guard.
Kuula wants to get back to full guard.
Ww tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kuula controls his leg.
Kuula gets full guard.
Ww wants to stand but Kuula has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ww content to stall in guard here.
Ww trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kuula throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ww looking to pass the guard.
Kuula is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ww here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ww passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kuula is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ww working away.
Kalle Kuula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ww is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kk Ww showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ww 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 30:25
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kk Ww! |
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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#
Kuula tries to clinch up#TD#
and Faria counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faria working the head with strikes.
Kuula is looking for a sweep.
Faria taking a breather here.
Faria trying to control the action but Kuula is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faria lands a decent elbow from side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kuula has eaten all the pies!#SUB#
Faria tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Kuula's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kuula gets back to half guard.
Faria tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kuula knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kuula is looking for a sweep. Faria is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kuula has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Faria is working away from the top position though.
Kuula taking some punishment here, with Faria in his half guard. #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.
Kuula tries to get to full guard but Faria has control of the leg.
Kuula has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Faria is working away from the top position though.
Kuula tries to get to full guard but Faria has control of the leg.
Kuula is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Faria jumps into side control!
Kuula tries to improve position but can't.
Kuula taking punishment in the form of punches.
Faria knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuula on the ground.
Faria lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Kuula is trying to control Faria's posture but Faria avoids it. #SUB#
Faria thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Faria moves into full mount!
Faria is breathing heavily.
Kuula is trying to escape the mount.
Kuula sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Kuula trying to hold on to Faria's head to control him but Faria postures up.
#T4#
Faria perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Faria scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kuula has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at SISU Fight gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kuula manages to get to full guard.
Faria looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuula working a defensive guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruna Faria dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Faria lands a two punch combo.
Kuula tries to clinch up but Faria circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Faria clinches. #TD#
Faria jumps into guard, dragging Kuula to the mat.
#SUB2#
Kuula drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kuula jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Kuula thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Faria here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Faria is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuula looking to pass the guard.
Faria is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kuula can do to turn this around?
Kuula keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Kuula advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Kuula maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Faria could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kuula has cracked it and Faria is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kuula!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kalle Kuula! |
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Event:
D.F.C. 1
Date: Apr 14, 2021 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Kuula misses. #TD#
Winchester closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Winchester lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Winchester is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winchester lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Winchester's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Winchester working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kuula's head.
Winchester distracts Kuula with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Winchester working some strikes from top position.#ROC#Kuula is rocked!
Winchester stands up over Kuula, holding on to his feet. Winchester throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Kuula is out cold! Winchester lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dean Winchester!
Dean Winchester decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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