D.F.C. 11 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georgeos Kongo (ranked 6462 p4p, 23989 weight class) and Hakan Kongo (ranked 110 p4p, 129 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kongo
vs
Kongo

175 cm
19
205
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
19
185
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Georgeos Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hakan Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Georgeos Kongo drives through and clinches with Hakan Kongo against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Georgeos Kongo has picked Hakan Kongo up - he's going for a ride! Georgeos Kongo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Hakan Kongo makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Georgeos Kongo darts in looking for a takedown but Hakan Kongo gets double underhooks and turns Georgeos Kongo into the cage.
Hakan Kongo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Georgeos Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Georgeos Kongo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hakan Kongo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Georgeos Kongo fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Georgeos Kongo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hakan Kongo on his heels. He'll look to pass Hakan Kongo's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Georgeos Kongo stops Hakan Kongo from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakan Kongo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Georgeos Kongo manages to get himself to full guard.

Hakan Kongo looking to pass the guard.
Hakan Kongo passes Georgeos Kongo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hakan Kongo passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Georgeos Kongo!
Hakan Kongo looking to control but Georgeos Kongo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hakan Kongo controlling the position easily from mount.
Georgeos Kongo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Georgeos Kongo tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakan Kongo tries to control but Georgeos Kongo wriggling away.
Hakan Kongo with good strikes from the mount here!

Georgeos Kongo tries to improve his position but Hakan Kongo has taken his back! Hakan Kongo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Georgeos Kongo tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Hakan Kongo pushes Georgeos Kongo away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hakan Kongo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Kongo (ranked 24833 p4p, 24830 weight class) and Cesar Kongo (ranked 130 p4p, 147 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Kongo
vs
Kongo

188 cm
19
195
1 - 9 - 0

180 cm
26
205
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesar Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Eddie Kongo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Eddie Kongo is trying to drag Cesar Kongo to the mat but Cesar Kongo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Eddie Kongo is trying to break free.
Cesar Kongo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Cesar Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Eddie Kongo avoids it.
Cesar Kongo unloads a knee to the mid-section. Eddie Kongo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cesar Kongo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Eddie Kongo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cesar Kongo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cesar Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Eddie Kongo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Cesar Kongo.

Cesar Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eddie Kongo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cesar Kongo defends it nicely.

Cesar Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eddie Kongo, pushing him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo avoids the elbow strike from Cesar Kongo, against the cage.
Cesar Kongo pressing his opponent against the cage.

Cesar Kongo breaks from the clinch.

Cesar Kongo has managed to clinch.

Cesar Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Cesar Kongo clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from Cesar Kongo.

Cesar Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Cesar Kongo jumps guard.
Cesar Kongo pulls Eddie Kongo in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cesar Kongo keeping moving, preventing Eddie Kongo from controlling successfully.
Eddie Kongo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cesar Kongo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cesar Kongo is looking to stand up but Eddie Kongo isn't so interested in that idea.
Eddie Kongo throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo won't allow Cesar Kongo to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

Cesar Kongo is working an open guard so Eddie Kongo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cesar Kongo throws a nice looking combination but Eddie Kongo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cesar Kongo shoots in but Eddie Kongo avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Cesar Kongo rushes Eddie Kongo and presses him up against the cage.
Cesar Kongo stalling against the cage.
Cesar Kongo is stalling here.
Cesar Kongo is pushing Eddie Kongo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cesar Kongo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cesar Kongo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Cesar Kongo's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cesar Kongo.
Eddie Kongo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cesar Kongo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Eddie Kongo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cesar Kongo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Eddie Kongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cesar Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cesar Kongo looking to throw knees to the head but Eddie Kongo is blocking nicely.
Eddie Kongo managing to block the knees to the body from Cesar Kongo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cesar Kongo throws an elbow that misses.
Cesar Kongo lands a knee to the body.
Cesar Kongo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eddie Kongo is defending well for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cesar Kongo jumps guard but Eddie Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cesar Kongo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Cesar Kongo moves into the clinch.
Eddie Kongo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cesar Kongo walks away with a smile on his face. Eddie Kongo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Cesar Kongo moves into the clinch.
The referee calls for Cesar Kongo to work.

Cesar Kongo breaks the clinch.

Cesar Kongo moves into the clinch.
Cesar Kongo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Eddie Kongo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cesar Kongo is keeping busy.
Cesar Kongo is trying to pull guard but Eddie Kongo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cesar Kongo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cesar Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cesar Kongo stalling the fight.
Cesar Kongo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Eddie Kongo prevents the takedown attempt.

Cesar Kongo breaks from the clinch.

Cesar Kongo closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar Kongo lands a left hand.
Eddie Kongo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cesar Kongo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cesar Kongo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Eddie Kongo avoids the elbow strike from Cesar Kongo, against the cage.
Cesar Kongo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Eddie Kongo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Eddie Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo.
Cesar Kongo slows down the pace here.
Cesar Kongo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Eddie Kongo is trying to pull guard but Cesar Kongo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cesar Kongo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Eddie Kongo's efforts to push away.

Cesar Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cesar Kongo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Eddie Kongo staying out of range there.

Cesar Kongo pushes Eddie Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Cesar Kongo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cesar Kongo lands an elbow inside.

Eddie Kongo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cesar Kongo has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Eddie Kongo - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Cesar Kongo, and another! Eddie Kongo is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Cesar Kongo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Kongo (ranked 24831 p4p, 4688 weight class) and Abe Kongo (ranked 123 p4p, 68 weight class). Dave Kongo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kongo
vs
Kongo

175 cm
19
185
1 - 9 - 0

172 cm
26
173
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abe Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dave Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Abe Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dave Kongo wants a takedown but no success here.

Abe Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dave Kongo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Abe Kongo - the referee stops the clock and Dave Kongo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Abe Kongo. Dave Kongo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Abe Kongo connects with an inside leg kick.
Dave Kongo wants to clinch up but Abe Kongo keeps it at a distance.
Dave Kongo throws a head kick that misses.

Abe Kongo has taken the fight to the clinch.

Abe Kongo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Abe Kongo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Abe Kongo told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Abe Kongo pulls Dave Kongo in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abe Kongo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Abe Kongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dave Kongo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Abe Kongo stands up from Dave Kongo's guard - Abe Kongo perhaps looking for a knockout.

Abe Kongo drives through and clinches with Dave Kongo against the cage.
Abe Kongo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dave Kongo looking to slow down the pace here.
A short body shot lands from Abe Kongo as the two fighters clinch.

Dave Kongo drags the fight down to the ground.
Abe Kongo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Abe Kongo is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Dave Kongo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dave Kongo tries to get out of the position.
Abe Kongo controlling the pace.
Dave Kongo tries to roll over but Abe Kongo keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dave Kongo wants to sweep but Abe Kongo has passed to side control!
Abe Kongo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

Abe Kongo decides to stand back up. Abe Kongo steps back and let's Dave Kongo get back to his feet.

Abe Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dave Kongo, pushing him back against the cage.
Abe Kongo looking for a takedown.
Abe Kongo has Dave Kongo pressed against the cage.

Abe Kongo jumps into guard, dragging Dave Kongo to the mat.
Dave Kongo trying to control but Abe Kongo is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dave Kongo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abe Kongo wants to get back to his feet but Dave Kongo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dave Kongo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abe Kongo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dave Kongo.
Dave Kongo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dave Kongo looking to sit in guard and control but Abe Kongo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abe Kongo content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Abe Kongo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Abe Kongo.

Abe Kongo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Dave Kongo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abe Kongo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abe Kongo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Abe Kongo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abe Kongo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abe Kongo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Abe Kongo throws a series of punches but Dave Kongo avoids them all with ease.
Dave Kongo shoots for a takedown but Abe Kongo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dave Kongo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Abe Kongo defends well and Dave Kongo ends up having to push Abe Kongo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Abe Kongo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dave Kongo uses from the top position.
Abe Kongo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abe Kongo keeping moving, preventing Dave Kongo from controlling successfully.
Abe Kongo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dave Kongo's guard.

Dave Kongo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dave Kongo is working an open guard so Abe Kongo takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dave Kongo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abe Kongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dave Kongo throws a sloppy head kick and Abe Kongo moves out of range easily.

Abe Kongo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abe Kongo gets control of Dave Kongo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Abe Kongo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dave Kongo trying to control but Abe Kongo is working from the bottom.
Dave Kongo is stalling in the full guard.
Dave Kongo wants to control from the top but Abe Kongo keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abe Kongo is on top in guard.

Dave Kongo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dave Kongo is trying to control the position but Abe Kongo postures up.
Dave Kongo being controlled here, momentarily.

Abe Kongo gets to his feet - Dave Kongo follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Abe Kongo moves into the clinch.

Abe Kongo successfully pulls guard.
Abe Kongo keeping moving, preventing Dave Kongo from controlling successfully.

Dave Kongo gets to his feet. Abe Kongo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Dave Kongo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Abe Kongo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dave Kongo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abe Kongo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Abe Kongo has closed the distance and engaged Dave Kongo in a clinch.
Dave Kongo has had enough of the clinch but Abe Kongo keeps him there for the moment.
Abe Kongo fails to pull guard.
Abe Kongo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dave Kongo misses with an elbow strike.

Abe Kongo breaks from the clinch.
Abe Kongo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dave Kongo's hands.
Dave Kongo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Abe Kongo rushes Dave Kongo and presses him up against the cage.
Abe Kongo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dave Kongo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Abe Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abe Kongo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dave Kongo pinned against the cage. Dave Kongo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Abe Kongo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dave Kongo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abe Kongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Abe Kongo has Dave Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.

Abe Kongo breaks from the clinch.
Dave Kongo goes for a double leg but Abe Kongo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abe Kongo continues to drive forward.

Abe Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abe Kongo tests Dave Kongo's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Dave Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Abe Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dave Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but Abe Kongo avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dave Kongo trying to control the position but instead, Abe Kongo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dave Kongo into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abe Kongo.
Abe Kongo jumps guard but Dave Kongo stands there with Abe Kongo around his waist. Abe Kongo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abe Kongo gets control of Dave Kongo's arms and successfully pulls guard. Abe Kongo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dave Kongo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Abe Kongo keeping full guard, as Dave Kongo tries to pass.

Dave Kongo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Abe Kongo stuffs the takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Abe Kongo checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Abe Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dave Kongo, pushing him back against the cage.

Abe Kongo successfully pulls guard.
Abe Kongo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dave Kongo is one step ahead there.
Abe Kongo wants to stand but Dave Kongo is controlling the position.
Abe Kongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dave Kongo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dave Kongo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Abe Kongo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Abe Kongo has escaped and now he's on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo stands and throws Dave Kongo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dave Kongo is looking to reverse the position.
Abe Kongo controls the position.
Dave Kongo is looking to reverse the position.
Abe Kongo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dave Kongo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Dave Kongo can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dave Kongo is trying to get back to half guard.

Abe Kongo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dave Kongo shoots in looking for a takedown but Abe Kongo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dave Kongo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Dave Kongo misses.
Dave Kongo dives in for a single leg takedown but Abe Kongo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Abe Kongo has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dave Kongo uses from the top position.

Abe Kongo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dave Kongo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Abe Kongo clinches.
Dave Kongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abe Kongo lands an elbow inside that Dave Kongo shrugs off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abe Kongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abe Kongo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Kongo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fritz Kongo (ranked 6525 p4p, 6713 weight class) and Kalle Kuula (ranked 113 p4p, 121 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kongo
vs
Kuula

179 cm
19
190
1 - 2 - 0

173 cm
26
209
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fritz Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kuula!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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.

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.

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.

Kuula looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo stalls.

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.

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.

Kuula looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

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.

Kongo gets a double leg takedown into Kuula's guard.
Kuula wants to sweep but no luck.
Kongo controlling from the top position.

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.

Kongo decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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!

Kongo shoots in and bounces Kuula off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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

and Kongo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Kongo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

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!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Kongo breaks from the clinch.

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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

Kuula looking for a guillotine here but Kongo defends easily.
Kongo preventing the sweep.
Kuula trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.

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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kuula is looking to clinch but Kongo is avoiding it.

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.

Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kongo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuula.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.

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?

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.

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.

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!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jurgen Kong (ranked 24645 p4p, 4368 weight class) and Triple OG (ranked 134 p4p, 56 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Kong
vs
OG

195 cm
19
255
0 - 4 - 0

178 cm
28
168
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurgen Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Triple OG!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. OG defends it nicely.
OG looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kong.
Jab by Kong.
Kong is looking to land body kicks.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurgen Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OG slaps away a takedown attempt from Kong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but OG shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
OG swats away the attempt to clinch by Kong.
Kong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and OG counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OG.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong closes the distance and clinches up with OG, looking for a takedown. Kong pushes OG against the cage but OG circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kong.
OG's coach down at SISU Fight gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on OG's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kong wants to clinch up but OG keeps it at a distance.
OG lands a right hook to the body.
OG stuffs the takedown attempt from Kong. Kong gets slowly back to his feet.
Kong tries to score a power double leg takedown but OG sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kong somewhat.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but OG shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
OG swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OG but OG pushes him off and we're back to square one.
OG appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong throws a series of punches but OG moves out of range.
Triple OG is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kong dives in and grabs OG's left leg, looking for a takedown. OG pushes down on Kong's head and hops out.
OG is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. OG darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick
and OG counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kong is defended easily by OG.
Kong tries to clinch but OG moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - OG throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong shoots in looking for a takedown but OG manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OG at a distance.
Kong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OG as he avoids it easily.
Kong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
OG stuffs the takedown.
Kong thumps OG with a low kick.
OG on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
OG scores with a hook to the body. Kong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kong shoots in looking for a takedown but OG manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
OG throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kong misses with a takedown attempt
and OG counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kong misses with a hook. OG ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong with a lazy takedown attempt
and OG counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but OG avoids it really well and circles away.
Kong wants to clinch.
OG appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kong shoots in and drives through. OG sprawls well.
Kong shoots for a takedown but OG saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts OG as he jumps to the side.
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!

OG misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Kong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from OG.
A slow jab from OG misses its intended target.
OG has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from OG misses.
Kong scores with a head kick.
Kong looks for a takedown but OG sprawls well.
OG doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. OG defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurgen Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but OG shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and OG counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong lands a nice looking body shot.
Kong takes a jab right on the kisser.
OG circles away from the clinch attempt.
OG misses the jab.
OG throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Kong with that takedown attempt.
Kong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and OG is able to avoid easily.
Kong fails to land the takedown.
OG misses the shot to the body.
OG connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong looks for a takedown but OG sprawls well.
Kong delivers a nice body kick.
Jurgen Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OG counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kong thinking.
A head kick misses from Kong.

Kong closes the distance and clinches.
OG is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
OG prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hand to the body from OG.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong trying to control the position but instead, OG has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kong into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by OG.
Kong tries to pull guard but OG won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, OG scores with a nice short uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Kong has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
OG can't break the clinch.
OG works on Kong's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from OG.
OG slows down the pace here.
Kong cracks OG with a nice body shot.

OG escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Kong misses.
Kong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on OG if he has to take too many more of those.
Kong tries to clinch there but OG circles away.
Kong tries to clinch but OG moves away
and OG counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kong thinking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
OG scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Triple OG showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kong shoots in looking for a takedown. OG tries to sprawl out of it but Kong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OG manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
OG avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OG circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like OG was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Triple OG seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong shoots for a takedown but OG saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kong tries to clinch there but OG circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kong is defended easily by OG.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurgen Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong tries to score a power double leg takedown but OG sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kong somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OG paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OG dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Kong.
Triple OG seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OG throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheers as Kong lands an impressive looking overhand right. OG doesn't seem phased though.
OG bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kong's head.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up but OG swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kong throws a head kick but OG moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts OG as he jumps to the side.
Kong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong shoots for a double leg takedown but OG sprawls well. He's pushed Kong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
OG throws out a counter right but Kong avoids it with no problem.
OG misses with a body shot.
Kong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OG makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
OG throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OG takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but OG avoids it really well and circles away.
OG looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from OG misses.
Kong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OG as he avoids it easily.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OG.
Kong misses with a takedown
and OG counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OG throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
Kong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OG jabs Kong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Triple OG is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kong misses with a wild body shot.
OG swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kong or perhaps it was just good defense by OG, which made it look bad.
OG looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
Kong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kong dives in and grabs OG's left leg, looking for a takedown. OG pushes down on Kong's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OG uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jurgen Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OG bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kong's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Triple OG comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OG has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Triple OG!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Kicker (ranked 6424 p4p, 6471 weight class) and Gracie Penn (ranked 109 p4p, 111 weight class). Gracie Penn looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Kicker
vs
Penn

188 cm
26
205
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
195
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Maurice Kicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gracie Penn!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kicker tries to clinch up but Penn circles away and keeps his distance.

Penn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kicker, pushing him back against the cage.
Kicker dodges an elbow strike from Penn.
A frustrated look appears on Kicker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Penn is trying to pull guard but Kicker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kicker.
Kicker is looking to control Penn's arms but Penn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kicker has his back to the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Penn has eaten all the pies!
Kicker fails to pull guard.
Kicker tries to pull guard but Penn holds him up against the cage and eventually Kicker drops back down to his feet.
Kicker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Penn walks away with a smile on his face. Kicker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Kicker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kicker tries to pull guard but Penn forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kicker jumps guard but Penn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicker is trying to pull guard but Penn has him pressed against the cage.
Penn fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kicker tries to pull guard but Penn holds him up against the cage and eventually Kicker drops back down to his feet.
Kicker taking a breather.
Penn is trying to pull guard but Kicker has him pressed against the cage.
Kicker can't get the takedown.
Penn is trying to break the clinch but Kicker has him pressed against the cage.
Kicker jumps guard but Penn stands there with Kicker around his waist. Kicker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Penn is trying to pull guard but Kicker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kicker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Penn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kicker pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kicker is trying to push Penn away but Penn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Penn using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kicker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kicker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Penn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Penn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kicker can pounce on him.

Penn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kicker sprawls well initially but Penn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Penn is trying for a kimura here. Kicker looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Penn wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gracie Penn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruna Faria (ranked 4232 p4p, 5123 weight class) and Zoo Six (ranked 55 p4p, 84 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Zoo Six enters the cage!

Faria
vs
Six

176 cm
26
140
9 - 10 - 0

185 cm
23
198
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruna Faria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zoo Six!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Six throws a combination. Faria tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Faria is rocked!

It looks like Bruna Faria has been cut.
Faria looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Faria tries to land a front kick but Six steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oh Faria is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zoo Six seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Six plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Faria to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Faria just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zoo Six!
Our winner, Zoo Six, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Boxer (ranked 4188 p4p, 2150 weight class) and Kk Ww (ranked 54 p4p, 26 weight class). Bruce Boxer has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Boxer
vs
Ww

188 cm
26
205
1 - 1 - 0

172 cm
28
189
12 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kk Ww!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Boxer closes the distance and pushes Ww back into the cage.
Ww looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

Boxer jumps guard and drags Ww to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Boxer controlling the position.
Ww preventing the sweep.
Ww passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
My spies in SISU Fight gym inform me that Ww has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Boxer wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer is trying to control but can't.
Ww prevents Boxer from improving his position.
Ww is looking to take a break and control but Boxer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ww in particular looking to stall.
Boxer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boxer wants to control but Ww is keeping busy.
Ww is looking to take a break and control but Boxer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boxer is concentrating on defense, preventing Ww from advancing position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ww dives in and grabs Boxer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boxer pushes down on Ww's head and hops out.

Ww tries to keep at a distance but Boxer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boxer tries to land a knee to the head but Ww blocks with his arms.
Boxer is working for takedown but Ww is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boxer is working for takedown but Ww is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boxer fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxer is looking to break free of the clinch but Ww has double underhooks.
Boxer tries to score a body lock takedown but Ww shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Boxer breaks from the clinch.
Ww keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Boxer shoots for a takedown but Ww saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ww fails in his attempt to clinch.

Boxer rushes Ww and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ww misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ww prevents the takedown attempt.
Ww is trying to maintain a safe position but Boxer gets an underhook and turns Ww into the cage.
Ww struggles to land a body shot inside as Boxer controls his hands.
Ww lands a left hand that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
Boxer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ww gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boxer jumps guard but Ww turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Boxer drags the fight down to the ground.
Boxer is trying to control the position but Ww postures up.
Boxer wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ww trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boxer's guard.

Ww stands up from Boxer's guard - Ww perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ww lands a jab-cross combination.
Boxer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boxer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Boxer pushes Ww up against the cage in a clinch.

Boxer gets control of Ww's arms and successfully pulls guard. Boxer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Boxer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ww trying to control but Boxer is working from the bottom.
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 Bruce Boxer will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Boxer darts in looking for a takedown but Ww gets double underhooks and turns Boxer into the cage.
Ww misses with the head strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ww tries to stall but Boxer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ww.
Boxer blocks an uppercut.
Ww misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ww has a couple of punches blocked by Boxer.
Ww throws a head punch that misses.
Boxer is trying to break the clinch but Ww has him pressed against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Boxer has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boxer.
Boxer tries to pull guard but Ww holds him up against the cage and eventually Boxer drops back down to his feet.
Ww stalling in the clinch but Boxer improves position.
Ww misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boxer jumps into guard, dragging Ww to the mat.
Ww is breathing heavily.
Ww won't allow Boxer to sweep him here.
Ww with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boxer pulls Ww in close to prevent any damage.
Boxer controls Ww momentarily but Ww frees himself.

Boxer working for a triangle but Ww defends it easily.
Boxer wants to sweep but no luck.
Boxer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ww has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Boxer is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boxer controlling the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ww falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ww takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boxer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boxer closes the distance and clinches up with Ww, looking for a takedown. Boxer pushes Ww against the cage but Ww circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxer darts in looking for a takedown but Ww gets double underhooks and turns Boxer into the cage.
Boxer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ww tries to stall but Boxer uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Boxer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ww tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boxer swivels and escapes.
Boxer tries to counter with a takedown but Ww is quick to defend against it.

Boxer moves into the clinch.
Boxer tries to pull guard but Ww holds him up against the cage and eventually Boxer drops back down to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ww walks away with a smile on his face. Boxer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boxer swats away the attempt to clinch by Ww.
Boxer tries for a takedown but Ww sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boxer tries for a takedown but Ww sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boxer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ww as he jumps to the side.
Ww dodges the punch combination from Boxer.
Kk Ww seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ww closes the distance but Boxer moves to the side
letting Boxer counter with a right hand.
Ww tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boxer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boxer throws a sloppy head kick and Ww moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boxer moves into the clinch successfully.
Ww throws a head punch that misses.
Boxer tries to score a body lock takedown but Ww shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ww lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ww prevents a takedown attempt there.
Boxer is trying to maintain a safe position but Ww gets an underhook and turns Boxer into the cage.
Boxer jumps guard but Ww stands there with Boxer around his waist. Boxer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Boxer missing with knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ww working aggressively here.
Boxer can't get the takedown.
Ww swings wildly with an uppercut but Boxer uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bruce Boxer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ww gets tackled into the cage by Boxer. Boxer maintains the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Boxer wants to take the fight to the mat but Ww manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Boxer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boxer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ww throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boxer tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ww avoids a kick to the body.
Ww takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boxer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boxer throws a sloppy head kick and Ww moves out of range easily.
Ww tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boxer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Boxer closes the distance and pushes Ww back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer tries to pull guard but Ww won't allow it.
Boxer jumps guard but Ww stands there with Boxer around his waist. Boxer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Boxer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boxer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boxer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ww misses with some punches.
Boxer looking to throw knees to the head but Ww is blocking nicely.
Boxer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ww to keep the fight standing.
Boxer lands with a light punch inside.
Boxer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boxer missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Boxer.
Ww is looking to control Boxer's arms but Boxer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ww has his back to the cage.
Boxer wants a takedown.

Boxer pulls guard.
Boxer wants to sweep here but Ww controlling him for the moment.
Boxer keeping moving, preventing Ww from controlling successfully.
Ww wants to stand but Boxer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boxer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer has his hands on Ww's head, controlling the position.

Boxer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boxer keeping moving, preventing Ww from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kk Ww has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boxer tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bruce Boxer is winning the standup battle so far.
Boxer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ww but Ww pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ww walks into a straight right hand from Boxer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boxer cracks Ww with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boxer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boxer shoots in for a takedown but Ww shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Ww gets tackled into the cage by Boxer. Boxer maintains the clinch.
Boxer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ww can do to turn this around?
Ww is pushing Boxer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Boxer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boxer looking for a sweep. Not yet Boxer, not yet.

Boxer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ww defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ww stands and throws Boxer's legs to the side, diving into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Boxer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boxer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Warren Wrestler (ranked 6527 p4p, 3410 weight class) and Dean Winchester (ranked 114 p4p, 49 weight class). Warren Wrestler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wrestler
vs
Winchester

190 cm
26
225
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
22
193
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Warren Wrestler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dean Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wrestler closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Winchester explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Winchester looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Wrestler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrestler working the body and head with strikes.
Wrestler working the ground and pound.
Wrestler tries to stand but Winchester is controlling his head.
Wrestler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Wrestler is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Winchester is trying to escape and Wrestler transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Winchester is forced to tap! Nice work there by Wrestler! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Warren Wrestler!
Warren Wrestler retains his super heavyweight title!