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D.F.C. 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abe Kongo (ranked 4696 p4p, 23540 weight class) and Hakan Kongo (ranked 72 p4p, 126 weight class). Abe Kongo looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abe Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hakan Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hakan Kongo moves in looking to clinch but Abe Kongo pushes him off.
Hakan Kongo fails with a takedown attempt.
Abe Kongo is looking for a counter combo.
Abe Kongo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abe Kongo throws a body kick that misses.
Hakan Kongo misses with a takedown
and Abe Kongo counters with a two punch combo.
Abe Kongo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Abe Kongo closes the distance and pushes Hakan Kongo back into the cage.
Abe Kongo jumps guard but Hakan Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hakan Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakan Kongo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hakan Kongo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Hakan Kongo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakan Kongo throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hakan Kongo looking to sit in guard and control but Abe Kongo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hakan Kongo is on top in guard.
Hakan Kongo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hakan Kongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Abe Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakan Kongo looking to pass the guard.
Hakan Kongo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Abe Kongo trying to keep a closed guard but Hakan Kongo is proving a slippery customer.
Hakan Kongo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hakan Kongo wants to control from the top but Abe Kongo keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakan Kongo stays in close to Abe Kongo's body and controls the position.
Hakan Kongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hakan Kongo won't allow Abe Kongo to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abe Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hakan Kongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Hakan Kongo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abe Kongo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hakan Kongo fails to pull guard.
Abe Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakan Kongo.
Hakan Kongo leaning against his opponent.
Hakan Kongo avoiding damage as Abe Kongo throws knees to the body.
Hakan Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo takes the fight into the clinch.
Hakan Kongo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abe Kongo smiles and moves away.
Abe Kongo clinches up against the cage.
Abe Kongo jumps guard and drags Hakan Kongo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hakan Kongo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hakan Kongo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hakan Kongo trying to control but Abe Kongo is working from the bottom.
Hakan Kongo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hakan Kongo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abe Kongo's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abe Kongo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Abe Kongo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Abe Kongo forces Hakan Kongo back against the cage and clinches.
Abe Kongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hakan Kongo can do to turn this around?
Hakan Kongo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hakan Kongo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abe Kongo after a bit of a struggle.
Hakan Kongo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hakan Kongo is trying to stall.
Abe Kongo tries to break the clinch but Hakan Kongo is controlling the position.
Abe Kongo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Abe Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but Hakan Kongo avoids the damage to the body.
Abe Kongo misses with a punch to the body.
Hakan Kongo is struggling to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abe Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Hakan Kongo is looking to control Abe Kongo's arms but Abe Kongo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hakan Kongo has his back to the cage.
Abe Kongo breaks the clinch.
Abe Kongo instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abe Kongo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hakan Kongo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abe Kongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hakan Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abe Kongo works on Hakan Kongo's body with a couple of short punches.
Hakan Kongo tries to pull guard but Abe Kongo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Abe Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakan Kongo.
Abe Kongo lands a shot to the body.
Abe Kongo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hakan Kongo wants a takedown.
Abe Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hakan Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch but Abe Kongo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hakan Kongo throws a wild body kick that Abe Kongo sees coming a mile off.
Hakan Kongo tries a head kick but it misses.
Abe Kongo clinches up with Hakan Kongo and pushes him back against the cage.
Abe Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but Hakan Kongo avoids the damage to the body.
Hakan Kongo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Abe Kongo walks away with a smile on his face. Hakan Kongo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hakan Kongo, pushing him back against the cage.
Abe Kongo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hakan Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Abe Kongo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Abe Kongo - that landed with a thud.
Hakan Kongo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Abe Kongo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abe Kongo breaks from the clinch.
Abe Kongo has managed to clinch.
Abe Kongo is struggling to control the position.
Abe Kongo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hakan Kongo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hakan Kongo jumps guard but Abe Kongo stands there with Hakan Kongo around his waist. Hakan Kongo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hakan Kongo is trying to drag Abe Kongo to the mat but Abe Kongo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hakan Kongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakan Kongo stalling in the clinch.
Hakan Kongo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abe Kongo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abe Kongo moves into the clinch.
Hakan Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Abe Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Abe Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Hakan Kongo is controlling him.
Abe Kongo tries to circle away but Hakan Kongo has him pinned against the cage.
Abe Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abe Kongo pushes Hakan Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Hakan Kongo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hakan Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hakan Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hakan Kongo walks away with a smile on his face. Abe Kongo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hakan Kongo swings for the body but Abe Kongo moves out of range.
Abe Kongo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hakan Kongo circles away quickly and effectively.
Abe Kongo motions for Hakan Kongo to come forward. Abe Kongo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hakan Kongo looks to land a combination but Abe Kongo avoids it well.
Abe Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A clash of legs there as Hakan Kongo blocks the low kick.
Hakan Kongo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Abe Kongo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abe Kongo forces Hakan Kongo back against the cage and clinches.
Hakan Kongo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abe Kongo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hakan Kongo is defending well for now.
Hakan Kongo fails to pull guard.
Hakan Kongo is working for takedown but Abe Kongo is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abe Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but Hakan Kongo blocks with his arms.
Abe Kongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abe Kongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Hakan Kongo won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Kongo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hakan Kongo shoots in for a takedown but Abe Kongo shows good takedown defense.
Abe Kongo closes the distance and pushes Hakan Kongo back into the cage.
Hakan Kongo avoiding damage as Abe Kongo throws knees to the body.
Abe Kongo just leaning against Hakan Kongo, taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hakan Kongo managing to block the knees to the body from Abe Kongo.
Hakan Kongo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abe Kongo prevents it.
Abe Kongo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hakan Kongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hakan Kongo looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hakan Kongo breaks from the clinch.
Abe Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hakan Kongo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hakan Kongo fails with a takedown attempt.
Abe Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakan Kongo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakan Kongo misses with a series of wild punches.
Hakan Kongo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hakan Kongo shoots for a takedown but Abe Kongo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Abe Kongo clinches up with Hakan Kongo and pushes him back against the cage.
Abe Kongo tries to pull guard but Hakan Kongo won't allow it.
Hakan Kongo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Abe Kongo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hakan Kongo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Abe Kongo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hakan Kongo blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Abe Kongo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Abe Kongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Hakan Kongo won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakan Kongo prevents Abe Kongo from breaking the clinch.
Hakan Kongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hakan Kongo tries to break free but Abe Kongo pushes him back against the cage.
Hakan Kongo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Abe Kongo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Abe Kongo postures up.
Abe Kongo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hakan Kongo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abe Kongo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Abe Kongo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hakan Kongo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abe Kongo defends well.
Abe Kongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hakan Kongo on the ground.
Hakan Kongo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakan Kongo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abe Kongo pushes Hakan Kongo off looking to stand but Hakan Kongo dives back in and keeps control.
Hakan Kongo is keen to just control but Abe Kongo is a slippery customer.
Hakan Kongo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four 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.
Hakan Kongo trying to control the pace.
Hakan Kongo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abe Kongo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hakan Kongo wants to control but Abe Kongo is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abe Kongo tries to roll over but Hakan Kongo keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hakan Kongo is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hakan Kongo.
I think Abe Kongo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Kongo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Kongo (ranked 24270 p4p, 6228 weight class) and Georgeos Kongo (ranked 123 p4p, 104 weight class). Georgeos Kongo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Georgeos Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dave Kongo.
Dave Kongo shoots for a takedown but Georgeos Kongo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Georgeos Kongo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dave Kongo is fending him off so far but Georgeos Kongo persists. Nope, Dave Kongo circles away and we're back to standing.
Dave Kongo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dave Kongo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Georgeos Kongo but Georgeos Kongo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Georgeos Kongo rushes Dave Kongo and presses him up against the cage.
Georgeos Kongo gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dave Kongo trying to hold on to Georgeos Kongo's head to control him but Georgeos Kongo postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dave Kongo keeping control of the position.
Dave Kongo is refusing to be controlled, as Georgeos Kongo sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dave Kongo wants to control but Georgeos Kongo is keeping busy.
Dave Kongo is trying to stand up here but Georgeos Kongo is controlling him well.
Georgeos Kongo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dave Kongo sees it coming and defends easily.
Dave Kongo is trying to get back to full guard.
Georgeos Kongo winds up and cracks Dave Kongo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two 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.
Dave Kongo is staying active underneath Georgeos Kongo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Georgeos Kongo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dave Kongo wants to control but Georgeos Kongo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dave Kongo missing with punches from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dave Kongo with a poor takedown
and Georgeos Kongo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dave Kongo is trying to stand back up but Georgeos Kongo is controlling him
Dave Kongo is looking for a sweep. Georgeos Kongo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Georgeos Kongo wants to control but Dave Kongo is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dave Kongo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dave Kongo is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Georgeos Kongo is tapping! Great win for Dave Kongo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dave Kongo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fritz Kongo (ranked 6300 p4p, 6230 weight class) and Gracie Penn (ranked 108 p4p, 105 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Fritz Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gracie Penn!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Kongo.
Kongo throws a leg kick which misses Penn's front leg but catches the back leg as Penn tries to avoid it.
Kongo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Penn shoots and misses
and Kongo counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Penn off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Kongo follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Penn was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fritz Kongo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Triple OG (ranked 4282 p4p, 24315 weight class) and Kalle Kuula (ranked 56 p4p, 130 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Triple OG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalle Kuula!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Kongo (ranked 24269 p4p, 5033 weight class) and Zoo Six (ranked 118 p4p, 79 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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4 - 5 - 0 |
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesar Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zoo Six!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo tries to clinch but Six moves out of range.
Six pushes Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Six blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Six.
Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Six.
Six manages to break the clinch.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch but Six swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Six shoots in but Kongo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Six circles away from the clinch attempt.
Six lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kongo lands with a nice body kick.
Kongo tries to clinch up but Six circles away and keeps his distance.
Six is looking for the big counter here.
Kongo misses with a few strikes there.
Six scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kongo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kongo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Six defends it nicely.
Six looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kongo is looking to clinch but Six is avoiding it.
Six swats away the attempt to clinch by Kongo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six swinging wildly here.
Six forces Kongo back against the cage and clinches.
A short left from Six.
A nice left hand lands by Six.
Kongo misses with a punch to the body.
Six lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Six lands a nice uppercut.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Six to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kongo breaks from the clinch.
Six looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Six controlling from the top position.
Kongo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kongo tries to get out of the position.
Six gets to his feet. Kongo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo misses with a double jab.
Kongo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kongo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kongo is breathing heavily.
Kongo is looking to clinch but Six is avoiding it.
Six lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kongo will feel that in the morning.
Six instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kongo fails to land.
Six working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Six throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kongos head.
 Kongo is rocked!
Kongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Kongo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Six breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Six fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kongo, pushing him back against the cage.
Six misses with a hook from the clinch.
Six swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Six tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Six's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Six fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Kongo square on the jaw! Damn, Kongo is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zoo Six!
Zoo Six decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Kongo (ranked 24272 p4p, 2161 weight class) and Kk Ww (ranked 116 p4p, 18 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Kk Ww!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ww defends well and Kongo ends up having to push Ww into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ww looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ww is pushing 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.
Kongo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ww is defending well for now.
Ww is struggling to control the position.
Ww blocks a body shot from Kongo.
Ww lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ww softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ww goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ww misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Ww fails to land.
Ww throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kongo.
Kongo goes for a takedown attempt but Ww pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ww misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kongo.
Ww takes the fight into the clinch.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ww to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ww misses with a body punch.
Kongo is working for takedown but Ww is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ww has a couple of punches blocked by Kongo.
Ww blocking some punches.
Kongo blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Ww.
Kongo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ww has him pressed against the cage.
Ww misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Ww fails to land.
Kongo tries to pull guard but Ww holds him up against the cage and eventually Kongo drops back down to his feet.
Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ww prevents the takedown attempt.
Kongo jumps guard but Ww stands there with Kongo around his waist. Kongo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kongo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ww throws a head punch that misses.
Kongo jumps guard but Ww turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kongo lands with a right to the head.
Kongo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ww just stands there and leans against the cage.
Come on Ww - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ww working aggressively here.
Ww tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kongo's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ww smiles and moves away.
Kongo scores with a jab.
Kongo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ww moves into the clinch.
Ww misses with a punch on the inside.
Kongo wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short left from Ww.
Ww working aggressively here.
Ww is stalling here.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but Ww has him pressed against the cage.
Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Ww has him pressed against the cage.
Kongo wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ww is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kongo is trying to force a seperation but Ww has the dominant position.
Kongo stalling in the clinch but Ww improves position.
Ww is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Ww fails to land.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ww misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kongo tries to pull guard but Ww won't allow it.
Ww looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kongo wants to break free but Ww has control.
Kongo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kongo tries to score a body lock takedown but Ww shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kongo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ww walks away with a smile on his face. Kongo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kk Ww dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ww circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kongo fails with a takedown attempt.
Ww gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ww has Kongo pushed against the cage.
Kongo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kongo blocks a body shot from Ww.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ww slowing the pace effectively.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ww is breathing heavily.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but Ww has him pressed against the cage.
Ww lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kongo backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Kongo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ww lands a shoulder strike.
Kongo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ww avoiding damage.
Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kongo takes a shot to the head.
Kongo fails to pull guard.
Kongo blocking some punches.
Ww struggles to land a body shot inside as Kongo controls his hands.
Ww stops a takedown attempt from Kongo.
Kk Ww seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kongo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kongo can't break the clinch.
Kongo prevents a body shot from Ww.
Ww misses with the head strike.
Kongo tries to circle away but Ww has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kongo wants to stall.
Kongo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ww is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kongo tries to pull guard but Ww won't allow it.
Ww breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Kongo with that takedown attempt.
Ww has closed the distance and engaged Kongo in a clinch.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but Ww has him pressed against the cage.
Kongo is looking to control Ww's arms but Ww gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kongo has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ww lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kongo.
Ww is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ww throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kongo is trying to maintain a safe position but Ww gets an underhook and turns Kongo into the cage.
Kongo can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Kongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Ww won't allow it.
Kongo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ww just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ww tries to work over Kongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kongo tries to pull guard but Ww won't allow it.
Kongo can't break the clinch.
Ww tries to work over Kongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ww has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ww working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo has had enough of the clinch but Ww keeps him there for the moment.
Kongo blocks an uppercut.
Ww has a couple of punches blocked by Kongo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ww looking to stall.
Kongo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ww is defending well for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A right hook to the body lands for Ww.
Ww keeps control of Kongo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kongo is looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kk Ww showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ww takes the fight into the clinch.
Kongo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ww lands a shot to the body.
Kongo tries to score a body lock takedown but Ww shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ww is pressed up against the cage. Kongo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ww down to the mat. Ww avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kongo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ww is fending him off so far but Kongo persists. Nope, Ww circles away and we're back to standing.
Ww gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kongo is working for takedown but Ww is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ww lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ww has a couple of punches blocked by Kongo.
Ww lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kongo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ww has him pressed against the cage.
Ww takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ww leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ww tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kongo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ww pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kongo tries for a takedown but Ww manages to get underhooks.
Ww throws a head punch that misses.
Kongo is trying to pull guard but Ww turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Ww is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Ww.
Ww swings wildly with an uppercut but Kongo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kongo wants to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kongo.
Kongo tries to stall but Ww uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Ww throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kongos head.
Kongo is rocked!
Ww lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Kongo to his knees! Ww keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kk Ww!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maurice Kicker (ranked 6233 p4p, 24119 weight class) and Jurgen Kong (ranked 106 p4p, 122 weight class). Maurice Kicker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jurgen Kong's chin.
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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 - 3 - 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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurgen Kong!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kicker misses with a combination
and Kong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kicker's guard.
Kong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kicker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kong postures up in Kicker's guard and throws a big left but Kicker blocks it.
Kong stands up from Kicker's guard - Kong perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kicker darts in and clinches Kong up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kicker is trying to pull guard but Kong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kicker has him pressed against the cage.
Kicker gets underhooks to prevent Kong's takedown attempt.
Kong decides to pull guard.
Kicker tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kicker drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kicker has Kong in his guard.
Kong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two 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.
Kicker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kong is looking to work some ground and pound but Kicker has wrist control.
Kicker wants to stand but Kong is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kong stands and steps away. Kicker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kicker's half guard.
Kicker is looking to get back to is feet but Kong passes into side control.
Kong lands an elbow.
Kong decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kicker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kicker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kong counters with a three punch combo that has Kicker backing up. Kicker nods at Kong to acknowledge the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kong keeps the fight on the outside.
Kong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kicker on his heels. He'll look to pass Kicker's guard now, I'm sure.
Kong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jurgen Kong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kicker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kong eats them both and turns towards Kicker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 It looks like Jurgen Kong has been cut.
Kicker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kicker sprawls well initially but Kong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kong is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong thows a huge punch but Kicker dodges it nicely.
Kong wants to free his trapped foot but Kicker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Kong is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong 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.
Kicker won't allow Kong to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kicker is trying to stand back up but Kong is controlling him
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maurice Kicker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kicker closes the distance and pushes Kong back into the cage.
Kong has Kicker pressed against the cage, preventing Kicker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kicker is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kong to keep the fight standing.
Kicker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kong wants to break free but Kicker has control.
Kicker breaks from the clinch.
Kong darts in and clinches Kicker up against the cage.
Kicker fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maurice Kicker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kicker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kicker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kong up against the cage.
Kicker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kong prevents it.
Kicker is trying to pull guard but Kong has him pressed against the cage.
Kicker wants a takedown.
Our sources have told us that Kicker has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kicker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kicker tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kong is in Kicker's guard.
Kicker looking to control.
Jurgen Kong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kong looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong stands and steps away. Kicker gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kicker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kong.
Kicker lands a brutal head kick. Kong looks out on his feet and Kicker throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Maurice Kicker!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Boxer (ranked 4181 p4p, 4172 weight class) and Bruna Faria (ranked 53 p4p, 52 weight class). Bruce Boxer looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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205
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruce Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruna Faria!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Marco Blurström and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faria shoots in for a double leg but Boxer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Faria looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Boxer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Faria's waist but Faria gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boxer off to one side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boxer.
Boxer rushes Faria and presses him up against the cage.
Boxer keeps control of Faria as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Faria avoiding damage as Boxer throws knees to the body.
Faria throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxer.
Faria breaks from the clinch.
Faria slaps away a takedown attempt from Boxer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boxer rushes Faria and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boxer manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boxer closes the distance and clinches up with Faria, looking for a takedown. Boxer pushes Faria against the cage but Faria 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 throws out a leg kick but Faria moves out of range and Boxer only half commits.
Boxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Faria has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Faria tries to clinch there but Boxer circles away.
Faria gets tackled into the cage by Boxer. Boxer maintains the clinch.
Faria is fighting off a takedown attempt but Boxer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Faria to the mat. Faria regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Faria had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxer defends it easily.
Boxer throws a big right hand that misses.
Boxer throwing strikes from guard but Faria blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boxer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boxer looking to pass the guard.
Faria had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Boxer defends it easily.
Boxer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boxer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boxer stands up and waves to Faria to follow him.
Boxer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Boxer shoots for a double leg takedown but Faria sprawls well. He's pushed Boxer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Faria let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boxer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Faria throws a nice looking combination but Boxer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer misses with the combination.
Boxer scores with a shot to the body.
Boxer darts in and clinches Faria up against the cage.
Boxer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Boxer.
Faria jumps guard but Boxer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Boxer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boxer fails to land with a series of punches.
Faria stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Faria wants it to stay on the feet.
Faria leaves Boxer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Boxer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Faria tries to clinch up.
Boxer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boxer has closed the distance and engaged Faria in a clinch.
Faria manages to pull guard.
Faria working a defensive guard here.
Boxer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faria can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Boxer controls the pace.
Faria is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer stops Faria from standing up.
Boxer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boxer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boxer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Faria trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boxer fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boxer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Faria eats them both and turns towards Boxer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bruce Boxer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Faria is looking to chop away at Boxer's legs.
Boxer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Faria circles away.
Faria lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Faria.
Boxer tries for a takedown but Faria sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Faria throws a fast counter high kick but Boxer manages to duck under it in time.
Boxer shoots in looking for a takedown. Faria tries to sprawl out of it but Boxer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faria manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boxer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Faria's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer controlling the action here.
Boxer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Faria sees it coming and defends easily.
Faria is looking to improve his position.
Boxer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Faria on the ground.
Boxer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Faria defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boxer tries to stand and escape but Faria is controlling the position.
Boxer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boxer prevents Faria from standing back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boxer throws a right and a left that Faria avoids nicely.
Boxer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boxer tries to land knees in the clinch but Faria avoids the damage to the body.
Boxer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxer tries to pull guard but Faria holds him up against the cage and eventually Boxer drops back down to his feet.
Faria on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Boxer dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boxer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boxer shoots for a takedown but Faria saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boxer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Faria's waist but Faria gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Boxer off to one side.
Faria tries to counter with a clinch but Boxer shakes him off and moves away.
Boxer throws a lazy head kick
and Faria counters with a solid body kick.
Boxer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Faria.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boxer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Faria's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Boxer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boxer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boxer dives in and grabs Faria's left leg, looking for a takedown. Faria pushes down on Boxer's head and hops out.
Boxer shoots in looking for a takedown but Faria manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boxer's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Faria shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boxer as he jumps to the side.
Boxer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Faria leaves Boxer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Faria fails with a takedown attempt.
Boxer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boxer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Faria looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boxer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Faria is trying to get back to full guard.
Faria throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria wants to improve his position but Boxer is controlling well.
Boxer moves into full mount! Faria won't be happy about that!
Boxer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Boxer controlling from the full mount.
Boxer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Horrible takedown attempt by Boxer or perhaps it was just good defense by Faria, which made it look bad.
Faria 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.
Boxer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Faria but Faria pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boxer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bruna Faria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruce Boxer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boxer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Faria can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boxer is defended easily by Faria.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Boxer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boxer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Boxer!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Warren Wrestler (ranked 6302 p4p, 3094 weight class) and Dean Winchester (ranked 110 p4p, 30 weight class). Dean Winchester will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 3 - 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 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dean Winchester!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester leaves Wrestler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Winchester drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wrestler defends it well.
Winchester looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Winchester gets caught flat footed, as Wrestler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wrestler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wrestler advances to half guard.
Wrestler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wrestler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winchester has managed to free his arm - good work.
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.
Wrestler looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Winchester with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wrestler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wrestler is looking to take a break and control but Winchester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Winchester wants to get back to full guard.
Wrestler takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Winchester gets back to full guard.
Winchester has a closed guard, preventing Wrestler from standing up.
Wrestler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler is looking to take a break and control but Winchester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wrestler wants to take a breather but Winchester manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wrestler.
Wrestler lands a couple of elbows.
Wrestler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wrestler trying to control but Winchester is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler wants to stand but Winchester is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wrestler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wrestler chips away with some ground and pound.
Wrestler slips nicely into half guard.
Wrestler is looking to take a break and control but Winchester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wrestler is stalling here. Winchester is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wrestler seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Winchester has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Winchester working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Wrestler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wrestler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Winchester's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winchester blocks the strikes from Wrestler.
Winchester is thwarting Wrestler's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Wrestler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wrestler drives through and clinches with Winchester against the cage.
Wrestler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Winchester up against the cage.
Wrestler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wrestler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Winchester regains guard.
Wrestler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wrestler wants to control from the top but Winchester keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wrestler trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Winchester is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wrestler controls the pace.
Winchester keeping moving, preventing Wrestler from controlling successfully.
Wrestler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wrestler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Winchester has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Winchester and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wrestler is looking to clinch.
Wrestler moves into the clinch successfully.
Wrestler stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
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.
Winchester goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wrestler prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Wrestler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wrestler drags the fight down to the ground.
My spies in SISU Fight gym inform me that Winchester has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wrestler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wrestler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Winchester avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winchester is one step ahead there.
Wrestler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler wants to sweep but no luck.
Wrestler is trying to control the position but Winchester postures up.
Wrestler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winchester is one step ahead there.
Wrestler controls Winchester momentarily but Winchester frees himself.
Wrestler is looking for a triangle but Winchester pushes his legs off easily.
Wrestler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Winchester can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Winchester postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wrestler working a defensive guard here.
Wrestler throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Wrestler wants to stand up but Winchester is controlling him.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Wrestler has control of Winchester's left arm, preventing Winchester from doing any damage.
Winchester postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wrestler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wrestler looking to score a takedown here. Winchester is defending well but Wrestler drives through and ends up in Winchester's guard.
Winchester pushes Wrestler off and gets back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Wrestler dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wrestler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wrestler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wrestler tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Wrestler trying to control the position but Winchester is working away.
Warren Wrestler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winchester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestler wants to stand but Winchester is controlling his arm.
Winchester is not content to let Wrestler control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wrestler misses the jab.
Wrestler has taken the fight to the clinch.
Winchester wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wrestler lands a takedown into guard.
Wrestler postures up and lands a big shot to Winchester's brow.
Wrestler wants to control from the top but Winchester keeps moving.
Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
Wrestler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wrestler wants to control from the top but Winchester keeps moving.
Wrestler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler is looking to stand up but Winchester won't let him.
Wrestler scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wrestler stands and steps away. Winchester gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wrestler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wrestler has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Winchester is trying to keep an underhook but Wrestler manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Wrestler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Winchester keeps working.
Wrestler is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Winchester is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wrestler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler uses his free foot to push down on Winchester's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Winchester.
Winchester is working to get back to half guard.
Wrestler dominating with strikes here.
 Winchester is rocked!
Wrestler tries to control but Winchester wriggling away.
Winchester is still in real trouble! Can Wrestler finish him?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Wrestler clearly takes that 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.
Wrestler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wrestler lands in his opponent's guard.
Wrestler passes Winchester's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wrestler wants to get back to his feet.
Wrestler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winchester can do to turn this around?
Wrestler scores with a big shot! Winchester's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Winchester! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Warren Wrestler!
Warren Wrestler retains his super heavyweight title!
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