PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lasse Kongo (ranked 5456 p4p, 3714 weight class) and Abe Kongo (ranked 617 p4p, 488 weight class). Abe Kongo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kongo
vs
Kongo

180 cm
25
211
1 - 2 - 0

172 cm
25
173
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lasse Kongo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abe Kongo's waist but Abe Kongo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lasse Kongo off to one side.
Abe Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abe Kongo looks to land a combination but Lasse Kongo avoids it well.

Abe Kongo drives through and clinches with Lasse Kongo against the cage.
Lasse Kongo is trying to pull guard but Abe Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Abe Kongo tries to throw a body punch but Lasse Kongo avoids it by throwing Abe Kongo back against the cage.
Lasse Kongo looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasse Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abe Kongo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lasse Kongo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Abe Kongo is looking to control Lasse Kongo's arms but Lasse Kongo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Abe Kongo has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lasse Kongo prevents Abe Kongo from breaking the clinch.

Lasse Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abe Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lasse Kongo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abe Kongo tries a head kick but it misses.
Lasse Kongo is looking for a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abe Kongo blocks a head kick by Lasse Kongo.
Lasse Kongo blocks a head kick by Abe Kongo.
Abe Kongo wants to clinch

and Lasse Kongo counters with a head kick that drops Abe Kongo to the mat! Abe Kongo scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Abe Kongo misses with a leg kick

and Lasse Kongo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Abe Kongo won't be happy with that.

Abe Kongo is rocked!
Abe Kongo looks winded!
Abe Kongo is trying to buck Lasse Kongo off.
Abe Kongo wants to control but Lasse Kongo postures up.
Abe Kongo is trying to improve his position.
Lasse Kongo wants to control for a moment but Abe Kongo uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Abe Kongo is trying is best to control the position here.
Lasse Kongo prevents Abe Kongo from improving his position.

Lasse Kongo 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.
Lasse Kongo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo tries to get to full guard but Lasse Kongo has control of the leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Abe Kongo keeping hold of Lasse Kongo's head, controlling as best he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lasse Kongo pulls out of a head kick attempt.

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

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

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.

Lasse Kongo clinches up with Abe Kongo and pushes him back against the cage.
Abe Kongo tries to break free but Lasse Kongo pushes him back against the cage.
Lasse Kongo connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lasse Kongo as Abe Kongo tries to tie him up.

Lasse Kongo manages to break the clinch.
Lasse Kongo throws a head kick but Abe Kongo moves out of range.
Abe Kongo tries a quick counter leg kick but Lasse Kongo is wise to it.

Lasse Kongo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Abe Kongo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Abe Kongo wants to get back to his feet.
Abe Kongo can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lasse Kongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lasse Kongo's cut.
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.

Abe Kongo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lasse Kongo.
Lasse Kongo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Abe Kongo has closed the distance and engaged Lasse Kongo in a clinch.
Lasse Kongo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Abe Kongo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lasse Kongo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Abe Kongo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lasse Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Lasse Kongo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lasse Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Lasse Kongo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Abe Kongo is staying active underneath Lasse Kongo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abe Kongo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Abe Kongo.
Lasse Kongo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abe Kongo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abe Kongo is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasse Kongo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lasse Kongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abe Kongo can do to turn this around?

Lasse Kongo gets to his feet. Abe Kongo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've been informed that Abe Kongo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lasse Kongo throws a right hand that Abe Kongo ducks under and follows up with a left that Abe Kongo also avoids with ease.
Abe Kongo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lasse Kongo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Abe Kongo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lasse Kongo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Abe Kongo wants to clinch but Lasse Kongo slips to the side

and Lasse Kongo counters with a shoot takedown. Abe Kongo fights it but they end up in guard.
Abe Kongo keeping moving, preventing Lasse Kongo from controlling successfully.
Abe Kongo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Lasse Kongo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lasse Kongo wants to sweep but no luck.
Abe Kongo postures up.
Lasse Kongo striking off his back but it's not causing Abe Kongo any problems.
Abe Kongo tries to free his leg and advance position but Lasse Kongo is retaining full guard.
Abe Kongo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Abe Kongo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasse Kongo tries to roll over but Abe Kongo keeps him under control.
Lasse Kongo gets back to full guard.

Lasse 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.
Lasse Kongo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Abe Kongo passes Lasse Kongo's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four 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.
Abe Kongo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lasse Kongo is trying to control but Abe Kongo manages to pass to mount!
Lasse Kongo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abe Kongo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abe Kongo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lasse Kongo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Abe Kongo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lasse Kongo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lasse Kongo fails to land the takedown.
Lasse Kongo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abe Kongo manages to avoid it.
Abe Kongo is looking to clinch but Lasse Kongo is avoiding it.
Lasse Kongo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abe Kongo.
Lasse Kongo dodges the punch combination from Abe Kongo.
Abe Kongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abe Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lasse Kongo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Abe Kongo. Those never looked like landing.

Lasse Kongo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Abe Kongo to the mat! Abe Kongo manages to get full guard.

Abe Kongo wriggles free and stands up.
Lasse Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lasse Kongo is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lasse Kongo throws a nice looking combination but Abe Kongo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abe Kongo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lasse Kongo circles away from the clinch attempt.

Abe Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Lasse Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.

Lasse Kongo ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lasse Kongo no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lasse Kongo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abe Kongo controls the pace.
Abe Kongo wants to control from the top but Lasse Kongo keeps moving.
Abe Kongo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lasse Kongo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lasse Kongo pulls Abe Kongo in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lasse Kongo is trying to control the position but Abe Kongo postures up.
Abe Kongo wants to pass the guard but Lasse Kongo is keeping the position.
Lasse Kongo wants to stand and escape but Abe Kongo is having none of it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Abe Kongo controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Abe Kongo moves into the clinch.

Lasse Kongo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Abe Kongo keeping moving, preventing Lasse Kongo from controlling successfully.
Abe Kongo is controlling Lasse Kongo's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasse Kongo wants to control from the top but Abe Kongo keeps moving.
Abe Kongo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lasse Kongo landing with the ground and pound.

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

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Abe Kongo as Lasse Kongo shoots in.

Abe Kongo has Lasse Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Abe Kongo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lasse Kongo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lasse Kongo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abe Kongo after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lasse Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lasse Kongo manages to break the clinch.

Lasse Kongo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Abe Kongo pushes Lasse Kongo off and scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abe Kongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abe Kongo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:28
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29

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