PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kk Ww (ranked 1915 p4p, 5583 weight class) and Lasse Kongo (ranked 282 p4p, 651 weight class). Lasse Kongo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kk Ww's chin.

Ww
vs
Kongo

172 cm
28
189
10 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
211
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kk Ww!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ww tries to clinch there but Kongo circles away.
Kongo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ww.
Ww looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kongo shoots in but Ww avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ww tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kongo manages to circle out of the way.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ww.
Ww throws a punch but it's blocked by Kongo.
Ww is trying to stall.

Kongo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ww regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ww is controlling Kongo's posture.
Kongo wants to control from the top but Ww keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ww is keeping the position for now.
Ww keeping moving, preventing Kongo from controlling successfully.
Kongo tries to stand but Ww is controlling from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ww definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ww keeping moving, preventing Kongo from controlling successfully.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ww dives in and grabs Kongo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kongo pushes down on Ww's head and hops out.
Kongo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ww keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Kongo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ww is looking to stand up but Kongo isn't so interested in that idea.
Kongo wants to control from the top but Ww keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kongo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ww on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ww tries to get out of the position.
Kongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ww is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kongo tries to free his leg and advance position but Ww is retaining full guard.

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

Kongo drives through and clinches with Ww against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Kongo.
Ww misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Kongo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Kongo manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ww's waist but Ww gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kongo off to one side.
Kk Ww has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Kongo.

Kongo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Kongo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ww rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kongo's guard! Nice work there by Ww!
Kongo wants to sweep here but Ww controlling him for the moment.
Ww is stalling in the full guard.

Kongo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kongo trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ww tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Kongo has Ww up against the cage in a clinch.
Ww has Kongo pressed against the cage.
Ww is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Kongo decides to pull guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo controls Ww momentarily but Ww frees himself.
Lasse Kongo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kongo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ww manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo wants to stand but Ww has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kongo stops Ww from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ww keeping moving, preventing Kongo from controlling successfully.
Ww utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kongo trying to control but Ww is working from the bottom.
Kongo wants to stand but Ww has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ww has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kongo wants to stand and escape but instead Ww has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Kongo controls Ww momentarily but Ww frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kongo looking for a guillotine here but Ww defends easily.
Kongo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Kongo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ww defends it easily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Kongo gets tackled into the cage by Ww. Ww maintains the clinch.
Kongo taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Kongo breaks from the clinch.
Ww tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ww moves in looking to clinch but Kongo pushes him off.
Ww fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ww stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ww wants it to stay on the feet.
Kongo avoids a kick to the body.
Kongo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kongo or perhaps it was just good defense by Ww, which made it look bad.

Kongo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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.

Kongo pulls guard effortlessly.
Kongo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kongo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ww manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Ww gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kongo chips away with some ground and pound.
Kongo trying to control but Ww is working from the bottom.
Kongo controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo trying to control but Ww is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ww has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kongo preventing the sweep.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kongo shoots in but Ww avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ww is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kongo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Kongo moves into the clinch successfully.

Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kongo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ww as he avoids it easily.
Ww is looking to clinch.
Ww misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ww avoids the head kick by Kongo.

Kongo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ww was covering up waiting for the punch and Kongo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kongo wants to stand and escape but instead Ww has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Kongo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ww is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo controlling the position.
Ww stopping the sweep attempt from Kongo.
Ww prevents Kongo from getting back to his feet.
Ww forces his way into half guard.
Kk Ww has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kongo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ww not doing much here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kongo trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Ww there.
Ww performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ww is keen to just control but Kongo is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lasse Kongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kongo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ww as he jumps to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kk Ww.
Well Kongo has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

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