PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abe Kongo (ranked 3976 p4p, 6608 weight class) and Cesar Kongo (ranked 517 p4p, 713 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Kongo
vs
Kongo

172 cm
25
173
4 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
205
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Abe Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesar Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cesar Kongo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cesar Kongo has a couple of punches blocked by Abe Kongo.
Abe Kongo misses with a knee to the head.

Cesar Kongo breaks from the clinch.

Abe Kongo moves into the clinch.
Abe Kongo presses Cesar Kongo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cesar Kongo misses with a knee to the head.

Cesar Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Abe Kongo instigates a clinch.
Abe Kongo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cesar Kongo backwards.

Cesar Kongo pulls Abe Kongo into guard.
Cesar Kongo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abe Kongo is one step ahead there.

Abe Kongo gets to his feet. Cesar Kongo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Abe Kongo forces Cesar Kongo back against the cage and clinches.
Cesar Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abe Kongo.
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!
Cesar Kongo lands a nice knee to the body.
Cesar Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abe Kongo.
Abe Kongo wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar Kongo tries a knee to the head but Abe Kongo blocks it.
Cesar Kongo looking to stall.
Abe Kongo tries to pull guard but Cesar Kongo won't allow it.
Cesar Kongo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Cesar Kongo breaks the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abe Kongo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cesar Kongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cesar Kongo moves out of range as Abe Kongo throws a body kick.

Cesar Kongo moves into the clinch successfully.
Cesar Kongo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cesar Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cesar Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo is struggling to control the position.
Cesar Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abe Kongo.
A head punch on the inside from Cesar Kongo fails to land.
Cesar Kongo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesar Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo jumps guard but Abe Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abe Kongo with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Abe Kongo pulls guard successfully.
Abe Kongo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cesar Kongo manages to get himself to full guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abe Kongo controls from within his opponent's guard.

Abe Kongo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cesar Kongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Cesar Kongo clinches with his opponent.
Cesar Kongo is pressed up against the cage. Abe Kongo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cesar Kongo down to the mat. Cesar Kongo 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 Abe Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Cesar Kongo moves into range and clinches up with Abe Kongo.
Abe Kongo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cesar Kongo throws an elbow but misses.

Cesar Kongo breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cesar Kongo gets a clinch.
Abe Kongo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cesar Kongo misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Abe Kongo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abe Kongo jumps guard but Cesar Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cesar Kongo trying to control the position but instead, Abe Kongo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cesar Kongo into the cage.
Abe Kongo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abe Kongo is trying to break free.
Abe Kongo is looking to break free of the clinch but Cesar Kongo has double underhooks.
Cesar Kongo tries to land knees in the clinch but Abe Kongo avoids the damage to the body.
Cesar Kongo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Abe Kongo up against the cage.
Cesar Kongo with a knee to the head.

It looks like Abe Kongo has been cut.
Abe Kongo is looking to break free of the clinch but Cesar Kongo has double underhooks.
Abe Kongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Cesar Kongo won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cesar Kongo to keep the fight standing.
Cesar Kongo lands a right hand.
Cesar Kongo lands a right hand.
Cesar Kongo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abe Kongo is trying to stall.
Cesar Kongo scores with a hook to the body.
Cesar Kongo managing to block the knees to the body from Abe Kongo.
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 Cesar Kongo walks away with a smile on his face. Abe Kongo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cesar Kongo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abe Kongo but Abe Kongo pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Abe Kongo closes the distance and pushes Cesar Kongo back into the cage.
Abe Kongo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cesar Kongo stalling the fight.

Abe Kongo pulls guard successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cesar Kongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Abe Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cesar Kongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abe Kongo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cesar Kongo has Abe Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Cesar Kongo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cesar Kongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cesar Kongo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cesar Kongo throws a head punch that misses.
Abe Kongo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Abe Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abe Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but Cesar Kongo blocks with his arms.
Stalling in the clinch from Abe Kongo.
Cesar Kongo prevents Abe Kongo from breaking the clinch.
Cesar Kongo missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cesar Kongo tries to pull guard but Abe Kongo holds him up against the cage and eventually Cesar Kongo drops back down to his feet.
Cesar Kongo cracks Abe Kongo with a nice body shot.
Cesar Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abe Kongo.
Cesar Kongo is trying to pull guard but Abe Kongo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abe Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Cesar Kongo is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Cesar Kongo stands up and waves to Abe Kongo to follow him.
Cesar Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abe Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Abe Kongo gets a clinch.
Abe Kongo is trying to push Cesar Kongo away but Cesar Kongo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cesar Kongo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cesar Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo lands an elbow inside that Abe Kongo shrugs off.
Cesar Kongo slowing the pace effectively.
Cesar Kongo is looking to control Abe Kongo's arms but Abe Kongo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cesar Kongo has his back to the cage.
Abe Kongo tries to throw a body punch but Cesar Kongo avoids it by throwing Abe Kongo back against the cage.
Abe Kongo blocks the elbow strike.
Cesar Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Abe Kongo jumps guard but Cesar Kongo stands there with Abe Kongo around his waist. Abe Kongo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cesar Kongo jumps guard but Abe Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Abe Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cesar Kongo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Cesar Kongo closes the distance and clinches.
Abe Kongo working hard to break the clinch.

Abe Kongo pulls guard effortlessly.
Cesar Kongo stopping the sweep attempt from Abe Kongo.
Cesar 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 seems keen to control Cesar Kongo's posture.
Cesar Kongo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abe Kongo keeping full guard, as Cesar Kongo tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cesar Kongo wants to control from the top but Abe Kongo keeps moving.
Cesar Kongo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abe Kongo is keeping the position for now.
Abe Kongo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cesar Kongo's guard.

Abe Kongo stops Cesar Kongo from standing up.
Abe Kongo is stalling in the full guard.

Abe Kongo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abe Kongo blocks the body kick.

Abe Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Cesar Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cesar Kongo avoiding damage as Abe Kongo throws knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo is trying to pull guard but Abe Kongo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cesar Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cesar Kongo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cesar Kongo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Abe Kongo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abe Kongo throws an elbow but it misses.
Abe Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cesar Kongo to keep the fight standing.
Abe Kongo managing to block the knees to the body from Cesar Kongo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abe Kongo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cesar Kongo avoiding damage as Abe Kongo throws knees to the body.

Cesar Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cesar Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abe Kongo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cesar Kongo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Abe Kongo's cut.
That's time! Abe Kongo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Abe Kongo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abe Kongo wants it to stay on the feet.
Abe Kongo throws a low kick, looking for Cesar Kongo's leg but Cesar Kongo calmly moves out of range.

Cesar Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abe Kongo, pushing him back against the cage.
Cesar Kongo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abe Kongo backwards.
Abe Kongo misses with an elbow strike.
Cesar Kongo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cesar Kongo jumps guard but Abe Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cesar Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo misses with a punch to the body.
Abe Kongo tries to pull guard but Cesar Kongo holds him up against the cage and eventually Abe Kongo drops back down to his feet.
Abe Kongo is trying to break the clinch but Cesar Kongo is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abe Kongo dodges an elbow strike from Cesar Kongo.
With the fighters up against the cage, Abe Kongo throws an elbow but misses.
Cesar Kongo wants a takedown.
Abe Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo.

Cesar Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Cesar Kongo gets a clinch.

Abe Kongo jumps guard and drags Cesar Kongo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abe Kongo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cesar Kongo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Abe Kongo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Abe Kongo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cesar Kongo to keep the fight standing.
Abe Kongo tries to break free but Cesar Kongo pushes him back against the cage.
Cesar Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo trying to control the position but instead, Abe Kongo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cesar Kongo into the cage.
Cesar Kongo tries to pull guard but Abe Kongo holds him up against the cage and eventually Cesar Kongo drops back down to his feet.
Cesar Kongo taking a breather.

Abe Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Abe Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Cesar Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abe Kongo is trying to force a seperation but Cesar Kongo has the dominant position.
Abe Kongo working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cesar Kongo.
Abe Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cesar Kongo tries to pull guard but Abe Kongo won't allow it.
Abe Kongo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cesar Kongo has Abe Kongo pressed against the cage.
Abe Kongo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cesar Kongo up against the cage.
Cesar Kongo avoiding damage as Abe Kongo throws knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Cesar Kongo fails to land.
Cesar Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abe Kongo avoids it.
Cesar Kongo is looking for a takedown.
Cesar Kongo lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Cesar Kongo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cesar Kongo dodges the punch combination from Abe Kongo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cesar Kongo forces Abe Kongo back against the cage and clinches.
Cesar Kongo misses with an elbow over the top.
Cesar Kongo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Abe Kongo can't get the takedown.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cesar Kongo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Abe Kongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cesar Kongo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Abe Kongo has had enough of the clinch but Cesar Kongo keeps him there for the moment.
Abe Kongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 Cesar Kongo walks away with a smile on his face. Abe Kongo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cesar Kongo.
Abe Kongo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Abe Kongo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cesar Kongo pushes off an throws an elbow but Abe Kongo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cesar Kongo avoids the elbow strike from Abe Kongo, against the cage.
Abe Kongo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cesar Kongo misses with a knee strike.
Cesar Kongo avoiding damage as Abe Kongo throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Cesar Kongo.
Abe Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Cesar Kongo jumps guard and drags Abe Kongo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Abe Kongo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cesar Kongo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abe Kongo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cesar Kongo is retaining full guard.
Cesar Kongo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Abe Kongo throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cesar Kongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cesar Kongo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

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