PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Triple OG (ranked 4415 p4p, 6852 weight class) and Cesar Kongo (ranked 572 p4p, 704 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

OG
vs
Kongo

178 cm
27
168
7 - 4 - 0

180 cm
26
205
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Triple OG!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesar Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo tries to clinch up but OG circles away and keeps his distance.
OG looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Kongo moves into the clinch.
Kongo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
OG doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kongo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OG blocks it with crossed arms.
Kongo fails to pull guard.
Kongo scores with a nice hook to the head.
OG blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kongo trying to land knees to the body.
Kongo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of OGs head.
OG wants to break the clinch but can't.

Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Kongo moves into the clinch.
OG is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kongo pulls guard successfully.
Kongo is adopting a defensive guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as OG accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OG looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kongo wants to sweep here but OG controlling him for the moment.

Kongo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OG paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from OG misses its target.
Kongo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sloppy strikes from Kongo. Those never looked like landing.
Kongo 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.
Kongo shoots in for a double leg but OG sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
OG has been working on his boxing with his coaches at SISU Fight gym in the buildup to the fight.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo.
OG circles away from the clinch attempt.

Kongo has taken the fight to the clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo wants to clinch.
Kongo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OG paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Kongo instigates a clinch.
OG on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kongo displaying some good clinch control by pressing OG up against the cage.
OG blocks an uppercut.
OG is leaning against Kongo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kongo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OG.
Kongo misses with a knee to the head.
OG blocks an elbow strike.
OG takes an elbow to the forehead.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo is looking to clinch but OG is avoiding it.

Kongo takes the fight into the clinch.
Kongo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Kongo.
OG working hard to break the clinch.
Kongo scores with a shoulder strike.
Kongo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kongo is looking to clinch.
Kongo tries to clinch
and OG counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kongo throws a one two combo.
A combination from Kongo does no damage.
No joy there for Kongo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Kongo rushes OG and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Kongo jumps guard but OG turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
OG lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kongo looking to slow down the pace here.
Kongo misses with some punches.
OG wants to stall.
OG tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
OG pushes Kongo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kongo just misses with a elbow thrown towards OG's brow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OG creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
OG avoids a wild elbow strike from Kongo.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OG avoids it.
Kongo misses with a body punch.
OG can't break the clinch.
OG can't break the clinch.
OG letting Kongo take a breather here.
Kongo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OG blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

OG takes a swing at Kongo's ribcage but misses.
Kongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OG misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kongo.
Kongo shoots in looking for a takedown. OG tries to sprawl out of it but Kongo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OG manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kongo tries to clinch there but OG circles away.
Some wild striking there from Kongo.

Kongo clinches.
OG avoids a wild elbow strike from Kongo.
Kongo misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from OG.
Kongo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kongo throws a head punch that misses.
Kongo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kongo unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo fails to pull guard.
OG tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OG tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
Kongo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Kongo breaks from the clinch.
OG fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cesar Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from OG.

Kongo closes the distance and clinches.

Kongo successfully pulls guard.
Kongo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kongo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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.
Kongo is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kongo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kongo is looking to stand up but OG isn't so interested in that idea.
Kongo pulls OG in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kongo gets a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kongo just misses with a elbow thrown towards OG's brow.
Kongo missing with knees to the body.
Kongo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kongo looking to throw knees to the head but OG is blocking nicely.
OG avoiding damage as Kongo throws knees to the body.

OG breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from OG. Kongo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kongo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. OG manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
OG misses with a wild body shot.
Kongo tries to clinch up
and OG counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch up but OG swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kongo moves into the clinch successfully.
OG goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OG on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

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

Kongo drives through and clinches with OG against the cage.
Kongo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but OG is defending well.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo.
A short uppercut from OG.
A short right from Kongo on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kongo taking a breather.
Kongo working aggressively here.
Kongo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and OG avoids it.
Cesar Kongo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

OG manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kongo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OG is looking to counter punch.

Kongo has OG up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cesar Kongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

OG throws a jab but it's blocked by Kongo.

Kongo instigates a clinch.

Kongo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OG stuffs the takedown attempt from Kongo. Kongo gets slowly back to his feet.

Kongo has OG up against the cage in a clinch.
OG on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

OG's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cesar Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kongo is looking to clinch.
OG misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kongo tries to clinch but OG is having none of it.
Kongo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Kongo gets a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kongo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but OG is keeping busy.
Kongo lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo fails to pull guard.
OG blocks an uppercut.
OG on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OG softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
OG's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Triple OG has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesar Kongo.
Kongo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kongo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kongo tries to pull guard but OG won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by OG as Kongo tries to tie him up.
OG on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kongo tries to pull guard but OG holds him up against the cage and eventually Kongo drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OG creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, OG scores with a nice short uppercut.
OG lands a body shot.
OG wants to break free but Kongo has control.
OG blocks an elbow strike.
OG working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Triple OG has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OG lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from OG.
Cesar Kongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
OG is leaning against Kongo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kongo lands a body punch.
OG tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kongo's elbow.
A short right from OG.
OG is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Kongo.
OG wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but OG blocks it with crossed arms.
Kongo blocks a body shot from OG.
OG tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kongo's elbow.
A short uppercut from OG.
OG tries to work over Kongo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OG lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kongo or not.
OG lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
OG lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
OG tries a body shot but Kongo blocks it.
OG blocks an uppercut.

Kongo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OG keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch but OG swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
OG misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kongo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OG stuffs the takedown attempt from Kongo. Kongo gets slowly back to his feet.
OG throws a shot from downtown. Kongo moves away and avoids it.
OG lands a nice looking body shot.
Triple OG is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
OG misses with a jab, cross combination.
OG sets himself, and Kongo steps forward looking for the clinch! OG avoids it this time.

Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with OG, pushing him back against the cage.
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!
Kongo goes for a takedown attempt but OG pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
OG chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kongo can pounce on him.
OG looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kongo throws a head kick that half lands.

OG gets tackled into the cage by Kongo. Kongo maintains the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by OG as Kongo tries to tie him up.
Kongo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kongo seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Triple OG showed his dominance in that final round.
I think 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

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