PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jurgen Kong (ranked 24645 p4p, 4368 weight class) and Triple OG (ranked 134 p4p, 56 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Kong
vs
OG

195 cm
19
255
0 - 4 - 0

178 cm
28
168
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurgen Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Triple OG!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. OG defends it nicely.
OG looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kong.
Jab by Kong.
Kong is looking to land body kicks.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurgen Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OG slaps away a takedown attempt from Kong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but OG shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
OG swats away the attempt to clinch by Kong.
Kong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and OG counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from OG.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong closes the distance and clinches up with OG, looking for a takedown. Kong pushes OG against the cage but OG circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kong.
OG's coach down at SISU Fight gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on OG's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kong wants to clinch up but OG keeps it at a distance.
OG lands a right hook to the body.
OG stuffs the takedown attempt from Kong. Kong gets slowly back to his feet.
Kong tries to score a power double leg takedown but OG sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kong somewhat.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but OG shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
OG swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with OG but OG pushes him off and we're back to square one.
OG appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong throws a series of punches but OG moves out of range.
Triple OG is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kong dives in and grabs OG's left leg, looking for a takedown. OG pushes down on Kong's head and hops out.
OG is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. OG darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick
and OG counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kong is defended easily by OG.
Kong tries to clinch but OG moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - OG throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong shoots in looking for a takedown but OG manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping OG at a distance.
Kong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OG as he avoids it easily.
Kong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
OG stuffs the takedown.
Kong thumps OG with a low kick.
OG 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.
OG scores with a hook to the body. Kong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kong shoots in looking for a takedown but OG manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
OG throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kong misses with a takedown attempt
and OG counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kong misses with a hook. OG ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong with a lazy takedown attempt
and OG counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but OG avoids it really well and circles away.
Kong wants to clinch.
OG appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kong shoots in and drives through. OG sprawls well.
Kong shoots for a takedown but OG saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts OG as he jumps to the side.
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!

OG misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Kong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from OG.
A slow jab from OG misses its intended target.
OG has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from OG misses.
Kong scores with a head kick.
Kong looks for a takedown but OG sprawls well.
OG doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. OG defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurgen Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but OG shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and OG counters with a stiff right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong lands a nice looking body shot.
Kong takes a jab right on the kisser.
OG circles away from the clinch attempt.
OG misses the jab.
OG throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck for Kong with that takedown attempt.
Kong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and OG is able to avoid easily.
Kong fails to land the takedown.
OG misses the shot to the body.
OG connects with a looping right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong looks for a takedown but OG sprawls well.
Kong delivers a nice body kick.
Jurgen Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OG counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kong thinking.
A head kick misses from Kong.

Kong closes the distance and clinches.
OG is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
OG prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hand to the body from OG.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong trying to control the position but instead, OG has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kong into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by OG.
Kong tries to pull guard but OG won't allow it.
Still in the clinch, OG scores with a nice short uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Kong has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
OG can't break the clinch.
OG works on Kong's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from OG.
OG slows down the pace here.
Kong cracks OG with a nice body shot.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Kong misses.
Kong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on OG if he has to take too many more of those.
Kong tries to clinch there but OG circles away.
Kong tries to clinch but OG moves away
and OG counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kong thinking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
OG scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Triple OG 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!

Kong shoots in looking for a takedown. OG tries to sprawl out of it but Kong 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.
OG avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OG circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like OG was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Triple OG seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong shoots for a takedown but OG saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kong tries to clinch there but OG circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kong is defended easily by OG.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurgen Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong tries to score a power double leg takedown but OG sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kong somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but OG paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OG dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Some wild striking there from Kong.
Triple OG seems to be getting the better of the standup.
OG throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd cheers as Kong lands an impressive looking overhand right. OG doesn't seem phased though.
OG bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kong's head.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up but OG swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kong throws a head kick but OG moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts OG as he jumps to the side.
Kong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong shoots for a double leg takedown but OG sprawls well. He's pushed Kong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
OG throws out a counter right but Kong avoids it with no problem.
OG misses with a body shot.
Kong tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and OG makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
OG throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OG takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but OG avoids it really well and circles away.
OG looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from OG misses.
Kong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says OG as he avoids it easily.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by OG.
Kong misses with a takedown
and OG counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
OG throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
Kong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OG jabs Kong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Triple OG is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kong misses with a wild body shot.
OG swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kong or perhaps it was just good defense by OG, which made it look bad.
OG looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
Kong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kong dives in and grabs OG's left leg, looking for a takedown. OG pushes down on Kong's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OG uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kong gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jurgen Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OG bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kong's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Triple OG comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OG 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 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Triple OG!