PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cesar Kongo (ranked 24657 p4p, 6408 weight class) and Lasse Kongo (ranked 116 p4p, 96 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Kongo
vs
Kongo

180 cm
26
205
7 - 5 - 0

180 cm
26
211
4 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cesar Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lasse Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cesar Kongo closes the distance and clinches.
Cesar Kongo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been informed that Lasse Kongo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

Lasse Kongo jumps into guard, dragging Cesar Kongo to the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lasse Kongo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lasse Kongo keeping full guard, as Cesar Kongo tries to pass.

Cesar Kongo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lasse Kongo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cesar Kongo has managed to get both his arms back between Lasse Kongo's legs - danger averted.
Lasse Kongo controls Cesar Kongo momentarily but Cesar Kongo frees himself.
Cesar Kongo could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cesar Kongo passes Lasse Kongo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cesar Kongo is thwarting Lasse Kongo's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cesar Kongo prevents Lasse Kongo from improving his position.
Cesar Kongo perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lasse Kongo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasse Kongo is looking to control Cesar Kongo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lasse Kongo avoid being mounted?
Cesar Kongo seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lasse Kongo wants to control but Cesar Kongo is keeping busy.
Cesar Kongo is looking to take a break and control but Lasse Kongo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lasse Kongo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lasse Kongo wants to control but Cesar Kongo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lasse Kongo wants to improve his position but Cesar Kongo is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cesar Kongo wants to stand but Lasse Kongo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Cesar Kongo clinches up against the cage.

Lasse 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lasse Kongo is on top in guard.

Lasse Kongo is working Cesar Kongo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lasse Kongo prevents Cesar Kongo from getting back to his feet.

Lasse Kongo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lasse Kongo tries to bum rush Cesar Kongo with a series of wild strikes but Cesar Kongo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Cesar Kongo has Lasse Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cesar Kongo's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Lasse Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lasse Kongo dives in for a single leg takedown but Cesar Kongo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cesar Kongo tries to clinch there but Lasse Kongo circles away.
Cesar Kongo shoots in and drives through. Lasse Kongo sprawls well.

Cesar Kongo moves into range and clinches up with Lasse Kongo.
Cesar Kongo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lasse Kongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cesar Kongo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cesar Kongo managing to block the knees to the body from Lasse Kongo.
Cesar Kongo misses with a short punch on the inside.

Lasse 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 advances to half guard.
Cesar Kongo slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cesar Kongo wants to take a breather but Lasse Kongo is having none of it.
Well, if Cesar 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.
Lasse Kongo wants to control but Cesar Kongo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cesar Kongo is keen to just control but Lasse Kongo is a slippery customer.
Lasse Kongo wants to control but Cesar Kongo is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cesar Kongo wants to control but Lasse Kongo is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cesar Kongo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cesar Kongo slips a jab and a cross from Lasse Kongo.
Cesar Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lasse Kongo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cesar Kongo, pushing him back against the cage.

Lasse Kongo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lasse Kongo tries to free his leg and advance position but Cesar Kongo is retaining full guard.
Cesar Kongo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lasse Kongo is one step ahead there.
Cesar Kongo trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lasse Kongo preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lasse Kongo stops Cesar Kongo from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar Kongo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Lasse Kongo gets to his feet - Cesar Kongo follows without any prompting.

Lasse Kongo moves into the clinch.
Lasse Kongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Lasse Kongo jumps guard and drags Cesar Kongo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cesar Kongo trying to control the position from guard on top but Lasse Kongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cesar Kongo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lasse Kongo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lasse Kongo looking for a sweep. Not yet Lasse Kongo, not yet.
Cesar Kongo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lasse Kongo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cesar Kongo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cesar Kongo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cesar Kongo tries to stand but Lasse Kongo is controlling from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cesar Kongo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lasse Kongo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Cesar Kongo clinches with his opponent.
Lasse Kongo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cesar Kongo missing with knees to the body.

Lasse Kongo wants the takedown. Cesar Kongo is fighting it off but Lasse Kongo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cesar Kongo's guard against the cage.
Cesar Kongo is wriggling around but Lasse Kongo manages to pass to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lasse Kongo is keen to just control but Cesar Kongo is a slippery customer.

Lasse Kongo stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cesar Kongo to get to his feet.
Lasse Kongo darts in looking for a takedown but Cesar Kongo gets double underhooks and turns Lasse Kongo into the cage.
Cesar Kongo moves in looking to clinch but Lasse Kongo pushes him off.
Cesar Kongo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lasse Kongo keeps the fight on the outside.
Cesar Kongo tries to clinch but Lasse Kongo is having none of it.
Lasse Kongo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Lasse Kongo instigates a clinch.
Cesar Kongo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cesar Kongo tries to break the clinch but Lasse Kongo is controlling the position.
Lasse Kongo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cesar Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lasse Kongo.
Lasse Kongo struggles to land a body shot inside as Cesar Kongo controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lasse Kongo avoiding damage as Cesar Kongo throws knees to the body.
Cesar Kongo being controlled against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cesar Kongo misses with a hook to the ribs.

Lasse Kongo tightens his grip and picks Cesar Kongo up, before dumping him to the ground. Cesar Kongo manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lasse Kongo looking to pass the guard.

Lasse Kongo stands up from Cesar Kongo's guard - Lasse Kongo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cesar Kongo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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.
That's time! Cesar Kongo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Cesar Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cesar Kongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cesar Kongo throws a right hand that Lasse Kongo ducks under and follows up with a left that Lasse Kongo also avoids with ease.
Cesar Kongo throws a combination. Lasse Kongo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cesar Kongo wants to clinch up but Lasse Kongo keeps it at a distance.

Lasse Kongo drives through and clinches with Cesar Kongo against the cage.

Lasse Kongo breaks the clinch.

Cesar Kongo pushes Lasse Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Cesar Kongo tries a knee to the head but Lasse Kongo blocks it.
Cesar Kongo tries a knee to the head but Lasse Kongo blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cesar Kongo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lasse Kongo smiles and moves away.

Cesar Kongo clinches up with Lasse Kongo and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Lasse Kongo to work.
Cesar Kongo with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cesar Kongo jumps guard but Lasse Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lasse Kongo is struggling to control the position.
Cesar Kongo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lasse Kongo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lasse Kongo is trying to pull guard but Cesar Kongo has him pressed against the cage.

Lasse Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lasse Kongo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lasse Kongo swinging wildly here.
Cesar Kongo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lasse Kongo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cesar Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cesar Kongo tries to clinch but Lasse Kongo moves away

and Lasse Kongo counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesar Kongo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lasse Kongo is controlling him.
Cesar Kongo keeping moving, preventing Lasse Kongo from controlling successfully.
Lasse Kongo advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasse Kongo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cesar Kongo keeps working.

Lasse Kongo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Lasse Kongo decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cesar Kongo to his feet.
Lasse Kongo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cesar Kongo tries to clinch up but Lasse Kongo circles away and keeps his distance.
Lasse Kongo swats away the attempt to clinch by Cesar Kongo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cesar Kongo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cesar Kongo is winning the standup battle so far.
Cesar Kongo is looking to clinch but Lasse Kongo is avoiding it.
Cesar Kongo tries to close the distance and clinch but Lasse Kongo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lasse Kongo slips a jab and a cross from Cesar Kongo.
Lasse Kongo tries to counter with a clinch but Cesar Kongo shakes him off and moves away.
Cesar Kongo shoots in but Lasse Kongo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cesar Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lasse Kongo throws a head kick that misses.
Cesar Kongo tries to clinch but Lasse Kongo moves away

and Lasse Kongo counters with a crisp one two that drops Cesar Kongo! Lasse Kongo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cesar Kongo to his feet! Cesar Kongo is in big trouble!

Cesar Kongo is rocked!
Cesar Kongo tries to clinch but Lasse Kongo moves out of range.
Oh Cesar Kongo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lasse Kongo throws a series of punches but Cesar Kongo avoids them all with ease.
Crack! A monster head kick from Lasse Kongo and Cesar Kongo falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Lasse Kongo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lasse Kongo!