PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Kongo (ranked 24660 p4p, 24658 weight class) and Dave Kongo (ranked 111 p4p, 121 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kongo
vs
Kongo

188 cm
19
195
1 - 10 - 0

175 cm
19
185
1 - 10 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid 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 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eddie Kongo takes a swing at Dave Kongo's ribcage but misses.
Eddie Kongo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dave Kongo counters with a straight right hand.
Dave Kongo shoots in for a takedown but Eddie Kongo shows good takedown defense.
Dave Kongo stuffs the takedown.
Dave Kongo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Eddie Kongo.
Eddie Kongo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dave Kongo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eddie Kongo somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dave Kongo shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Dave Kongo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dave Kongo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dave Kongo unleashes a big counter combination but Eddie Kongo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Dave Kongo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Dave Kongo.
The referee calls for Dave Kongo to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo is trying to force a seperation but Dave Kongo has the dominant position.
Dave Kongo has Eddie Kongo pressed against the cage.
Eddie Kongo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eddie Kongo is looking for a takedown.
Dave Kongo misses with a knee strike.
Eddie Kongo is trying to pull guard but Dave Kongo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Eddie Kongo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dave Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
Dave Kongo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Eddie Kongo after a bit of a struggle.
Dave Kongo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Eddie Kongo avoiding damage as Dave Kongo throws knees to the body.
Eddie Kongo working hard to break the clinch.
Dave Kongo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Eddie Kongo breaks the clinch.
Dave Kongo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eddie Kongo.
Dave Kongo shoots in for a double leg but Eddie Kongo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dave Kongo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Eddie Kongo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dave Kongo.
Dave Kongo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dave Kongo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eddie Kongo is looking to clinch.

Dave Kongo has Eddie Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dave Kongo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo is trying to break free.

Dave Kongo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Eddie Kongo with that takedown attempt.
Eddie Kongo shoots in but Dave Kongo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Eddie Kongo shoots in for a double leg but Dave Kongo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dave Kongo throws a counter combo.
Dave Kongo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Eddie Kongo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Eddie Kongo fails to land the takedown.
Dave Kongo shoots in for a takedown but Eddie Kongo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dave Kongo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A quick step to the side and Eddie Kongo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eddie Kongo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dave Kongo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eddie Kongo somewhat.

Dave Kongo clinches with his opponent.
Dave Kongo is working for takedown but Eddie Kongo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dave Kongo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eddie Kongo smiles and moves away.
Dave Kongo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eddie Kongo is fending him off so far but Dave Kongo persists. Nope, Eddie Kongo circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Eddie Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Dave Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dave Kongo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Eddie Kongo is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Kongo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Dave Kongo.
Eddie Kongo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dave Kongo sprawls well. Dave Kongo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eddie Kongo gets slowly back to his feet.
Dave Kongo misses with a body kick.
Eddie Kongo shoots in looking for a takedown. Dave Kongo tries to sprawl out of it but Eddie Kongo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dave Kongo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eddie Kongo shoots in and drives through. Dave Kongo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dave Kongo throws a head kick but Eddie Kongo moves out of range.
Eddie Kongo blocks a leg kick.
Dave Kongo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eddie Kongo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dave Kongo is defended easily by Eddie Kongo.
Dave Kongo misses with a takedown attempt - Eddie Kongo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Eddie Kongo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dave Kongo manages to circle out of the way.
Dave Kongo dodges the punch combination from Eddie Kongo.
Dave Kongo misses with a combination
and Eddie Kongo counters with a series of strikes. Dave Kongo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Eddie Kongo leaves Dave Kongo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Dave Kongo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Eddie Kongo did well to prevent Dave Kongo getting side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eddie Kongo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Eddie Kongo keeping moving, preventing Dave Kongo from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Eddie Kongo is on top in guard.

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Eddie Kongo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Dave Kongo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Eddie Kongo passes into side control.
Eddie Kongo working the body and head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dave Kongo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Eddie Kongo lands a few punches from side control.
Dave Kongo is looking to regain half guard here but Eddie Kongo keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here as Eddie Kongo stalls from top position.
Dave Kongo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dave Kongo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dave Kongo struggling a bit here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Eddie Kongo stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dave Kongo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Eddie Kongo doesn't manage to clinch there - Dave Kongo circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Dave Kongo rushes Eddie Kongo and presses him up against the cage.
Eddie Kongo is trying to pull guard but Dave Kongo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dave Kongo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Kongo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Eddie Kongo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Dave Kongo moves into the clinch.
Eddie 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 Dave Kongo walks away with a smile on his face. Eddie Kongo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Eddie Kongo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dave Kongo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dave Kongo shoots in and drives through. Eddie Kongo sprawls well.
Eddie Kongo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dave Kongo's waist but Dave Kongo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eddie Kongo off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dave Kongo circles away from the clinch attempt.

Dave Kongo has managed to clinch.
Eddie Kongo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dave Kongo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eddie Kongo jumps guard but Dave Kongo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Come on Dave Kongo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dave Kongo stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dave Kongo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Eddie Kongo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

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

Dave Kongo has Eddie Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Dave Kongo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Eddie Kongo is defending well for now.

Dave Kongo breaks from the clinch.
Eddie Kongo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dave Kongo's waist but Dave Kongo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eddie Kongo off to one side.
Dave Kongo dives in and grabs Eddie Kongo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Eddie Kongo pushes down on Dave Kongo's head and hops out.
Eddie Kongo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Eddie Kongo shoots in and drives through. Dave Kongo sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dave Kongo moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dave Kongo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Eddie Kongo's brow.
Dave Kongo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Eddie Kongo after a bit of a struggle.
Eddie Kongo managing to block the knees to the body from Dave Kongo.
Dave Kongo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Eddie Kongo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dave Kongo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dave Kongo leaning against his opponent.
Dave Kongo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Eddie Kongo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dave Kongo stalls.

Eddie Kongo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dave Kongo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eddie Kongo pulls Dave Kongo in close to prevent any damage.

Eddie Kongo looking for a guillotine here but Dave Kongo defends easily.

Eddie Kongo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dave Kongo is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dave Kongo wants to stand but Eddie Kongo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dave Kongo trying to control but Eddie Kongo is working from the bottom.
Dave Kongo being controlled here momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Eddie Kongo keeping moving, preventing Dave Kongo from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dave Kongo moves in looking to clinch but Eddie Kongo pushes him off.
Eddie Kongo appears to be looking for a big counter.

Dave Kongo rushes Eddie Kongo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Kongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dave 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29

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