PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Porong Tong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Burero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Burero is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Tong
vs
Burero

179 cm
19
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Porong Tong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marco Burero!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Tong or perhaps it was just good defense by Burero which made him look bad.
Burero bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Burero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Burero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A right-left combo lands from Burero.
Tong blocks a head kick by Burero.

Tong gets a takedown into half guard.

Tong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burero has managed to free his arm - good work.

Tong stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burero sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burero circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Porong Tong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burero misses with a body kick.
Burero throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Burero misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Burero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burero delivers a nice body kick.
Burero lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tong is defended easily by Burero.
Burero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burero wants it to stay on the feet.
Tong is breathing heavily.
Tong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burero.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burero chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Danga de danga de dang - Burero scores with a four punch combination!
Donk. Burero catches Tong right on the button with a cross.
Burero works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burero lands with a cross.
Burero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tong.
A head kick misses from Burero.
Tong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burero as he avoids it easily.

Tong has managed to clinch.
Burero is trying to force a seperation but Tong has the dominant position.

Burero manages to break the clinch.
Burero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marco Burero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burero looks to land a combination but Tong avoids it well.
Burero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tong moves out of range of the body kick from Burero.
Burero moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Burero scores with a body shot.
Tong moves in looking to clinch but Burero pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Burero throws a one two combo.
Burero scores with a one two! Tong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Burero throws a nice looking combination but Tong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burero lands a front kick.
Burero throws a right hand that Tong ducks under and follows up with a left that Tong also avoids with ease.
Tong is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Burero.
Jab by Burero.
Tong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burero is working the combinations to good effect here.
Burero tries to bum rush Tong with a series of wild strikes but Tong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Burero - that will leave a mark!
Burero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tong. That did some damage!
Burero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tong backs up 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!
Burero throws a combination. Tong tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Burero throws a right hand that Tong ducks under and follows up with a left that Tong also avoids with ease.
Burero dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tong. That did some damage!
Porong Tong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burero moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Burero lands a two punch combo.
Tong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burero misses with a double jab.
Tong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Burero delivers a nice body kick.
Burero displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tong walks into a jab.
Burero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tong takes one to the chin there.
Tong takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burero rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burero scores with a hook.
Burero pushes Tong away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marco Burero dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Tong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Burero throws a right and a left that Tong avoids nicely.
Burero thuds his right hand into Tong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tong dodges the punch combination from Burero.
Burero will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tong fails with the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Porong Tong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tong shoots in for a double leg but Burero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burero cracks Tong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burero throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Burero!
Burero lands with an uppercut that bounces Tong off the cage and back into rage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong avoids a kick to the body.
Tong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burero lands a jab-cross combination.
Tong looks for a takedown but Burero sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Porong Tong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burero tries to bum rush Tong with a series of wild strikes but Tong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Tong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Burero did well to prevent Tong getting side control.
Tong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tong is trying to control. Burero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Burero looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong is keen to just control but Burero is a slippery customer.
Tong prevents Burero from standing back up.
Tong not doing much here.

Tong decides to return to a standing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burero lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burero.
No joy there for Burero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tong shoots in for a double leg but Burero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tong.
Tong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burero.
Burero misses with a series of wild punches.
Good leg kick by Burero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tong blocks a head kick by Burero.
Tong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burero.
Burero lands a head kick. Tong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Burero gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Burero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burero wants to stand but Tong is controlling the position.

Burero working for submissions but it's allowed Tong to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Marco Burero will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Tong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burero sprawls well. Burero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tong gets slowly back to his feet.
Tong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burero sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tong somewhat.
Burero throws a head kick but Tong moves out of range.
Burero stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Porong Tong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tong shoots in for a double leg but Burero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burero misses with a few strikes there.
Burero swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tong.
Tong avoids a kick to the body.
Burero keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burero lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tong wants to clinch up but Burero keeps it at a distance.
Burero moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crunch! Burero slams his shin into Tong's torso.
Tong shoots in but no luck this time.
Marco Burero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Burero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Burero misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burero lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burero goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Burero misses with a double jab.
Burero fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Burero.
Burero lands with a nice combination. Tong backs away looking to recover.
Burero lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burero throws a series of punches but Tong moves out of range.
Burero explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Burero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tong.
Burero looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burero lands a glancing blow to the side of Tong's head.
Tong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tong avoids the head kick by Burero.
Burero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burero is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Burero.
A left and a right from Burero both land. Nice combination.
Burero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burero sprawls well. Burero wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tong gets slowly back to his feet.
Tong shoots in for a takedown but Burero shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burero's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Burero duly obliges.
Tong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burero as he jumps to the side.
Burero throws a series of punches but Tong moves out of range.
Burero misses with a head kick.
Burero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Tong or perhaps it was just good defense by Burero which made him look bad.
Burero scores with a nice body kick.
Burero scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tong walks forward, straight into a front kick from Burero.
Marco Burero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burero digs a good body shot into Tong's ribs.
Burero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burero misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burero lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tong wants to clinch up but Burero keeps it at a distance.
Burero throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Burero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tong fails with a takedown attempt.
Tong tries to move into range but Burero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Burero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tong dodges the punch combination from Burero.
Burero looks to land a combination but Tong avoids it well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tong is defended easily by Burero.
Porong Tong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burero lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Burero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burero 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Burero!