PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dub Kong (ranked 2184 p4p, 253 weight class) and Simo Ahvenus (ranked 1441 p4p, 181 weight class). Dub Kong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kong
vs
Ahvenus

175 cm
29
155 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

178 cm
20
154 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dub Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Ahvenus!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong misses with a few strikes there.

Ahvenus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ahvenus lands in his opponent's guard.
Ahvenus has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at K.O Heaven. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ahvenus is controlling him.
Ahvenus working some strikes from top position.
Ahvenus working some strikes from top position.
Ahvenus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ahvenus works over Kong with some ground and pound from guard.
Ahvenus wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
Ahvenus scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ahvenus scoring with some ground and pound.
Ahvenus slips nicely into half guard.
Ahvenus is trying to control. Kong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ahvenus on the ground.

Ahvenus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kong defends it well.
Kong tries to kick Ahvenus off in order to stand up. Ahvenus Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ahvenus working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahvenus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ahvenus scores with punches from side control.
Ahvenus lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ahvenus cracks Kong with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kong tries to get out of the position.
Ahvenus in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Ahvenus lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ahvenus scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kong to see if he's OK.
Ahvenus lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ahvenus working the head with strikes.
Kong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Ahvenus working the ground and pound.
Kong is pushing Ahvenus's head away, looking to escape. Ahvenus manages to hold on to the position though.
Kong tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ahvenus raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ahvenus with good strikes from the mount here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ahvenus lands a big elbow.
Ahvenus is landing with some decent strikes but Kong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
You get the feeling that Kong really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong is squirming around, avoiding Ahvenus's attempts to control the action.
Ahvenus scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kong is bucking up trying to escape but Ahvenus cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ahvenus tries to control but Kong wriggling away.
Kong is in a horrible position here. Ahvenus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Kong wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ahvenus content just to control the position here.
Ahvenus looking to finish Kong with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kong!

Ahvenus is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kong squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kong is in a horrible position here. Ahvenus smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ahvenus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kong is looking to escape.
Ahvenus postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kong looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Ahvenus dominated that 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.

Kong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ahvenus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ahvenus eats them both and turns towards Kong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ahvenus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ahvenus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kong as he avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Kong.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ahvenus.
Dub Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Ahvenus.
Kong misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kong works Ahvenus's body with a nice hook.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ahvenus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahvenus working the ground and pound.
Kong taking a bit of punishment here - Ahvenus scoring with strikes.

Ahvenus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kong has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ahvenus has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ahvenus working the ground and pound from side control.
Ahvenus working the ground and pound.
Ahvenus scoring with punches from side control.
Ahvenus scoring with punches from side control.
Ahvenus advances nicely into full mount.
Ahvenus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ahvenus lands a big elbow.
Ahvenus raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ahvenus raining down shots from the mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong taking shots to the head.
Ahvenus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee warns Kong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ahvenus has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kong's face.
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!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ahvenus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Ahvenus with the ground and pound from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ahvenus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ahvenus working the ground and pound effectively.
Ahvenus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

Ahvenus looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ahvenus lands a big shot there that rocks Kong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kong trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ahvenus wants to control the pace but Kong is squirming around nicely.
Ahvenus pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ahvenus lands a heavy elbow.
Ahvenus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ahvenus raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ahvenus is landing with some decent strikes but Kong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kong trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ahvenus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Ahvenus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Kong is surviving well by controlling Ahvenus's body position as best he can.
Ahvenus with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simo Ahvenus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ahvenus.
Ahvenus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Kong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ahvenus fails to land the takedown.
Ahvenus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kong swivels and escapes.
Dub Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simo Ahvenus.
Ahvenus shoots in but Kong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kong throws a right and a left that both miss.
A jab from Ahvenus misses.
Kong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kong misses with a body shot.
Dub Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy body kick from Ahvenus
and Ahvenus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Ahvenus closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong tries to break free but Ahvenus pushes him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Our sources have told us that Kong has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong tries to break free but Ahvenus pushes him back against the cage.
Kong digs a right hand into Ahvenus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ahvenus's gas tank.
Kong taking a breather.
Kong wants to get back to striking at distance but Ahvenus won't allow it.
Kong lands with a right to the head.

Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dub Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ahvenus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kong misses with a wild combination.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
Kong tries to bum rush Ahvenus with a series of wild strikes but Ahvenus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kong tries to bum rush Ahvenus with a series of wild strikes but Ahvenus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ahvenus closes the distance and clinches up with Kong, looking for a takedown. Ahvenus pushes Kong against the cage but Kong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ahvenus throws a front kick aimed at Kong's knee but Kong avoids it well.
Kong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kong slaps away a takedown attempt from Ahvenus, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahvenus shoots for a double leg takedown but Kong sprawls well. He's pushed Ahvenus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ahvenus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kong as he avoids it easily.
Kong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Ahvenus tries to counter it with a takedown but Kong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kong cracks a nice hook into Ahvenus's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong fails to land with a series of punches.
Kong misses with a wild combination.
Ahvenus shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kong pinned against the cage. Kong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kong throws a nice looking combination but Ahvenus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ahvenus slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Ahvenus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Simo Ahvenus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Ahvenus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kong's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dub Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ahvenus 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simo Ahvenus!