PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Kongo (ranked 5720 p4p, 6549 weight class) and Dave Kongo (ranked 646 p4p, 709 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
18
195
0 - 6 - 0

175 cm
18
185
0 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddie Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Kongo!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eddie Kongo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Eddie Kongo throws a leg kick but Dave Kongo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Eddie Kongo tries to clinch there but Dave Kongo circles away.
Dave Kongo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Eddie Kongo throws the kick towards the body but Dave Kongo avoids it.
Dave Kongo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Dave Kongo darts in and clinches Eddie Kongo up against the cage.
Dave Kongo misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eddie Kongo tries to break the clinch but Dave Kongo is controlling the position.
Eddie Kongo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dave Kongo prevents it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dave Kongo wants to get back to striking at distance but Eddie Kongo won't allow it.
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 looks winded!
Eddie Kongo tries to break free but Dave Kongo pushes him back against the cage.
Dave Kongo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Eddie Kongo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Eddie Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Kongo.
Eddie Kongo stalling against the cage.

Eddie Kongo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dave Kongo is looking to clinch.
Eddie Kongo is looking to clinch but Dave Kongo is avoiding it.
As Eddie Kongo backs off Dave Kongo throws a huge counter combo but Eddie Kongo manages to avoid it all.
Dave Kongo wants to clinch
and Eddie Kongo counters with a three punch combo that has Dave Kongo backing up. Dave Kongo nods at Eddie Kongo to acknowledge the strikes.
Dave Kongo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Eddie Kongo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo lands a jab.
Eddie Kongo misses with a body kick.
Dave Kongo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Eddie Kongo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dave Kongo but Dave Kongo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Eddie Kongo has a takedown stuffed.
Eddie Kongo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dave Kongo circles away.
Dave Kongo tries to clinch up.
Eddie Kongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eddie Kongo throws a low kick but Dave Kongo avoids it.
Dave Kongo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Eddie Kongo there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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 seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Eddie Kongo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eddie Kongo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dave Kongo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eddie Kongo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dave Kongo.
Eddie Kongo throws a low kick but Dave Kongo avoids it.
Eddie Kongo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dave Kongo throws a combination that misses
and Eddie Kongo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Eddie Kongo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dave Kongo swivels and escapes.
Eddie Kongo misses with a low kick.
Dave Kongo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dave Kongo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dave Kongo shoots and misses
and Eddie Kongo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo shoots in and drives through. Dave Kongo sprawls well.
Eddie Kongo throws a combination. Dave Kongo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Dave Kongo has been cut.
Eddie Kongo tries to clinch there but Dave Kongo circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dave Kongo checks a leg kick.
No luck for Eddie Kongo with that takedown attempt.
Eddie Kongo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Dave Kongo is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
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.
Dave Kongo is still on wobbly legs! Can Eddie Kongo finish him?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eddie Kongo is defended easily by Dave 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.

Eddie Kongo rushes Dave Kongo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Kongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Kongo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Eddie Kongo with a poor takedown
and Dave Kongo counters with a stiff right hand.
Dave Kongo seems to have recovered his senses.
Eddie Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Eddie Kongo stuffs the takedown attempt from Dave Kongo. Dave Kongo gets slowly back to his feet.

Eddie Kongo moves into the clinch successfully.
Dave Kongo taking a breather.
Eddie Kongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dave Kongo can do to turn this around?
Dave Kongo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dave Kongo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eddie Kongo smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
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 drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Eddie Kongo defends it well.
Dave Kongo is breathing heavily.
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.
Eddie Kongo misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dave Kongo throws a low kick, looking for Eddie Kongo's leg but Eddie Kongo calmly moves out of range.
Dave Kongo tries to clinch but Eddie Kongo is having none of it.
Eddie Kongo tests Dave Kongo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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.
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 stuffs the takedown attempt from Eddie Kongo. Eddie Kongo gets slowly back to his feet.
Dave Kongo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eddie Kongo as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo fails with the takedown.
Dave Kongo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Eddie Kongo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eddie Kongo wants it to stay on the feet.
Eddie Kongo looks to land a combination but Dave Kongo avoids it well.
A nice side step and Dave Kongo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dave Kongo throws a right hand that Eddie Kongo ducks under and follows up with a left that Eddie Kongo also avoids with ease.

Dave Kongo tries to keep at a distance but Eddie Kongo has taken the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Eddie Kongo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Eddie Kongo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dave Kongo pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dave Kongo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dave Kongo throws out a leg kick but Eddie Kongo moves out of range and Dave Kongo only half commits.
Eddie Kongo tries a head kick but it misses.
Dave Kongo has a takedown stuffed.
It looked like Eddie Kongo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

Eddie Kongo pushes Dave Kongo up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dave Kongo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Come on Eddie Kongo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Eddie Kongo fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dave Kongo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dave Kongo keeps control of Eddie Kongo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dave Kongo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Eddie Kongo just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dave Kongo prevents the takedown attempt.
Dave Kongo stops a takedown attempt from Eddie Kongo.
Dave Kongo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dave Kongo can't break the clinch.

Dave Kongo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Eddie Kongo regains guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eddie Kongo keeping moving, preventing Dave Kongo from controlling successfully.
Eddie Kongo wants to get back to his feet but Dave Kongo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Kongo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dave Kongo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Dave Kongo shoots in looking for a takedown. Eddie Kongo tries to sprawl out of it but Dave Kongo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Eddie Kongo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eddie Kongo fails to land the takedown.
Eddie Kongo goes for a double leg but Dave Kongo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dave Kongo continues to drive forward.
Dave Kongo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Eddie Kongo tries to stall but Dave Kongo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eddie Kongo is trying to pull guard but Dave Kongo has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Kongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dave Kongo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Eddie Kongo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dave 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 Eddie Kongo walks away with a smile on his face. Dave Kongo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dave Kongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddie Kongo shoots for a double leg takedown but Dave Kongo sprawls well. He's pushed Eddie Kongo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Eddie Kongo tries to clinch but Dave Kongo is having none of it.
Eddie Kongo fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Eddie Kongo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eddie Kongo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dave Kongo is fending him off so far but Eddie Kongo persists. Nope, Dave Kongo circles away and we're back to standing.
Eddie Kongo dives in for a single leg takedown but Dave Kongo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Eddie Kongo is looking to break free of the clinch but Dave Kongo has double underhooks.

Eddie Kongo jumps into guard, dragging Dave Kongo to the mat.
My spies in Cozad MMA Hilo inform me that Dave Kongo has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dave Kongo trying to control but Eddie Kongo is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dave Kongo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dave Kongo postures up.
Eddie Kongo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Eddie Kongo tries to get out of the position.
Dave Kongo prevents Eddie Kongo from getting back to his feet.
Dave Kongo trying to control but Eddie Kongo is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Eddie Kongo holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Eddie Kongo working for a triangle but Dave Kongo defends it easily.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eddie Kongo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Eddie Kongo looks for a takedown but Dave Kongo sprawls well.
Eddie Kongo shoots in for a double leg but Dave Kongo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Eddie Kongo throws a sloppy head kick and Dave Kongo moves out of range easily.
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.
Dave Kongo misses with a few strikes there.
Dave Kongo lands a glancing blow to the side of Eddie Kongo's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dave Kongo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eddie Kongo wants to clinch up but Dave Kongo keeps it at a distance.
Eddie Kongo shoots for a double leg takedown but Dave Kongo sprawls well. He's pushed Eddie Kongo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dave Kongo stuns Eddie Kongo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Eddie Kongo throws a head kick but Dave Kongo moves out of range.
Eddie Kongo tries to clinch but Dave Kongo moves out of range.
Dave Kongo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dave Kongo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No joy there for Eddie Kongo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck for Eddie Kongo with that takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Kongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Eddie Kongo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Eddie Kongo!