PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between David Shaw (ranked 4487 p4p, 24759 weight class) and TC Kong (ranked 141 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Shaw
vs
Kong

180 cm
27
156
3 - 0 - 0

173 cm
26
152
0 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, TC Kong !
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shaw defends it nicely.

Shaw bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Shaw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kong holds on to Shaw's head and controls the position momentarily.
Kong is looking to reverse the position.

Shaw wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kong , who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Kong 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Shaw looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Shaw goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shaw's guard! Nice work there by Kong !

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shaw throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kong uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Shaw's face as Kong controls the position.

Kong decides to stand up, so the ref orders Shaw to his feet.
Shaw leaves Kong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kong dives in and grabs Shaw's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shaw pushes down on Kong 's head and hops out.
Shaw half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
David Shaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TC Kong .
Kong shoots in looking for a takedown but Shaw manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kong 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Shaw attempts a counter takedown but Kong avoids it well and moves away.
Shaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Shaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kong tries to avoid it but Shaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kong to the ground. Kong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kong tries to clinch but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Shaw won't be happy with that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaw is working hard here to advance position.

Kong has hold of Shaw's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Shaw seems comfortable defending it but Kong has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Shaw is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Shaw is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kong couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). TC Kong !