PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Kong (ranked 2783 p4p, 2817 weight class) and Cormac McCarthy (ranked 302 p4p, 304 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Kong
vs
McCarthy

197 cm
21
265
5 - 3 - 0

206 cm
20
250
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Good gas tank

30th Century Beer Store

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, King Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cormac McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarthy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCarthy.
McCarthy shoots in for a double leg but Kong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCarthy throws a head kick that misses.
Kong swats away the attempt to clinch by McCarthy.
Kong misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy moves away from the strike by Kong.
McCarthy throws a poor cross that misses
and Kong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McCarthy shoots in for a takedown but Kong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Kong.
McCarthy checks a leg kick.
Kong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McCarthy moves in looking to clinch but Kong pushes him off.
McCarthy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kong thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kong avoids the body shot from McCarthy.
Kong looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McCarthy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kong.
Kong looks to land a combination but McCarthy avoids it well.
Kong throws a body punch but McCarthy moves out of range.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarthy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong takes a swing at McCarthy's ribcage but misses.
McCarthy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
McCarthy scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Kong.

McCarthy pushes Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
McCarthy is trying to pull guard but Kong has him pressed against the cage.
King Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cormac McCarthy.

Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kong takes a kick to the side of the head.
McCarthy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
McCarthy tries to clinch up.
McCarthy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
McCarthy misses with a low kick.
McCarthy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kong rather than just go for the knockout.
Kong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCarthy looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Kong.
Kong fails to land with a series of punches.
McCarthy is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
McCarthy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
McCarthy is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
Kong appears to be looking for a big counter.
McCarthy jabs Kong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McCarthy is looking to score with low kicks.
McCarthy throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Kong thinks about countering with a body kick.
McCarthy tries to clinch but Kong moves away
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
McCarthy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCarthy misses with a takedown attempt
and Kong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarthy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
McCarthy tries to counter with a clinch but Kong shakes him off and moves away.
Kong lands a glancing blow to the side of McCarthy's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy tries to clinch up
and Kong counters with a series of strikes. McCarthy will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
McCarthy throws an off balance right hand
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
McCarthy throws a head kick but Kong moves out of range.
Kong misses with a straight left.
McCarthy tries to clinch up
and Kong counters with a nice leg kick.
McCarthy darts in trying to clinch
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

King Kong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kong throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Kong lands a big head kick that sends McCarthy tumbling to the mat! Kong takes a step backwards and waves McCarthy back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Cormac McCarthy has been cut.
McCarthy misses with a wild body shot.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCarthy can do to turn this around?
Kong connects with a high kick.

Kong drops McCarthy with a beautiful combination! McCarthy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kong is looking for the KO!

McCarthy is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCarthy drops his hands momentarily and Kong needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips McCarthy just on the top of the head. McCarthy drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in McCarthy - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). King Kong!