PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giant kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amin Lasileuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, GIANT KONG. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

kong
vs
Lasileuka

225 cm
22
288 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
284 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Rusty Cage Fightwear

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Giant kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amin Lasileuka!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kong looks to land a right hand but Lasileuka moved out of range.
kong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lasileuka has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lasileuka there as he acknowledges the shot.

It looks like Amin Lasileuka has been cut.
Lasileuka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lasileuka wants to clinch.

Lasileuka gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
kong is pressing down on Lasileuka's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
kong looking for a sweep. Not yet kong, not yet.
kong keeping moving, preventing Lasileuka from controlling successfully.
kong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lasileuka.

kong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lasileuka accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lasileuka wants to control from the top but kong keeps moving.
Lasileuka looking to sit in guard and control but kong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Lasileuka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lasileuka is looking to stand up but kong isn't so interested in that idea.
kong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lasileuka's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
kong stops Lasileuka from standing up.
kong tries to free his leg and advance position but Lasileuka is retaining full guard.
kong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
kong throws a big right hand that misses.

kong thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Lasileuka gets the takedown into side control.
Lasileuka is looking to take a break and control but kong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on kong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lasileuka cracks kong with a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kong is looking for a sweep.
Lasileuka working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
kong sneaks back into half guard.
Lasileuka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. kong defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lasileuka not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lasileuka trying to control from half guard but kong is working away.
Lasileuka takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lasileuka trying to control the action but kong is working from the bottom.
kong regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lasileuka.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
kong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lasileuka's guard.
kong prevents Lasileuka from getting back to his feet.
kong forces his way into half guard.
kong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

kong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
kong is breathing heavily.
Lasileuka looks like he's trying to stand up.

Lasileuka pushes kong off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lasileuka cracks kong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giant kong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amin Lasileuka's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lasileuka has a takedown stuffed.
kong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab by kong.

Lasileuka bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
kong manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lasileuka's best efforts.
kong gets full guard.
Lasileuka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lasileuka stopping the sweep attempt from kong.
Lasileuka throwing strikes from guard but kong blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasileuka throws and elbow that misses. kong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lasileuka's guard. Nice move by kong!
Lasileuka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lasileuka is breathing heavily.
kong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
kong postures up in Lasileuka's guard and throws a big left but Lasileuka blocks it.
kong wants to pass the guard but Lasileuka is keeping the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
kong misses the jab.

Lasileuka scores with a takedown into kong's guard.
Lasileuka thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

kong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lasileuka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lasileuka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lasileuka passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lasileuka sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but kong is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lasileuka tries to move into full mount but can't pass kong's legs.
kong keeps Lasileuka under control for a moment.
Lasileuka working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lasileuka working the head with strikes.
kong is looking to regain half guard here but Lasileuka keeps moving and retains side control.
Lasileuka fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lasileuka cracks kong with a big elbow.
kong is looking to reverse the position.
Lasileuka trying to control the position but kong is working away.
kong is trying to work for a sweep but Lasileuka has mounted him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
kong is looking to get to half guard.
Lasileuka trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lasileuka scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish kong?
kong takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lasileuka unloading with bombs!

Lasileuka goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now kong is on top in guard.

Lasileuka pushes kong off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amin Lasileuka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Amin Lasileuka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lasileuka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Amin Lasileuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lasileuka throws a big shot that misses.
Lasileuka moves forwards but kong connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Lasileuka looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for kong!
kong tries to reverse the position but Lasileuka maintains control.
kong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
kong is desperately trying to improve his position but Lasileuka has a good base and remains in mount.
Lasileuka landing strikes, looking to finish!

It looks like Giant kong has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BOOM! Lasileuka connects with a massive shot to the dome!
A nice elbow there by Lasileuka.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lasileuka lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
kong sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Lasileuka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
kong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
kong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lasileuka.
Lasileuka sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. kong defending well though.
kong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lasileuka tries to free his leg and advance position but kong is retaining full guard.
kong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lasileuka won't allow kong to sweep him here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Lasileuka scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lasileuka throwing shots but kong is blocking nicely.
Lasileuka is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and kong reverses the position - he's now on top in Lasileuka's guard.
kong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
kong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Lasileuka pushes kong off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Lasileuka shoots in and bounces kong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
kong keeping moving, preventing Lasileuka from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kong lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lasileuka!
kong unloading with bombs!
Amin Lasileuka has got the better of the ground game so far.
kong is landing with some decent strikes but Lasileuka is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
kong breaks from Lasileuka's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lasileuka wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
kong breaks from Lasileuka's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lasileuka is trying to stand.
kong looking to finish Lasileuka with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lasileuka!

kong has hold of Lasileuka's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lasileuka manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
kong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
kong won't let Lasileuka get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lasileuka is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
kong with good strikes from the mount here!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Amin Lasileuka.
I think Lasileuka 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amin Lasileuka!