PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kong
vs
Iverson

169 cm
22
159 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

160 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Allen Iverson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iverson shoots for a double leg takedown but Kong sprawls well. He's pushed Iverson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Iverson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kong throws a body punch but Iverson moves out of range.
Iverson is looking to score with low kicks.
Kong thuds a left hand into Iverson's body.
Kong takes a swing at Iverson's ribcage but misses.
Kong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Iverson shoots for a takedown but Kong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A lazy left from Kong finds it's target.
Kong takes a swing at Iverson's ribcage but misses.
Kong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Iverson tries to clinch but Kong is having none of it.
Kong lands with an overhand left.
Iverson is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
Iverson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kong lands a head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iverson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Iverson has eaten all the pies!

Iverson has managed to clinch.
Kong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kong throws an elbow but it misses.
Kong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Iverson just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Iverson manages to pull guard.
Iverson trying to control the position here.

Iverson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Iverson wants to sweep but no luck.
Iverson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kong!
Kong tries to hold on but Iverson pushes him away.

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 tries to reverse the position but Iverson maintains control.
Iverson controlling from mount.
Iverson trying to control but Kong is having none of it.
Kong blocking the ground and pound.
Iverson prevents Kong from getting the reversal.
Kong tries to lock up and control but Iverson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Kong defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to escape the position.
Kong manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Iverson is now in side control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Iverson rushes Kong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kong has had enough of the clinch but Iverson keeps him there for the moment.
Kong looking to throw knees to the head but Iverson is blocking nicely.
Kong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Iverson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kong's corner calls for a 1-2. Kong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kong throws a one two combo.
Kong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Iverson on the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Iverson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kong avoids it really well and circles away.
Jake Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Iverson.
Iverson shoots in for a double leg but Kong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iverson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jake Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iverson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Iverson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Iverson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kong cracks Iverson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kong throws a good cross that connects.
Iverson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kong.
Kong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Iverson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kong.
Iverson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kong swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Kong dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Iverson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kong scores with a hook.
Kong cracks a nice hook into Iverson's ribs.
Kong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to de liver by Kong. Beautiful body shot.
Kong connects with the punch.
Iverson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kong defends it nicely.
Iverson shoots in for a double leg but Kong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Allen Iverson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Kong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kong.
Iverson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice shot by Kong.
Kong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kong scores with a nice strike.
Kong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kong wants it to stay on the feet.
Jake Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Iverson.
Kong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iverson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Iverson misses with a straight right.
Iverson is breathing heavily.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iverson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kong cracks Iverson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Iverson takes one to the side of the head.
Kong connects with the punch.
Iverson lands the left hand.
Kong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kong wants it to stay on the feet.
Iverson avoids the body shot from Kong.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iverson.
Iverson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kong cracks Iverson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Iverson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kong cracks Iverson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Iverson tries to clinch but Kong moves out of range.
Iverson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Iverson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kong stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kong tries to avoid it but Iverson 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 just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Iverson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Iverson looks for the body kick but Kong saw that one coming.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kong tries to bum rush Iverson with a series of wild strikes but Iverson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kong scores with a hook to the body. Iverson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Kong as he connects with a hook.
Kong lands a nice shot that snaps Iverson's head back.
Kong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Iverson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jab from Kong.
Iverson moves in looking to clinch but Kong pushes him off.
Kong tries to bum rush Iverson with a series of wild strikes but Iverson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kong lands with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Iverson has time to react.
Iverson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kong, as that shot connected.
Iverson wants to clinch up but Kong keeps it at a distance.
Iverson wants to clinch.
Iverson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kong's waist but Kong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iverson off to one side.
Iverson shoots in looking for a takedown. Kong tries to sprawl out of it but Iverson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Iverson.
Kong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kong misses with a body shot.
Iverson throws out a leg kick but Kong moves out of range and Iverson only half commits.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Iverson is just out of range.
Jake Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iverson dives in and grabs Kong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kong pushes down on Iverson's head and hops out.
Iverson avoids the body shot from Kong.

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.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iverson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kong lands a nice looking body shot.
Iverson is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
Kong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kong wants it to stay on the feet.
Iverson takes one to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kong.
Kong lands with a good body shot.
Kong scores with a shot to the body.
Kong dips to his left and cracks Iverson with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Iverson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong lands with an uppercut that bounces Iverson off the cage and back into rage.
Iverson misses with a head kick.
Kong cracks a nice hook into Iverson's ribs.
Iverson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kong jabs at Iverson's body.
Kong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Kong dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Iverson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kong connects with a body shot.
Iverson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Iverson moves forwards but Kong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kong catches Iverson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kong lands with a shot to the body.
Kong lands with a straight right. Iverson didn't see that one coming.
Iverson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kong scores with a nice head shot.
Kong cracks Iverson with an open hand slap.
Nice sprawl there from Kong as Iverson shoots in.
Iverson takes one to the chin there.
Iverson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Iverson moves in looking to clinch but Kong pushes him off.
Iverson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iverson circles away quickly and effectively.
Iverson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Kong.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong lands a nice looking body shot.
Kong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iverson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jake Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Kong digs a good body shot into Iverson's ribs.
Kong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kong throws a shot from downtown. Iverson moves away and avoids it.
Kong with a hook.
Kong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Iverson doesn't seem bothered though.
Iverson tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Iverson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jake Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Iverson.
Kong scores with a jab to the body.
Iverson has a takedown stuffed.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kong as he avoids it easily.
Kong stuns Iverson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kong jabs at Iverson's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong scores with a jab to the body.
Kong lands a right hook to the body.
Iverson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Iverson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kong lands a slapping body shot.
Kong with a hook.
Kong lands a two punch combo.
Kong digs a good hook to Iverson's body.
Kong stuffs the takedown.
A lazy left from Kong finds it's target.
Kong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Iverson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Iverson shoots for a double leg takedown but Kong sprawls well. He's pushed Iverson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Iverson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kong throws a combination. Iverson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Iverson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but Iverson persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong lands a body shot.
Kong lands with a shot to the body.
Iverson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iverson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, jab by Kong - just one landing.
Kong scores with the left hand. Iverson knows he should have avoided that one.
Iverson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kong works Iverson's body with a nice hook.
Kong works over Iverson's head and body with a nice combination.
Kong connects with a body shot.
Kong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A punch lands to the side of Iverson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kong blocks a head kick by Iverson.
Decent striking displayed by Iverson there.
Iverson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kong scores with a nice strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kong with a nice cross.
Iverson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Iverson's head backwards.
Iverson tries to clinch up.
Kong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Iverson manages to avoid it.
Kong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kong throws a series of punches but Iverson avoids them all with ease.
Kong lands a nice looking body shot.
Kong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Iverson counters with a one-two to the body.
Iverson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kong's waist but Kong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Iverson off to one side.
Kong lands with a good body shot.
Allen Iverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Kong!