PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Voax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voax's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Ripper. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kong's choice of entrance music: Faint. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Voax
vs
Kong

218 cm
26
270 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

195 cm
27
265 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Springfield HW Nutrition
Springfield HW Nutrition

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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Voax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, King Kong!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voax jabs Kong to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Kong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Voax was covering up waiting for the punch and Kong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Voax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kong.
Voax knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kong on the ground.
Voax wants to sweep but no luck.
Voax is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kong prevents Voax from getting back to his feet.
Kong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Voax wants to sweep but no luck.
Voax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kong.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong throwing strikes but missing.
Kong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nice strikes from Kong there.
Kong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Voax's head.
Voax keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voax trying to control here.
Kong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Voax throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Voax trying to hold on to Kong's head to control him but Kong postures up.
Nice strikes from Kong there.
Nice strikes from Kong there.
Voax is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kong lands a nice short elbow.
Voax is trying to get back to full guard.
Voax on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kong lands with a punch from half guard.
Voax tries to roll over but Kong keeps him under control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kong connects with a nice short shot to Voax's temple.
Kong is thwarting Voax's attempts to control the position.
Kong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Voax looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kong slips a nice elbow through Voax's hands, connecting with Voax's forehead.
Voax is looking to control Kong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Voax avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Kong.
Voax avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kong.
Kong throwing shots but Voax is blocking nicely.
Kong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Voax defending well though.
Nice strikes from Kong there.
Voax throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Voax is trying to get back to full guard.
Kong drops an elbow to the side of Voax's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong working the head and body with strikes.
Kong lands with a punch from half guard.
Voax throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kong lands with a punch from half guard.
Voax won't allow Kong to pass to mount.
Kong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Voax gets full guard.
Voax wants to sweep but no luck.
Kong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Voax's head.
Kong chips away with some ground and pound.
Voax will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kong landing with the ground and pound.
Kong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Voax works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kong wants to pass the guard but Voax is keeping the position.
Kong thows a big elbow that misses.
Voax bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kong's guard.
Kong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Voax's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Voax is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kong lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Voax is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Voax is looking to take a break and control but Kong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kong.
Voax won't allow Kong to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Voax stopping the sweep attempt from Kong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Kong dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Voax looks to land a combination. Kong sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Kong shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Voax is trying to defend but Kong finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Voax manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Voax is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kong lands a couple of elbows.
Kong prevents Voax from getting back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kong lands a couple of digs.
Kong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kong cracks Voax with a solid left hand.
Kong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Voax working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kong.

Voax working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong distracts Voax with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Voax is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Voax is looking for a sweep.
Kong cracks Voax with a big elbow.
Kong lands a few punches from side control.
Kong lands an elbow.
Kong working the body and head with strikes.
Kong landing strikes.
Voax takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kong creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Voax is trying to get back to half guard.
Kong working the ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kong prevents Voax from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong working the body and head with strikes.
Kong is putting a hurting on Voax here, landing some big shots from side control.
Voax on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Voax manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kong throwing shots but Voax is blocking nicely.
Kong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Voax is pressing down on Kong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kong working some strikes from top position.
Voax looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kong is one step ahead there.
Kong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Voax working for a triangle but Kong defends it easily.
Kong is looking to work some ground and pound but Voax has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voax utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Voax had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kong defends it easily.
Kong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kong throwing strikes from guard but Voax blocks nicely.
Voax avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Voax avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kong landing with the ground and pound.
Kong works over Voax with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kong distracts Voax with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kong cracks Voax with a solid left hand.
Kong landing some decent shots from guard.
Voax not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Voax preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Voax is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kong scoring with some ground and pound.
Voax looking to control.
Voax wants to sweep but no luck.
Kong with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Voax's head.
Kong cracks Voax with a solid left hand.

Voax escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Voax looking for a guillotine here but Kong defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Kong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kong in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Voax takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kong grinds an elbow into Voax's temple.
Voax tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Kong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kong cracks Voax with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Voax takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Voax wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Voax tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kong working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

Voax throws Kong to one side and escapes!

Kong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Voax tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kong is in Voax's guard.
Kong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Voax's head.
Kong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kong chips away with some ground and pound.
Kong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kong is in close to Voax's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kong stands up over Voax, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Voax is looking for a triangle but Kong pushes his legs off easily.
Voax is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kong is working Voax over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
King Kong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kong stands up over Voax, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Voax has his foot on Kong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kong works his way back into a safe position though.
Kong distracts Voax with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kong landing with the ground and pound.
Voax trying to control the position.
Kong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
King Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kong distracts Voax with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kong content to stall in guard here.

Voax has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kong cracks Voax with a solid left hand.
Kong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Voax is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kong is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong works over Voax with some ground and pound from guard.
Kong trying to control but Voax is working from the bottom.
Kong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jamie Voax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Voax's head.
Kong preventing the sweep.
Kong advances to half guard.

Voax looking for submissions off his back.
Voax taking some punishment here, with Kong in his half guard.
Kong working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kong stalling.
Voax wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong winds up and cracks Voax with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Voax wants to improve his position but Kong is controlling well.
Kong lands strikes from half guard.
Kong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Voax looking for submissions off his back.
Kong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kong drops an elbow to the side of Voax's head.
Kong lands with a punch from half guard.
Kong lands strikes from half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
King Kong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30

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