PBP Commentary

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

Kong
vs
Stylez

195 cm
25
279 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

182 cm
27
255 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, King Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suicide Stylez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kong drives through with a takedown into guard.

Stylez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kong escapes and throws Stylez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stylez is looking for a sweep.
Kong misses with the ground and pound.
Stylez is not content to let Kong control the position.
Stylez is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stylez is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Kong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kong wants to control for a moment but Stylez uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Kong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Stylez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stylez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stylez tries to get to full guard but Kong has control of the leg.
Stylez regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stylez is keeping the position for now.

Kong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Stylez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kong has picked Stylez up and slammed him! Stylez can't keep hold of the triangle and Kong manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Kong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Kong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stylez's guard.
Kong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kong postures up.
Stylez wants to sweep but no luck.

Stylez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kong uses it to pass to side control.

Kong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Kong is trying to get an arm triangle but Stylez is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stylez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stylez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kong is looking to stall here but Stylez recovers full guard.

Stylez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Kong has gone for a leg lock! Stylez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kong's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Stylez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stylez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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.
Stylez passes Kong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stylez is stalling here. Kong is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stylez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kong has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stylez can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that King Kong will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stylez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kong doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Stylez to counter with a crisp jab.
Kong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stylez counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for King Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stylez tries for a takedown but Kong circles away easily

and Kong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stylez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Stylez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Stylez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Stylez tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.

Stylez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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.
Stylez looking to pass the guard.
Kong controlling Stylez's posture.
Stylez forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stylez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four 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.

Stylez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
King Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong is pressing down on Stylez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Suicide Stylez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28

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