PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Kraken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kraken comes to the cage accompanied by Battle Without Honor Or Humanity. Bong is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hits From The Bong. The Bong will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kraken
vs
Bong

188 cm
27
281 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

205 cm
26
265 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

KAISER

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, The Kraken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, The Bong!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kraken counters with a shoot takedown. Bong fights it but they end up in guard.
Kraken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bong is keeping the position for now.
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.
Kraken tries to stand but Bong is controlling from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

We're going to have a standup here because The Kraken wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bong misses with a takedown attempt

so Kraken counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kraken wants to pass the guard but Bong is keeping the position.
Bong wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong keeping full guard, as Kraken tries to pass.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bong working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because The Kraken just wasn't active enough.
Kraken throws a jab when Bong was well out of range.

Bong gets tackled into the cage by Kraken. Kraken maintains the clinch.
Bong prevents Kraken from breaking the clinch.
Bong tries to score a body lock takedown but Kraken shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The Kraken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Bong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kraken avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kraken misses with a punch on the inside.
Bong has Kraken pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kraken manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kraken lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bong.
Bong tries for a takedown but Kraken manages to get underhooks.
Bong has Kraken pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kraken manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bong tries to score a body lock takedown but Kraken shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bong has Kraken pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kraken manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bong goes for a takedown attempt but Kraken pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Kraken moves into the clinch successfully.
Bong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kraken is looking to break free of the clinch but Bong has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Kraken.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraken gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bong.
Kraken struggles to land a body shot inside as Bong controls his hands.
Bong wants a takedown but no success here.
Bong has Kraken pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kraken manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bong looks gassed!
Kraken taking a breather.
Kraken throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kraken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bong wants a takedown but no success here.
Kraken gets underhooks to prevent Bong's takedown attempt.

Bong is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kraken is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bong to the mat. Bong regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kraken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kraken accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bong misses with a takedown attempt

and Kraken counters with a takedown into side control.
Kraken working the ground and pound but Bong is defending the strikes.
Bong manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kraken's best efforts.
Bong trying to hold on to Kraken's head to control him but Kraken postures up.
Bong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong is refusing to be controlled, as Kraken sits in half guard.

The Kraken has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bong has his takedown stuffed

and Kraken counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kraken.
Bong has momentary wrist control but Kraken slips an elbow through the middle.

It looks like The Bong has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraken is looking to advance position but Bong has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bong is looking to work his way around to Kraken's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kraken is looking to improve his position but Bong isn't that keen on the idea.
Kraken is working hard here to advance position.
Bong looking to control but Kraken is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Bong moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kraken has worked his arm free - good work by Kraken!
Bong wants to control but Kraken is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bong tries for a kimura but Kraken is defending well.

Bong working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kraken struggling a bit here.
Bong wants to control but Kraken is keeping him busy.
Kraken is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Bong is trying to get an arm triangle but Kraken is defending well.
Bong is looking to take a break and control but Kraken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kraken gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kraken is looking for a sweep. Bong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Bong is looking for a kimura here.
Kraken wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Kraken dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on The Bong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bong misses with a head kick.

Bong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kraken tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bong is in Kraken's guard.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bong is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kraken is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kraken has escaped and now he's on top!
Kraken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong keeping full guard, as Kraken tries to pass.
Kraken makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bong trying to keep a closed guard but Kraken is proving a slippery customer.

That's two 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. The Bong was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Bong tries for a takedown but Kraken circles away easily

and Kraken counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bong's guard now.
Bong looking for a sweep. Not yet Bong, not yet.
Kraken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Kraken postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kraken, into his guard.
Bong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kraken is keeping the position for now.
The Bong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Kraken is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kraken swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Bong drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kraken looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kraken looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kraken!
Bong can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kraken controls the position from side control.
Bong is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Kraken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kraken has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Kraken!