PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jojo Cunnings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wong Mongtong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wong Mongtong has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Cunnings
vs
Mongtong

167 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

172 cm
19
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Cornell No Gi Fight Gear ($5 shirts)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jojo Cunnings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wong Mongtong!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mongtong stuffs the takedown.
Cunnings throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mongtong's waist but Mongtong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cunnings off to one side.
Mongtong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cunnings looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jojo Cunnings. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mongtong closes the distance and clinches.
Mongtong lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Jojo Cunnings has been cut.
Cunnings wants a takedown.
Mongtong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cunnings lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mongtong lands a knee to the head.
Mongtong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cunnings blocks it with crossed arms.
Cunnings wants to take the fight to the mat but Mongtong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mongtong lands a damaging elbow.
Mongtong lands a nice elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunnings takes an elbow to the temple.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mongtong obliges.
Mongtong lands a shoulder strike.
Mongtong looking to throw knees to the head but Cunnings is blocking nicely.
Mongtong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Come on Mongtong - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Cunnings takes an elbow to the forehead.

Jojo Cunnings's cut is getting worse.
Cunnings goes for a takedown attempt but Mongtong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mongtong thumps Cunnings with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mongtong closes the distance and pushes Cunnings back into the cage.
Cunnings blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Mongtong.
Mongtong just leaning against Cunnings, taking a breather.
Cunnings drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mongtong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mongtong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cunnings.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cunnings avoids the head kick by Mongtong.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mongtong enables Cunnings to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mongtong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cunnings trying to control but Mongtong is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cunnings 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.
Cunnings is looking to stand up but Mongtong won't let him.

Cunnings drops back looking for a leg! Mongtong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mongtong manages to kick Cunnings off! Cunnings jumps back into Mongtong's guard.

Cunnings is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mongtong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mongtong has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunnings is looking to stand up but Mongtong isn't so interested in that idea.
Mongtong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cunnings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cunnings is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wong Mongtong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jojo Cunnings's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cunnings checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cunnings shoots in for a takedown but Mongtong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Mongtong clinches up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mongtong.
Cunnings has Mongtong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mongtong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mongtong scores a nice knee to the body.
Mongtong connects with a knee to the head.
Mongtong working Cunnings over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cunnings takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mongtong pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongtong lands a nice elbow.
Cunnings is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mongtong pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jojo Cunnings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mongtong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mongtong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cunnings's face.

Jojo Cunnings's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mongtong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cunnings avoiding damage as Mongtong throws knees to the body.
Mongtong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cunnings tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mongtong avoiding damage.
Mongtong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mongtong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mongtong has Cunnings pushed against the cage.
Mongtong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong lands an elbow just above Cunnings 's eye.

Jeez, Jojo Cunnings's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Mongtong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cunnings has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mongtong lands a nice elbow.
Mongtong is pressed up against the cage. Cunnings has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mongtong down to the mat. Mongtong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mongtong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mongtong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jojo Cunnings's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Wong Mongtong!
Our winner, Wong Mongtong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.