PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Red Forman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Qing Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Forman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ultimate. Kong has chosen THE RISING SUN as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Forman
vs
Kong

176 cm
25
160 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

177 cm
24
169 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Conviction
Convicted Trap House

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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Red Forman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Qing Kong!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forman scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kong doesn't seem bothered though.
Forman throws the left hand but Kong avoids the punch easily.
Kong misses with a body kick.
Forman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kong has time to react.
Forman throws a leg kick but Kong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Forman checks a low kick from Kong.
A slow jab from Forman misses its intended target.
Nice body kick there by Kong.
Forman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Forman swinging wildly here.
Kong misses with a head kick.
Forman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forman.
Kong slips under a jab from Forman.
Forman lands a nice shot that snaps Kong's head back.
Forman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Forman.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Forman checks a leg kick.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Forman blocks a head kick by Kong.
Kong blocks a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Kong.
Kong avoids the body shot from Forman.
Forman tries to move into range but Kong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Forman avoids the head kick by Kong.
Kong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Forman's sensitive parts.
Forman swings widly with a right hand
and Kong finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Forman throws a looping overhand right but Kong ducks down to avoid it.
Kong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A jab from Kong misses.
Forman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kong.
Kong avoids the body shot from Forman.
Kong scores with a jab to the body.
Forman throws a hook but Kong blocks it.
Forman moves out of range as Kong throws a body kick.
Forman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Forman scores with a jab. Kong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Forman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Forman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forman misses with a few strikes there.
Kong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Forman.
Kong throws a front kick that sends Forman stumbling back into the cage.
Kong throws a head kick but Forman moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forman moves out of range of the body kick from Kong.
Forman misses with a kick to the body.
Forman misses with a shot to the body
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Forman.
Forman dodges the punch combination from Kong.
Forman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kong can pounce on him.
Kong throws a body punch but Forman moves out of range.
Forman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice shot lands for Forman.
Forman throws a series of strikes that have Kong backpedaling.
Kong digs a good body shot into Forman's ribs.
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!
Forman connects with a right hand. Kong shakes it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong needs to keep his hands up - Forman had a free shot at his head there.
Kong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Forman.
Kong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Forman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
Forman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Forman misses with a body shot.
Forman moves out of range as Kong throws a body kick.
Forman is looking to land body kicks.
Forman cracks a nice hook into Kong's ribs.
Kong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Forman looks to land a combination but Kong avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Forman throws the left hand but Kong avoids the punch easily.
A low kick from Kong misses
and Forman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kong throws a wild body kick that Forman sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Red Forman will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kong needs to keep his hands up - Forman had a free shot at his head there.
Kong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Forman rather than just go for the knockout.
Kong slips a jab from Forman.
Nice body kick from Kong.
Kong avoids the body shot from Forman.
Kong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Forman's hands.
Nice body punch from Kong.
Forman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kong punishes Forman's body with a nice straight punch.
Kong misses with a body kick.
Kong takes a swing at Forman's ribcage but misses.
Forman checks a leg kick.

Kong gets tackled into the cage by Forman. Forman maintains the clinch.
Kong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Formans head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Forman misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Forman.

Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Forman.
Forman throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Forman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick and Forman moves out of range easily.
Qing Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jab from Kong.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kong - that will leave a mark!
A head kick misses from Kong.
Forman checks a leg kick nicely.
Kong misses with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Forman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kong, as that shot connected.
Kong throws a front kick that sends Forman stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forman looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Forman thuds his right hand into Kong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Forman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Forman misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Forman blocks the body kick.
Kong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Forman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Forman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kong slips a jab from Forman.
Forman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Forman doesn't seem bothered though.
Forman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Forman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Forman.
Kong throws a series of punches but Forman moves out of range.
Forman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Forman fails to land with a series of punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forman. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Forman moves out of range as Kong throws a body kick.
Kong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Forman scores with a nice right hand.
Forman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Kong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Forman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kong at a distance.
Forman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Forman checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kong.
Kong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kong misses with a kick to the body.
Kong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Forman.
Forman just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Kong. That snapped Forman's head back.
Qing Kong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Forman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Qing Kong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Forman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Forman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kong on the side of the head.
Forman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kong.
Kong digs a good body shot into Forman's ribs.
Forman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Forman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Forman will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Forman blocks the body kick.
Kong misses with a low kick.
Kong throws a push kick but Forman slaps the foot to one side.
Forman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Forman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Forman takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Forman cracks a nice hook into Kong's ribs.
Forman looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Kong scores with a four punch combination!
Kong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Forman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kong on the side of the head.
Forman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Forman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Forman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Forman with a nice cross.
Forman misses with a wild combination.
Forman moves out of range as Kong throws a body kick.
Forman misses with a two punch combination.

Forman clinches with his opponent.
Kong scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Red Forman has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kong digs a right hand into Forman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Forman's gas tank.
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!
Forman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Forman working aggressively here.
Forman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Forman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Forman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Forman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Forman lands with a right to the head.
Forman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kong misses with the head strike.
Kong prevents a body shot from Forman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Forman lands a jab to Kong's midsection.
Kong lands with a nice body punch.
Forman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Forman was well out of range. Poor timing from Kong.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Forman looks to land a combination but Kong avoids it well.
Forman staying out of range there.
Kong with a hook.
Forman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Forman as he connects with a hook.
Kong misses the shot to the body.
Kong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Forman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Forman.
Forman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kong misses with a body kick.
Forman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A jab from Forman misses.
Forman cracks a nice hook into Kong's ribs.
Forman tests Kong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Forman thows a body shot but no joy.
Kong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kong thuds his shin into the meat of Forman's side.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Red Forman.
Well Forman 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Red Forman!
Our winner, Red Forman, 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.