PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kong King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarret Slertys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

King
vs
Slertys

168 cm
19
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kong King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarret Slertys!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slertys ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King shoots in for a double leg but Slertys sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Slertys sprawls well. Slertys wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
King fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kong King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Slertys but Slertys pushes him off and we're back to square one.

King feints and as Slertys raises his hands in defense, King changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
King missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Slertys working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
Slertys is trying to control the position from the bottom.
King controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

King shoots in and bounces Slertys off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
King being controlled here momentarily.
King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Slertys utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
King slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slertys can do anything to dispel that myth.
King landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells King's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Slertys is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King controls from within his opponent's guard.
King working some strikes from top position.
King is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
King has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
King postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
King landing some decent shots from guard.
King is pushing down on Slertys's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slertys is fighting to maintain full guard but King has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
King not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
King is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
King sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slertys defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slertys is in trouble now - King has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kong King dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Slertys displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from King.
Kong King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slertys misses with a wild combination.
Slertys throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.

King looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
King content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Kong King just wasn't active enough.
Slertys throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Slertys enables King to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Slertys manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
King scoring with punches to the head and body.
Slertys preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
King postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slertys's head.
King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kong King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King works a leg free and moves into half guard.
King seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
King lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King controlling the action here.
King seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slertys for as long as he can get away with.
King scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King not doing much here.
King scoring with strikes to the body and head.
King content to control rather than advance.
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. King connects with a nice short shot to Slertys's temple.
King uses his free foot to push down on Slertys's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Slertys.
A nice elbow there by King.
Slertys is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is landing with some decent strikes but Slertys is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
King controlling from the full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King lands a heavy elbow.

Slertys is rocked!
King looking to control and managing it successfully.
Slertys takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Slertys is still in real trouble! Can King finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Slertys that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kong King dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

King fails with a takedown attempt.

King closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Slertys did well to prevent King getting side control.
King not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Slertys seems to have recovered his senses.
Slertys has hold of King's hands but King slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
King performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
King scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
King throwing shots but Slertys is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
King working over Slertys with some ground and pound. Slertys looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
King slows the pace down in half guard.
Slertys takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Slertys on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
King missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
King takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
King working the head and body with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
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 King has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
King shoots in for a takedown but Slertys shows good takedown defense.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Slertys manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kong King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slertys waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
Slertys stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Slertys wants it to stay on the feet.

King shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slertys's guard.
King missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
King postures up and lands a big shot to Slertys's brow.
King passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
King scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Slertys to see if he's OK.
Jarret Slertys has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lull in the action here.
Slertys really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
An elbow from King crashes against the mat.
Slertys is trying to escape the position but King is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Slertys trying to remain calm as King controls from the top position.
King looks up at the clock and then as Slertys takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, King smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kong King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King cracks Slertys with a big right hand but Slertys just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King advances nicely into full mount.
King lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
King is landing with some decent strikes but Slertys is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kong King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for King, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kong King!
A relieved looking Kong King thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.