PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Qing Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Iverson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kong comes to the cage accompanied by ไรซิงซัน. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Allen Iverson enters the cage!

Kong
vs
Iverson

177 cm
28
169 lbs
22 - 5 - 0

160 cm
27
165 lbs
21 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction
Convicted Trap House

Wolfpack Threadz
Wolfpack Blood Labs Q158-Q155

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Qing Kong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Allen Iverson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Iverson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Iverson somewhat.

Iverson looking to score a takedown here. Kong is defending well but Iverson drives through and ends up in Kong's guard.

Iverson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kong looking for a guillotine here but Iverson defends easily.
Iverson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kong is proving hard to escape from.

Kong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Iverson is aware though and is defending well.
Iverson is stalling in the full guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong has a closed guard, preventing Iverson from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kong is looking for a triangle here but Iverson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Iverson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Iverson with a hook.
Kong lands with a kick to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kong looks to land a combination but Iverson avoids it well.
Iverson misses with an uppercut. Kong saw that one coming.
Kong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong is looking to chop away at Iverson's legs.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iverson.
Qing Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Iverson.
Kong moves out of range as Iverson strikes.
Qing Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kong scores with a one two! Iverson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Iverson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kong as he jumps to the side.
Iverson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kong stuffs the takedown attempt from Iverson. Iverson gets slowly back to his feet.
Iverson takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
Iverson looks to clinch
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iverson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kong takes a swing at Iverson's ribcage but misses.
Kong is looking to clinch.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kong as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Iverson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice jab there from Kong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iverson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Iverson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horrible takedown by Iverson or perhaps it was just good defense by Kong which made him look bad.
Iverson misses with a takedown attempt
and Kong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kong lands the left hand.
Kong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iverson misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iverson misses with a wild body shot.
Kong lands a nice looking body kick.
Iverson fails with a takedown attempt.
Iverson looks winded!
Kong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Iverson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qing Kong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kong has Iverson up against the cage in a clinch.
Kong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kong can't find room to land a body shot as Iverson controls the action.
Kong dodges an elbow strike from Iverson.
Iverson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Iverson avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Kong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Iverson backwards.
Kong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Iverson pushes off an throws an elbow but Kong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Iverson controls his hands.
Iverson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Iverson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Iverson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kong tries to work over Iverson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong lands a nice shot to the body.
Kong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Iverson lands an elbow inside that Kong shrugs off.

It looks like Qing Kong has been cut.
Kong controlling the action here for a moment.
Iverson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Iverson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kong pushes Iverson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kong with a knee to the head.
Kong misses with a knee strike.
Iverson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees in the clinch landing for Kong.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kong.
Iverson misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Kong.
Iverson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kong throws a head punch that misses.
Iverson throws an elbow that misses.
Kong working Iverson over with knees to the body.
Iverson is breathing heavily.
Kong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kong blocks an uppercut.
Iverson lands with a short shot to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kong obliges.
A short body shot lands from Kong as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iverson.
Iverson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Iverson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kong misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong slowing the pace effectively.
Kong lands a nice uppercut.
Kong blocks an elbow strike.
Iverson throws a head punch that misses.
Kong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Iverson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Iverson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short left from Iverson.
Iverson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Iverson avoiding damage as Kong throws knees to the body.
Kong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kong misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Iverson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kong.
Iverson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kong avoiding damage as Iverson throws knees to the body.
Kong just leaning against Iverson, taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Iverson.
Still in the clinch, Kong scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iverson controlling the action here for a moment.
A knee to the head by Kong.
Kong lands an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters up against the cage, Iverson throws an elbow but misses.
Kong prevents a body shot from Iverson.
Kong blocks an elbow strike.
Kong tries to work over Iverson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qing Kong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Qing Kong's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Iverson shoots in for a takedown but Kong shows good takedown defense.
Kong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Iverson.
Iverson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Iverson avoids the body shot from Kong.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kong as he jumps to the side.
Qing Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Iverson.
Kong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Iverson.
Iverson misses with a body shot.
Iverson throws a right hand that misses
and Kong counters with a body kick that stops Iverson in his tracks momentarily.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kong.
Kong lands an overhand right.
Iverson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iverson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Iverson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kong.
Kong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Iverson doesn't seem bothered though.
Kong scores with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Kong.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kong connects with a single shot there.
Kong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kong's corner calls for a 1-2. Kong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Iverson throws a body punch but Kong moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Kong.
Iverson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Iverson moves out of range of the body kick from Kong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iverson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iverson can do to turn this around?
Kong takes a swing at Iverson's ribcage but misses.
Iverson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong throws a right and a left that Iverson avoids nicely.
Kong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Iverson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kong.
Kong looks for the body kick but Iverson saw that one coming.
Kong fakes the leg kick and cracks Iverson in the body.
Kong looks to land a body kick but Iverson moved away.
Iverson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Iverson.
Nice defenses there by Kong.
Iverson tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Kong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Iverson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Kong looks to throw the jab but Iverson is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kong circles away quickly and effectively.
Kong cracks the inside of Iverson's front leg.
Iverson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kong.
Kong scores with a push kick.
Iverson misses with a body shot
and Kong counters with a low kick, right behind Iverson 's knee.
Nice body kick there by Kong.
Nice body kick there by Kong.
Kong lands with a hook. Iverson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Iverson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kong is looking to clinch.
Kong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kong throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Iverson swings for the body but Kong moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iverson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Iverson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Iverson.
Iverson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Qing Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Iverson walks into a stiff left hand from Kong.
Iverson takes a swing at Kong's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Iverson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kong at a distance.
Kong jabs at Iverson's body.
Kong scores with a spinning back kick!
Iverson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Iverson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qing Kong clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Qing Kong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kong throws a body punch but Iverson moves out of range.
Kong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Iverson shoots in and drives through. Kong sprawls well.
Iverson doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.
Kong connects with a crisp jab.
Kong slaps away a takedown attempt from Iverson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Iverson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
Kong is looking to score with low kicks.
Kong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Iverson misses the body punch
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iverson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Kong moves into the clinch successfully.
Iverson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kong.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong avoids a wild elbow strike from Iverson.
Kong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Iverson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Iverson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Iverson misses with an elbow strike.
Kong lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Iverson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kong.
Kong lands a right hand.

Kong manages to pull guard.
Iverson wants to get up but he can't break Kong's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kong working a defensive guard but Iverson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong is pressing down on Iverson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Iverson is holding on for now.
Iverson moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Iverson, up you get!

Iverson gets a double leg takedown into Kong's guard.

Kong working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Iverson has passed into half guard!
Iverson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kong controls his leg.

Kong looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Iverson wants to stand up but Kong is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kong actively working from the bottom here.
Kong is trying to control but can't.
It looks like Iverson is going to stand back up.
Iverson works his way into full mount!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kong is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Qing Kong had his way with Allen Iverson in that round.
The cut man is working on Qing Kong's cut.
That's time! Kong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Iverson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kong's hands.
Decent striking displayed by Kong there.
Iverson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iverson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kong is looking to score with low kicks.
Iverson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iverson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kong but Kong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Iverson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kong misses with a leg kick.
Iverson shoots in but no luck this time.
Qing Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allen Iverson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong swings for the body but Iverson moves out of range.
Kong blocks a jab.
Iverson shoots in but no luck this time.
Iverson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Iverson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kong counters with a body kick that stops Iverson in his tracks momentarily.
Kong works Iverson's body with a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kong.
Kong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Iverson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Iverson. Iverson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kong throws a push kick but Iverson slaps the foot to one side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iverson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kong under the eye.
Iverson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Iverson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donk. Kong catches Iverson right on the button with a cross.
Iverson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kong chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Kong closes the distance and clinches.
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kong content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Iverson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Iverson pushes off an throws an elbow but Kong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Iverson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kong.
Kong is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iverson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Iverson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Iverson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kong.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kong is leaning against Iverson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kong blocking some punches.
Iverson is looking to control Kong's arms but Kong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Iverson has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Iverson.
Iverson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kong digs a right hand underneath Iverson's ribcage. Iverson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Iverson.
Kong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Iverson blocks it with crossed arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iverson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Iverson scores with a shot to the side of Kong's head.
Kong avoids a wild elbow strike from Iverson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong tries to stall but Iverson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Iverson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Allen Iverson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kong misses with a body punch.
Kong blocks an elbow strike from Iverson.
Kong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Iverson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Iverson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Iverson.
Kong lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iverson stalling in the clinch but Kong improves position.
Kong misses with a knee to the head.
Kong blocks the elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Qing Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kong, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 50:45
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Qing Kong!
Qing Kong retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Qing Kong made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.