PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kublai Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander comes into the arena with CCR - Bad Moon Rising blaring out of the sound system. Congo has chosen Lil' Jamal - Genetic For Terror as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Alexander
vs
Congo

193 cm
33
195 lbs
16 - 2 - 0

179 cm
32
199 lbs
28 - 17 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Kublai Congo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo fails with a takedown attempt.
Congo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Alexander throws a head kick that misses.
Alexander throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alexander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Congo throws a lazy uppercut
and Congo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Congo throws a body punch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Congo is able to avoid easily.
Congo thuds a left hand into Alexander's body.
Alexander misses with a head kick.
Alexander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander throws the left hand but Congo avoids the punch easily.
Alexander misses with a leg kick

and Congo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alexander's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Congo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alexander is keeping the position for now.
Alexander working a defensive guard here.
Congo throwing strikes from guard but Alexander blocks nicely.
Congo pushes down on Alexander's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Alexander makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alexander.
Congo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexander wants to stand and escape but Congo is having none of it.
Congo wants to pass the guard but Alexander is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Congo trying to control but Alexander is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander wants to sweep here but Congo controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander has his hands on Congo's head, controlling the position.
Congo throwing strikes from guard but Alexander blocks nicely.
Congo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Alexander manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Alexander seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Travis Alexander wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Alexander looks to score with a jab to the body but Congo is just out of range.
Alexander is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Congo misses with a low kick.
Alexander scores with a jab.

Congo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Alexander manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Congo throwing strikes but missing.
Congo being controlled here momentarily.
Congo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
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!
Congo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Alexander will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Congo wants to control from the top but Alexander keeps moving.
Congo is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexander has wrist control.

Congo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Congo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Congo stopping the sweep attempt from Alexander.
Congo pushes down on Alexander's leg and manages to get into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexander is looking for a sweep. Congo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Congo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexander keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kublai Congo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Alexander lands an overhand right.
Congo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alexander sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Congo somewhat.
Alexander takes a swing at Congo's ribcage but misses.
Alexander with a hook.
Alexander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexander. That's going to slow Congo down.
Congo moves out of range of the body kick.
Alexander shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Congo scoring well with a low kick there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Congo has closed the distance and engaged Alexander in a clinch.
Congo throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexander.
Alexander blocks a body shot from Congo.
Alexander scores with a hook to the body.
Alexander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Congo avoids it.
Alexander misses with some punches.
Congo avoiding damage as Alexander throws knees to the body.
Congo tries to throw a body punch but Alexander avoids it by throwing Congo back against the cage.
Congo pushes Alexander back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Congo has hold of one of Alexander's legs. Alexander is fighting the takedown attempt but Congo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Congo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Congo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Congo looking to pass the guard.
Congo is looking to work some ground and pound but Alexander has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo being controlled here momentarily.
Congo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Congo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Congo passes Alexander's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Alexander trying to control but Congo postures up.
Congo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Alexander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Congo.
Congo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alexander knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alexander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Congo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Congo is thwarting Alexander's attempts to control the position.
Congo tries to pass to full mount but Alexander defends it.
Congo slips a nice elbow through Alexander's hands, connecting with Alexander's forehead.
Alexander makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alexander.
Alexander working a defensive guard here.
Congo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Congo stands and throws Alexander's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Congo lands a nice forearm strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Congo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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!
Congo is putting a hurting on Alexander here, landing some big shots from side control.
Congo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Alexander's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alexander is looking to reverse the position.
Congo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexander takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alexander wants to control but Congo postures up.
Kublai Congo has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Congo working the head with strikes.

Congo swings around for an armbar but Alexander sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Congo's guard.
Alexander's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Congo is looking to sweep but instead, Alexander has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kublai Congo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Alexander connects with an inside leg kick.
Alexander thumps Congo with a low kick.
Alexander throws a leg kick

and Congo counters with a takedown into side control.
Alexander tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Congo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Congo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Alexander wants to get back to his feet.
Congo is working Alexander over with some ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Congo advances to mount.
Alexander really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Congo landing strikes from the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander wants to hold on but Congo pushes him away.
Congo postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Alexander looks a forlorn figure.
Alexander bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Congo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Alexander has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Congo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Alexander is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Congo pulls down on the head and he's put Alexander to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kublai Congo!