PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wong Mongtong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burt Guth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mongtong comes to the cage accompanied by Blackened. Guth has chosen Alva Noto - Module 7 as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Mongtong
vs
Guth

172 cm
33
150 lbs
32 - 13 - 1

183 cm
33
153 lbs
21 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Hellbent

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 32 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wong Mongtong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burt Guth!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mongtong keeps Guth at a distance using the push kick.
Wong Mongtong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mongtong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mongtong throws a chopping leg kick but Guth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Guth walks into a stiff left hand from Mongtong.
Guth blocks a jab.
Guth counters with a body kick.
Guth is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mongtong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Guth tries to counter it with a takedown but Mongtong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mongtong throws a front kick aimed at Guth's knee but Guth avoids it well.
Mongtong throws a body kick that misses.
Guth has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Guth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guth with the counter takedown but Mongtong avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guth dodges the punch combination from Mongtong.
Mongtong scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mongtong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A good leg kick by Mongtong.
Mongtong throws a chopping leg kick but Guth manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Guth with the counter takedown but Mongtong avoids it easily.
Mongtong throws a shot from downtown. Guth moves away and avoids it.
Guth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Guth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mongtong. Mongtong obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Mongtong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Guth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mongtong with a body shot.
Mongtong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Guth is out of range.
Nice body kick from Mongtong.
Mongtong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Guth if he has to take too many more of those.
Mongtong throws a shot from downtown. Guth moves away and avoids it.
Guth feints the counter takedown.
Mongtong looks for the body kick but Guth saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guth blocks a leg kick.
Guth moves away from the strike by Mongtong.
Mongtong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Guth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mongtong defends it well.
Mongtong throws a leg kick but Guth sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mongtong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Guth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Guth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Guth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mongtong throws a head kick that misses.
Mongtong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mongtong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Guth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mongtong with a body shot.
Mongtong misses with a kick to the body.
Guth thinks about the counter body kick.
Mongtong throws a low kick but Guth moves out of range easily.
Guth with the counter takedown but Mongtong avoids it easily.
Mongtong throws a front kick aimed at Guth's knee but Guth avoids it well.
Guth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mongtong defends it well.
Mongtong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Guth checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mongtong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Guth feints the counter takedown.
Mongtong connects with a solid leg kick.
Mongtong looks to land a left hand but Guth moved out of range nicely.
Guth thinks about the counter body kick.
Mongtong throws a jab when Guth was well out of range.
Guth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mongtong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Guth staying out of range there.
And Guth tries to counter it with a takedown but Mongtong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mongtong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Guth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mongtong wants to land a leg kick but Guth is out of range.
Mongtong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guth was well out of range. Poor timing from Mongtong.
Guth now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mongtong tries to work over Guth's front leg with a kick but Guth checks it.
Guth counters with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mongtong. That's going to slow Guth down.
Mongtong throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Guth makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mongtong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Guth is able to avoid easily.
And Guth tries to counter it with a takedown but Mongtong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mongtong throws out a leg kick but Guth moves out of range and Mongtong only half commits.
Guth feints the counter takedown.
A low kick from Mongtong misses

and Guth counters with a shoot takedown. Mongtong fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Guth throws an elbow that misses. Mongtong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guth's guard. Nice move by Mongtong!

Guth lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Mongtong has momentary wrist control but Guth slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wong Mongtong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Guth avoids a kick to the body.
Guth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mongtong seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mongtong throws a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Guth as he checks the leg kick.
Guth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mongtong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mongtong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Guth counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Guth frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mongtong is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guth throwing strikes here but Mongtong is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Guth sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mongtong wants to hold on but Guth pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guth working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mongtong is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Guth is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guth raining down shots from the mount!
Mongtong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Guth landing strikes from the mount and Mongtong is in trouble!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mongtong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Guth in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Guth wants to control the pace but Mongtong is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guth landing strikes from the mount and Mongtong is in trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mongtong can't escape the position.
Guth sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mongtong is controlling an arm, preventing Guth from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Guth trying to control but Mongtong is having none of it.

Guth moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Mongtong has worked his arm free - good work by Mongtong!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mongtong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mongtong managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Guth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mongtong taking a bit of punishment here - Guth scoring with strikes.
Mongtong wants to control but Guth postures up.
Mongtong sneaks back into half guard.
Guth wants to pass the guard but Mongtong is defending well.
Guth has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Guth seems to be working for a kimura but Mongtong defends the submission attempt.
Mongtong trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guth thows a huge punch but Mongtong dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Burt Guth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mongtong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Guth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as Guth blocks the leg kick.
Mongtong 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.
Guth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mongtong.
Mongtong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Guth. That did some damage!
Mongtong misses with a body shot.
Guth feints the counter takedown.
Guth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Guth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Crunch! Mongtong slams his shin into Guth's torso.
Mongtong is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Guth's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mongtong throws a jab when Guth was well out of range.
Guth feints the counter takedown.
Mongtong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Guth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mongtong throws a hook but Guth blocks it.
Guth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guth checks a low kick from Mongtong.
Guth tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Guth blocks a head kick by Mongtong.
Guth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mongtong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guth.
Mongtong scores with a leg kick.
Mongtong throws the kick towards the body but Guth avoids it.
Guth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mongtong misses with a body kick.
Guth moves out of range of the strikes.
Guth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mongtong with a body shot.
Mongtong throws a leg kick

and Guth counters with a takedown into side control.
Guth creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mongtong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mongtong tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guth in side control, throwing shots but Mongtong defends.
Mongtong taking a bit of punishment here - Guth scoring with strikes.

Guth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Guth thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Guth swings around for an armbar but Mongtong sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Guth's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mongtong trying to control the position from guard on top but Guth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Guth is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mongtong trying to control but Guth is working from the bottom.

Guth looking for subs off his back but Mongtong has passed one foot through into half guard.
Guth is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Guth is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Mongtong has latched onto it... Big trouble! Mongtong pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Guth is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Mongtong!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wong Mongtong!
A relieved looking Wong Mongtong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.