PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Pilou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cheng Ki Won (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cheng Ki Won has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Pilou
vs
Ki Won

191 cm
26
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
215 lbs
6 - 1 - 1

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Vikai Gear Island

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jean Pilou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Cheng Ki Won!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ki Won gets the takedown into side control.
Pilou is trying to get back to half guard.
Pilou tries to escape but Ki Won is in control.

Ki Won is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pilou is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
An elbow from Ki Won crashes against the mat.

Ki Won tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ki Won has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ki Won goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pilou has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ki Won but great work by Pilou.
Pilou has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ki Won is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ki Won is looking to reverse the position.
Ki Won gets back to half guard.

Ki Won actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ki Won wants to improve his position but Pilou is controlling well.

Ki Won looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Ki Won looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Ki Won is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pilou pulls his head out easily.

Ki Won looking for submissions off his back.

Ki Won has one foot on Pilou's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pilou takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab lands there for Pilou.
Pilou cracks Ki Won with an open hand slap.
Pilou scores with a jab. Ki Won acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ki Won dives in for a single leg takedown but Pilou sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
We've been informed that Ki Won has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Pilou connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ki Won moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Pilou closes the distance and clinches.
Pilou gets underhooks to prevent Ki Won's takedown attempt.
Pilou scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ki Won is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jean Pilou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cheng Ki Won.
Ki Won changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pilou fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jean Pilou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pilou connects with a nice looking jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilou lands with a good body shot.
Ki Won dives in for a single leg takedown but Pilou sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ki Won looks winded!
Ki Won takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Pilou closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ki Won has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pilou after a bit of a struggle.
Ki Won managing to block the knees to the body from Pilou.
Ki Won tries to pull guard but Pilou won't allow it.
Pilou working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stalling in the clinch from Ki Won.
Ki Won is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pilou lands with a right to the head.
Pilou scores with a shoulder strike.
Ki Won tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ki Won has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Pilou.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ki Won has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pilou avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pilou digs a right hand underneath Ki Won's ribcage. Ki Won let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pilou is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pilou lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ki Won tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pilou is struggling to control the position.
Ki Won tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pilou taking a breather.
Ki Won fails to pull guard.
Pilou lands a right hand.
Pilou lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ki Won working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Pilou dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Pilou connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Ki Won is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Pilou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ki Won can do to turn this around?
Ki Won gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Pilou points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Ki Won wakes up just in time to hear Pilou thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Pilou!