PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastian Nokia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chong Starbowsky Ii's entrance music is "SCIENCE OF THE TRIFE". A fine choice. Nokia has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Bastian Nokia will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Chong Starbowsky Ii
vs
Nokia

175 cm
30
186 lbs
10 - 32 - 1

182 cm
37
197 lbs
7 - 46 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 10 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 46 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bastian Nokia!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chong Starbowsky Ii moves into the clinch.

Chong Starbowsky Ii is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nokia can't fight it off and eventually Chong Starbowsky Ii manages to take the fight to the floor. Nokia looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Chong Starbowsky Ii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chong Starbowsky Ii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Chong Starbowsky Ii drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nokia looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nokia looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nokia!

Chong Starbowsky Ii wants to control but Nokia postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chong Starbowsky Ii is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokia trying to control the position but Chong Starbowsky Ii is working away.
Chong Starbowsky Ii bucks up and tries to throw Nokia off but instead Nokia has got his back!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nokia controlling well, preventing Chong Starbowsky Ii from escaping the position.
Chong Starbowsky Ii wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nokia looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chong Starbowsky Ii can't escape the position.
Chong Starbowsky Ii rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Chong Starbowsky Ii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nokia blocks the strikes from Chong Starbowsky Ii.
Chong Starbowsky Ii has his hands clasped together around Nokia's back. He's all about the action.
Chong Starbowsky Ii tries to roll over but Nokia keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong Starbowsky Ii regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nokia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chong Starbowsky Ii is keeping the position for now.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Chong Starbowsky Ii closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chong Starbowsky Ii is struggling to control the position.
Chong Starbowsky Ii could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Chong Starbowsky Ii pulls guard.
Nokia won't allow Chong Starbowsky Ii to get back to his feet.
Chong Starbowsky Ii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chong Starbowsky Ii pulls Nokia in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Chong Starbowsky Ii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nokia defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chong Starbowsky Ii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nokia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nokia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Chong Starbowsky Ii has Nokia up against the cage in a clinch.
Nokia blocks the elbow strike.

Chong Starbowsky Ii escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chong Starbowsky Ii doesn't manage to clinch there - Nokia circles away.
Nokia looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Chong Starbowsky Ii gets the takedown into side control.
Chong Starbowsky Ii misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chong Starbowsky Ii stands up and beckons Nokia to his feet.

Chong Starbowsky Ii feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nokia is breathing heavily.
Chong Starbowsky Ii is looking to work some ground and pound but Nokia has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chong Starbowsky Ii stands up and waves to Nokia to follow him.

Chong Starbowsky Ii closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nokia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chong Starbowsky Ii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chong Starbowsky Ii wants to control but Nokia is keeping him busy.
Chong Starbowsky Ii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nokia's head.
Nokia is trying to stand.
Chong Starbowsky Ii thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chong Starbowsky Ii.
Chong Starbowsky Ii works his way into full mount!
Chong Starbowsky Ii unloading with bombs!
Chong Starbowsky Ii punishing his opponent with strikes.
Chong Starbowsky Ii cracks Nokia with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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!
Chong Starbowsky Ii looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Chong Starbowsky Ii thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Chong Starbowsky Ii thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Chong Starbowsky Ii 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokia is squirming around, avoiding Chong Starbowsky Ii's attempts to control the action.
Nokia holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chong Starbowsky Ii tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Chong Starbowsky Ii swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii!
During a confident post fight interview, Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.