PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vice Versa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cho King Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Versa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Unshakable (dedicated to victims and survivors of Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Versa
vs
King Fang

170 cm
27
145 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

175 cm
30
145 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vice Versa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cho King Fang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Versa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown attempt by King Fang or perhaps it was just good defense by Versa, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Versa misses the target.
Nice jab there from Versa.
King Fang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Versa circles away.
Vice Versa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cho King Fang.
King Fang has his takedown stuffed
and Versa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

King Fang shoots in and gets a takedown into Versa's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King Fang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King Fang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Versa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Versa tries to get out of the position.
King Fang throws a big elbow that misses.
King Fang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Versa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King Fang stopping the sweep attempt from Versa.
King Fang throwing strikes from guard but Versa blocks nicely.
King Fang throws a big elbow that misses.

King Fang drops back looking for a leg! Versa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Versa manages to kick King Fang off! King Fang jumps back into Versa's guard.
King Fang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Versa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King Fang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
King Fang throwing strikes but missing.
King Fang throws a big right hand that misses.
Versa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for King Fang on the ground.
King Fang scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King Fang postures up in Versa's guard and throws a big left but Versa blocks it.
King Fang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King Fang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells King Fang's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
King Fang distracts Versa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
King Fang throws an elbow that misses. Versa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in King Fang's guard. Nice move by Versa!

Versa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

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

King Fang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

King Fang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

King Fang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing that Versa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Versa is looking to stand up but King Fang won't let him.

King Fang looking for subs off his back but Versa has passed one foot through into half guard.
Versa wants to stand up but King Fang is controlling the position.

Versa decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
King Fang with a lazy takedown attempt
and King Fang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Versa catches King Fang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Versa connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Versa lands a really nice looking cross but King Fang seems unphased.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Versa throws a good cross that connects.
King Fang tries to clinch but Versa moves away
and Versa counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by King Fang or perhaps it was just good defense by Versa, which made it look bad.
King Fang fails with the takedown
and Versa counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Versa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
King Fang has his takedown stuffed
and Versa counters with a stiff right hand.
King Fang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Versa sprawls well. Versa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King Fang gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vice Versa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

King Fang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Versa counters with a stiff right hand.
Versa stuffs the takedown.
Good exchange - Versa coming out on top.
King Fang tries to clinch but Versa is having none of it.
An attempted straight right counter from Versa misses the target.
Nice uppercut there from Versa.
A jab from Versa does it's job there.
King Fang misses with a takedown attempt
and Versa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vice Versa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cho King Fang.
Versa stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King Fang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Versa but Versa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An attempted straight right counter from Versa misses the target.
King Fang goes for a double leg but Versa avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Versa continues to drive forward.
Versa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Versa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches King Fang on the side of the head.
King Fang doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Versa to counter with a crisp jab.
King Fang is breathing heavily.
Versa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King Fang.
King Fang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Versa is fending him off so far but King Fang persists. Nope, Versa circles away and we're back to standing.
King Fang shoots and misses
letting Versa counter with a right hand.
King Fang shoots and misses
letting Versa counter with a right hand.

King Fang is rocked!
Versa 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.
King Fang is still on wobbly legs! Can Versa finish him?

Versa moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! King Fang goes down! Can Versa finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Versa tries to stand but King Fang is controlling from the bottom.
Cho King Fang has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Versa stands up from King Fang's guard - Versa perhaps looking for a knockout.
King Fang seems to have recovered his senses.
No luck for King Fang with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Versa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King Fang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Versa counters with a series of strikes that sends King Fang to the canvas! Versa follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Versa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King Fang can do to turn this around?

Versa got a little sloppy there for a moment and King Fang has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Versa has managed to get both his arms back between King Fang's legs - danger averted.

Versa gets to his feet. King Fang looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Versa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King Fang has time to react.
Cho King Fang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King Fang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Horrible takedown attempt by King Fang or perhaps it was just good defense by Versa, which made it look bad.
Jab from Versa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King Fang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Versa tries to avoid it but King Fang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Versa to the ground. Versa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Versa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by King Fang.
Cho King Fang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King Fang shoots in but no luck this time.
King Fang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Versa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Versa works the jab nicely.
King Fang looks up at the clock. Bad move! Versa lands a right hand from hell, dropping King Fang. Versa pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vice Versa!
A victorious Vice Versa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.