PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kang Xi Jia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ole NKone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kang Xi Jia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Xi Jia
vs
NKone

170 cm
29
160 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

177 cm
27
157 lbs
16 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kang Xi Jia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ole NKone!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xi Jia throws a body shot but no joy.
NKone darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Xi Jia doesn't manage to clinch there - NKone circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by NKone as he connects with a hook.
Xi Jia connects with a leg kick. NKone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from NKone misses.
Xi Jia is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from NKone.
Xi Jia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that NKone has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jab, jab by Xi Jia - just one landing.
NKone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
NKone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Xi Jia displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from NKone.
A big right from Xi Jia misses.
Xi Jia catches NKone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xi Jia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from NKone.
NKone throws a right hand that misses

and Xi Jia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Xi Jia lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xi Jia tries a body shot but NKone blocks it.
NKone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xi Jia's elbow.
Xi Jia tries to throw a body punch but NKone avoids it by throwing Xi Jia back against the cage.
NKone tries to work over Xi Jia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Xi Jia throws an elbow but misses.
NKone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
NKone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Xi Jia is keeping busy.
Xi Jia managing to block the knees to the body from NKone.
NKone is looking to control Xi Jia's arms but Xi Jia gets an underhook and turns him. Now NKone has his back to the cage.
A hook to the body from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia can't find room to land a body shot as NKone controls the action.
Xi Jia is leaning against NKone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Xi Jia tries to throw a body punch but NKone avoids it by throwing Xi Jia back against the cage.
Xi Jia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt NKone or not.
NKone stalling the fight.
Xi Jia misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
NKone can't find room to land a body shot as Xi Jia controls the action.
Xi Jia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
NKone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Xi Jia backwards.
A short right from Xi Jia on the inside.
NKone throws a punch but it's blocked by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down NKone.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Xi Jia breaks from the clinch.

NKone bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Xi Jia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked NKone off and has taken his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Xi Jia controlling the positon.
NKone rolls, trying to escape but Xi Jia keeps control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
NKone can't escape the position.
Xi Jia has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of NKone's body.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NKone can't escape the position.
Xi Jia struggling to keep hold of the position.
Xi Jia is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
NKone tries to escape but Xi Jia has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kang Xi Jia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

NKone looks to throw the jab but Xi Jia is out of range.
NKone misses with a looping right.
Xi Jia throws a body shot but no joy.
NKone takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Xi Jia throws a lazy head kick
and NKone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia needs to keep his hands up - NKone had a free shot at his head there.
NKone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
NKone connects with a right hand. Xi Jia shakes it off.
NKone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xi Jia throws a head kick but NKone moves out of range.
Xi Jia tries to work over NKone's front leg with a kick but NKone checks it.
NKone connects with the punch.
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!
NKone jabs Xi Jia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
NKone scores with a shot to the body.
Xi Jia misses with the body kick

so NKone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
NKone loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xi Jia keeping moving, preventing NKone from controlling successfully.
NKone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ole NKone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xi Jia managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by NKone.
NKone working the ground and pound.
NKone working away.
NKone is looking to take a break and control but Xi Jia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Xi Jia trying to remain calm as NKone controls from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

NKone is trying to get an arm triangle but Xi Jia is defending well.
Xi Jia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but NKone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xi Jia is trying to control NKone's posture but NKone avoids it.

NKone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Xi Jia, who protects the arm well.
Xi Jia is looking to regain half guard here but NKone keeps moving and retains side control.
Xi Jia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
NKone working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but NKone wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as NKone stalls from top position.
Xi Jia avoids any damage from the ground and pound of NKone.
NKone just content to control the position.
NKone wants to control but Xi Jia is keeping him busy.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
NKone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xi Jia moves forwards but NKone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
NKone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
NKone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Xi Jia has time to react.
Xi Jia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed NKone momentarily.
Xi Jia takes a swing at NKone's ribcage but misses.
Xi Jia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xi Jia throws a hook but NKone blocks it.
Ole NKone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NKone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
NKone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
NKone misses with an uppercut.
NKone might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
NKone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xi Jia avoids the body shot from NKone.
NKone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
NKone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xi Jia throws out the jab.
It seemed like NKone was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xi Jia tries to clinch but NKone is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole NKone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

NKone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from NKone finds it's way through Xi Jia's defenses.
NKone shoots in but no luck this time.
NKone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a leg kick but NKone sees it coming and moves out of range.
NKone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from NKone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Xi Jia wants to clinch.
Xi Jia scores with a nice strike.
Ole NKone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia avoids the body shot from NKone.
NKone misses with an uppercut
and Xi Jia counters with an inside leg kick.

NKone looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Xi Jia throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! NKone escapes and throws Xi Jia's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
NKone with the ground and pound but Xi Jia regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Xi Jia won't allow NKone to pass to mount.
NKone thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Xi Jia works his way to full guard. Good work.
NKone with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
NKone's corner is telling him to maintain position.
NKone trying to control the position from guard on top but Xi Jia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xi Jia seems keen to control NKone's posture.
NKone wants to control from the top but Xi Jia keeps moving.
NKone throwing strikes from guard but Xi Jia blocks nicely.
NKone working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
NKone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Xi Jia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

NKone is looking for a sweep. Xi Jia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xi Jia trying to mount his opponent but NKone defends it.
NKone trying to control here.
NKone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia wants to free his trapped foot but NKone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Xi Jia looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Xi Jia tries to pass to full mount but NKone defends it.
NKone is looking for a sweep. Xi Jia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
NKone has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
NKone lands with a nice body punch.
Xi Jia wants to clinch up but NKone keeps it at a distance.
NKone thuds a left hand into Xi Jia's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ole NKone.
I think NKone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ole NKone!
A very excited looking Ole NKone rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, Kang Xi Jia stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost because I wasn't drunk enough. Simple as that.'.