PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Royce Allen had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Allen
vs
Bong

154 cm
18
214 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

225 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ted Bong!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Bong does no damage.
Bong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Bong moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Allen as Bong shoots in.
Allen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bong manages to circle out of the way.
Royce Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Bong.
Bong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Allen pinned against the cage. Allen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Allen is looking to counter the offense by Bong and move into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Allen could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Allen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Allen throws a nice looking combination but Bong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Allen counters by moving into the clinch.

Allen manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bong trying to control but Allen is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong is stalling in the full guard.

Bong stands and steps away. Allen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Bong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Allen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bong somewhat.
Allen feinted with a counter takedown.
Bong throws a leg kick

and Allen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Allen wants to stand up but Bong is controlling the position.

Allen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bong works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Allen wants to stand but Bong is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bong has control of Allen's left arm, preventing Allen from doing any damage.
Allen wants to stand but Bong has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bong pulls Allen in to control the position.

Bong kicks Allen off and gets to his feet.
Allen stuffs the takedown attempt from Bong. Bong gets slowly back to his feet.
Royce Allen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bong has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Royce Allen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Allen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Bong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bong goes for a takedown attempt but Allen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Bong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Allen prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bong jumps guard but Allen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Royce Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Bong.
Bong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Allen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong wants to break free but Allen has control.
Bong pressing his opponent against the cage.

Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bong.
Bong dives in and grabs Allen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Allen pushes down on Bong's head and hops out.

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.

Allen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bong has had enough of the clinch but Allen keeps him there for the moment.
Bong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Allen.
Allen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bong wants a takedown but no success here.

Allen manages to break the clinch.
Bong scores with a jab.
Ted Bong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bong moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bong tries to score a body lock takedown but Allen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Allen managing to block the knees to the body from Bong.
Bong is trying to drag Allen to the mat but Allen just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bong is breathing heavily.
Allen tries to pull guard but Bong holds him up against the cage and eventually Allen drops back down to his feet.
Bong goes for a takedown attempt but Allen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Bong moves into the clinch.
Bong is working Allen over against the cage.
Bong tries to break the clinch but Allen is controlling the position.

Allen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Allen feinted with a counter takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bong throws a head kick that misses.
Allen attempts a counter takedown but Bong avoids it well and moves away.
Bong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ted Bong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Bong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Allen counters with a takedown into side control.

Allen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bong is looking for a sweep.
Bong regains half guard.
Bong is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allen wants to stand up but Bong has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Allen lands with a punch from half guard.
Allen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Allen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Allen seems to be working for a kimura but Bong defends the submission attempt.
Royce Allen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bong wants to get back to full guard.

Allen is looking for a kimura here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Allen is working for a submission of some sort.

Allen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bong tries to get to full guard but Allen has control of the leg.
Bong wants to control but Allen is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Allen gets tackled into the cage by Bong. Bong maintains the clinch.
Bong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Allen's elbow.
Bong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Allen fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Bong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Allen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Bong clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Allen breaks from the clinch.
Allen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Allen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Royce Allen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Bong.
Bong throws a leg kick

and Allen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Allen wants to stand and escape but instead Bong has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Bong stands and steps away. Allen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
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!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bong lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ted Bong.
I think Bong 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ted Bong!