PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dab Calharran (ranked 2639 p4p, 299 weight class) and Chew Kok (ranked 2928 p4p, 324 weight class). Chew Kok has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Calharran
vs
Kok

188 cm
19
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Heavy handed

Pit Bull Development

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dab Calharran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chew Kok!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kok looks to score with a jab to the body but Calharran is just out of range.
Calharran tries to counter with a takedown but Kok is quick to defend against it.

Kok pushes Calharran up against the cage in a clinch.
Kok misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calharran has Kok pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kok manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kok 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.
Calharran wants to take the fight to the mat but Kok manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Calharran wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dab Calharran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kok lands a right hand.
Calharran has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kok avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kok.
Calharran jumps guard but Kok turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kok.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calharran tries to pull guard but Kok forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Calharran jumps guard but Kok stands there with Calharran around his waist. Calharran gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Calharran can't get the takedown.
Calharran drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calharran goes for a takedown attempt but Kok pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kok throws a shot to the body.

Kok has closed the distance and engaged Calharran in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Calharran fails to land.
Calharran drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kok pulls his leg out and moves away.
Calharran misses with a looping left.
Calharran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Calharran feinted with a counter takedown.
Kok misses with the combination.
Calharran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Calharran. Calharran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Calharran. Calharran circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Kok gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kok.
Kok blocks an uppercut.
Calharran has a couple of punches blocked by Kok.
Calharran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Calharran swings wildly with an uppercut but Kok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calharran tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kok smiles and moves away.
Calharran misses with a hook. Kok ducked under it nicely.
Kok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calharran manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kok has Calharran up against the cage in a clinch.
Calharran has Kok pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kok manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kok scores with a shoulder strike.
Kok blocking some punches.
Kok blocks an uppercut.
Calharran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calharran is looking for a takedown.
Calharran drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kok gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Calharran is looking for a takedown.
Calharran goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kok prevents it.
Calharran goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kok prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calharran misses with a punch on the inside.
Calharran misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kok fails to land.
Calharran is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kok pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Calharran wants to take the fight to the mat but Kok manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Calharran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kok lands a right hand that snaps the head of Calharran backwards.
Kok blocking some punches.
Calharran is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice left hand lands by Kok.
Calharran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kok after a bit of a struggle.
Kok blocking some punches.
Calharran has Kok pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kok manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kok stops a takedown attempt from Calharran.
Kok lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chew Kok dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kok lands a body shot.
Kok scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Calharran doesn't seem bothered though.
Kok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Kok.
Kok lands with an uppercut that bounces Calharran off the cage and back into range.

Kok clinches up against the cage.
Calharran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Calharran.
Calharran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calharran throws a punch but it's blocked by Kok.
Calharran jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kok walks away with a smile on his face. Calharran gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Calharran moves away.
Kok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calharran misses with some punches.
Kok swings wildly with an uppercut but Calharran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kok lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kok has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Calharran is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kok pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kok is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dab Calharran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Kok on the inside.
Chew Kok seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kok misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Calharran is looking to take this one to the mat.
Calharran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kok lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kok misses with a punch on the inside.
Calharran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kok after a bit of a struggle.
Kok swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kok throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calharran working aggressively here.
Kok misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kok.
A head punch on the inside from Calharran fails to land.
Kok lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calharran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kok after a bit of a struggle.
Kok gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Calharran.
Kok blocking some punches.
Calharran is working for takedown but Kok is calmly controlling the position for now.
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!
Calharran is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Calharran is trying to pull guard but Kok has him pressed against the cage.
Kok softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kok.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calharran wants to take the fight to the mat but Kok manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kok is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Calharran fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Calharran swings wildly with an uppercut but Kok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kok prevents the takedown attempt.
Kok prevents the takedown attempt.
Kok gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Calharran.
Calharran being controlled against the cage.
Calharran wants to take the fight to the mat but Kok manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Calharran drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kok gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calharran is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kok is defending well.
Calharran working aggressively here.
Calharran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calharran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kok after a bit of a struggle.
Kok lands a right hand.
Calharran misses with a short punch on the inside.
Calharran has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kok is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Calharran tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kok just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Calharran blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calharran is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Calharran goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kok prevents it.
Calharran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chew Kok showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kok throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Calharran attempts a counter takedown but Kok avoids it well and moves away.
Dab Calharran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kok fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Calharran throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kok's waist but Kok gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Calharran off to one side.
Kok scores with a punch to the head.
Kok defending well as Calharran loads up on a big left hand.
Kok swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Kok clinches.
Calharran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calharran wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calharran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calharran wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dab Calharran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Calharran tries to pull guard but Kok forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calharran drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kok pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kok swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Calharran.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kok moves into the clinch.
Calharran is trying to pull guard but Kok has him pressed against the cage.
Calharran tries to pull guard but Kok won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kok.
Calharran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calharran is working for takedown but Kok is calmly controlling the position for now.
Calharran jumps guard but Kok turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kok lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Calharran backwards.
Calharran jumps guard but Kok stands there with Calharran around his waist. Calharran gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Calharran jumps guard but Kok turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kok is pressed up against the cage. Calharran has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kok down to the mat. Kok avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Calharran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Calharran drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kok sprawls and moves away.

Kok gets a clinch.
Calharran has a couple of punches blocked by Kok.
Calharran misses with some punches.
Calharran has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kok is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kok.
Calharran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calharran throws a punch but it's blocked by Kok.
Kok swings wildly with an uppercut but Calharran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kok blocking some punches.
Calharran tries for a takedown but Kok manages to get underhooks.
Kok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kok lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kok lands a hook that snaps the head of Calharran backwards.
Calharran has Kok pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kok manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Calharran wants to take the fight to the mat but Kok manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kok is pressed up against the cage. Calharran has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kok down to the mat. Kok avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Kok. Beautiful body shot.
Calharran misses with a body kick.
Kok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Calharran takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kok is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Calharran rather than just go for the knockout.

Kok moves into range and clinches up with Calharran.
Kok blocking some punches.
Kok fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kok fails to land.
Kok gets underhooks to prevent Calharran's takedown attempt.
Kok blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calharran is looking to take this one to the mat.
Calharran is working for takedown but Kok is calmly controlling the position for now.
Calharran is looking for a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kok.
Calharran fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Calharran takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calharran jumps guard but Kok stands there with Calharran around his waist. Calharran gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Calharran changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kok fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Kok moves into range and clinches up with Calharran.
Kok lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Calharran backwards.
Chew Kok is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kok gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Calharran.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chew Kok comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kok has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chew Kok!