PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bismack Kagonbo (ranked 1045 p4p, 109 weight class) and Mike Tycoon (ranked 17515 p4p, 548 weight class). Kagonbo comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Kagonbo
vs
Tycoon

206 cm
26
241 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

188 cm
27
255 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bismack Kagonbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Tycoon!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Kagonbo.
Tycoon needs to keep his hands up - Kagonbo had a free shot at his head there.
Tycoon misses with a low kick.
Tycoon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kagonbo.
As Tycoon looks to move away, Kagonbo throws a big counter combo but Tycoon just gets out of the way.
Kagonbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Tycoon.

Tycoon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tycoon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kagonbo wants to get back to his feet but Tycoon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tycoon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tycoon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tycoon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tycoon throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tycoon won't allow Kagonbo to get back to his feet.
Tycoon throws an elbow that misses. Kagonbo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tycoon's guard. Nice move by Kagonbo!

Tycoon wants to sweep but no luck.
Tycoon keeping full guard, as Kagonbo tries to pass.
Kagonbo won't allow Tycoon to sweep him here.
Kagonbo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tycoon wants to stand up but Kagonbo is controlling him.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tycoon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kagonbo wants to stand and escape but instead Tycoon has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Tycoon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tycoon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tycoon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kagonbo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tycoon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tycoon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kagonbo's calf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tycoon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kagonbo circles away.
Some wild striking there from Tycoon.
It appears Kagonbo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tycoon scores with a body shot.
Tycoon tried to score with a low kick but Kagonbo checks it.
Kagonbo is looking to counter punch.
Tycoon lands a jab to Kagonbo's midsection.
Kagonbo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tycoon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kagonbo throws out the jab.
Tycoon steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.

Tycoon moves into the clinch.
Kagonbo wants to get back to striking at distance but Tycoon won't allow it.
Tycoon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tycoon misses with a punch on the inside.
Kagonbo blocks an elbow strike.
Kagonbo avoids a wild elbow strike from Tycoon.

Kagonbo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tycoon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kagonbo.
Kagonbo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tycoon.
Kagonbo misses with a hook. Tycoon ducked under it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kagonbo jabs Tycoon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kagonbo throws a sloppy head kick and Tycoon moves out of range easily.
Tycoon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kagonbo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tycoon checks it well.
A jab from Kagonbo does it's job there.
Tycoon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kagonbo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kagonbo throws a low kick but Tycoon avoids it.
Tycoon looks to land a body kick but Kagonbo moved away.
Kagonbo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A punch lands to the side of Kagonbo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kagonbo avoids the head kick by Tycoon.
Kagonbo scores with the left hand. Tycoon knows he should have avoided that one.
Kagonbo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tycoon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kagonbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Tycoon.
The crowd cheers as Kagonbo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tycoon doesn't seem phased though.
Nice takedown defense from Kagonbo. No joy for Tycoon on that attempt.
Kagonbo misses with a low kick.
Tycoon ducks right into an uppercut from Kagonbo.
Tycoon misses with a head kick.
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 Bismack Kagonbo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kagonbo avoids the head kick by Tycoon.
Kagonbo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tycoon misses with a kick to the body
and Kagonbo counters with a nice uppercut.
Tycoon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kagonbo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tycoon misses with a series of wild punches.
Kagonbo is looking to counter punch.
Kagonbo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tycoon connects with an inside leg kick.
Kagonbo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kagonbo drops Tycoon with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Tycoon! Kagonbo dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bismack Kagonbo!
A less than humble Bismack Kagonbo misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.