PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bongo Gongo (ranked 5348 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andi Cola (ranked 4457 p4p, 0 weight class). Bongo Gongo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Gongo
vs
Cola

225 cm
23
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bongo Gongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andi Cola!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cola slaps away a takedown attempt from Gongo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cola throws a nice looking combination but Gongo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cola lands the left hand.
Cola connects with a leg kick. Gongo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cola throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gongo sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Cola has closed the distance and engaged Gongo in a clinch.
Gongo blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Gongo.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gongo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cola creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gongo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gongo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cola pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cola.

It looks like Bongo Gongo has been cut.
Gongo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cola smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bongo Gongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cola throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Gongo closes the distance and clinches.
Cola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gongo.
Cola lands a good knee to the midsection. Gongo won't want to take too many of those.
Cola is struggling to control the position.
Cola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gongo is defending well for now.
Cola stalls.
Cola can't find room to land a body shot as Gongo controls the action.
Cola using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gongos head.
Gongo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cola smiles and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Cola. Those never looked like landing.
Cola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gongo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cola throws a sloppy head kick and Gongo moves out of range easily.
Cola sizes up Gongo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cola misses with a hook. Gongo ducked under it nicely.

Cola gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Cola has his feet on Gongo's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gongo slips under a jab.
As Cola looks to move away, Gongo throws a big counter combo but Cola just gets out of the way.
Cola misses with a looping right.
An inside leg kick lands from Cola.
Cola misses with a looping right.

Cola rushes Gongo and presses him up against the cage.
Gongo is trying to break free.
Gongo prevents a body shot from Cola.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gongo has Cola pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cola manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cola.
Gongo takes a shot to the head.
Cola trying to land knees to the body.
Cola lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cola's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gongo is trying to pull guard but Cola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cola lands an elbow inside.
Cola comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cola lands an elbow that stopped Gongo in his tracks for a moment.
Gongo can't get the takedown.
Gongo is breathing heavily.
Cola blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Cola.
Gongo takes an elbow to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cola.

Bongo Gongo's cut is getting worse.
Cola lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Cola.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cola.
Cola slows down the pace here.
Cola gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cola lands an elbow inside.

Bongo Gongo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Cola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gongo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cola.
Gongo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Gongo gets tackled into the cage by Cola. Cola maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andi Cola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bongo Gongo's cut.
That's time! Gongo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Cola swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gongo.
No luck for Gongo with that takedown attempt.
Cola tries to bum rush Gongo with a series of wild strikes but Gongo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cola thumps Gongo with a low kick.
Gongo misses with a double jab.
Cola throws a right and a left that Gongo avoids nicely.

Cola drives through and clinches with Gongo against the cage.
Gongo jumps guard but Cola stands there with Gongo around his waist. Gongo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cola lands with a left to the head.
Gongo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cola is keeping busy.
Cola content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gongo is trying to push Cola away but Cola has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cola gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gongo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bongo Gongo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cola slowing the pace effectively.
Cola lands an elbow that stopped Gongo in his tracks for a moment.
Gongo tries to pull guard but Cola holds him up against the cage and eventually Gongo drops back down to his feet.
Cola just leaning against Gongo, taking a breather.
Cola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cola gets through Gongo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cola.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Cola to work.
Cola unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cola lands a nice uppercut.
Cola pushes Gongo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Cola.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cola.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gongo avoids it.
Nice elbow from Cola.
Gongo misses with some punches.
Gongo takes an elbow to the forehead.

Jeez, Bongo Gongo's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cola is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cola stalls.

Cola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cola lands an elbow that stopped Gongo in his tracks for a moment.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bongo Gongo's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andi Cola!
A less than humble Andi Cola misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.