PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emiljano Bicaj (ranked 4249 p4p, 424 weight class) and Dub Kong (ranked 8091 p4p, 580 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Emiljano Bicaj has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Emiljano Bicaj seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bicaj
vs
Kong

181 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

King Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Emiljano Bicaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dub Kong!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bicaj swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kong works over Bicaj's head and body with a nice combination.

Kong closes the distance and clinches.
Bicaj blocks a body shot from Kong.
Bicaj takes a shot to the head.
Bicaj drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kong scores with a sloppy right hand. Bicaj should have avoided that one.
Kong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bicaj at a distance.
Kong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kong slips a straight right by Bicaj.
Bicaj will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kong avoids the body shot from Bicaj.
Kong throws a right hand that Bicaj ducks under and follows up with a left that Bicaj also avoids with ease.
Kong tries to clinch up but Bicaj circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bicaj cracks Kong with a good jab.
Kong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A right-left combo lands from Kong.
Kong lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Kong. Beautiful body shot.

Kong clinches up against the cage.
Kong taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Kong - that landed with a thud.
Bicaj is trying to drag Kong to the mat but Kong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bicaj goes for a takedown attempt but Kong pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emiljano Bicaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bicaj shoots in looking for a takedown. Kong tries to sprawl out of it but Bicaj keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dub Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bicaj manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bicaj shoots and misses
and Kong counters with a one-two to the body.

Kong clinches with his opponent.
Kong has Bicaj pressed against the cage.
Bicaj lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bicaj looking for a takedown.
Kong stops a takedown attempt from Bicaj.
A right hook to the body lands for Kong.
A nice left hand lands by Kong.
Kong wants to break free but Bicaj has control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Kong.
Bicaj is breathing heavily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kong slowing the pace effectively.
A frustrated look appears on Kong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kong is trying to push Bicaj away but Bicaj has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Kong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bicaj looks to land a combination but Kong avoids it well.
Bicaj throws a right hand that misses
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bicaj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.

Kong moves into the clinch.

Kong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bicaj moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kong clobbers Bicaj with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Kong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bicaj throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
Kong looks to land a combination but Bicaj avoids it well.
Bicaj drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kong sprawls and moves away.
Kong slips a straight right by Bicaj.
Kong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bicaj misses with the combination.
Kong scores with a body shot.
Bicaj doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bicaj. Those never looked like landing.
Kong looks to land a combination but Bicaj avoids it well.
Bicaj tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kong manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kong duly obliges.
Bicaj ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Kong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bicaj with a body shot.
Kong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bicaj rather than just go for the knockout.
Kong moves out of range as Bicaj strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dub Kong dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Kong tries to clinch up.
Kong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bicaj looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bicaj throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
Kong scores with a jab.
Kong tries to clinch but Bicaj is having none of it.
Bicaj tries to bum rush Kong with a series of wild strikes but Kong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kong works Bicaj's body with a nice hook.
Bicaj takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
Kong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dub Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bicaj shoots in for a takedown but Kong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kong digs a good hook to Bicaj's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong scores with a shot to the body.
Kong is looking to clinch but Bicaj is avoiding it.
Dub Kong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bicaj circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong tries to bum rush Bicaj with a series of wild strikes but Bicaj uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bicaj misses with a takedown attempt
and Kong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bicaj does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Bicaj throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kong misses with the combination.
Kong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bicaj shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kong tries to clinch but Bicaj moves away

and Bicaj counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bicaj controlling the action here.
Kong is trying to stand up here but Bicaj is controlling him well.
Bicaj perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kong is trying to stand back up but Bicaj is controlling him

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong is trying to escape back to his feet but Bicaj uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Kong seems a little lost for a moment, as Bicaj dominates the positioning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Kong is trying to stand.
Bicaj tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kong really wants to buck Bicaj off and get back to his feet.
Bicaj controlling from mount.
Kong really wants to buck Bicaj off and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Bicaj controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bicaj controlling from the full mount.
Bicaj seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kong for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bicaj is landing with some decent strikes but Kong is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bicaj sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kong is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Emiljano Bicaj will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bicaj will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kong throws a shot to the body.
Bicaj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kong tries to clinch there but Bicaj circles away.
Bicaj feinted with a counter takedown.
Kong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bicaj appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bicaj takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bicaj paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bicaj fails with the takedown
and Kong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bicaj shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kong pinned against the cage. Kong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emiljano Bicaj. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong stuns Bicaj with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kong moves away from the strike by Bicaj.
Kong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong lands an overhand right.
Bicaj fails with the takedown
and Kong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kong tries to clinch but Bicaj moves out of range.
Kong scores with a three punch combo!
Kong scores with a jab to the body.
Kong feints a jab promting Bicaj to slip. Kong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bicaj slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bicaj looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bicaj takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bicaj at a distance.
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!
Kong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bicaj doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Kong misses.
Bicaj throws a series of punches but Kong moves out of range.
Bicaj looks to land a combination but Kong avoids it well.
Bicaj misses with an uppercut.
Kong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bicaj takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kong doesn't manage to clinch there - Bicaj circles away.
Bicaj is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kong.
Bicaj misses with a straight left.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bicaj throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bicaj throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
Bicaj takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kong misses with the combination.
Kong tries to clinch there but Bicaj circles away.

Bicaj closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kong's guard.
Kong wants to stand and escape but Bicaj is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bicaj controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kong wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Bicaj manages to pass to side control.
Kong is trying to escape back to his feet but Bicaj uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Bicaj wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kong keeps working.
Kong is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bicaj asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bicaj is staying tight to Kong's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Bicaj's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kong is looking to get back to his feet here but Bicaj is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kong's back.

Bicaj has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Kong is in real trouble here. Bicaj gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Kong is tapping out! Bicaj wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Emiljano Bicaj!