PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jhonny Lait (ranked 4988 p4p, 4304 weight class) and Billy Bong (ranked 93 p4p, 156 weight class). Billy Bong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lait
vs
Bong

169 cm
25
172
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
269
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jhonny Lait!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Billy Bong!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bong slaps away a takedown attempt from Lait, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bong fails with a takedown attempt.
Lait throws a leg kick but Bong checks it.

Lait scores with a takedown into Bong's guard.
Bong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bong has an active guard here but Lait has managed to pass into half guard.
Lait is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong taking some punishment here, with Lait in his half guard.
Bong is staying active underneath Lait, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Lait stands up and beckons Bong to join him on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lait gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bong.

Bong breaks from the clinch.

Bong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Bong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lait stuffs the takedown.
Bong shoots in and drives through. Lait sprawls well.
Jhonny Lait has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bong.
Bong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lait.
Sloppy strikes from Lait. Those never looked like landing.
Bong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lait connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lait looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bong is fending him off so far but Lait persists. Nope, Bong circles away and we're back to standing.
Bong shoots in looking for a takedown but Lait manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lait defends well and Bong ends up having to push Lait into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lait shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bong pinned against the cage. Bong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bong throws a head kick but Lait moves out of range.
Lait fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Bong.
Lait changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bong tries to avoid it but Lait manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bong to the ground. Bong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lait is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Bong.
Lait shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bong but Bong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bong doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lait changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bong tries to avoid it but Lait manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bong to the ground. Bong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Bong clinches up against the cage.
Lait is trying to pull guard but Bong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bong tries to score a body lock takedown but Lait shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lait jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bong walks away with a smile on his face. Lait gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Bong has Lait up against the cage in a clinch.
Bong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lait after a bit of a struggle.
Bong tries to break free but Lait pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bong is trying to break the clinch but Lait is controlling him.

Bong successfully pulls guard.
Bong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lait. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bong working a defensive guard but Lait passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Billy Bong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lait slips a jab and a cross from Bong.
Lait avoids the head kick by Bong.
Lait shoots for a takedown but Bong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lait will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bong wants it to stay on the feet.
Bong tries a quick counter leg kick but Lait is wise to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jhonny Lait. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bong shoots in looking for a takedown but Lait manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Bong clinches with his opponent.
Bong tries to land knees in the clinch but Lait avoids the damage to the body.
Lait is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lait fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bong is looking to break free of the clinch but Lait has double underhooks.
Lait throws a head punch that misses.
Bong stalling the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lait uses from the top position.
Lait throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bong wants to sweep but no luck.
Lait trying to control but Bong is working from the bottom.
Lait stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lait preventing the sweep.
Lait trying to control but Bong is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lait being controlled here momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lait slips nicely into half guard.
Lait sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bong defending well though.
Lait is looking to advance position but Bong won't allow it.
Bong is staying active underneath Lait, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bong moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong seems keen to control Lait's posture.
Jhonny Lait overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lait pushing down on Bong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Lait is working for a kimura but Bong is defending it quite comfortably.
Lait not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bong pushes Lait off looking to stand but Lait dives back in and keeps control.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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 cracks Lait with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lait looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bong finish him?
Lait stuffs the takedown.
Lait shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bong as he jumps to the side.
Lait stuffs the takedown attempt from Bong. Bong gets slowly back to his feet.
Lait appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lait fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bong avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lait looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lait stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lait wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bong is defended easily by Lait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Bong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bong has a takedown stuffed.
Lait attempts a counter takedown but Bong avoids it well and moves away.
Lait throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bong's waist but Bong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lait off to one side.

Lait drives through with a takedown into Bong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bong is looking to stand back up but Lait counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bong.

Lait is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lait.
Lait throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lait seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lait takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lait is trying to control. Bong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lait pushes down on Bong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bong wants to get back to full guard.
Lait is thwarting Bong's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Bong isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lait stacks Bong on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lait!
Bong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bong is looking to escape.
Lait frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong is bucking up trying to escape but Lait cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bong tries to hold on but Lait pushes him away.
Bong is looking to improve his position but Lait isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lait fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bong is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bong wants to control but Lait is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lait moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bong has worked his arm free - good work by Bong!
Bong is looking to regain half guard here but Lait keeps moving and retains side control.
Bong is looking to get back to his feet here but Lait is keeping cool and he's managed to take Bong's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jhonny Lait!