PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Talmadge Lineburger (ranked 4403 p4p, 4092 weight class) and King Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lineburger
vs
Kong

210 cm
25
290
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
300
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Inexperienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Talmadge Lineburger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, King Kong!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kong tries to sprawl but Lineburger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kong keeps trying to improve his position.
Kong makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kong.
Lineburger trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Kong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lineburger trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Lineburger is working Kong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineburger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lineburger looking to pass the guard.
Lineburger is working hard here to advance position.
Lineburger prevents Kong from getting back to his feet.
Kong can't keep his opponent in guard - Lineburger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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 is looking for a sweep. Lineburger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kong won't allow Lineburger to pass to mount.
Lineburger working the head and body with strikes.
Lineburger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kong is refusing to be controlled, as Lineburger sits in half guard.
Kong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lineburger is working away from the top position though.
Kong is refusing to be controlled, as Lineburger sits in half guard.
Lineburger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kong's head.
Kong is trying to maintain the position but Lineburger is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineburger moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A big left from Lineburger misses.

Kong moves into the clinch successfully.
Kong stops a takedown attempt from Lineburger.
Lineburger tries for a takedown. No joy.

Kong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kong postures up in Lineburger's guard and throws a big left but Lineburger blocks it.
Lineburger looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kong is one step ahead there.
Lineburger keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kong drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lineburger manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kong has Lineburger in his guard.

Kong is trying to control the position but Lineburger postures up.
Kong wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lineburger is now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Talmadge Lineburger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lineburger slaps away a takedown attempt from Kong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lineburger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kong tries to clinch but Lineburger is having none of it.
Lineburger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Lineburger looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kong!
Kong wants to get back to his feet but Lineburger is dominant here and he's now got Kong's back!
Lineburger throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kong could be in trouble here!
Kong turns into Lineburger and is now in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong looking to pass the guard.
Lineburger wants to sweep here but Kong controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineburger has momentary wrist control but Kong slips an elbow through the middle.
Lineburger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lineburger is on top in guard.

Kong wants to control but Lineburger passes easily into half guard.
Kong tries to kick Lineburger off but Lineburger keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kong has hold of Lineburger's hands but Lineburger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong trying to control from the bottom.
Kong should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kong wants to control but Lineburger is keeping busy.
Lineburger trying to control the pace.

Lineburger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lineburger working Kong over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lineburger is working away from the top position though.
Lineburger is trying to control. Kong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lineburger works his way into full mount!
Lineburger scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kong?
Lineburger breaks from Kong's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kong slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kong wants to get back to full guard.
Kong pushes Lineburger off looking to stand but Lineburger dives back in and keeps control.

Kong looking for submissions off his back.
Lineburger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ground and pound from Lineburger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Talmadge Lineburger dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kong closes the distance and pushes Lineburger back into the cage.
Kong tries to circle away but Lineburger has him pinned against the cage.

Kong decides to pull guard.
Lineburger wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
Lineburger won't allow Kong to sweep him here.
Lineburger wants to pass the guard but Kong is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lineburger wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong is trying to hold Lineburger in close to prevent damage but Lineburger has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineburger is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kong is looking to get to half guard.
Lineburger with shots to the head and body - Kong looks very uncomfortable down there.

Lineburger is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kong has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kong is looking to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong tries to hold on but Lineburger pushes him away.
Lineburger lands a nice shot to the head.
Kong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kong regains half guard.
Kong wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to control but Lineburger is keeping busy.
Kong moves into full guard.
Lineburger is pushing down on Kong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kong is fighting to maintain full guard but Lineburger has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lineburger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kong can do to turn this around?
Kong gets back to full guard.
Kong looking for a sweep. Not yet Kong, not yet.
Lineburger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lineburger is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lineburger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Talmadge Lineburger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lineburger is one step ahead there.
Lineburger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lineburger passes Kong's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kong trying to control here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Talmadge Lineburger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lineburger, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Talmadge Lineburger!
Talmadge Lineburger thanked the fans post fight for their support.