PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kiniiii Kong (ranked 4308 p4p, 3862 weight class) and Harold Cordova (ranked 0 p4p, 388 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kong
vs
Cordova

150 cm
25
170
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
170
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kiniiii Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harold Cordova!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cordova tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Cordova looks to move away, Kong throws a big counter combo but Cordova just gets out of the way.
Cordova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Kong misses its target.
Cordova scores with a head kick.
Cordova lands a nice looking body kick.
Cordova tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kong swivels and escapes.
A counter left hand to the body from Kong misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordova is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cordova fails to land the takedown.
Kong is looking for a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordova wants to clinch.
It looked like Kong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cordova misses with a body shot.
Kiniiii Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cordova with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kong counters with a right hand to the body.
Kiniiii Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Cordova.
Cordova wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cordova fails with the takedown.
Cordova shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Kong counters with a series of strikes that sends Cordova to the canvas! Kong follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Cordova working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cordova is pulling down on Kong's head. It's preventing any offense from Kong, at least for the moment.
Cordova looking for a sweep. Not yet Cordova, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cordova has a closed guard, preventing Kong from standing up.
Cordova throwing short punches from the bottom.
Kong won't allow Cordova to sweep him here.
Kong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cordova on the ground.
Kong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cordova has a closed guard, preventing Kong from standing up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cordova shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kong but Kong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's four 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.
Cordova misses with a takedown
and Kong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cordova looks winded!
Cordova is looking to chop away at Kong's legs.
Cordova misses with a takedown attempt - Kong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cordova throws a lazy uppercut

and Kong counters with a series of strikes that sends Cordova to the canvas! Kong follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Kong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cordova is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Cordova pushes Kong off and scrambles back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Cordova dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Cordova misses with a takedown attempt - Kong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kong throws a big counter combination but Cordova scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cordova tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A quick step to the side and Kong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cordova misses with a takedown attempt
and Kong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cordova looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but Cordova persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
Kiniiii Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Cordova.
Nice defenses there by Kong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cordova shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
Cordova is looking to land body kicks.
Kong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cordova is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cordova shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cordova shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kong pinned against the cage. Kong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cordova fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cordova misses with a takedown attempt

and Kong counters with a big uppercut that knocks Cordova off his feet! Kong dives into side control looking to finish!

Cordova is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong controls the position from side control.
Cordova is still in real trouble! Can Kong finish him?
Cordova dodges the ground and pound from Kong.
Kong wants to stand but Cordova is controlling his arm.
Cordova seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong just content to control the position.
Kong tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cordova is trying to control Kong's posture but Kong avoids it.
Kong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cordova keeps working.
Cordova is trying to control Kong's posture but Kong avoids it.
Cordova being controlled for a moment.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cordova can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cordova shoots in for a double leg but Kong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cordova shoots and misses
letting Kong counter with a right hand.
Cordova gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kong counters with a right hand that sends Cordova tumbling to the canvas! Can Kong finish him? He dives into Cordova's guard looking to do just that!
Kong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cordova has a closed guard, preventing Kong from standing up.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Cordova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kong wants to get up but he can't break Cordova's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kiniiii Kong 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!

Cordova throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kong.
Kong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kong wants it to stay on the feet.
Cordova misses with a combination
and Kong counters with a crisp right that sends Cordova to the canvas! Kong follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiniiii Kong!
After winning the bout, Kiniiii Kong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.