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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Alfred (ranked 5086 p4p, 2691 weight class) and Tai Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 287 weight class). Tai Kong will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power |
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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, Josh Alfred!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tai Kong!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong feints and then cracks Alfred's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alfred down.
Alfred shoots in looking for a takedown but Kong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alfred's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alfred shoots in for a takedown but Kong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alfred looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but Alfred persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Alfred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong has managed to clinch.
Alfred has Kong pressed against the cage, preventing Kong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kong can't break the clinch.
Kong tries to circle away but Alfred has him pinned against the cage.
Kong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kong wants to break free but Alfred has control.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alfred.
Kong is trying to push Alfred away but Alfred has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kong wants to break free but Alfred has control.
Kong tries to circle away but Alfred has him pinned against the cage.
Kong wants to get back to striking at distance but Alfred won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alfred holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alfred.
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alfred takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kong gets a clinch.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Alfred is controlling him.
Kong is trying to break free.
Kong tries to circle away but Alfred has him pinned against the cage.
Kong tries to break the clinch but Alfred is controlling the position.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Alfred is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alfred stops a takedown attempt from Kong.
Alfred stalls.
Kong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alfred keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kong's efforts to push away.
Alfred is stalling here.
Kong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Alfred dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Alfred keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kong's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kong is looking to break free of the clinch but Alfred has double underhooks.
Kong wants a takedown.
Kong can't break the clinch.
Kong tries to break free but Alfred pushes him back against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kong.
Kong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alfred has him pressed against the cage.
Alfred keeps control of Kong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kong has had enough of the clinch but Alfred keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is keeping an eye on Alfred - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A frustrated look appears on Kong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alfred taking a breather.
Alfred taking a breather.
Alfred stalls.
Kong can't break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kong blocks an elbow strike from Alfred.
Kong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alfred keeps control of Kong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Kong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kong instigates a clinch.
Kong tries to pull guard but Alfred forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Alfred.
Alfred slowing the pace effectively.
Alfred keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kong's efforts to push away.
Kong is looking to break free of the clinch but Alfred has double underhooks.
Alfred leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alfred shoots in looking for a takedown but Kong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Alfred's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kong lands a high kick!
Alfred doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kong counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alfred closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kong circles away.
Kong is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Alfred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong dips to his left and cracks Alfred with an uppercut!
Kong misses with a series of wild punches.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kong takes the fight into the clinch.
Kong working hard to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Alfred.
Kong breaks from the clinch.
Alfred gets tackled into the cage by Kong. Kong maintains the clinch.
Alfred will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kong up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to get back to striking at distance but Alfred won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alfred looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Alfred has Kong pushed against the cage.
Alfred'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Alfred.
Alfred fails with the takedown.
Alfred dodges the punch combination from Kong.
Kong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tai Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alfred takes one on the button.
Alfred closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kong did well to prevent Alfred getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alfred decides to stand up.
Alfred shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kong pinned against the cage. Kong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Alfred.
Kong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kong connects with a single shot there.
Kong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alfred.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alfred closes the distance and clinches up with Kong, looking for a takedown. Alfred pushes Kong against the cage but Kong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alfred shoots in for a takedown but Kong shows good takedown defense.
Alfred fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kong to the ground. Alfred is now in Kong's guard.
Alfred decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kong, up you get!
Kong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Kong stuffs the takedown attempt from Alfred. Alfred gets slowly back to his feet.
Kong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alfred darts in looking for a takedown but Kong gets double underhooks and turns Alfred into the cage.
Alfred displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kong up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tai Kong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alfred shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kong defends it nicely.
Kong throws a body kick that misses
and Alfred counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Alfred.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Alfred is controlling him.
Kong is trying to force a seperation but Alfred has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alfred leaning his opponent against the cage.
Alfred slowing the pace effectively.
Alfred gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Kong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kong wants to break free but Alfred has control.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Alfred has him pressed against the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Alfred will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kong up against the cage.
Alfred has Kong pressed against the cage.
Kong wants to get back to striking at distance but Alfred won't allow it.
Alfred manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kong wants to break the clinch but can't.
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.
Alfred is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Josh Alfred.
Alfred looks for a takedown but Kong sprawls well.
Kong is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kong throws a nice looking combination but Alfred bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alfred tries to counter by clinching up but Kong breaks away and moves out of range.
Alfred takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Alfred tries for a takedown but Kong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Alfred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alfred looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but Alfred persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
Kong feints a jab promting Alfred to slip. Kong then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Alfred slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Alfred tries for a takedown but Kong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kong has Alfred up against the cage in a clinch.
Kong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alfred fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfred fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tai Kong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kong chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alfred gets tackled into the cage by Kong. Kong maintains the clinch.
Alfred pushes off an throws an elbow but Kong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alfred misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alfred misses with a takedown attempt - Kong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kong throws a combination. Alfred tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Josh Alfred has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong throws a combination that misses
and Alfred counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kong dodges an elbow strike from Alfred.
Alfred stalling the fight.
Kong breaks from the clinch.
Alfred closes the distance and clinches up with Kong, looking for a takedown. Alfred pushes Kong against the cage but Kong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Alfred shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kong pinned against the cage. Kong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tai Kong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tai Kong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tai Kong!
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RATING
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