PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Randy Rebar (ranked 5269 p4p, 3853 weight class) and Kelton Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randy Rebar looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Rebar
vs
Kong

190 cm
18
175
1 - 2 - 0

205 cm
18
197
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Rebar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kelton Kong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rebar gets a clinch.
Kong keeps control of Rebar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kong looking for a takedown.
Kong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Rebar manages to break the clinch.
Kong doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Rebar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Randy Rebar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelton Kong.
Kong wants to get back to full guard.
Kong moves into full guard.
Kong pulls Rebar in close to his closed guard and prevents Rebar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rebar looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebar stopping the sweep attempt from Kong.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rebar stopping the sweep attempt from Kong.
Rebar postures up.
Rebar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rebar trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rebar is breathing heavily.
Kong wants to control but Rebar passes easily into half guard.
Kong wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rebar preventing the sweep.
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.
Rebar wants to control from the top but Kong keeps moving.
Kong looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Rebar puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kong works his way to full guard. Good work.

Kong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rebar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Rebar avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kong is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kong is trying to hold Rebar in close to prevent damage but Rebar has managed to pass into half guard.
Kong regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kong trying to control the position.
Kong is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rebar is one step ahead there.

Kong has his foot on Rebar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rebar works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong trying to keep a closed guard but Rebar is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kong is pushing down on Rebar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rebar is fighting to maintain full guard but Kong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kong passes to full mount!
Kong fails to advance to Rebar's back.

Kong has hold of Rebar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rebar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kong fails to advance to Rebar's back.
Rebar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rebar regains half guard.
Kong works his way into side control.
Kong is looking to take a break and control but Rebar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kong tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kong is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kong tries for a kimura but Rebar is defending well.
Rebar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kelton Kong will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kong shoots and misses

and Rebar counters by clinching up.
Kong can't get the takedown.
Randy Rebar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelton Kong.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rebar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kong wants a takedown.
Kong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rebar pulls his leg out and moves away.

Kong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Kong seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Rebar has recovered full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rebar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kong won't allow Rebar to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rebar keeping full guard, as Kong tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rebar looking to control.
Kong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rebar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kong is controlling him.
Kong pushing down on Rebar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rebar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kong wants to free his trapped foot but Rebar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kelton Kong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kong wants to take Rebar's back here but Rebar is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rebar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kong fails to take his opponent's back.

Kong looking for a guillotine from mount but Rebar is having none of it.

Kong looking to secure an arm triangle but Rebar defends it well.
Kong moves to the back.

Rebar is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kong gets his way!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Kong's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Kong is looking for the choke from the back position but Rebar is controlling his hands well.
Kong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Kong looking for the choke from the back.

Kong looking for the RNC.

Kong is persistently looking for the submission but Rebar is defending it well.

Rebar defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kong's arms.

Kong working for a choke but Rebar is defending well.
I really don't envy Rebar right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kong is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rebar has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Kong is persistently looking for the submission but Rebar is defending it well.

Rebar fending off the submission attempt from Kong.
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 is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rebar knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rebar for a finish.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

Kong is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Rebar is defending well though. Kong let's go of the attempt for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kelton Kong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rebar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rebar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kong goes for a double leg but Rebar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rebar continues to drive forward.
Kong misses with a takedown
and Rebar counters with a one-two to the body.
Randy Rebar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelton Kong.
Kong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rebar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Rebar rushes Kong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rebar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rebar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rebar gets underhooks to prevent Kong's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong tries to score a body lock takedown but Rebar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Rebar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kong shoots in looking for a takedown. Rebar tries to sprawl out of it but Kong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rebar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And Rebar counters with a quick kick to the body but Kong blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rebar sprawls well. Rebar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kong gets slowly back to his feet.
A left and a right from Rebar both land. Nice combination.
Kelton Kong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rebar sprawls well. Rebar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kong gets slowly back to his feet.
Kong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rebar swivels and escapes.
Kong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rebar tries to avoid it but Kong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rebar to the ground. Rebar escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kong checks a leg kick.
Kong tries for a takedown but Rebar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but Rebar shows good takedown defense.
Kelton Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rebar counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kong or perhaps it was just good defense by Rebar, which made it look bad.

Rebar takes the fight into the clinch.
Kong tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rebar prevents it.
Kong wants to take the fight to the mat but Rebar manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong goes for a takedown attempt but Rebar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rebar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
No luck for Kong with that takedown attempt.
As Kong looks to move away, Rebar throws a big counter combo but Kong just gets out of the way.
Rebar stuffs the takedown.
Rebar feinted with a counter takedown.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A bit of stalling here from Rebar.
Rebar is trying to break the clinch but Kong has him pressed against the cage.
Kong keeps control of Rebar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kong wants a takedown but no success here.

Rebar manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong fails with a takedown attempt.
Kong misses with a takedown attempt
and Rebar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Kong dives in and scores a takedown into Rebar's guard.
Rebar looking for a sweep. Not yet Rebar, not yet.
Kong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kong pushes down on Rebar's leg and manages to get into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Randy Rebar showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kelton Kong!