PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wondoni Kiongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedict Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Kiongo
vs
Hayes

184 cm
21
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

203 cm
18
276 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wondoni Kiongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Benedict Hayes!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiongo is looking to clinch but Hayes is avoiding it.
Kiongo stuffs the takedown attempt from Hayes. Hayes gets slowly back to his feet.
Hayes looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hayes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kiongo's waist but Kiongo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hayes off to one side.
Wondoni Kiongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedict Hayes.
Kiongo wants to clinch up but Hayes keeps it at a distance.
Hayes keeps the fight on the outside.
Hayes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kiongo swivels and escapes.
Kiongo tries to clinch but Hayes is having none of it.
Kiongo wants to clinch.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kiongo as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hayes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kiongo fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiongo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiongo but Kiongo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kiongo wants to clinch.
Kiongo wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiongo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kiongo tries to clinch up but Hayes circles away and keeps his distance.
Kiongo wants to clinch.
Hayes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

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.
Kiongo tries to clinch up but Hayes circles away and keeps his distance.
Wondoni Kiongo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hayes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hayes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kiongo is fending him off so far but Hayes persists. Nope, Kiongo circles away and we're back to standing.
Hayes looks gassed!
Kiongo tries to clinch up but Hayes circles away and keeps his distance.
Kiongo tries to clinch up.
Kiongo tries to clinch but Hayes is having none of it.
Hayes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kiongo as he jumps to the side.
Hayes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiongo but Kiongo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kiongo tries to clinch but Hayes is having none of it.
Kiongo wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiongo tries to clinch but Hayes moves out of range.
Kiongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hayes looks frusrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hayes keeps the fight on the outside.
Kiongo tries to clinch up but Hayes circles away and keeps his distance.
Kiongo moves in looking to clinch but Hayes pushes him off.
Kiongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kiongo tries to clinch there but Hayes circles away.
Kiongo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hayes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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.
Kiongo tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Hayes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Hayes is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hayes is working for a kimura but Kiongo is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiongo tries to kick Hayes off but Hayes keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wondoni Kiongo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hayes fails with the takedown.
Hayes misses with a takedown attempt - Kiongo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kiongo is looking to clinch but Hayes is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiongo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Hayes has closed the distance and engaged Kiongo in a clinch.
Kiongo stalling in the clinch but Hayes improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiongo landing knees to the body.
Kiongo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hayes is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiongo prevents the takedown attempt.
Wondoni Kiongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benedict Hayes.
Hayes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kiongo has Hayes pushed against the cage.
Hayes fails to pull guard.
Kiongo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Stalling in the clinch from Kiongo.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wondoni Kiongo.
Kiongo looks to clinch

and Hayes counters with a single leg into guard. Kiongo didn't expect that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiongo wants to get back to his feet but Hayes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Hayes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kiongo looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kiongo looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kiongo!
Hayes is breathing heavily.
Hayes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kiongo off and has taken his back!
Hayes has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kiongo.
Kiongo covers up after that shot from Hayes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiongo controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Hayes is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kiongo up.
Kiongo controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

Hayes looking for the RNC.
Kiongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hayes on the ground.
Kiongo is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiongo covering up well under a series of strikes from Hayes.

Kiongo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hayes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benedict Hayes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kiongo tries to clinch but Hayes moves away

and Hayes counters with a single leg into guard. Kiongo didn't expect that.
Kiongo can't keep his opponent in guard - Hayes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hayes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hayes working Kiongo over with strikes.
Hayes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hayes passes the guard and advances to mount!

Hayes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Kiongo is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes has a closed guard, preventing Kiongo from standing up.
Hayes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kiongo wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Hayes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kiongo is just riding it out for now. Hayes eventually gives up the hold.
Hayes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hayes works his way into full mount!
Kiongo tries to buck Hayes off but Hayes takes his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hayes working for a choke but Kiongo is defending well.
Kiongo trying to get back to his feet but Hayes is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiongo trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Benedict Hayes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hayes lands a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Benedict Hayes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hayes 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benedict Hayes!