PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Humu Kalakaua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalakaua's entrance music is Ho'okena. A fine choice. Lawrence Wong has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kalakaua
vs
Wong

225 cm
25
284 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Humu Kalakaua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lawrence Wong!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kalakaua tries to avoid it but Wong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kalakaua to the ground. Kalakaua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A jab from Kalakaua finds it's way through Wong's defenses.
Kalakaua lands a high kick!
Kalakaua slaps away a takedown attempt from Wong, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wong fails to land the takedown.
Humu Kalakaua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence Wong.
Kalakaua throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wong's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Kalakaua. No joy for Wong on that attempt.
Wong closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kalakaua circles away.
Kalakaua goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wong takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wong is defended easily by Kalakaua.
Nice sprawl there from Kalakaua as Wong shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalakaua displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wong.
Kalakaua really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Wong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kalakaua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wong preventing the sweep.
Wong throws a strike but Kalakaua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kalakaua wants to stand but Wong is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kalakaua defends well.

Kalakaua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kalakaua gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalakaua as he avoids it easily.
Wong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Humu Kalakaua dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wong shoots for a double leg takedown but Kalakaua sprawls well. He's pushed Wong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wong shoots in for a takedown but Kalakaua shows good takedown defense.
Wong tries for a takedown but Kalakaua sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Humu Kalakaua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence Wong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalakaua lands with a kick to the temple. Wong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalakaua works over Wong's head and body with a nice combination.
Wong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kalakaua counters with a one-two to the body.
Wong throws a sloppy head kick
and Kalakaua counters with a straight right hand.
Wong shoots and misses
letting Kalakaua counter with a right hand.
Wong misses with a takedown attempt
and Kalakaua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Humu Kalakaua is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong has his takedown stuffed

and Kalakaua counters with a head kick that drops Wong to the mat! Wong scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Lawrence Wong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wong is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Humu Kalakaua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wong misses with a takedown attempt
and Kalakaua counters with a left and a right that stings Wong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong avoids the head kick by Kalakaua.
Wong misses with a takedown attempt
and Kalakaua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Kalakaua.

Wong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kalakaua manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalakaua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wong is one step ahead there.
Kalakaua wants to get back to his feet but Wong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wong wants to control from the top but Kalakaua keeps moving.
Kalakaua is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Humu Kalakaua dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kalakaua tries to avoid it but Wong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kalakaua to the ground. Kalakaua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kalakaua throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kalakaua stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kalakaua wants it to stay on the feet.
Kalakaua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wong.
Horrible takedown by Wong or perhaps it was just good defense by Kalakaua which made him look bad.
Humu Kalakaua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence Wong.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalakaua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wong.
Kalakaua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wong misses with a takedown attempt
and Kalakaua counters with a head kick. That will keep Wong thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalakaua lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kalakaua.
Wong shoots in for a takedown but Kalakaua shows good takedown defense.
Wong has his takedown stuffed
letting Kalakaua counter with a right hand.
Wong tries for a takedown but Kalakaua circles away easily
and Kalakaua counters with a straight right hand.
Wong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wong misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

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.
Wong shoots and misses
and Kalakaua counters with a left and a right that stings Wong.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kalakaua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wong with a poor takedown
and Kalakaua counters with a head kick.
Wong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kalakaua counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lawrence Wong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Humu Kalakaua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalakaua lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Humu Kalakaua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kalakaua, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humu Kalakaua!