PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giant kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Baramari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think kong might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to GIANT KONG. Baramari has chosen the Streets - ***4 o'clock*** as his entrance music. Giant kong has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

kong
vs
Baramari

225 cm
25
288 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

210 cm
27
285 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giant kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Baramari!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
kong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baramari throws a leg kick but kong checks it.
A swing and a miss from kong.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baramari.
Baramari explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
kong is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baramari throws a head kick that kong semi-blocks.

It looks like Giant kong has been cut.
Baramari looks to land a combination but kong avoids it well.
A punch combination from Baramari misses.

Baramari instigates a clinch.
kong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baramari's efforts to push away.
kong has Baramari pressed against the cage, preventing Baramari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baramari tries to clinch but kong moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Baramari. That snapped kong's head back.

Baramari lands a big head kick that sends kong tumbling to the mat! Baramari takes a step backwards and waves kong back to his feet - he wants the finish!
kong misses the jab.
Baramari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baramari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
kong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good leg kick by Baramari there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Baramari thumps kong with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baramari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but kong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
kong has Baramari pressed against the cage, preventing Baramari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Baramari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baramari wants to break the clinch but can't.

Baramari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baramari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Baramari tries to clinch up but kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Baramari works over kong's head and body with a nice combination.

Giant kong's cut is getting worse.
Baramari throws a head kick but kong moves out of range.
kong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Baramari. Baramari obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baramari throws the kick towards the body but kong avoids it.
Baramari misses with a head kick.
Baramari connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
kong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Baramari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Giant kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baramari misses with a two punch combination.
Bob Baramari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baramari lands a head kick. kong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Giant kong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Baramari chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baramari lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
kong takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Baramari throws a head kick that misses.
Baramari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Baramari tries to bum rush kong with a series of wild strikes but kong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
kong blocks a head kick by Baramari.
Nice defenses there by Baramari.
Baramari looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from kong does no damage.
Baramari misses with a head kick.
kong throws a looping overhand right but Baramari ducks down to avoid it.
kong avoids the head kick by Baramari.
A solid leg kick lands there for Baramari.
kong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baramari misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Baramari finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
kong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Baramari.
Baramari fails to land with a series of punches.
kong tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baramari throws a leg kick which misses kong's front leg but catches the back leg as kong tries to avoid it.
Baramari goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Baramari misses with a two punch combination.
A head kick from Baramari lands but kong takes it in his stride.

Jeez, Giant kong's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
kong looks to throw the jab but Baramari is out of range.
Baramari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
kong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Baramari.
Baramari lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baramari throws a jab when kong was well out of range.
Baramari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by kong.
kong blocks a head kick by Baramari.
kong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
kong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baramari lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baramari closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Baramari buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Baramari.
Baramari rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but kong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
kong is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Baramari throws a head kick but kong moves out of range.
kong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baramari sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten kong somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giant kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
kong blocks a head kick by Baramari.
A head kick misses from Baramari.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baramari throws a combination but it was largely blocked by kong.
Baramari scores with a three punch combo!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Giant kong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bob Baramari!