PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donkey Kong Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Canyonero The Truck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Truck is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Canyonero. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Kong Jr
vs
The Truck

180 cm
25
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Donkey Kong Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Canyonero The Truck!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong Jr throws a hook to the side of The Truck's head but The Truck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Truck shoots in for a takedown but Kong Jr shows good takedown defense.
Kong Jr throwing a counter right hand but The Truck manages to avoid it.
Kong Jr throws a looping overhand right but The Truck ducks down to avoid it.
Kong Jr works The Truck's body with a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Truck.

The Truck closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kong Jr did well to prevent The Truck getting side control.
The Truck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The Truck trying to control the action but Kong Jr is working from the bottom.
Kong Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Truck on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong Jr is trying to stand up here but The Truck is controlling him well.
Kong Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The Truck tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kong Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kong Jr lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Canyonero The Truck has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Kong Jr. No joy for The Truck on that attempt.
Donkey Kong Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Canyonero The Truck.

The Truck scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Truck is keen to just control but Kong Jr is a slippery customer.
The Truck passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kong Jr!
The Truck misses with a head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Truck looking to finish Kong Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kong Jr!
Kong Jr is squirming around, avoiding The Truck's attempts to control the action.
The Truck landing punches.
The Truck thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The Truck controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Truck throwing strikes here but Kong Jr is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Kong Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kong Jr tries to get out of the position.
The Truck tries to control but Kong Jr wriggling away.
The Truck lands with some strikes.
The Truck looking to control and managing it successfully.
The Truck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kong Jr is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The Truck throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The Truck with shots to the head and body - Kong Jr looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong Jr wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by The Truck.
The Truck lands a heavy elbow.
The Truck looking to finish Kong Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kong Jr!
The Truck has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kong Jr's face.
Kong Jr is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The Truck lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The Truck lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The Truck is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kong Jr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kong Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Canyonero The Truck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Canyonero The Truck's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Kong Jr lands a lovely overhand right.

The Truck dives in and scores a takedown into Kong Jr's guard.
The Truck throwing strikes from guard but Kong Jr blocks nicely.
The Truck trying to control but Kong Jr is working from the bottom.
The Truck wants to pass the guard but Kong Jr is keeping the position.
The Truck postures up in Kong Jr's guard and throws a big left but Kong Jr blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Truck throws a big elbow that misses.
The Truck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Truck's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Truck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kong Jr's waist but Kong Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Truck off to one side.
Kong Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

The Truck shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The Truck seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The Truck wants to take a breather but Kong Jr is having none of it.
The Truck trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Truck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Truck is looking to take a break and control but Kong Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Truck drops an elbow to the side of Kong Jr's head.
Kong Jr is staying active underneath The Truck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Truck fails with a takedown attempt.
Kong Jr throwing a counter right hand but The Truck manages to avoid it.
The Truck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kong Jr defends it nicely.
Donkey Kong Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Canyonero The Truck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Truck shoots in looking for a takedown. Kong Jr tries to sprawl out of it but The Truck keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kong Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Truck shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kong Jr defends it nicely.

The Truck looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The Truck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong Jr could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The Truck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kong Jr keeping moving, preventing The Truck from controlling successfully.
Canyonero The Truck has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Truck lands a couple of digs.
The Truck trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kong Jr being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Canyonero The Truck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Canyonero The Truck's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

The Truck changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kong Jr tries to avoid it but The Truck manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kong Jr to the ground. Kong Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Truck throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kong Jr's waist but Kong Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Truck off to one side.
Kong Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong Jr throws a hook to the side of The Truck's head but The Truck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Truck feints the counter takedown.
The Truck fails to land the takedown.
Donkey Kong Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Canyonero The Truck.
The Truck shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kong Jr as he jumps to the side.
The Truck steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kong Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Truck shoots in for a double leg but Kong Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A quick step to the side and Kong Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Truck is defended easily by Kong Jr.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong Jr throws a hook to the side of The Truck's head but The Truck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kong Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from The Truck. The Truck gets slowly back to his feet.

Kong Jr lands a big uppercut and The Truck crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but The Truck looks OK. Kong Jr waves The Truck back to his feet!

Kong Jr feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends The Truck sprawling to the canvas! The Truck rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kong Jr finish him?!

The Truck is rocked!
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 Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The Truck is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong Jr finish him?
The Truck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kong Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Truck seems to have recovered his senses.
The Truck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kong Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Kong Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from The Truck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Kong Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

The Truck manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kong Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Kong Jr's guard now, I'm sure.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Truck throwing strikes but missing.
The Truck distracts Kong Jr with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The Truck trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Truck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Truck slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The Truck throws a big right hand that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Truck trying to control but Kong Jr is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Truck is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kong Jr sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kong Jr throws a shot from downtown. The Truck moves away and avoids it.
The Truck ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kong Jr lands a body shot.

The Truck feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kong Jr keeping full guard, as The Truck tries to pass.
The Truck is still trying to improve position.
Kong Jr being controlled here, momentarily.
Canyonero The Truck is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Truck wants to control from the top but Kong Jr keeps moving.
Kong Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Truck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donkey Kong Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think The Truck 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Canyonero The Truck!
Canyonero The Truck bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.