PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xafan Kong (ranked 670 p4p, 103 weight class) and Andy Bangsit (ranked 2001 p4p, 288 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kong might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Demon's Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kong
vs
Bangsit

195 cm
29
210 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

189 cm
32
212 lbs
17 - 17 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Bee Krazy
Blue Moon

Urban Fighter
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

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 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xafan Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 2, fighting out of London, Andy Bangsit!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Kong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kong seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangsit moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bangsit has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bangsit misses with a takedown
letting Kong counter with a right hand.

Kong gets caught napping as Bangsit dives in and scores a takedown. Kong manages to retain guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kong is on top in guard.

Bangsit looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kong has picked Bangsit up and slammed him! Bangsit can't keep hold of the triangle and Kong manages to pass to side control!
Bangsit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kong controlling from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangsit looks to move to half guard but instead Kong has passed into mount! Damn!
Bangsit can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kong looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bangsit working to try and regain half guard.
Kong controlling the position easily from mount.
Bangsit working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong controlling the position easily from mount.
Bangsit is looking to get to half guard.
Kong controlling the pace for now.
Kong tries to control but Bangsit wriggling away.
Bangsit regains half guard.
Bangsit is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit is refusing to be controlled, as Kong sits in half guard.

Bangsit looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bangsit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bangsit manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bangsit wants to sweep here but Kong controlling him for the moment.

Kong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four 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.
Kong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Bangsit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bangsit wants to sweep but no luck.

Bangsit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Bangsit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kong looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bangsit being controlled here, momentarily.
Bangsit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kong is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Bangsit shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kong defends it nicely.

Bangsit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kong is pressing down on Bangsit's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Bangsit drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bangsit has Kong in his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong content to stall in guard here.
Kong tries to free his leg and advance position but Bangsit is retaining full guard.

Bangsit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kong 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.
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bangsit wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Bangsit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Bangsit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kong defends it easily.

Bangsit working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kong has passed into half guard!
Bangsit wants to get back to full guard.

Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong controlling his opponent.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bangsit can do to turn this around?
Bangsit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kong wants to control the pace but Bangsit is squirming around nicely.
Bangsit is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kong controlling from the full mount.
Bangsit is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kong continues to stall.
Bangsit is trying to escape the mount.
Xafan Kong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kong controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bangsit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bangsit is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Xafan Kong dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangsit manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Bangsit blocks the low kick.
Bangsit misses with a takedown attempt
and Bangsit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kong tries to score with a low kick but Bangsit moves his leg out of the way.
Kong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bangsit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kong as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Kong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Xafan Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Bangsit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bangsit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kong counters with a nice uppercut.
Bangsit shoots in and drives through. Kong sprawls well.
Kong lands a jab to Bangsit's midsection.
Bangsit needs to keep his hands up - Kong had a free shot at his head there.

Bangsit is rocked!
Bangsit fails with the takedown
and Bangsit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bangsit is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong weaves into range and cracks Bangsit right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Bangsit goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kong is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xafan Kong!
Xafan Kong seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.