PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alaric Kingston (ranked 6654 p4p, 7006 weight class) and Ben Chong Ho (ranked 524 p4p, 538 weight class). Chong Ho has chosen North Korean National Anthem as his entrance music. Ben Chong Ho is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kingston
vs
Chong Ho

220 cm
25
270
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
23
245
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
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 Hilo, Alaric Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Chong Ho!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Chong Ho.
Chong Ho misses with a head kick.
Chong Ho throws a one two combo.
Chong Ho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chong Ho works Kingston's body with a nice hook.

Chong Ho gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Chong Ho pushes Kingston off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chong Ho as he jumps to the side.
Chong Ho closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chong Ho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kingston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chong Ho digs a good hook to Kingston's body.
Chong Ho tries to clinch up.
Chong Ho misses with the combination.

Kingston is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chong Ho's half guard.

Chong Ho kicks off Kingston and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingston is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chong Ho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Kingston shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chong Ho napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chong Ho prevents Kingston from improving position.

Kingston working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Kingston is trying to get an arm triangle but Chong Ho is defending well.
Kingston is breathing heavily.
Chong Ho stops Kingston from passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kingston has an Americana. Chong Ho didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kingston is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kingston hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alaric Kingston!