PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guy Blake has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Blake
vs
Kong

200 cm
18
260 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
250 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Guy Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Kong!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blake was covering up waiting for the punch and Kong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blake manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kong manages to get himself to full guard.
Blake 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.
Blake trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Blake throws a big right hand that misses.
Kong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blake is one step ahead there.
Kong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Blake stands up from Kong's guard - Blake perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong tries to clinch up.
Blake lands a nice looking body kick.
Blake throws a head kick but Kong moves out of range.

Kong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kong prevents the takedown attempt.
Blake stops a takedown attempt from Kong.
Kong taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Blake drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Blake walks away with a smile on his face. Kong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blake connects with the punch.
Blake misses with a takedown attempt

and Kong counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kong is trying to trip Blake. He has hold of a leg but Blake is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kong persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong tries to stand but Blake is controlling from the bottom.
Kong looks gassed!
Blake 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.
Kong should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blake is on top in guard.
Kong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blake is one step ahead there.
Blake throwing strikes but missing.
Blake passes Kong's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blake wants to take a breather but Kong is having none of it.

Blake stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Blake doesn't manage to clinch there - Kong circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kong gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blake to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blake is one step ahead there.
Blake looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blake stopping the sweep attempt from Kong.
Kong being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Blake seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blake is working Kong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blake seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Blake has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Blake dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Blake has his takedown stuffed

and Kong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kong.
Kong stopping the sweep attempt from Blake.
Blake is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blake throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Blake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blake 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.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
Kong is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake has control of Kong's left arm, preventing Kong from doing any damage.
Blake working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Horrible takedown by Blake or perhaps it was just good defense by Kong which made him look bad.
Blake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kong avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Blake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Guy Blake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Blake was covering up waiting for the punch and Kong finishes the takedown easily into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kong preventing the sweep.
Kong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blake is trying to keep Kong in close.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blake 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.
Kong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blake is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake wants to sweep here but Kong controlling him for the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Blake decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Blake trying to control the pace.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blake moves nicely into side control.
Blake slows the pace down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Kong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Kong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Kong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Blake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Blake with a lazy takedown attempt

and Kong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kong.
Kong tries to free his leg and advance position but Blake is retaining full guard.
Blake looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blake pulls Kong in close to prevent any damage.
Kong looking to pass the guard.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.
Blake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blake wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake is working hard here to advance position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Blake drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Blake pushes down on Kong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kong wants to improve his position but Blake is controlling well.
Blake sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong is in trouble now - Blake has advanced to mount!
Blake controlling the position easily from mount.

Blake is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Kong is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guy Blake!