PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zilla Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Delaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delaney is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Natalie Portman's Rap. Joe Delaney is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Kong
vs
Delaney

196 cm
20
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
26
272 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION
THE STEEL PENN NUTRITION

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 London, Zilla Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Delaney!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Delaney.

It looks like Zilla Kong has been cut.

Kong drives through and clinches with Delaney against the cage.

Kong jumps guard and drags Delaney to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Kong looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kong pulls Delaney in close to prevent any damage.
Delaney trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.

Kong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Delaney doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Delaney manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Kong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Delaney is aware though and is defending well.
Kong wants to sweep but no luck.
Kong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kong prevents Delaney from improving his position.

Kong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Delaney defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kong is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Delaney doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kong.
Kong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kong tries to control but Delaney wriggling away.
Delaney can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Delaney is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Delaney swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Delaney wants to hold on but Kong pushes him away.
Delaney looks gassed!
Delaney really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kong looking for a guillotine from mount but Delaney is having none of it.

Kong is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Delaney can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Delaney working to try and regain half guard.

Kong is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Delaney to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Delaney shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Delaney is looking to get to half guard.
Kong thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kong throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Delaney because Kong loaded up on that one.
Kong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Delaney is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kong trying to control but Delaney is having none of it.
Kong throws some wild stikes that Delaney manages to avoid easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poor strikes thrown by Kong there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Delaney sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Delaney is looking for a sweep. Kong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Delaney is looking to get to half guard.
Kong moves to take his opponent's back.

Kong is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Delaney knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Delaney for a finish.

Delaney preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zilla Kong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zilla Kong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Delaney slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Kong throws out a loose jab but Delaney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delaney changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kong tries to avoid it but Delaney manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kong to the ground. Kong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Kong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kong passes Delaney's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Delaney's head.

Delaney actively working from the bottom here.
Kong is controlling the pace.
Delaney is not content to let Kong control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaney is looking for a sweep. Kong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Delaney is breathing heavily.
Kong moves into full mount! Delaney won't be happy about that!
Kong takes Delaney's back.
Kong is looking to control Delaney but Delaney is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Delaney is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Kong gets his way!
Kong cracks Delaney with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Delaney from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Zilla Kong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kong tightening his grip on Delaney, looking for the choke.
Delaney avoids the strikes from Kong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kong working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Delaney preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Delaney manages to escape to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Kong. No joy for Delaney on that attempt.

Kong closes the distance and clinches.

Kong gets control of Delaney's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Kong looking for a guillotine here but Delaney defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Delaney drops back looking for a leg! Kong is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kong manages to kick Delaney off! Delaney jumps back into Kong's guard.
Kong wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Delaney avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kong keeping moving, preventing Delaney from controlling successfully.

Kong has his foot on Delaney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Delaney works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kong is on top in guard.

Delaney has his foot on Kong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kong works his way back into a safe position though.
Kong is pushing down on Delaney's leg trying to pass to half guard. Delaney is fighting to maintain full guard but Kong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Delaney wants to improve his position but Kong is controlling well.
Kong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Delaney does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Delaney is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kong's back!
Delaney not allowing Kong to control his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Delaney sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kong defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zilla Kong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zilla Kong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Delaney takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Delaney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kong pinned against the cage. Kong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Kong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Delaney's half guard.
Kong is keen to just control but Delaney is a slippery customer.

Kong is looking for a kimura but Delaney is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kong to get the leverage.
Delaney wants to improve his position but Kong is controlling well.
Kong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Delaney!
Kong breaks from Delaney's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Kong wants to finish this one by submission but Delaney is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kong.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong trying to control but Delaney is having none of it.
Kong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Delaney is trying to escape the mount.
Kong tries to control but Delaney wriggling away.
Kong throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Kong looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zilla Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kong wants to control the pace but Delaney is squirming around nicely.
Kong prevents Delaney from getting the reversal.
Kong wants to control the pace but Delaney is squirming around nicely.
Kong looking to ground and pound but Delaney is blocking nicely.
Kong fails to take his opponent's back.
Kong wants to control the pace but Delaney is squirming around nicely.
Kong prevents Delaney from getting the reversal.

Kong looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong tries to control but Delaney wriggling away.
Delaney wants to hold on but Kong pushes him away.

Kong wants to finish this one by submission but Delaney is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kong.
Kong seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Delaney is holding on tight.
Delaney keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kong unloads with some shots from mount but Delaney bucks and avoids them well.
Kong moves to the back position.

Kong working for a choke but Delaney is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong is looking to control Delaney but Delaney is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Delaney tries to escape the position.
Kong controls the action.
Joe Delaney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Kong working for a choke but Delaney is defending well.
Delaney tries to escape but Kong has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zilla Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zilla Kong!