PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheick Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezra Kazee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazee has chosen Fanfare for the Common Man as his entrance music. Cheick Kongo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Kongo
vs
Kazee

194 cm
22
234 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cheick Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ezra Kazee!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kazee 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.
Kongo tests Kazee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kongo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kazee slips a jab and a cross from Kongo.
Kongo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cheick Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kongo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kongo throws a series of punches but Kazee avoids them all with ease.
Kongo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kongo looks to land a left hand but Kazee moved out of range nicely.
Kongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kazee dodges the punch combination from Kongo.
Kongo lands a jab-cross combination.
Kazee shoots in for a double leg but Kongo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kongo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kazee circles away quickly and effectively.
Kazee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kazee has eaten all the pies!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo misses with a two punch combination.
Kazee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kongo.
Kongo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cheick Kongo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Kongo.
Kazee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kazee looks gassed!
Kongo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kongo looks to land a combination but Kazee avoids it well.
Kongo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kongo throws a series of punches but Kazee avoids them all with ease.
Kongo misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Kongo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kongo misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo misses with a body shot.
Kongo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kongo fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Kongo.
Kongo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kongo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kazee on the side of the head.
Kongo tries to bum rush Kazee with a series of wild strikes but Kazee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kongo takes a swing at Kazee's ribcage but misses.
Kongo scores with a hook to the body. Kazee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kazee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kongo swinging wildly here.
Kongo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo throws a series of strikes that have Kazee backpedaling.
Kazee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kongo scores with a sloppy right hand. Kazee should have avoided that one.
Kongo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kongo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kazee doesn't seem bothered though.
Kazee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kongo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kongo looks to land a combination. Kazee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Kongo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A left and a right from Kongo both land. Nice combination.
Kongo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice shot lands for Kongo.
A right-left combo lands from Kongo.

Kazee is rocked!
Kongo lands with a straight right. Kazee didn't see that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A right-left combo lands from Kongo.
Kongo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kazee circles away quickly and effectively.
Kongo misses with a series of wild punches.
Kongo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kongo lands the left hand.
Kongo scores with a jab to the head.
Kongo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kongo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kazee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kazee avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheick Kongo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kazee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Kongo does no damage.
Kongo throws a right hand that Kazee ducks under and follows up with a left that Kazee also avoids with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kongo!
Kazee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kazee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kongo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kazee shoots in for a takedown but Kongo shows good takedown defense.
Kongo throws a right hand that Kazee ducks under and follows up with a left that Kazee also avoids with ease.
Kazee is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kongo, as that shot connected.
Kongo throws a series of punches but Kazee avoids them all with ease.
Kongo scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo throws a series of punches but Kazee moves out of range.
Kongo throws a series of punches but Kazee avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kongo.
Good shot there by Kongo.
Kongo throws a shot to the body.
Kongo throws a nice looking combination but Kazee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kongo lands a body shot.
Cheick Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kongo digs a good body shot into Kazee's ribs.
Kongo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kazee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kongo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kongo throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo throws a right and a left that Kazee avoids nicely.
Kongo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kazee backs up against the cage.
Kongo misses with a two punch combination.
Kongo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kazee's head backwards.
Kongo tries to bum rush Kazee with a series of wild strikes but Kazee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kazee might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kongo has got the better of the exchanges.
Kongo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kongo.
Kongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazee can do to turn this around?
Kongo misses with a wild body shot.
Kongo misses with a two punch combination.
Kongo misses with a two punch combination.
Kongo cracks Kazee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kazee walks into a jab.

Kazee moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo stops a takedown attempt from Kazee.
Cheick Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezra Kazee.
Kongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Kazee turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kazee manages to end up in side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Kazee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kazee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Kazee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kongo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kazee but great work by Kongo.
Kongo working away.
Kongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kazee on the ground.
Kazee sneaks back into half guard.
Kazee misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kazee.
Kazee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Kazee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Kazee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kongo defends well.
Kongo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kongo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cheick Kongo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kazee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kazee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kongo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kongo has escaped and now he's on top!

Kazee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kongo defends it easily.
Kazee has a closed guard, preventing Kongo from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kazee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kongo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Kazee isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kongo stacks Kazee on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kongo!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kongo gets to mount! Kazee was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kazee wants to control but Kongo is having none of it.
Kazee is looking to improve his position but Kongo isn't that keen on the idea.
Kazee wants to control but Kongo is having none of it.
Kongo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kongo tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Ezra Kazee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazee is trying to escape the mount.
Kongo wants to stand but Kazee is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Kazee 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.
It looks like Kongo is going to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Kazee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kazee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kongo preventing the sweep.

Kazee working for a triangle but Kongo defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Ezra Kazee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kongo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheick Kongo!