PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel NBomga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and H Y Kwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwon has chosen Wu Tang Clan - CREAM as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

NBomga
vs
Y Kwon

190 cm
28
215 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

180 cm
34
200 lbs
22 - 25 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Samuel NBomga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, H Y Kwon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NBomga throws a head kick but Kwon moves out of range.
NBomga misses with a head kick.
Kwon looks to land a left hand but NBomga moved out of range nicely.
Samuel NBomga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NBomga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kwon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
NBomga throws a right hand that Kwon ducks under and follows up with a left that Kwon also avoids with ease.
NBomga lands a head kick!
NBomga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
NBomga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kwon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kwon avoids the head kick by NBomga.
NBomga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
NBomga fails in his attempt to clinch.
NBomga slips under a jab.
NBomga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like H Y Kwon has been cut.
Kwon looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kwon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but NBomga avoids it really well and circles away.
NBomga misses with a double jab

and Kwon moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kwon obliges.
Kwon missing with knees to the body.

Kwon breaks the clinch.
Kwon lands with a right hand.

Kwon rushes NBomga and presses him up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwon can't find room to land a body shot as NBomga controls the action.

Kwon manages to break the clinch.
Kwon throws the left hand but NBomga avoids the punch easily.
Kwon throws a jab but it's blocked by NBomga.
NBomga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kwon finds it's way round the side to connect with NBomga's head.
NBomga looks to land a combination but Kwon avoids it well.

Oooooh!!! NBomga has knocked Kwon down with a huge combo! NBomga steps away and waves a wobbly Kwon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NBomga throws a sloppy head kick and Kwon moves out of range easily.
Samuel NBomga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NBomga throws a right and a left that Kwon avoids nicely.
A combination from NBomga does no damage.
NBomga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Kwon closes the distance and clinches.

Kwon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
NBomga misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kwon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kwon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from NBomga - the referee stops the clock and Kwon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says NBomga. Kwon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel NBomga dominated that round.
The cut man is working on H Y Kwon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kwon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
NBomga lands a leg kick that knocks Kwon off balance momentarily.
NBomga throws a quick inside leg kick.
A combination from NBomga does no damage.
NBomga lands a jab to the nose.
Kwon blocks a head kick by NBomga.
NBomga throws a hook but Kwon blocks it.
Kwon is breathing heavily.
NBomga takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NBomga lands with a nice body punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts NBomga, as that shot connected.
NBomga lands a nice looking body kick.
NBomga throws a wild body kick that Kwon sees coming a mile off.
NBomga throws a head kick but Kwon moves out of range.
NBomga misses with a head kick.
NBomga misses with a leg kick
and Kwon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Samuel NBomga is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NBomga slips under a jab.
NBomga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
NBomga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good standup being displayed there by NBomga as he connects with a hook.
Samuel NBomga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
NBomga throws a right and a left that Kwon avoids nicely.
Kwon slips a jab and a cross from NBomga.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwon dodges the punch combination from NBomga.
Sloppy strikes from NBomga. Those never looked like landing.
NBomga plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
NBomga pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kwon misses with a straight left.
NBomga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kwon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NBomga throws a leg kick

and Kwon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
NBomga wants to stand up but Kwon is controlling him.
Kwon throws a big right hand that misses.
Kwon throws a big elbow that misses.
NBomga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kwon.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as NBomga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kwon looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel NBomga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on H Y Kwon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

NBomga swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and NBomga takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
NBomga throws out a loose jab but Kwon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kwon swings for the body but NBomga moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - NBomga scores with a four punch combination!
A head kick misses from NBomga.
NBomga misses with a head kick.
NBomga looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for NBomga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kwon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
NBomga looks to land a body kick but Kwon moved away.
A head kick by NBomga misses

and Kwon moves into the clinch.
NBomga is trying to stall.
NBomga is trying to break free.
NBomga is trying to stall.
A shot in the inside from Kwon.
Kwon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but NBomga blocks it with crossed arms.

Kwon lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
H Y Kwon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kwon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NBomga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kwon.
Kwon throwing shots but NBomga is blocking nicely.
Kwon is trying to control. NBomga wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kwon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kwon prevents NBomga from standing back up.
Kwon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Kwon is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwon wants to take a breather but NBomga is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kwon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kwon throwing shots but NBomga is blocking nicely.
Kwon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Kwon is trying to work for a kimura but NBomga is defending well.
NBomga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kwon.
Samuel NBomga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kwon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, NBomga has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kwon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kwon thows a huge punch but NBomga dodges it nicely.
NBomga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kwon.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kwon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kwon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
H Y Kwon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think NBomga 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel NBomga!
Samuel NBomga seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.