PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kid Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gawain Lot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lot has chosen Game of Thrones as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kong
vs
Lot

178 cm
26
175 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

180 cm
26
183 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Pirates Powder

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kid Kong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gawain Lot!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lot closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kong's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lot.
Lot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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

Kong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lot scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lot trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lot trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Lot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kong pulls Lot in to control the position.

Lot postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lot, into his guard.
Lot pulls Kong in close to prevent any damage.
Lot wants to improve his position but instead Kong has moved into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lot trying to hold on to Kong's head to control him but Kong postures up.
Lot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lot is looking for a sweep. Kong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kong trying to control from half guard but Lot is working away.
Kong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lot gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kong has managed to get both his arms back between Lot's legs - danger averted.
Kong is looking to work some ground and pound but Lot has wrist control.
Lot working a defensive guard here.
Kong trying to control but Lot is working from the bottom.
Kong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lot can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lot keeps working.
Lot takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Kong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lot is looking to reverse the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to control but Lot is keeping him busy.
Lot can't do much from the bottom here.
Kong trying to control the position but Lot is working away.
Lot is looking for a sweep.
Lot is not content to let Kong control the position.
Kong lands an elbow.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lot is trying to get back to half guard.
Lot avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kong.
Kong postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lot holding on.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lot regains half guard.
Kong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kong.
Lot trying to control from the bottom.
Lot is not content to let Kong control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kong passes Lot's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lot is looking for a sweep. Kong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kong is looking to take a break and control but Lot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lot works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kong stands up over Lot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Lot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kong content to stall in guard here.
Lot 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.
Lot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kid Kong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Lot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lot just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong avoids the body shot from Lot.
Lot misses the shot to the body.
Lot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Horrible takedown by Lot or perhaps it was just good defense by Kong which made him look bad.
Lot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Lot drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lot cracks Kong with a big right hand but Kong just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lot creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kong sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lot grinds an elbow into Kong's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong wants to control but Lot postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Lot.
Gawain Lot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lot fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kong is looking to regain half guard here but Lot keeps moving and retains side control.
Kong is working hard here to advance position.
Lot taking a breather here.
Lot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kong keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong can't do much from the bottom here.
Lot working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lot working the ground and pound but Kong is defending the strikes.
Kong defending against the ground and pound.
Kong sneaks back into half guard.
Lot thows a huge punch but Kong dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Kong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lot pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kong is refusing to be controlled, as Lot sits in half guard.
Kong taking some punishment here, with Lot in his half guard.

Kong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lot pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Lot there.
Kong manages to get to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lot cracks Kong with a solid left hand.
Kong working a defensive guard here.
Kong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Kong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lot is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong pulls Lot in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kong is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Lot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kong passes into half guard.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lot trying to hold on to Kong's head to control him but Kong postures up.
Lot keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lot is trying to maintain the position but Kong is very close to passing his half guard.
Kong wants to control but Lot is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gawain Lot.
Kong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lot misses with a straight left.
Lot just misses with a punch to the body.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong throws an overhand right that lands on Lot's shoulder, as Lot tries to avoid the shot.
Kong swings for the body but Lot moves out of range.
Kong is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lot.
Lot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Lot.
Kong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lot misses with a straight right.
Kong throws an overhand right that lands on Lot's shoulder, as Lot tries to avoid the shot.
Lot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lot looks to land a left hand but Kong moved out of range nicely.

Lot shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kong's guard.

Lot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lot has managed to get both his arms back between Kong's legs - danger averted.
Kong wants to sweep here but Lot controlling him for the moment.
Lot looking to sit in guard and control but Kong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong throwing strikes from guard but Lot blocks nicely.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lot working a defensive guard here.
Lot wants to sweep here but Kong controlling him for the moment.
Kong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lot is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gawain Lot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Lot misses with a wild body shot.
Gawain Lot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Lot does no damage.
Kong throws a hook but Lot avoids it easily.
Lot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lot misses with a few strikes there.
Lot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lot.
Kong throws a leg kick

and Lot counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lot.
Lot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lot passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kong wants to control but Lot postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is looking to reverse the position.
Lot creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kong sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lot wants to control but Kong is keeping him busy.
Kong can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kong is looking to reverse the position.
Lot in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lot is trying to control the action in half guard but Kong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lot moves nicely into side control.
Lot lands a nice forearm strike.
Lot working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kong is trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lot working the ground and pound.
Lot throws an elbow but Kong slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lot tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ground and pound from Lot seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lot controlling the position.
Kong is trying to control Lot's posture but Lot avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Kong's face as Lot controls the position.
Lot working the ground and pound but Kong is defending the strikes.
Kong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Lot seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lot trying to control the action but Kong is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kong is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lot connects with a decent elbow.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kong is looking to regain half guard here but Lot keeps moving and retains side control.
Lot trying to control the action but Kong is working from the bottom.
Kong avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lot.
Kong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lot working away.
Kong is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lot connects with a decent elbow.
Kong dodges the ground and pound from Lot.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kong is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lot connects with a decent elbow.
Lot landing strikes.
Lot lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lot is trying to ground and pound but Kong uses the momentary lack of control by Lot to regain half guard.
Lot looks to land a strike but Kong avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lot wants to pass the guard but Kong is keeping the position.
Lot connects with a couple of short punches.
Kid Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lot throws a big right hand that misses.
Kong being controlled here, momentarily.
Lot postures up.
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 seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kong working over Lot with some ground and pound. Lot looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kong lands strikes from half guard.
Lot wants to improve his position but Kong is controlling well.
Lot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kong.
Kong is thwarting Lot's attempts to control the position.
Kong is trying to control. Lot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kong is thwarting Lot's attempts to control the position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Lot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kong pulls his head out easily.

Lot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kong working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lot is trying to get back to full guard.

Lot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gawain Lot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lot has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Gawain Lot!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Gawain Lot!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Gawain Lot!

Gawain Lot wins by unanimous decision! Gawain Lot retains his welterweight title!
Gawain Lot really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pirates Powder logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.