PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anabolic Asteroid (ranked 215 p4p, 377 weight class) and Kwasi Kwong (ranked 37 p4p, 61 weight class). Asteroid comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Asteroid
vs
Kwong

171 cm
30
156
21 - 6 - 0

180 cm
27
163
21 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Heavy Metal Drugs
NARCOS

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anabolic Asteroid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwasi Kwong!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Asteroid, as that shot connected.
Asteroid takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kwong throws a lazy right hand but Asteroid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kwong thuds a left hand into Asteroid's body.
Asteroid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asteroid slips a straight right by Kwong.
Kwong cracks Asteroid with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kwong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Asteroid fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kwong just manages to avoid it.
Asteroid walks into a jab.
Kwong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Asteroid bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kwong finds it's way round the side to connect with Asteroid's head.
Asteroid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kwong.
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asteroid.
Nice defenses there by Asteroid.
Kwong blocks a jab.
Kwong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Asteroid doesn't seem bothered though.
Kwong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kwong needs to keep his hands up - Asteroid had a free shot at his head there.
Kwong throws a right hand that Asteroid ducks under and follows up with a left that Asteroid also avoids with ease.
Kwong has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Kwong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asteroid.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong scores with a hook.
Kwong throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot lands for Kwong.
Asteroid takes one to the side of the head.
Asteroid scores with a hook.
Kwong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kwong lands with a hook. Asteroid tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Asteroid scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Asteroid misses with a looping right.
Kwong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Asteroid connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid moves to clinch but Kwong breaks away
and Kwong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asteroid throws a hook but Kwong avoids it easily.
Kwong jabs at Asteroid's body.
Asteroid scores with a hook.
Kwong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Asteroid blocks a jab.
Kwong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwong manages to avoid it.
Kwong lands a really nice looking cross but Asteroid seems unphased.
Kwong moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Kwong misses.

Asteroid clinches with his opponent.
Asteroid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Asteroid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Asteroid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kwong's elbow.
Asteroid blocks a body shot from Kwong.
Kwong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kwong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kwong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asteroid working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Kwong.
Asteroid scores with a shot to the side of Kwong's head.
Asteroid tries to throw a body punch but Kwong avoids it by throwing Asteroid back against the cage.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kwong misses with a punch on the inside.
Kwong struggles to land a body shot inside as Asteroid controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Asteroid.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Asteroid lands an uppercut.
Kwong has had enough of the clinch but Asteroid keeps him there for the moment.
Kwong swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Asteroid throws a punch but it's blocked by Kwong.
Kwong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kwong working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kwong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kwong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid looking to throw knees to the head but Kwong is blocking nicely.
Kwong lands a hook that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Asteroid throws an elbow but misses.
Asteroid misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike.
Kwong blocks an uppercut.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kwong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kwong creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asteroid tries to land knees in the clinch but Kwong avoids the damage to the body.
Kwong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asteroid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asteroid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Asteroid tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Asteroid - that landed with a thud.
Kwong lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kwong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Our sources have told us that Asteroid has been working on his elbows in the gym.

Kwong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, jab by Asteroid - just one landing.
Kwong misses with a two punch combination.
Asteroid tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kwong manages to circle out of the way.
Asteroid looks to throw the jab but Kwong is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kwong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kwong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kwong looks to land a right hand but Asteroid moved out of range.
Kwong throws a big shot that misses.
Asteroid gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwasi Kwong dominated that round.
That's time! Asteroid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Kwong looks to score with a jab to the body but Asteroid is just out of range.
Kwong misses with a straight left.
Asteroid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A clash of legs there as Kwong blocks the low kick.
Kwong throws a body shot but no joy.
Kwong keeps the fight on the outside.
Kwong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kwong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kwong checks a leg kick.
Asteroid takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kwong checks a leg kick nicely.
Asteroid wants to slow Kwong down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Asteroid misses.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kwong rushes Asteroid and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asteroid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kwong blocks it with crossed arms.
Kwong lands a nice uppercut.
Kwong leaning his opponent against the cage.
Asteroid works on Kwong's body with a couple of short punches.
Kwong lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asteroid being controlled against the cage.
Kwong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kwong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asteroid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kwong's defenses.

It looks like Kwasi Kwong has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Asteroid.
Kwong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Asteroid's elbow.
Kwong makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kwong misses with the head strike.
Asteroid lands an elbow inside.
Asteroid being controlled against the cage.
Asteroid tries a body shot but Kwong blocks it.
Kwong swings wildly with an uppercut but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kwong misses with some punches.
Anabolic Asteroid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Asteroid lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid tries a knee to the head but Kwong blocks it.
Kwong throws a head punch that misses.

Kwong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Asteroid swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kwong counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Asteroid.
Asteroid seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Asteroid misses with a right hand
and Kwong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kwong ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Asteroid lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Asteroid.
Kwong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kwong cracks a nice hook into Asteroid's ribs.
A lazy left from Asteroid finds it's target.
Nice cross by Kwong.
Asteroid moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch combination from Asteroid misses.
Kwong blocks a jab.
Asteroid lands a leg kick that knocks Kwong off balance momentarily.
Kwong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asteroid works the jab nicely.
Asteroid throws an overhand right that lands on Kwong's shoulder, as Kwong tries to avoid the shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid is looking to chop away at Kwong's legs.
Kwong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kwong lands with a good body shot.
Asteroid misses with a left hand
enabling Kwong to counter with a crisp jab.
Kwong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Asteroid at a distance.
Kwong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Asteroid misses the jab.
Kwong lands a jab-cross combination.
Kwong tests Asteroid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kwong throws a jab when Asteroid was well out of range.
Asteroid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kwong ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Kwong moves away from the strike by Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to clinch there but Kwong circles away.
Asteroid slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kwong misses with a looping right.
Asteroid is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Asteroid ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Asteroid scores with the left hand. Kwong knows he should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwong jabs Asteroid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kwong in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Asteroid throws a hook but Kwong blocks it.
Asteroid throws a leg kick
and Kwong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asteroid throws the left hand but Kwong avoids the punch easily.
Kwasi Kwong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kwong loads up on a big right hand but Asteroid slips the punch.
Kwong throws a hook to the side of Asteroid's head but Asteroid sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Asteroid tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asteroid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kwong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kwong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asteroid tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big right from Asteroid misses.
Kwong ducks under a wild hook from Asteroid.
Asteroid falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kwong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Asteroid throws a jab but it's blocked by Kwong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kwong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asteroid walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kwasi Kwong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kwasi Kwong's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Asteroid scores with a jab to the body.
Kwong lands a jab to the head.
Asteroid wants to slow Kwong down by chopping away at his legs.
Kwong cracks Asteroid with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asteroid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Asteroid. Beautiful body shot.
Asteroid scores with a three punch combo!
Asteroid slips a straight right by Kwong.
A jab from Kwong misses.

Asteroid moves into the clinch successfully.
Kwong scores with a shot to the side of Asteroid's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asteroid tries to work over Kwong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asteroid lands a shoulder strike.
Kwong misses with a punch to the body.
Kwong working aggressively here.
Kwong has a couple of punches blocked by Asteroid.
A short left from Kwong.
Asteroid throws a head punch that misses.
Asteroid misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kwong.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kwong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kwong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Asteroid throws a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Asteroid.
Asteroid swings away with a body shot that misses
and Asteroid takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Asteroid avoids the body shot from Kwong.
A big right from Kwong misses.
Kwong catches Asteroid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kwong throws a shot from downtown. Asteroid moves away and avoids it.
Asteroid swings for the body but Kwong moves out of range.
Asteroid looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kwong throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Asteroid. That snapped Kwong's head back.
Asteroid's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kwong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asteroid scrambles back to his feet.
Asteroid slips under a jab from Kwong.
Asteroid takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kwong scores with a sloppy right hand. Asteroid should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwong misses with a wild body shot.
Anabolic Asteroid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Asteroid.
Asteroid takes a jab right on the kisser.
Asteroid moves into range and connects with a jab.
Asteroid takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Asteroid throws a big shot that misses.
Kwong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Asteroid lands with an uppercut that bounces Kwong off the cage and back into range.
Kwong looks to land a right hand but Asteroid moved out of range.
Asteroid throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kwong.
Asteroid slips a jab from Kwong.
Asteroid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kwong manages to avoid it.
Kwong swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice inside leg kick there by Asteroid. That's going to slow Kwong down.
Kwong scores with a sloppy right hand. Asteroid should have avoided that one.
Asteroid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Kwong.
Kwong throws the left hand but Asteroid avoids the punch easily.
Kwong looks to throw the jab but Asteroid is out of range.
Kwong loads up on a big right hand but Asteroid slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid connects with a nice looking jab.
Asteroid misses with a looping left.
Kwong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Asteroid throws a lazy right hand but Kwong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asteroid misses with a body shot.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch but Kwong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Asteroid swings widly with a right hand
and Kwong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kwong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kwong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kwong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kwong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Kwong.
Asteroid throws out a loose jab but Kwong uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Asteroid misses.
Asteroid tries to clinch up but Kwong circles away and keeps his distance.
Kwong with a hook.
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!
Asteroid wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwong throws out a loose jab but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kwong dips to his left and cracks Asteroid with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Kwong.
Kwong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kwong moves out of range of the strikes.
Asteroid throws a solid leg kick but Kwong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Asteroid.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kwong.
Asteroid walks into a left hand.
Kwong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kwong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kwong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kwong lands the left hand.
Kwong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid takes one to the chin there.
Kwong throws a hook but Asteroid blocks it.
Kwong scores with a jab. Asteroid acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kwong moves out of range of the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kwasi Kwong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kwong winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwasi Kwong!
During a confident post fight interview, Kwasi Kwong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.