PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billa Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne The Massarce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bong
vs
The Massarce

180 cm
22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
183 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billa Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwayne The Massarce!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bong shoots in and bounces The Massarce off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bong prevents The Massarce from getting back to his feet.
Bong won't allow The Massarce to sweep him here.
Bong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Massarce is keeping the position for now.
Bong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bong trying to control but The Massarce is working from the bottom.
Bong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Massarce works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Massarce 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.
Bong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bong has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bong cracks The Massarce with a solid left hand.
Bong is looking to work some ground and pound but The Massarce has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Massarce's head.

The Massarce working for a triangle but Bong defends it easily.
The Massarce working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bong.
Bong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Massarce utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bong cracks The Massarce with a solid left hand.
Bong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Massarce on the ground.
Bong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bong lands a couple of digs.
Bong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong distracts The Massarce with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bong throwing strikes but missing.
Bong preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The Massarce had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Bong is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. The Massarce Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Bong's back instead.
Bong wants to escape the position.
Bong is working hard here to advance position.
Bong rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Massarce wants to control but Bong is keeping him busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Massarce throws a series of punches but Bong avoids them all with ease.
The Massarce looks gassed!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bong.
Bong grinds an elbow into The Massarce's temple.
Bong working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bong cracks The Massarce with a big right hand but The Massarce just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The Massarce takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bong works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The Massarce on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The Massarce tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Bong easily slips into full mount!
The Massarce is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong with a couple of short strikes.
The Massarce is bucking up trying to escape but Bong cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The Massarce is trying to stand up.
Bong pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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!
Bong scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish The Massarce?
Bong dominating with strikes here.
Bong is landing with some decent strikes but The Massarce is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bong trying to control but The Massarce is having none of it.
Bong working the ground and pound effectively.

The Massarce is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bong is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bong closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Nice strikes from Bong there.
The Massarce is trying to maintain the position but Bong is very close to passing his half guard.
Bong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The Massarce tries to roll over but Bong keeps him under control.
Bong winds up and cracks The Massarce with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The Massarce is trying to maintain the position but Bong is very close to passing his half guard.
The Massarce is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bong scores with a couple of nice shots.
The Massarce taking some punishment here, with Bong in his half guard.
The Massarce is still in real trouble! Can Bong finish him?
The Massarce is breathing heavily.
Bong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bong winds up and cracks The Massarce with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bong connects with a nice short shot to The Massarce's temple.
The Massarce tries to roll over but Bong keeps him under control.
Bong working the head and body with strikes.
Bong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The Massarce seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The Massarce misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bong scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bong working The Massarce over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bong drops an elbow to the side of The Massarce's head.
Bong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Bong there.
The Massarce is trying to get back to full guard.
Bong trying to control the pace.
Nice strikes from Bong there.
Bong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bong working The Massarce over with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bong working the head and body with strikes.
Bong prevents The Massarce from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong slips a nice elbow through The Massarce's hands, connecting with The Massarce's forehead.
The Massarce has hold of Bong's hands but Bong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bong working the head and body with strikes.
Bong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bong winds up and cracks The Massarce with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Bong.
Bong lands strikes from half guard.
Bong scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong is nestled in close to The Massarce, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bong working over The Massarce with some ground and pound. The Massarce looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bong lands with a punch from half guard.
Bong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bong is taking a breather. The Massarce says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bong slips a nice elbow through The Massarce's hands, connecting with The Massarce's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billa Bong dominated that second round.
That's time! Bong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

The Massarce gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but The Massarce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bong controlling from the top position.
The Massarce working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bong.
The Massarce is wriggling around but Bong manages to pass to half guard.
The Massarce moves into full guard.
The Massarce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bong postures up and lands a big shot to The Massarce's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Massarce keeping moving, preventing Bong from controlling successfully.
Bong controls from within his opponent's guard.

The Massarce is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bong makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bong's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but The Massarce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bong cracks The Massarce with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Massarce keeping full guard, as Bong tries to pass.
Bong landing some decent shots from guard.
Bong cracks The Massarce with a solid left hand.
Bong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bong lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bong chips away with some ground and pound.
Bong trying to control but The Massarce is working from the bottom.

The Massarce is looking for a triangle but Bong pushes his legs off easily.
The Massarce not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bong scoring with some ground and pound.
Bong trying to control the position from guard on top but The Massarce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Massarce's head.
Billa Bong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bong slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong wants to pass the guard but The Massarce is keeping the position.
Bong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dwayne The Massarce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Massarce can do to turn this around?
Bong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Billa Bong just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Bong drives through with a takedown into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billa Bong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billa Bong!