PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Bong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Bong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Forrest Glover's chin.

Bong
vs
Glover

194 cm
20
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
24
300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Syndicate Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, King Bong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Forrest Glover!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bong misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Glover.
Glover moves out of range of the body kick from Bong.
Bong shoots for a double leg takedown but Glover sprawls well. He's pushed Bong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King Bong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bong fails to land with a series of punches.
Bong cracks Glover with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bong shoots in but no luck this time.
Bong just misses with a punch to the body.

Bong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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.
Glover is looking to regain half guard here but Bong keeps moving and retains side control.
Bong working the ground and pound from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover dodges the ground and pound from Bong.
The ground and pound from Bong seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Glover is looking to reverse the position.
Glover is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Glover is trying to maintain the position but Bong is very close to passing his half guard.
Glover slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bong is working Glover over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Glover can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bong controls the pace.
Glover can't keep his opponent in guard - Bong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Bong is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover is looking to improve his position.
Bong wants to pass the guard but Glover is defending well.
Glover is looking for a sweep. Bong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Bong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Glover is just riding it out for now. Bong eventually gives up the hold.
Bong throwing shots but Glover is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bong thows a huge punch but Glover dodges it nicely.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Glover.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bong, as that shot connected.
Bong scores with a shot to the body.
Glover looks gassed!
Glover will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
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!
Glover is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bong connects with a solid leg kick.

Bong bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Bong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Glover is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Glover is trying to escape the position but Bong is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bong is working Glover over with some ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Bong stalls from top position.

Bong tries for a kimura but Glover is defending well.
Bong tries to move into full mount but can't pass Glover's legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bong decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Bong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bong has closed the distance and engaged Glover in a clinch.

Bong breaks the clinch.
Glover ducks under a wild hook from Bong.
Bong scores with a jab to the head.
Glover misses with a takedown attempt
and Bong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Bong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Glover to the mat! Glover manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glover being controlled here, momentarily.
Bong stands and throws Glover's legs to the side, diving into side control.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover is not content to let Bong control the position.
Glover avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bong.
Bong misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Glover can do to turn this around?
Bong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glover keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Glover manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bong wants to take a breather but Glover is having none of it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Glover keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bong.
Bong throws a series of punches but Glover moves out of range.
Bong misses with the combination.
Bong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Glover moves away.

Glover throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bong was covering up waiting for the punch and Glover finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Glover drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Glover jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bong 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 kicks Glover off and gets to his feet.
Bong loads up on a big right hand but Glover slips the punch.
Glover shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bong but Bong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bong misses with a head kick.
Bong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glover misses with a takedown

and Bong counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bong.
King Bong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Glover.
A short uppercut from Bong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bong prevents it.
Bong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Glover is breathing heavily.
Glover is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bong pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Glover works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bong looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bong is looking to stand up but Glover isn't so interested in that idea.
Bong is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bong is taking a breather. Glover 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Bong 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. And we move into the final round!

Bong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Glover avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Glover defending well as Bong loads up on a big left hand.
Bong tries to clinch but Glover is having none of it.
Bong looks to score with a jab to the body but Glover is just out of range.
A left lands for Bong.
A head kick misses from Bong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Glover gets a takedown into half guard.

Glover is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bong is trying to maintain the position but Glover is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Glover is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bong is just riding it out for now. Glover eventually gives up the hold.
Glover takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Glover is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bong sees it coming and defends easily.
Bong works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bong pulls Glover in to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Glover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bong swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Glover drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bong!

Bong has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Glover is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Bong yanks on the arm and Glover is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Bong.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). King Bong!