PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between akira sheng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Kong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

sheng
vs
Kong

175 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
23
159 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, akira sheng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Kong!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
sheng is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kong.
Jake Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong scores with a body shot.
Kong lands with an uppercut that bounces sheng off the cage and back into rage.
Kong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
sheng slips a straight right by Kong.
Kong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
sheng misses with a double jab.
Nice uppercut there from Kong.

sheng gets a takedown into half guard.
sheng wants to take a breather but Kong is having none of it.
sheng not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kong is trying to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kong can do anything to dispel that myth.
sheng tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kong controls his leg.
sheng drops an elbow to the side of Kong's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
sheng is trying to control. Kong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
sheng thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kong's head.
Kong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but sheng scores with a couple of nice shots.
sheng throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
sheng landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
sheng thows a huge punch but Kong dodges it nicely.
Kong is looking for a sweep. sheng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

sheng is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kong sees it coming and defends easily.
sheng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kong keeps working.
Kong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with sheng. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Kong looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
sheng looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kong is refusing to be controlled, as sheng sits in half guard.
Kong trying to control but sheng postures up.
Kong tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
sheng not landing any meaningful shots this time.
sheng missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kong tries to roll over but sheng keeps him under control.
sheng throwing shots but Kong is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kong looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
sheng takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
sheng shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kong sprawls well. Kong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. sheng gets slowly back to his feet.
sheng is breathing heavily.
sheng looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but sheng persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
Kong takes a swing at sheng's ribcage but misses.

sheng moves into the clinch.
Kong tries to circle away but sheng has him pinned against the cage.
sheng blocking some punches.
Kong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. sheng gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
sheng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kong is defending well for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

sheng jumps guard and drags Kong to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kong wants to control from the top but sheng keeps moving.
sheng avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
sheng looking for a sweep. Not yet sheng, not yet.
Kong tries to free his leg and advance position but sheng is retaining full guard.
Kong postures up in sheng's guard and throws a big left but sheng blocks it.
Kong looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jab, jab by Kong - just one landing.

sheng closes the distance and clinches.
Kong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. sheng fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No joy there for sheng, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from sheng.
Kong scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
sheng misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
sheng with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kong to score with a decent uppercut.
Kong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left lands for Kong.
Kong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong jabs sheng right on the nose. sheng blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Kong does it's job there.
The fight stays on the outside here - sheng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

sheng scores with a takedown into Kong's guard.
sheng throwing strikes but missing.
Kong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kong looking to hit a scissor sweep but sheng is one step ahead there.
Kong trying to control the position.
Kong keeping moving, preventing sheng from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
sheng won't allow Kong to sweep him here.
sheng in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
sheng won't allow Kong to sweep him here.
sheng has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kong swings for the body but sheng moves out of range.
sheng takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jake Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kong tests sheng's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kong lands with a right hand.
Kong scores with a jab to the head.
akira sheng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kong with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

sheng closes the distance and clinches.
Kong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kong misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kong wants to get back to striking at distance but sheng won't allow it.

sheng manages to break the clinch.
Kong stuns sheng with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
sheng swings for the body but Kong moves out of range.
A jab from sheng misses.
sheng throws a right and a left that Kong avoids nicely.
Kong lands with a nice body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kong scores with a crisp jab that stopped sheng in his tracks.
sheng closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
No joy there for sheng, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from sheng.
sheng closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kong with a jab.
Kong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. sheng doesn't seem bothered though.
sheng dodges the punch combination from Kong.
sheng has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from sheng there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kong misses with a double jab

and sheng holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
sheng drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

akira sheng dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Kong throws a combination. sheng tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from sheng is defended easily by Kong.
Kong tries to bum rush sheng with a series of wild strikes but sheng uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kong lands with a cross.
Kong lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Kong. No joy for sheng on that attempt.
Kong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kong cracks sheng with a good jab.
Kong throws a series of strikes that have sheng backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Kong.
Jab from Kong.
Kong connects with a crisp jab.
Kong scores with a one two! sheng had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Kong.
sheng has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
sheng wants to clinch up but Kong keeps it at a distance.
sheng shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kong lands a head shot.
sheng looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
sheng tries to clinch up but Kong circles away and keeps his distance.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
sheng shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
sheng takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kong connects with the punch.
Kong with a jab.
Kong cracks a nice hook into sheng's ribs.
sheng dives in and grabs Kong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kong pushes down on sheng's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for akira sheng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
sheng takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kong misses with a wild body shot.
sheng misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
sheng takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches sheng on the side of the head.
Kong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
sheng has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

sheng closes the distance and pushes Kong back into the cage.

sheng pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kong scores with a hook to the body. sheng takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
sheng takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
sheng slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
sheng shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kong as he jumps to the side.
sheng swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
sheng walks into a stiff left hand from Kong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kong tests sheng's chin there with a solid looking shot.
sheng on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jake Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
sheng misses with a few strikes there.
Danga de danga de dang - Kong scores with a four punch combination!
Kong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. sheng doesn't seem bothered though.
Kong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
sheng takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kong scores with the left hand. sheng knows he should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but sheng circles away quickly and effectively.
Kong misses with the combination.
Kong scores with a jab to the head.
Kong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kong lands with a good body shot.
Kong cracks sheng with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
akira sheng is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
Kong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and sheng counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kong's guard now.
sheng in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
sheng trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Kong has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but sheng can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

sheng gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Kong.
I think sheng 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... akira sheng!