PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kim Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Spackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spackman has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSWrepLjTKc&videos=gXE_R26bAm8&playnext=2 as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Kong
vs
Spackman

182 cm
21
170 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

201 cm
26
177 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kim Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dan Spackman!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shirou Masuda and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spackman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Spackman, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spackman stalks Kong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kong's face. Kong staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice shot lands for Spackman.
A punch combination from Spackman misses.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Spackman fails to land with a series of punches.
Spackman throws a right and a left that Kong avoids nicely.
Kong takes a swing at Spackman's ribcage but misses.
Spackman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Kong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spackman.
Spackman throws a combination that misses

and Kong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spackman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spackman looking to control.
Kong looking to pass the guard.
Kong throws a big right hand that misses.
Spackman keeping moving, preventing Kong from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spackman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kong has managed to get both his arms back between Spackman's legs - danger averted.
Spackman wants to sweep but no luck.
Kong passes into half guard.

Kong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kong trying to control from Spackman's half guard. Spackman has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Spackman tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Kong drops back looking for a leg! Spackman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spackman manages to kick Kong off! Kong jumps back into Spackman's guard.
Spackman pulls Kong in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spackman is keeping the position for now.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spackman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kong is aware though and is defending well.
Spackman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Spackman trying to keep a closed guard but Kong is proving a slippery customer.
Kong passes Spackman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kong stalling away here and it's allowed Spackman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spackman moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Spackman.
Kong is not content to let Spackman control the position.
Spackman tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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 is trying to control Spackman's posture but Spackman avoids it.
Spackman wants to control for a moment but Kong uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Spackman moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Kong.
Kong can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dan Spackman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Spackman fails with a takedown attempt.
Spackman cracks Kong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kong misses the jab.
Kong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horrible takedown by Kong or perhaps it was just good defense by Spackman which made him look bad.
Nice jab there from Spackman.
A punch combination from Spackman misses.
Spackman throws a head kick that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spackman!

Kong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kong avoids the attempt from Spackman to control.
Spackman is looking to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spackman is breathing heavily.
Spackman taking shots to the head.
Spackman is squirming around, avoiding Kong's attempts to control the action.
Spackman is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spackman tries to hold on but Kong pushes him away.

Kong has hold of Spackman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Spackman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to control the pace but Spackman is squirming around nicely.

Kong looking for a guillotine from mount but Spackman is having none of it.
Spackman is working to get back to half guard.

Kong is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Spackman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Spackman shrugs it off.
Spackman wants to control but Kong is having none of it.
Spackman gets back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spackman has hold of Kong's hands but Kong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Spackman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Spackman trying to keep a closed guard but Kong is proving a slippery customer.
Kong trying to control but Spackman is working from the bottom.

Kong drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Spackman dives on top into guard.
Spackman trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Spackman throws a big right hand that misses.
Kong keeping full guard, as Spackman tries to pass.
Spackman throwing strikes from guard but Kong blocks nicely.
Spackman throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dan Spackman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Kong throws a jab when Spackman was well out of range.
Kong throws a combination that misses
and Spackman counters with a three punch combo that has Kong backing up. Kong nods at Spackman to acknowledge the strikes.
Dan Spackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spackman misses with the combination.
Spackman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kim Kong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kong tries to bum rush Spackman with a series of wild strikes but Spackman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spackman throws a head kick but Kong moves out of range.
Kong keeps the fight on the outside.
Kong lands a nice hook to Spackman's body. Spackman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kong checks a leg kick.
Kong is looking to clinch.
Spackman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spackman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spackman.
Spackman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spackman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kong swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spackman feints and as Kong raises his hands in defense, Spackman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spackman tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.

Kong wriggles free and stands up.
Kong misses with a takedown attempt - Spackman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.

Spackman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spackman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spackman has him pressed against the cage.

Spackman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kong swings for the body but Spackman moves out of range.
Spackman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A left and a right from Spackman both land. Nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spackman pushes Kong up against the cage in a clinch.

Spackman breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Spackman both land. Nice combination.
Spackman throws a right hand that Kong ducks under and follows up with a left that Kong also avoids with ease.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kong.
Nice defenses there by Spackman.
Spackman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spackman throws out a powerful jab.
Spackman lands a two punch combo.
Spackman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kong misses with a takedown
and Spackman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Kong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spackman lands a two punch combo.
Kong tries to land a body kick
and Spackman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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!
Kong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but Spackman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Spackman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong throws a nice looking combination but Spackman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spackman misses with a wild combination.
Kong thows a body shot but no joy.
Dan Spackman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A head kick from Spackman lands but Kong takes it in his stride.
Kong throws a big shot that misses.
Spackman lands a high kick!
Kong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spackman lands a jab to Kong's midsection.
Spackman lands a high kick!
Spackman scores with a one two! Kong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kong misses with a hook. Spackman ducked under it nicely.
Kong just misses with a punch to the body.
Spackman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Spackman.
Kong throws a body kick the misses
and Spackman counters with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spackman dives in and grabs Kong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kong pushes down on Spackman's head and hops out.
Kong throws a body punch but Spackman moves out of range.
Kim Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good leg kick by Spackman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Spackman misses with a few strikes there.

Kong gets a takedown into half guard.
Kong wants to take a breather but Spackman is having none of it.
Spackman wants to improve his position but Kong is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spackman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Spackman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spackman 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Spackman!