PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Konigshof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaz Inad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaz Inad is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Konigshof
vs
Inad

191 cm
27
287 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

194 cm
25
250 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Al Konigshof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaz Inad!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konigshof shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Inad defends it nicely.
Konigshof misses with a takedown attempt - Inad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Konigshof circles away from the clinch attempt

and Konigshof counters with a single leg into guard. Inad didn't expect that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Konigshof controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Konigshof throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Konigshof throws a big elbow that misses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Inad can do anything to dispel that myth.
Konigshof 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Al Konigshof has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Konigshof changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Inad looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Konigshof scores with a couple of short elbows.
Inad looks winded!
Konigshof tries to move to mount but Inad blocks the move with his legs.
Inad is trying to escape the position but Konigshof is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konigshof throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Inad parries the strikes from Konigshof easily there. Konigshof is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Inad to escape.
Inad is letting Konigshof control him for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Konigshof in side control lands a decent elbow.
Konigshof taking a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konigshof lands some shots froms side control.
Konigshof slows the pace down.
Konigshof 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.
Konigshof working the ground and pound from side control.
Konigshof staying calm.
Inad is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konigshof working the ground and pound.
Konigshof taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Konigshof dominated that 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.

Konigshof shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Inad is trying to defend but Konigshof finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Konigshof is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Konigshof wants to pass the guard but Inad is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Konigshof lands a nice short elbow.
Konigshof controlling the action here.
Inad is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konigshof is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inad can do to turn this around?
Konigshof sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inad defending well though.
Konigshof trying to mount his opponent but Inad defends it.
Al Konigshof overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Al Konigshof.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Konigshof.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Konigshof gets a double leg takedown into Inad's guard.
Konigshof's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Konigshof passes Inad's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Konigshof thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Konigshof performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Konigshof'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.
Konigshof working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konigshof missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Konigshof is pressing down on Inad's thigh, looking to free his foot. Inad is holding on for now.
Konigshof not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Konigshof controlling the action here.
Konigshof thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Konigshof 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inad has hold of Konigshof's hands but Konigshof slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Konigshof perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Konigshof seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Inad for as long as he can get away with.
Konigshof takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Konigshof stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Al Konigshof dominated that second round.
That's time! Konigshof's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Inad as Konigshof shoots in.

Konigshof drives through with a takedown into Inad's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Konigshof postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Konigshof is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Konigshof distracts Inad with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Konigshof wants to pass the guard but Inad is keeping the position.
Konigshof is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Inad takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

We're going to have a standup here because Al Konigshof wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Nice sprawl there from Inad as Konigshof shoots in.
Konigshof shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Inad but Inad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Konigshof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Inad stuffs the takedown attempt from Konigshof. Konigshof gets slowly back to his feet.
Konigshof shoots in but Inad avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Inad leaves Konigshof with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konigshof shoots in and drives through. Inad sprawls well.

Konigshof shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Konigshof showed some decent athleticism there.
Konigshof with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Konigshof thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Inad's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Konigshof in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes 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. Konigshof connects with a nice short shot to Inad's temple.
Inad on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Konigshof seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Al Konigshof is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Al Konigshof just wasn't active enough.

Konigshof drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kaz Inad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Konigshof controls from within his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Al Konigshof showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Konigshof 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:25
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:25
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Konigshof!