PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cho King Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabel McStravick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gabel McStravick will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

King Fang
vs
McStravick

175 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cho King Fang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gabel McStravick!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McStravick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McStravick wants it to stay on the feet.
King Fang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McStravick tries a quick counter leg kick but King Fang is wise to it.
McStravick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McStravick thumps King Fang with a low kick.
King Fang seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McStravick throws a body kick that misses.
Nice takedown defense from McStravick. No joy for King Fang on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cho King Fang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McStravick explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
King Fang closes the distance and clinches up with McStravick, looking for a takedown. King Fang pushes McStravick against the cage but McStravick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
King Fang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cho King Fang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King Fang is trying hard to land a takedown here. McStravick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
King Fang shoots in for a takedown but McStravick shows good takedown defense.
McStravick is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
McStravick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King Fang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McStravick pinned against the cage. McStravick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

King Fang shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. King Fang showed some decent athleticism there.
McStravick is trying to defend against the ground and pound but King Fang scores with a couple of nice shots.

King Fang is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McStravick tries to get to full guard but King Fang has control of the leg.
King Fang trying to pass the guard but McStravick defending well.
King Fang stops McStravick from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King Fang looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McStravick wants to get back to full guard.
McStravick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King Fang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
King Fang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McStravick defending well though.

King Fang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McStravick taking some punishment here, with King Fang in his half guard.
McStravick is trying to maintain the position but King Fang is very close to passing his half guard.
King Fang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McStravick defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McStravick is looking to escape.
Nice strikes from King Fang there.

King Fang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
King Fang thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McStravick is trying to stand up here but King Fang is controlling him well.
King Fang lands with a punch from half guard.
King Fang takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
King Fang working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McStravick is in trouble now - King Fang has advanced to mount!
McStravick tries to buck King Fang off but he can't manage it.
King Fang looking to finish McStravick with some ground and pound. This is bad for McStravick!
McStravick is looking to get to half guard.
King Fang dominating with strikes here.

King Fang is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McStravick has managed to escape the submission attempt.
King Fang lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McStravick is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
McStravick gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cho King Fang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

King Fang is trying hard to land a takedown here. McStravick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McStravick loads up on a big right hand but King Fang slips the punch.
King Fang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A nice inside leg kick there by McStravick. That's going to slow King Fang down.
King Fang darts in looking for a takedown but McStravick gets double underhooks and turns King Fang into the cage.
McStravick throws a big counter head kick but King Fang avoids it with no problem.
King Fang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McStravick can do to turn this around?
McStravick's corner calls for a 1-2. McStravick obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McStravick will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McStravick lands a leg kick that knocks King Fang off balance momentarily.

King Fang scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McStravick has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
King Fang prevents McStravick from standing back up.

King Fang is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McStravick has hold of King Fang's hands but King Fang slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King Fang lands with a punch from half guard.
King Fang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McStravick's head.
Ground and pound from King Fang.

King Fang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McStravick wants to get back to his feet.
King Fang lands with a punch from half guard.
King Fang throwing shots but McStravick is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
King Fang thows a huge punch but McStravick dodges it nicely.
King Fang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
King Fang missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
King Fang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
King Fang throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
King Fang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McStravick defending well though.

King Fang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
King Fang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
King Fang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
King Fang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McStravick is pressing down on King Fang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
King Fang postures up in McStravick's guard and throws a big left but McStravick blocks it.
King Fang throwing strikes but missing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McStravick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McStravick stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cho King Fang. That's going to take a lot out of him.

King Fang closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - King Fang lands in his opponent's guard.
King Fang 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.
King Fang trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
King Fang in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
King Fang prevents McStravick from getting back to his feet.
King Fang is looking to work some ground and pound but McStravick has wrist control.
King Fang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King Fang cracks McStravick with a solid left hand.
King Fang stands up over McStravick, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
King Fang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McStravick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
King Fang postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
King Fang landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King Fang is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McStravick looking to control.
Cho King Fang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
King Fang throws an elbow that misses. McStravick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in King Fang's guard. Nice move by McStravick!

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cho King Fang dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

King Fang shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McStravick pinned against the cage. McStravick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McStravick stuffs the takedown attempt from King Fang. King Fang gets slowly back to his feet.
Cho King Fang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

King Fang shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than King Fang was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
King Fang working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McStravick pushes King Fang away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, King Fang gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
King Fang working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McStravick takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McStravick is trying to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
King Fang working the body and head with strikes.
McStravick is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, King Fang asserts his dominance and retains side control.
King Fang throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McStravick is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but King Fang has just dragged him back down to the mat.
King Fang works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McStravick wants to get back to his feet.
McStravick is looking to regain half guard here but King Fang keeps moving and retains side control.
King Fang works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McStravick takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
King Fang lands a few punches from side control.
King Fang lands a decent elbow from side control.
King Fang working the ground and pound.
McStravick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McStravick is trying to buck King Fang off.
King Fang working the ground and pound.
King Fang landing a few strikes.

King Fang goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McStravick rolls with the submission and now he's on top in King Fang's guard! Nice work there by McStravick!
This has been an exciting period of action!

King Fang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McStravick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McStravick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

King Fang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

King Fang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
King Fang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

King Fang is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McStravick defends well.
King Fang keeping moving, preventing McStravick from controlling successfully.
McStravick wants to pass the guard but King Fang is keeping the position.

King Fang looking for a guillotine here but McStravick defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

King Fang escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McStravick gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

King Fang looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

King Fang has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think McStravick should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, King Fang has tightened it up now! McStravick should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cho King Fang!
Our winner, Cho King Fang, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.