PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Werdum (ranked 3826 p4p, 24950 weight class) and Ding Dong (ranked 470 p4p, 715 weight class). Ding Dong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Werdum
vs
Dong

200 cm
19
218
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
200
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anderson Werdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ding Dong!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdum throws a head kick that misses.
Dong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Werdum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Werdum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Dong's ribcage.
Werdum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Werdum keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dong's efforts to push away.
Werdum misses with some punches.
A knee to the head by Werdum.
Werdum lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Dong can't break the clinch.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Dong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Dong's ribcage.
Werdum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Dong's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Werdum.

It looks like Ding Dong has been cut.
Dong is looking to break free of the clinch but Werdum has double underhooks.
Knees to the body from Werdum.
Dong looks winded!
Werdum lands a good knee to the midsection. Dong won't want to take too many of those.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong has had enough of the clinch but Werdum keeps him there for the moment.
Dong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Werdum misses with the head strike.
Werdum working Dong over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Werdum obliges.
Werdum putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Werdum lands a good knee to the midsection. Dong won't want to take too many of those.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
Werdum unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A nice right hand lands inside from Werdum.
Werdum is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Werdum lands a good knee to the midsection. Dong won't want to take too many of those.
Werdum landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Werdum lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Werdum.
Werdum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Werdum.

Werdum has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dong clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Werdum is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong wants to get back to his feet.
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.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Werdum biding his time, looking for the opening.
Werdum'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Werdum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ding Dong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Werdum throws a hook but Dong blocks it.

Werdum fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dong, pushing him back against the cage.
Werdum with a knee to the head.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Werdum.
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Werdum.
Werdum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anderson Werdum has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Werdum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Werdum landing knees to the body.
Werdum landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Werdum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Werdum working aggressively here.
Werdum landing knees to the head.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
Dong is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Werdum.
Knees in the clinch landing for Werdum.
Werdum connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dong's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dong is trying to break the clinch but Werdum is controlling him.
Werdum unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Werdum lands with a right to the head.
Werdum swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Werdum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?
Werdum working Dong over with knees to the body.
Werdum crunches a lovely knee into Dong's ribcage.
Werdum working Dong over with knees to the body.
Werdum scores with a knee to the head.
Werdum has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Werdum obliges.
Dong takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Werdum unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dong blocks an uppercut.
Werdum landing knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dong takes a knee to the side of the body.
Werdum lands a knee to the head.
Werdum lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Werdum scores with a knee to the head.
Werdum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Werdum lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Werdum landing knees to the head.
Werdum connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dong's face.
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Werdum scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Werdum.
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Werdum has picked Dong up - he's going for a ride! Werdum dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Werdum performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong looks like he's trying to stand up.
Werdum controlling the action here.
Werdum works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Werdum stands up.

Werdum has closed the distance and engaged Dong in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Werdum connects with a knee to the head.
Werdum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Werdum has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dong regains guard immediately.
Dong is wriggling around but Werdum manages to pass to half guard.
Anderson Werdum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Werdum stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dong to get to his feet.

Dong tries to keep at a distance but Werdum has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Werdum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Werdum utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dong takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Werdum dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ding Dong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Werdum clinches.
Werdum throws a punch but it's blocked by Dong.
Dong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Werdum has him pressed against the cage.
Werdum landing knees to the body.
Werdum lands a good knee to the midsection. Dong won't want to take too many of those.
Werdum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dong blocking some punches.
Werdum using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Werdum connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dong's face.
Knees in the clinch landing for Werdum.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Werdum.
Dong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Werdum lands a nice knee to the body.
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Werdum working Dong over with knees to the body.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum working Dong over with knees to the body.

Werdum is trying to trip Dong. He has hold of a leg but Dong is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Werdum persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Werdum is stalling in the full guard.
Further stalling from Werdum.

Werdum decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dong, up you get!

Werdum clinches up against the cage.
Werdum scores a nice knee to the body.
A short left from Werdum.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Werdum gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Werdum pushes down on Dong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Werdum with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dong scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Werdum manages to mount him!
Werdum content just to control the position here.

Werdum stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Werdum lands a front kick.

Werdum forces Dong back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Werdum landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Werdum has clasped his hands together around Dong's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dong bucks up and tries to throw Werdum off but instead Werdum has got his back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Werdum is stinking the place up with his stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ding Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dong is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Werdum.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Werdum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Werdum 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Werdum!
Anderson Werdum took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Ding Dong spoke after the fight, saying 'He got lucky.. '.