PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Trousers (ranked 4621 p4p, 4701 weight class) and Yi Ho Jong (ranked 501 p4p, 376 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Trousers
vs
Jong

174 cm
22
155
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
150
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Trousers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yi Ho Jong!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jong darts in and clinches Trousers up against the cage.
Trousers lands a shoulder strike.
Jong wants to take the fight to the mat but Trousers manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jong is trying to pull guard but Trousers turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Jong breaks the clinch.
Jong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trousers defends it nicely.
Johnny Trousers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yi Ho Jong.
Trousers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Trousers finds it's target.
Trousers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Trousers lands an overhand right.
Trousers is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jong ducks right into an uppercut from Trousers.
Jong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jong needs to keep his hands up - Trousers had a free shot at his head there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trousers connects with a jab.
Trousers connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Trousers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Jong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trousers has had enough of the clinch but Jong keeps him there for the moment.
Jong should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jong presses Trousers against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Jong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trousers connects with a right hand. Jong shakes it off.
Jong swings for the body but Trousers moves out of range.
Johnny Trousers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trousers pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jong back to the cage. Trousers follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Trousers throws an overhand right that lands on Jong's shoulder, as Jong tries to avoid the shot.
Trousers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Trousers gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong is looking to advance position but Trousers has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Jong gets back to half guard.
Trousers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Trousers postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Jong to stand up.
Good exchange - Trousers coming out on top.
Jong takes one to the chin there.
Trousers dips to his left and cracks Jong with an uppercut!
Trousers lands a nice shot that snaps Jong's head back.
Trousers goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jong throws a sloppy head kick and Trousers moves out of range easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Trousers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong tries a head kick but it misses.
Jong takes one on the button.
Jong fails to land the takedown.
Jong walks into a left hand.
Jong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trousers to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnny Trousers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Trousers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Trousers as Jong shoots in.
Jong goes for a double leg but Trousers avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Trousers continues to drive forward.
Jong looks winded!
Danga de danga de dang - Trousers scores with a four punch combination!
Jong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Trousers connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trousers connects with a single shot there.
Jong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Trousers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jong scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Trousers sprawls well initially but Jong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Jong is working for a kimura but Trousers is defending it quite comfortably.
Trousers missing with punches from the bottom.
Trousers trying to control but Jong postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Trousers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yi Ho Jong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trousers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Trousers.
As Trousers backs off Jong throws a huge counter combo but Trousers manages to avoid it all.
Trousers lands with an overhand left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Trousers!
Jong darts in looking for a takedown but Trousers gets double underhooks and turns Jong into the cage.
Johnny Trousers is winning the standup battle so far.

Jong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Trousers was covering up waiting for the punch and Jong finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Jong gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong walks into a stiff left hand from Trousers.
Trousers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jong can do to turn this around?
Trousers moves into range and connects with a jab.

Jong clinches.
Trousers is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Trousers to keep the fight standing.
Jong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Trousers's efforts to push away.
Jong is struggling to control the position.

Jong has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Trousers regains guard immediately.

Trousers has his feet on Jong's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Jong rushes Trousers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jong goes for a takedown attempt but Trousers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnny Trousers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yi Ho Jong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trousers swats away the attempt to clinch by Jong.
Trousers throws a big shot that misses.
Trousers scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jong in his tracks.

Jong forces Trousers back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trousers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Some wild striking there from Trousers.
Trousers slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Trousers misses with a two punch combination.
And Jong responds with a good body kick, but Trousers manages to step out the way in time.
Trousers looks to land a left hand but Jong moved out of range nicely.
Trousers misses with a straight left.
Jong steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Trousers.
Trousers scores with a sloppy right hand. Jong should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trousers misses with a low kick as Jong jumps back.
Jong staying out of range there.
Jong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jong misses with a takedown attempt - Trousers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice combination there by Trousers.
Jong takes one on the button.
Trousers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jong.
Jong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trousers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jong is breathing heavily.
Jong wants to clinch up but Trousers keeps it at a distance.
Trousers cracks Jong with a good jab.
Trousers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trousers swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong takes one to the side of the head.
Jong dives in and grabs Trousers's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trousers pushes down on Jong's head and hops out.
Trousers is looking to counter punch.
Jong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trousers connects with a looping right hand.
Trousers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Trousers finds it's way through Jong's defenses.
Jong throws a sloppy head kick and Trousers moves out of range easily.
Trousers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jong's head.
Trousers lands with a cross.
Trousers throws out a loose jab but Jong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trousers clobbers Jong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trousers lands a right hook to the body.
Trousers scores with a jab. Jong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jab, jab by Trousers - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Trousers dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Jong ducks under a wild hook from Trousers.
Jong tries to counter by closing the distance.
Trousers misses with a double jab.
Trousers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trousers jabs Jong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jong or perhaps it was just good defense by Trousers, which made it look bad.
Trousers stuffs the takedown.
Trousers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jong tries to clinch but Trousers moves out of range.
Jong slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jong.
A little feinted left hand from Trousers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnny Trousers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yi Ho Jong.
Jong slips a jab and a cross from Trousers.
A punch lands to the side of Jong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jong moves away from the strike by Trousers.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trousers misses with a straight right.
Trousers displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trousers.
Trousers keeps the fight on the outside.
Trousers dips to his left and cracks Jong with an uppercut!
Trousers stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jong shoots and misses
and Trousers counters with a nice uppercut.
Trousers clobbers Jong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Jong clinches up against the cage.
Jong wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong pressing his opponent against the cage.
Trousers lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong stalling in the clinch but Trousers improves position.
Trousers wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jong fails to pull guard.
Trousers gets underhooks to prevent Jong's takedown attempt.
Trousers pushes Jong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trousers lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Trousers.
Jong is trying to drag Trousers to the mat but Trousers just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Trousers slows down the pace here.

Jong breaks the clinch.
Trousers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trousers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Johnny Trousers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trousers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jong drops his hands momentarily and Trousers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Trousers defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jong.
Trousers tries to bum rush Jong with a series of wild strikes but Jong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trousers connects with the punch.
Jong tries to close the distance and clinch but Trousers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trousers throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jong on the side of the head.
Trousers throws a jab when Jong was well out of range.
Jong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trousers scores with a hook.
Trousers leaves Jong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trousers lands with a cross.
Yi Ho Jong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Trousers feints a jab promting Jong to slip. Trousers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Jong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Trousers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trousers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Trousers!