PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Blake (ranked 1809 p4p, 1484 weight class) and Marc Tong Panong (ranked 224 p4p, 185 weight class). Blake comes into the arena with Si Cranstoun - Dynamo blaring out of the sound system. Tong Panong comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Tetris Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Blake
vs
Tong Panong

184 cm
26
201
10 - 10 - 0

183 cm
27
192
11 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

30th Century Beer Store

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Tong Panong!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blake throws a body shot but no joy.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tong Panong was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Tong Panong is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Blake connects with an inside leg kick.
Blake lands with a nice body punch.

Tong Panong has Blake up against the cage in a clinch.
Tong Panong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blake is pressed up against the cage. Tong Panong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blake down to the mat. Blake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tong Panong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Blake lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tong Panong takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Tong Panong gets tackled into the cage by Blake. Blake maintains the clinch.
Blake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tong Panong avoids it.
Blake missing with knees to the body.
Blake tries to work over Tong Panong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blake avoids the elbow strike from Tong Panong, against the cage.
Tong Panong tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tong Panong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Our sources have told us that Blake has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Tong Panong avoids the elbow strike from Blake, against the cage.
Tong Panong tries to score a body lock takedown but Blake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blake throws a punch but it's blocked by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong is looking to control Blake's arms but Blake gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tong Panong has his back to the cage.
Tong Panong lands a nice elbow.
Tong Panong blocks an elbow strike.
Blake struggles to land a body shot inside as Tong Panong controls his hands.
Tong Panong missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong crunches a lovely knee into Blake's ribcage.
Blake working aggressively here.
Tong Panong scores with a shot to the side of Blake's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tong Panong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tong Panong looking for a takedown.
Danny Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.

Tong Panong lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Tong Panong stops Blake from getting back to his feet.
Tong Panong trying to pass the guard but Blake defending well.

Tong Panong is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Blake has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blake pushes Tong Panong off looking to stand but Tong Panong dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blake has one foot on Tong Panong's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Blake moves into the clinch.
Blake throws an elbow but it misses.
Blake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tong Panong lands a right hand.
Blake tries to land a knee to the head but Tong Panong blocks with his arms.
Blake throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tong Panong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blake blocks it with crossed arms.
Blake trying to land knees to the body.
Blake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tong Panong avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Tong Panong.
Tong Panong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blake lands an elbow that stopped Tong Panong in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tong Panong avoids it.
Tong Panong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake can't find room to land a body shot as Tong Panong controls the action.
Tong Panong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blakes head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tong Panong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tong Panong avoids a wild elbow strike from Blake.
Tong Panong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tong Panong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tong Panong is defending well for now.
Blake trying to land knees to the body.
Blake blocks an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blake pushes off an throws an elbow but Tong Panong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tong Panong fails to land.
Blake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Blake landing knees to the body.
Blake is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tong Panong is defending well for now.
Blake is pressed up against the cage. Tong Panong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Blake down to the mat. Blake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Blake throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Blake swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Tong Panong rushes Blake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Blake lands an elbow just above Tong Panong 's eye.
Blake pushes off an throws an elbow but Tong Panong leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blake with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tong Panong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Danny Blake has been cut.
Blake is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blake landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tong Panong wants to stall.
Tong Panong dodges an elbow strike from Blake.
Tong Panong avoids the elbow strike from Blake, against the cage.
Blake is working Tong Panong over against the cage.
Tong Panong blocks an elbow strike from Blake.
A short right from Tong Panong on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake lands an elbow just above Tong Panong 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tong Panong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blake misses with a body punch.
Tong Panong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blake avoids a wild elbow strike from Tong Panong.
Blake missing with knees to the body.
Tong Panong managing to block the knees to the body from Blake.
Blake throws an elbow that misses.
Blake utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tong Panong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Danny Blake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tong Panong blocks an uppercut.
Blake gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tong Panong.
Blake tries to land knees in the clinch but Tong Panong avoids the damage to the body.
Tong Panong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blake has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tong Panong takes an elbow to the temple.
Blake wants to take the fight to the mat but Tong Panong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong tries to stall but Blake uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tong Panong swings wildly with an uppercut but Blake uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tong Panong looking for a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blake just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tong Panong's brow.
Blake misses with a knee strike.
Tong Panong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Danny Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Tong Panong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blake missing with knees to the body.
Tong Panong throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Tong Panong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tong Panong drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blake throws an elbow that misses.
Tong Panong throws an elbow that misses.
Blake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tong Panong avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tong Panong's defenses.
Tong Panong is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tong Panong avoiding damage as Blake throws knees to the body.
Tong Panong wants a takedown but no success here.
Tong Panong tries to score a body lock takedown but Blake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tong Panong takes an elbow to the temple.
Blake tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tong Panong avoids it.
Blake with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tong Panong blocks a body shot from Blake.
Tong Panong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tong Panong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tong Panong lands a nice elbow.
Tong Panong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Panong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blake pulls his leg out and moves away.
Blake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tong Panong can do to turn this around?
Blake scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blake fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tong Panong checks it well.

Blake moves into the clinch.
Blake putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tong Panong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Blake throws an elbow but it misses.
Blake crunches a lovely knee into Tong Panong's ribcage.
Tong Panong is breathing heavily.
Blake lands an elbow just above Tong Panong 's eye.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Blake obliges.
Blake avoiding damage as Tong Panong throws knees to the body.
Tong Panong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blake works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Blake putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tong Panong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Blake creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blake dodges an elbow strike from Tong Panong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Blake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Danny Blake's cut.
That's time! Blake's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Blake lands with a thumping leg kick.

Blake rushes Tong Panong and presses him up against the cage.
Tong Panong avoids a wild elbow strike from Blake.
Blake lands an elbow inside.
Blake using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Blake lands a damaging elbow.
Blake lands a good knee to the midsection. Tong Panong won't want to take too many of those.
Nice elbow from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blake lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tong Panong can't get the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake lands a nice elbow.
Tong Panong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tong Panong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blake after a bit of a struggle.
Blake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tong Panong or not.
Blake lands a damaging elbow.
Blake lands a damaging elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tong Panong blocks it with crossed arms.
Tong Panong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blake is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Danny Blake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Tong Panong.
Blake lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blake lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tong Panong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blake lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Marc Tong Panong has been cut.
Tong Panong avoids a wild elbow strike from Blake.
Tong Panong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blake lands a nice uppercut.
Blake misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tong Panong.
Tong Panong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tong Panong trying to land knees to the body.
Blake lands an elbow inside.
Blake with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tong Panong misses with a knee to the head.
Blake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blake lands an elbow inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tong Panong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Blake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blake lands an elbow that stopped Tong Panong in his tracks for a moment.
Tong Panong lands a hook that snaps the head of Blake backwards.
Tong Panong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tong Panong wants a takedown.
Blake blocking some punches.
Tong Panong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Blake avoids the elbow strike from Tong Panong, against the cage.
Blake lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blake utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blake cracks Tong Panong with a nice body shot.
Blake scores with a shoulder strike.
Blake lands an elbow that stopped Tong Panong in his tracks for a moment.

Tong Panong is rocked!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blake.
Tong Panong is still on wobbly legs! Can Blake finish him?
Blake gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tong Panong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blake fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fighters circle, before Blake throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Tong Panong's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Blake lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Danny Blake!
Danny Blake managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Stoner's Killer Apparel, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Marc Tong Panong had this to say: 'I'm slowing down.... I need to rethink seriously about my future'.