PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Daaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hung Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daaz comes into the arena with Meshuggah - Mind's Mirror blaring out of the sound system. Dong has chosen Lollipop - BIGBANG and 2NE1 as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hung Dong was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Daaz
vs
Dong

188 cm
22
215 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

170 cm
22
211 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Daaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hung Dong!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Dong fakes the leg kick and cracks Daaz in the body.
Dong thumps Daaz with a low kick.
Dong throws a sloppy head kick and Daaz moves out of range easily.
Daaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dong can pounce on him.
Daaz keeps the fight on the outside.
Dong scores with a jab.
Daaz throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dong.
Dong misses with a head kick.
Dong tries a head kick but it misses.
Daaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daaz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dong lands with a good body shot.
Dong slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daaz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Daaz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daaz throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
Dong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dong takes a swing at Daaz's ribcage but misses.
Dong scoring well with a low kick there.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daaz.
Dong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Daaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dong looks for the body kick but Daaz saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong throws a jab but it's blocked by Daaz.
Dong has a takedown stuffed.
Daaz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Daaz throws a looping overhand right but Dong ducks down to avoid it.
Dong misses with a low kick.
Daaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Daaz.
Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dong.
Daaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dong can pounce on him.

Dong scores a takedown into full mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dong looking to control but Daaz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong is landing with some decent strikes but Daaz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dong misses with a head shot.

Dong has hold of Daaz's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Daaz manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dong looking to finish with strikes here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Daaz is looking to escape.
Dong throws a wild left hand from mount and Daaz manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Daaz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dong is working away from the top position though.
Dong works his way into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hung Dong dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dong connects with a solid leg kick.
Daaz checks a leg kick nicely.
Dong lands with a thumping leg kick.

Dong rushes Daaz and presses him up against the cage.
Daaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
Daaz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Daaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong has a couple of punches blocked by Daaz.
A head punch on the inside from Dong fails to land.
Dong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dong lands a knee to the body.
Dong lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Dong.
Dong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Nick Daaz has been cut.
Dong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daaz blocks the elbow strike.
Daaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Daaz.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dong lands an elbow inside that Daaz shrugs off.
Dong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daazs head.
Dong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dong presses Daaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daaz backwards.
Dong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Dong on the inside.
Daaz avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Dong is working Daaz over against the cage.
Dong works on Daaz's body with a couple of short punches.
Dong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dong lands an elbow just above Daaz 's eye.
Dong presses Daaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hung Dong seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dong.
Dong lands with a right to the head.
Dong lands with a short shot to the head.
Daaz gets underhooks to prevent Dong's takedown attempt.
Nick Daaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Dong.
Dong lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daaz backwards.
Dong has Daaz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Daaz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Dong turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dong manages to end up in side control.
Dong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daaz keeps working.
Dong fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Dong tries for a kimura but Daaz is defending well.
Daaz taking a bit of punishment here - Dong scoring with strikes.
Dong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daaz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daaz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Daaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Daaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dong.
Dong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Daaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dong.
Dong trying to pass the guard but Daaz defending well.
Dong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daaz defending well though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daaz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dong.
Daaz won't allow Dong to pass to mount.
Daaz is trying to control but can't.
Dong throwing shots but Daaz is blocking nicely.
Dong is thwarting Daaz's attempts to control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Daaz slips a straight right by Dong.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dong throws a push kick but Daaz slaps the foot to one side.
Daaz misses with a body shot.
Dong scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hung Dong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Daaz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Good standup being displayed there by Daaz as he connects with a hook.

Dong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dong throws a big right hand that misses.
Daaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dong is looking to work some ground and pound but Daaz has wrist control.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Daaz is keeping the position.
Dong won't allow Daaz to sweep him here.
Daaz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Daaz tries to get out of the position.
Dong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dong is looking to work some ground and pound but Daaz has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong cracks Daaz with a solid left hand.
Dong throws a big right hand that misses.
Dong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Daaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daaz wants to sweep but no luck.
Daaz keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Dong throwing strikes from guard but Daaz blocks nicely.
Nick Daaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Daaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Daaz is out of range and Dong settles back down.
Dong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Daaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dong lands a front kick.
Daaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A clash of legs there as Daaz blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daaz. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daaz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Dong looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Daaz!
Dong is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dong cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Daaz that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Dong goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Daaz is on top in guard.

Daaz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Daaz as he checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Dong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Daaz moves away.
Dong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nick Daaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dong lands with a good body shot.
Dong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Daaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Nick Daaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Dong.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Dong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hung Dong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 26:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hung Dong!