PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nozomu Itoshiki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hung Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Itoshiki comes into the arena with Ringo Mogire Beam blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dong's choice of entrance music: Lollipop - BIGBANG and 2NE1. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Itoshiki
vs
Dong

182 cm
22
210 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
211 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nozomu Itoshiki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hung Dong!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Mauricio Rocha and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Itoshiki takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Itoshiki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dong lands the left hand.
Dong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Itoshiki in his tracks.

It looks like Nozomu Itoshiki has been cut.
Dong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Itoshiki misses its intended target.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Itoshiki.
Itoshiki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong blocks a jab.
Dong slips a jab from Itoshiki.
Dong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Itoshiki lands a nice hook to Dong's body. Dong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Itoshiki throws a lazy right hand but Dong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Itoshiki on the side of the head.
Dong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Itoshiki as he jumps to the side.
Itoshiki with a nice cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Dong blocks the low kick.
Dong just misses with a punch to the body.
Itoshiki throws a big shot that misses.
Itoshiki throws a wild body kick that Dong sees coming a mile off.
Dong throws an overhand right that lands on Itoshiki's shoulder, as Itoshiki tries to avoid the shot.
Dong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Itoshiki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dong counters with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Itoshiki.
Dong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Itoshiki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nozomu Itoshiki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong.
A left lands for Itoshiki.

Dong clinches with his opponent.
Itoshiki misses with the head strike.

Dong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Itoshiki lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Itoshiki is looking to chop away at Dong's legs.
Itoshiki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong.
Itoshiki just misses with a punch to the body.
Dong doesn't manage to clinch there - Itoshiki circles away.
Dong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Itoshiki manages to avoid it.
Itoshiki misses the shot to the body.
Itoshiki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Itoshiki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Itoshiki. No joy for Dong on that attempt.
Itoshiki misses the jab.
Itoshiki throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.
Itoshiki scores with a leg kick.
Dong throws a jab when Itoshiki was well out of range.
Itoshiki throws a leg kick that is checked

and Dong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Itoshiki is looking for a sweep. Dong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Itoshiki controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Itoshiki is trying to control but can't.
Dong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Itoshiki wants to control but Dong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Itoshiki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dong.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Itoshiki tried to score with a low kick but Dong checks it.
The fighters circling - Itoshiki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Itoshiki.
Dong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Itoshiki misses with a body shot.
Dong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nozomu Itoshiki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itoshiki misses with a straight right.
Itoshiki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Itoshiki avoids the body shot from Dong.

Dong forces Itoshiki back against the cage and clinches.

Dong is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Itoshiki can't fight it off and eventually Dong manages to take the fight to the floor. Itoshiki looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Dong postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Itoshiki is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dong, into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Itoshiki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hung Dong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nozomu Itoshiki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Itoshiki throws the kick towards the body but Dong avoids it.
Dong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Itoshiki.
Itoshiki misses with a wild body shot.
A leg kick checked by Dong.
Dong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Itoshiki checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dong takes one on the button.
Dong slips under a jab.
Itoshiki is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Itoshiki lands a slapping body shot.
Itoshiki throws a hook but Dong avoids it easily.
Itoshiki just misses with a punch to the body.
Dong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Itoshiki misses with a hook.
Dong walks into a straight right hand from Itoshiki.
Dong slips a jab from Itoshiki.
Itoshiki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Itoshiki misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Itoshiki.
Itoshiki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot by Dong.
Dong throws a head kick that Itoshiki semi-blocks.
Itoshiki tries to land a leg kick but Dong saw it coming and moves away.
Itoshiki misses with a jab to the body

and Dong counters with a shoot takedown. Itoshiki fights it but they end up in guard.
Itoshiki utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Itoshiki will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Itoshiki managing to control the position.
Dong postures up.
Dong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Itoshiki keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass.
Dong throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki is trying to hold Dong in close to prevent damage but Dong has managed to pass into half guard.
Itoshiki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dong.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Itoshiki avoids the body shot from Dong.
Itoshiki scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Itoshiki lands with a good body shot.
Dong is breathing heavily.
Dong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Itoshiki slips under a jab from Dong.
Itoshiki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dong slips a straight right by Itoshiki.
A big left from Itoshiki misses.
Itoshiki throws a leg kick but Dong checks it.
A lazy body kick from Dong
and Itoshiki counters with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Itoshiki.
Nice straight punches there by Itoshiki. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Itoshiki.
Itoshiki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dong doesn't seem bothered though.
Dong shoots in looking for a takedown. Itoshiki tries to sprawl out of it but Dong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Itoshiki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Itoshiki misses its intended target.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Itoshiki.
Itoshiki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dong counters with a stiff right hand.
Nozomu Itoshiki is winning the standup battle so far.
Itoshiki scores with a jab. Dong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dong throws out a loose jab but Itoshiki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Itoshiki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Itoshiki swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Itoshiki.
Nice sprawl there from Itoshiki as Dong shoots in.
Itoshiki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Itoshiki looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Dong sizes up Itoshiki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Itoshiki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Itoshiki looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Dong lands a nice looking body shot.
Itoshiki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Itoshiki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Itoshiki wants it to stay on the feet.
Nozomu Itoshiki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Dong.
Itoshiki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Itoshiki lands a nice shot to the body.
Itoshiki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nozomu Itoshiki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nozomu Itoshiki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Itoshiki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dong scores with a decent looking hook.
Itoshiki cracks Dong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Itoshiki thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dong throws a sloppy body shot
and Itoshiki counters with a right hand to the body.
Itoshiki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dong.
Itoshiki feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dong's calf.
Itoshiki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Itoshiki.
Itoshiki misses the jab.
Good leg kick by Itoshiki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Itoshiki tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dong is able to avoid easily.
Itoshiki throws a shot to the body.
Dong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Itoshiki tries to land a leg kick but Dong saw it coming and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong moves forwards but Itoshiki connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dong staying out of range there.
Itoshiki connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dong defending well as Itoshiki loads up on a big left hand.
Dong throws a head kick that misses
and Itoshiki counters with a stiff right hand.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Itoshiki.
Dong closes the distance and clinches up with Itoshiki, looking for a takedown. Dong pushes Itoshiki against the cage but Itoshiki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Itoshiki scores with a sloppy right hand. Dong should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itoshiki. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Itoshiki lands with a cross.
Itoshiki cracks Dong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dong's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Dong.
Itoshiki with a hook.
Donk. Itoshiki catches Dong right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Itoshiki throws a lazy right hand but Dong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong shoots in for a double leg but Itoshiki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Itoshiki works Dong's body with a nice hook.
Itoshiki looks to land a right hand but Dong moved out of range.
Itoshiki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Itoshiki throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dong walks into a left hand.
Itoshiki avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dong misses with a body shot
and Itoshiki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice body punch from Itoshiki.
Dong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Itoshiki throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Itoshiki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Itoshiki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dong at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itoshiki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Itoshiki cracks Dong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Itoshiki misses the shot to the body.
Itoshiki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Itoshiki.
Dong throws a leg kick but Itoshiki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Itoshiki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Itoshiki throws a sloppy body shot
and Dong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dong tries to clinch but Itoshiki moves away
and Itoshiki counters with a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Itoshiki.
Itoshiki throws a leg kick

and Dong counters by clinching up.

Itoshiki breaks from the clinch.
Dong takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Itoshiki lands a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Itoshiki. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itoshiki.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Itoshiki.
Dong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Itoshiki. Itoshiki obviously looking to wear him down.
Dong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Itoshiki is able to avoid easily.
Dong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Itoshiki.
Itoshiki throws a leg kick but Dong checks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Itoshiki lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itoshiki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Itoshiki misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nozomu Itoshiki showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Itoshiki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nozomu Itoshiki!