PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The Duke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Jong Dong
vs
The Duke

225 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Jong Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John The Duke!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Steve Erwin and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Duke closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Jong Dong to counter with a crisp jab.
Jong Dong shoots in looking for a takedown but The Duke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jong Dong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jong Dong circles away from the clinch attempt

and Jong Dong counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Jong Dong happy to just control the position for now.
Jong Dong working the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Dong controls the position from side control.
The Duke takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The Duke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jong Dong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jong Dong taking a breather here.
Jong Dong scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at The Duke to see if he's OK.
Jong Dong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jong Dong is putting a hurting on The Duke here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jong Dong moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Duke looks to move to half guard but instead Jong Dong has passed into mount! Damn!
Jong Dong content just to control the position here.
Jong Dong seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down The Duke for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jong Dong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

We're going to have a standup here because Kim Jong Dong wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Jong Dong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in The Duke's guard.
The Duke can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jong Dong controls the pace.
The Duke wants to get back to his feet but Jong Dong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jong Dong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Dong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice takedown defense from The Duke. No joy for Jong Dong on that attempt.
The Duke tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Jong Dong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jong Dong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Duke's head.
Jong Dong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kim Jong Dong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jong Dong'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.
Jong Dong pushes down on The Duke's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jong Dong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Dong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jong Dong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jong Dong working over The Duke with some ground and pound. The Duke looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jong Dong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kim Jong Dong.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jong Dong is defended easily by The Duke.
The Duke throws a sloppy head kick and Jong Dong moves out of range easily.
Kim Jong Dong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for The Duke.
Jong Dong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Duke avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Jong Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Duke tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jong Dong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Jong Dong is taking a breather. The Duke says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The Duke is trying to stand.
The Duke trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Duke on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Duke is in trouble now - Jong Dong has advanced to mount!
Jong Dong working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The Duke tries to hold on but Jong Dong pushes him away.
Jong Dong controlling the position easily from mount.
Jong Dong lands with some vicious ground and pound - can The Duke hang on?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong breaks from The Duke's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Jong Dong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. The Duke looks a forlorn figure.
Jong Dong controlling from the full mount.
The Duke tries to hold on but Jong Dong postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jong Dong looking to control and managing it successfully.
The Duke is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Dong dominated that second round.
That's time! Jong Dong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

The Duke tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Jong Dong counters with a nice double leg into side control. The Duke won't be happy with that.
Jong Dong has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jong Dong unloading with bombs!
Jong Dong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The Duke tries to hold on but Jong Dong pushes him away.
Jong Dong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jong Dong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jong Dong working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Dong in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jong Dong controlling the position easily from mount.
Jong Dong is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. The Duke can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jong Dong tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jong Dong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jong Dong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Duke in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jong Dong pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The Duke takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jong Dong landing punches.
Jong Dong sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong lands with some strikes.
Jong Dong content just to control the position here.
Jong Dong punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong looking to control and managing it successfully.
John The Duke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim Jong Dong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Dong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jong Dong 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:25
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:25

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