PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Raevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Raevsky will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jong Dong
vs
Raevsky

225 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Australian Xtreme - 159 Energy + Stamina!

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 2 - 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Raevsky!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jong Dong has his takedown stuffed
and Raevsky counters with a straight right hand.
Jong Dong fails with the takedown
and Raevsky counters with a left and a right that stings Jong Dong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Dong shoots and misses
and Raevsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Jong Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raevsky throws a nice looking combination but Jong Dong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jong Dong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Raevsky's half guard.
Jong Dong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Raevsky keeps working.
Raevsky is looking for a sweep. Jong Dong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jong Dong controlling the action here.
Jong Dong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Raevsky can do anything to dispel that myth.

We're going to have a standup here because Kim Jong Dong wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jong Dong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Raevsky counters with a left and a right that stings Jong Dong.

Jong Dong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Raevsky looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jong Dong in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jong Dong trying to control the position but Raevsky is working away.
Raevsky 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raevsky avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Jong Dong.
Raevsky takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jong Dong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jong Dong misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong tries to score with some ground and pound. Raevsky controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Raevsky looking for a sweep but Jong Dong has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jong Dong content just to control the position here.
Raevsky avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jong Dong.
Jong Dong controlling from the full mount.
Raevsky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!

Jong Dong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Raevsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jong Dong misses with a takedown attempt
and Raevsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Jong Dong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Raevsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Jong Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jong Dong on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raevsky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jong Dong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Some wild striking there from Raevsky.
Jong Dong misses with a takedown attempt
and Raevsky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raevsky's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Raevsky duly obliges.
Jong Dong shoots and misses
and Raevsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jong Dong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Raevsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jong Dong misses with a takedown
and Raevsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raevsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raevsky lands with a cross.
Raevsky misses with a straight left.
Jong Dong with a lazy takedown attempt

and Raevsky counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Raevsky trying to control the position from guard on top but Jong Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Alexander Raevsky has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Raevsky throws a nice looking combination but Jong Dong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raevsky swinging wildly here.
Jong Dong shoots and misses
and Raevsky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jong Dong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Raevsky counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jong Dong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Raevsky counters with a series of strikes. Jong Dong will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Raevsky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Raevsky scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Raevsky might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

Jong Dong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jong Dong is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jong Dong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jong Dong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Raevsky is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jong Dong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Raevsky kicks off Jong Dong and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raevsky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raevsky misses with a two punch combination.
Jong Dong misses with a takedown attempt
and Raevsky counters with a right hand to the body.
Raevsky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raevsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Raevsky throws a head kick that misses.
Jong Dong shoots and misses
and Raevsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jong Dong tries for a takedown but Raevsky circles away easily
and Raevsky counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kim Jong Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jong Dong shoots and misses
and Jong Dong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong with a poor takedown
and Raevsky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jong Dong thinking.
Jong Dong fails with the takedown
and Raevsky counters with a one-two to the body.
Jong Dong gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Raevsky to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Jong Dong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Raevsky was covering up waiting for the punch and Jong Dong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Raevsky keeping moving, preventing Jong Dong from controlling successfully.
Raevsky being controlled here, momentarily.
Raevsky working a defensive guard but Jong Dong manages to pass into side control anyway.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Dong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jong Dong 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28

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