PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jong Bak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonah Hex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hex has chosen DMX- Tales From The Hood as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Bak
vs
Hex

192 cm
24
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
21
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Wolfpack Threadz

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jong Bak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonah Hex!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hex defends it nicely.
Bak has a takedown stuffed.

Hex gets a clinch.
Hex holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hex landing knees to the body.
Hex goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bak being controlled against the cage.
Bak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hex gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jong Bak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hex with a knee to the head.

It looks like Jong Bak has been cut.
Hex lands a nice knee to the body.
Bak is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hex lands a knee to the head.
Hex connects with a knee to the head.
Hex using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hex unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hex is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hex is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hex using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hex with a knee to the head.
Hex throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baks head.
Hex utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hex scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Hex.
Hex putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bak in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hex obliges.
Hex scores with a shot to the side of Bak's head.
Bak drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hex stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hex lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Hex.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hex.
Hex putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bak in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hex.
Hex lands a nice knee to the body.
Hex is working Bak over against the cage.
Hex connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bak's face.
Knees to the body from Hex.
Bak takes an elbow to the temple.
Hex crunches a lovely knee into Bak's ribcage.
Hex connects with a knee to the head.
Hex scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hex unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hex landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hex.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hex connects with a knee to the head.
Bak takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bak takes an elbow to the forehead.

Jong Bak's cut is getting worse.
Hex prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hex working Bak over with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hex putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bak in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hex.
Hex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hex holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hex utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hex lands a knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Hex.
Bak takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bak takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hex lands a damaging elbow.
Hex stops a takedown attempt from Bak.
Hex putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bak in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hex lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hex landing knees to the head.
Hex gets underhooks to prevent Bak's takedown attempt.
Hex using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hex.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hex using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hex unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hex using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bak takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hex gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hex obliges.
Hex putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bak in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bak managing to block the knees to the body from Hex.
Hex tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bak avoids it.

Bak turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bak manages to end up in side control.
Hex is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Bak goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hex has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bak but great work by Hex.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bak is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonah Hex dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jong Bak's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Hex drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hex wants to stand but Bak is controlling his arm.
Bak struggling a bit here.

Hex stands up and beckons Bak to his feet.
Bak shoots and misses

and Hex holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hex lands a knee to the head.
Hex has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hex crunches a lovely knee into Bak's ribcage.
Hex stops a takedown attempt from Bak.
Bak wants to break free but Hex has control.
Hex using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hex landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A right handed body shot lands from Hex.
Hex unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hex slows down the pace here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hex obliges.
Hex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hex scores a nice knee to the body.
Hex scores a nice knee to the body.
Hex misses with a body punch.
Hex connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bak's face.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hex.
Hex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hex crunches a lovely knee into Bak's ribcage.
Hex putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bak in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hex avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jong Bak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hex working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hex lands a nice knee to the body.
Hex working Bak over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hex.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hex connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bak's face.
Bak is trying to break the clinch but Hex is controlling him.
Bak wants a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hex.
Hex unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hex tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bak's elbow.
Hex misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hex trying to land knees to the body.
Bak avoiding damage as Hex throws knees to the body.
Bak avoiding damage as Hex throws knees to the body.
Bak is trying to break free.
Bak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hex fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bak swings for the body but Hex moves out of range.
Bak on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hex gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hex throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hex lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hex utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bak takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hex lands a knee to the head.
Hex missing with knees to the body.

Bak gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hex regains guard.

Bak drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hex dives on top into guard.

Hex stands up from Bak's guard - Hex perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bak scores with a nice head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hex uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bak.
Hex tries to clinch up but Bak circles away and keeps his distance.
Hex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jonah Hex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bak throws a body punch but Hex moves out of range.
Hex stuffs the takedown attempt from Bak. Bak gets slowly back to his feet.
Hex tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Hex moves into the clinch.
Hex lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bak.
Hex digs a right hand into Bak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bak's gas tank.
Bak takes an elbow to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonah Hex showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jong Bak's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hex lands a right hook to the body.

Bak moves into the clinch.
Jonah Hex seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hex tries a body shot but Bak blocks it.
Hex tries to land knees in the clinch but Bak avoids the damage to the body.
Bak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hex avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hex's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hex crunches a lovely knee into Bak's ribcage.
Hex lands a knee to the body.
Hex scores with a knee to the head.
Hex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hex connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bak's face.
Hex scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hex landing knees to the head.
Hex utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Hex - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hex lands a nice knee to the body.
Hex lands a knee to the body.
Bak wants a takedown but no success here.
Hex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bak takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Hex.
Bak prevents a body shot from Hex.
Bak tries for a takedown but Hex manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jong Bak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Hex on the inside.
Hex swings wildly with an uppercut but Bak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hex lands a good knee to the midsection. Bak won't want to take too many of those.
Hex lands a knee to the head.
Bak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hex gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hex lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hex landing knees to the head.
Hex prevents the takedown attempt.
Hex lands a nice knee to the body.
Hex is pressed up against the cage. Bak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hex down to the mat. Hex avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hex forces Bak back against the cage and clinches.
Hex gets underhooks to prevent Bak's takedown attempt.
Bak takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hex unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hex working Bak over with knees to the body.
Hex landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hex lands a knee to the body.
Bak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hex stalling.
Hex comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bak tries to score a body lock takedown but Hex shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hex unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bak lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hex with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hex gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hex.
Hex tries to land a knee to the head but Bak blocks with his arms.
Bak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hex avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hex landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hex lands an elbow just above Bak 's eye.
Bak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hex is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bak has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hex avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hex working Bak over with knees to the body.
Jonah Hex is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hex connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bak's face.

Bak has picked Hex up - he's going for a ride! Bak dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Bak wants to work for an arm triangle but Hex is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bak wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hex keeps working.
Jong Bak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hex knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bak is keen to just control but Hex is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bak is trying to work for a kimura but Hex is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hex is trying to stand back up but Bak is controlling him

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonah Hex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hex winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonah Hex!