PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jong Dong has chosen Aegukka as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tommy Gun has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gun
vs
Jong Dong

210 cm
29
265 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

225 cm
28
265 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Gun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Jong Dong!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jong Dong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jong Dong prevents Gun from improving his position.

Gun manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Gun has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gun prevents the takedown attempt.
Gun is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jong Dong stops a takedown attempt from Gun.

Gun wants the takedown. Jong Dong is fighting it off but Gun persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jong Dong's guard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jong Dong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gun throwing strikes from guard but Jong Dong blocks nicely.
Gun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gun might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gun cracks Jong Dong with a solid left hand.
Gun loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gun chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gun throws an elbow that misses. Jong Dong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gun's guard. Nice move by Jong Dong!
Jong Dong advances to half guard.
Gun gets back to full guard.
Gun keeping moving, preventing Jong Dong from controlling successfully.

Gun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jong Dong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gun 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.
Gun is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jong Dong advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gun manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Gun escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jong Dong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jong Dong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jong Dong advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun is looking to regain half guard here but Jong Dong keeps moving and retains side control.
Gun is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jong Dong connects with a decent elbow.
Gun taking a bit of punishment here - Jong Dong scoring with strikes.
Jong Dong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jong Dong tries to advance to mount but Gun denies him.
Jong Dong in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jong Dong wants to control but Gun is keeping him busy.
Gun taking a bit of punishment here - Jong Dong scoring with strikes.
Gun is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gun moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Dong connects with a couple of short punches.
Jong Dong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gun's head.

Jong Dong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gun looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jong Dong is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong advances position into side control!
Gun taking punishment in the form of punches.
Jong Dong is putting a hurting on Gun here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gun is trying to get back to half guard.
Gun sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jong Dong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Jong Dong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jong Dong drops an elbow to the side of Gun's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gun is looking to improve his position.
Gun moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kim Jong Dong will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jong Dong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gun as he jumps to the side.
Gun throws a lazy right hand but Jong Dong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jong Dong shoots in looking for a takedown but Gun manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jong Dong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jong Dong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gun as he jumps to the side.
Tommy Gun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Jong Dong.
Gun tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jong Dong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gun somewhat.
Gun scores with a hook.

It looks like Kim Jong Dong has been cut.
Jong Dong shoots in looking for a takedown. Gun tries to sprawl out of it but Jong Dong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jong Dong shoots in for a double leg but Gun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Dong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gun's waist but Gun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jong Dong off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Gun. No joy for Jong Dong on that attempt.
Jong Dong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gun counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tommy Gun is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jong Dong is breathing heavily.
Gun fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jong Dong.
Jong Dong shoots and misses

and Gun holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gun is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong tries to score a body lock takedown but Gun shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gun tries to score a body lock takedown but Jong Dong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jong Dong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gun pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gun drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jong Dong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gun thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gun counters with a nice uppercut.

Jong Dong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gun sprawls well initially but Jong Dong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gun has hold of Jong Dong's hands but Jong Dong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gun is trying to stand back up but Jong Dong is controlling him
Jong Dong is trying to control the action in half guard but Gun is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jong Dong is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Gun is defending against the submission attempts here by Jong Dong.
Jong Dong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jong Dong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gun is looking for a sweep. Jong Dong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Jong Dong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jong Dong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gun is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jong Dong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jong Dong's back!
Gun throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Gun somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Gun lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Gun.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gun lands punches and elbows.
Jong Dong covering up well and avoiding damage.
Jong Dong just trying to survive but Gun is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gun dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kim Jong Dong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Jong Dong shoots and misses

and Gun counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jong Dong taking some punishment here, with Gun in his half guard.
Gun thows a huge punch but Jong Dong dodges it nicely.
Jong Dong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gun.
Gun looks to land a strike but Jong Dong avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gun keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jong Dong's head.
Gun cracks Jong Dong with a solid left hand.
Gun is looking to work some ground and pound but Jong Dong has wrist control.
Gun with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jong Dong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jong Dong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gun throwing strikes from guard but Jong Dong blocks nicely.
Gun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gun is working Jong Dong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jong Dong can do anything to dispel that myth.

Jong Dong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jong Dong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jong Dong wants to sweep but no luck.
Gun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jong Dong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gun lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jong Dong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong is looking to stand up but Gun isn't so interested in that idea.
Gun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jong Dong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gun.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gun accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gun scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gun throws a strike but Jong Dong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jong Dong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jong Dong manages to get himself to full guard.
Gun missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gun postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tommy Gun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gun in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gun throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gun throws a big right hand that misses.
Jong Dong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gun trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gun throws an elbow that misses. Jong Dong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gun's guard. Nice move by Jong Dong!
Gun is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gun bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jong Dong's guard.
Gun with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gun throws an elbow that misses. Jong Dong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gun's guard. Nice move by Jong Dong!

Gun is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jong Dong is aware though and is defending well.
Gun has momentary wrist control but Jong Dong slips an elbow through the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Dong wants to control from the top but Gun keeps moving.
Jong Dong scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gun looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Gun working for a triangle but Jong Dong defends it easily.

Gun working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jong Dong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jong Dong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gun 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gun!
A pretty intense looking Tommy Gun took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.