PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Ransel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jong Dong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Aegukka. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Ransel
vs
Jong Dong

193 cm
29
280 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

225 cm
29
265 lbs
8 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brock Ransel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Jong Dong!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jong Dong enables Ransel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jong Dong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jong Dong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ransel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ransel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ransel postures up in Jong Dong's guard and throws a big left but Jong Dong blocks it.
Ransel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jong Dong is keeping the position for now.
Ransel is stalling in the full guard.
Ransel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ransel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jong Dong is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ranselis looking to pass into half guard but Jong Dong pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jong Dong is in guard.

Ransel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jong Dong defends well.
Ransel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ransel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jong Dong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jong Dong throws a big elbow that misses.
Ransel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jong Dong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ransel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jong Dong wants to control from the top but Ransel keeps moving.
Jong Dong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ransel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jong Dong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jong Dong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ransel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ransel has momentary wrist control but Jong Dong slips an elbow through the middle.

Jong Dong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jong Dong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ransel pushes Jong Dong off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Dong with a poor takedown
and Ransel counters with a left to the body.
Kim Jong Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ransel feints and as Jong Dong raises his hands in defense, Ransel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ransel won't allow Jong Dong to sweep him here.
Jong Dong keeping moving, preventing Ransel from controlling successfully.
Ransel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jong Dong is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ransel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ransel trying to control but Jong Dong is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ransel throwing strikes from guard but Jong Dong blocks nicely.
Ransel trying to move into half guard but instead Jong Dong has managed to sweep!
Jong Dong landing some decent shots from guard.
Ransel wants to get back to his feet but Jong Dong passes into half guard.
Jong Dong prevents Ransel from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Jong Dong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ransel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ransel gets back to full guard.
Jong Dong throwing strikes from guard but Ransel blocks nicely.
Ransel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Ransel wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ransel closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ransel lands in his opponent's guard.
Ransel looking to sit in guard and control but Jong Dong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jong Dong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ransel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Ransel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jong Dong fails with the takedown
and Ransel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Kim Jong Dong has been cut.
Jong Dong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kim Jong Dong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jong Dong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ransel counters with a straight right hand.
Jong Dong fails with the takedown

so Ransel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brock Ransel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Jong Dong.
Jong Dong keeping moving, preventing Ransel from controlling successfully.
Ransel tries to free his leg and advance position but Jong Dong is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ransel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jong Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jong Dong is trying to hold Ransel in close to prevent damage but Ransel has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Dong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ransel.
Ransel wants to free his trapped foot but Jong Dong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ransel is looking to take a break and control but Jong Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ransel 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.
Ransel wants to pass to mount but Jong Dong is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ransel controlling the action here.

We're going to have a standup here because Brock Ransel wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jong Dong has his takedown stuffed
and Ransel counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ransel tries to clinch up but Jong Dong circles away and keeps his distance.
Ransel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jong Dong circles away.
Jong Dong misses with a takedown attempt
and Ransel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jong Dong shoots and misses
and Ransel counters with a big head kick but Jong Dong shrugs it off.
Jong Dong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ransel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jong Dong is breathing heavily.
Jong Dong tries for a takedown but Ransel circles away easily
enabling Ransel to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ransel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jong Dong with a lazy takedown attempt

and Ransel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jong Dong's guard.
Ransel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ransel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jong Dong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ransel is one step ahead there.
Ransel trying to control but Jong Dong is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ransel is working Jong Dong over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ransel looking to pass the guard.
Brock Ransel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ransel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jong Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ransel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ransel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jong Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ransel postures up in Jong Dong's guard and throws a big left but Jong Dong blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brock Ransel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kim Jong Dong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Ransel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ransel showed some decent athleticism there.
Ransel throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jong Dong to regain full guard.
Ransel won't allow Jong Dong to sweep him here.
Ransel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jong Dong has momentary wrist control but Ransel slips an elbow through the middle.

That has opened up Kim Jong Dong's cut even more.
Jong Dong keeping moving, preventing Ransel from controlling successfully.
Ransel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jong Dong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ransel defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ransel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ransel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jong Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ransel is looking to work some ground and pound but Jong Dong has wrist control.
Ransel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jong Dong is keeping the position for now.
Ransel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jong Dong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ransel trying to control the position from guard on top but Jong Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ransel controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ransel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ransel passes into half guard.
Ransel working Jong Dong over with strikes.

The cut above Kim Jong Dong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ransel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ransel thows a huge punch but Jong Dong dodges it nicely.
Ransel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jong Dong is trying to control but can't.
Ransel scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Kim Jong Dong's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kim Jong Dong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Brock Ransel!