PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong Un (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Hope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jong Un kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is DPRKorean National Anthem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jong Un
vs
Hope

178 cm
27
217 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

202 cm
27
209 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kim Jong Un!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Terry Hope!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jong Un throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Hope closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jong Un's guard.
Jong Un might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hope postures up in Jong Un's guard and throws a big left but Jong Un blocks it.

Jong Un is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Hope thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hope stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jong Un swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jong Un looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jong Un looking for a guillotine here but Hope defends easily.
Hope wants to control from the top but Jong Un keeps moving.
Hope throwing strikes from guard but Jong Un blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hope drops back looking for a leg! Jong Un is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jong Un manages to kick Hope off! Hope jumps back into Jong Un's guard.
Hope trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jong Un working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hope.
Hope throwing strikes from guard but Jong Un blocks nicely.
Hope pushes down on Jong Un's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jong Un is in trouble now - Hope has advanced to mount!

Hope is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Jong Un is surviving well by controlling Hope's body position as best he can.

Hope with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Un is squirming around, avoiding Hope's attempts to control the action.
Jong Un throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Hope has the hooks in. Jong Un is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Jong Un is working hard here to advance position.

Jong Un defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hope's arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong Un can't escape the position.

Hope is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jong Un is defending well though. Hope let's go of the attempt for now.

Hope looking for the choke from the back.
Hope is hanging on to Jong Un's back as he tries to escape.

Hope is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jong Un knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jong Un for a finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jong Un defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hope's arms.

Jong Un is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jong Un breaks Hope's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hope keeping moving, preventing Jong Un from controlling successfully.

Hope escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jong Un gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hope pulls Jong Un in close to his closed guard and prevents Jong Un from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hope tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jong Un engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hope keeping moving, preventing Jong Un from controlling successfully.

Kim Jong Un has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Jong Un gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hope to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hope trying to control the position from guard on top but Jong Un is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hope trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Hope dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hope bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Hope.

Hope thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jong Un tries to buck Hope off but Hope is having none of it.
Jong Un wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hope trying to control the position but Jong Un is working away.
Jong Un is looking to reverse the position.

Hope thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Hope is trying to get an arm triangle but Jong Un is defending well.
Jong Un is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hope has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Un is looking for a sweep.

Hope is trying to get an arm triangle but Jong Un is defending well.
Hope trying to control the action but Jong Un is working from the bottom.

Hope is trying to get an arm triangle but Jong Un is defending well.
Jong Un can't do much from the bottom here.
Jong Un manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Hope wants to work for an arm triangle but Jong Un is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Terry Hope has got the better of the ground game so far.

Hope is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jong Un has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Un tries to kick Hope off but Hope keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hope throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Hope is looking for a kimura but Jong Un is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hope to get the leverage.
Hope trying to control the action but Jong Un is working from the bottom.

Hope is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jong Un makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jong Un.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hope preventing the sweep.
Jong Un wants to get back to his feet but Hope is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hope throws a big right hand that misses.
Hope slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Hope wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jong Un, who protects the arm well.
Hope scores with punches from side control.

Hope swings around for an armbar but Jong Un sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hope's guard.
Hope tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jong Un trying to control the position from guard on top but Hope is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jong Un postures up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Hope looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jong Un tries to stand but Hope is controlling from the bottom.
Hope trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hope wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hope is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Jong Un avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Hope showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Jong Un throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Hope feints and as Jong Un raises his hands in defense, Hope changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hope scoring with some ground and pound.

Jong Un is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hope is aware though and is defending well.
Hope throws a big right hand that misses.
Hope is stalling in the full guard.
Hope passes Jong Un's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Hope wants to work for an arm triangle but Jong Un is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jong Un flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Hope seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Un is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hope thows a huge punch but Jong Un dodges it nicely.

Hope is trying to work for a kimura but Jong Un is defending well.

Hope is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hope takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Hope is working for a kimura but Jong Un is defending it quite comfortably.
Hope trying to control from half guard but Jong Un is working away.
Jong Un wants to control but Hope is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hope is looking to take a break and control but Jong Un is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hope trying to mount his opponent but Jong Un defends it.
Jong Un is looking to improve his position.
Hope sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jong Un defending well though.
Jong Un is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hope's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hope's back!
Kim Jong Un has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hope fending off the submission attempt from Jong Un.
Hope wants to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hope manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jong Un's guard. Nice work there by Hope.

Hope postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jong Un is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hope, into his guard.
Jong Un slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hope tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jong Un wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hope is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jong Un trying to control from half guard but Hope is working away.

Jong Un is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jong Un trying to control the action but Hope is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hope gets back to full guard.

Hope isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jong Un stacks Hope on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jong Un!

Jong Un working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jong Un decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hope to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Hope comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hope has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Hope!
In defeat, Kim Jong Un stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck you. Death to the puppetmasters and the puppet state, we will be reunified. I am your God. '.