PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lycurgilorius Ambrocolonidus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ambrocolonidus
vs
Dong

178 cm
25
171 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lycurgilorius Ambrocolonidus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Dong!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big right from Dong misses.
Ambrocolonidus takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dong with a hook.
Dong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

It looks like Lycurgilorius Ambrocolonidus has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dong. Ambrocolonidus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong with a nice cross.
Ambrocolonidus tries to move into range but Dong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ambrocolonidus.
Dong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ambrocolonidus.

Ambrocolonidus closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ambrocolonidus lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Dong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ambrocolonidus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ambrocolonidus!

Dong moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ambrocolonidus has worked his arm free - good work by Ambrocolonidus!
Ambrocolonidus is looking for a sweep.
Ambrocolonidus is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dong off and has taken his back!
Ambrocolonidus is trying to stick to Dong's back but Dong is turning into Ambrocolonidus. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ambrocolonidus's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dong.

Ambrocolonidus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ambrocolonidus seems keen to control Dong's posture.
Dong tries to free his leg and advance position but Ambrocolonidus is retaining full guard.
Ambrocolonidus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Ambrocolonidus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dong defends it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dong passes Ambrocolonidus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ambrocolonidus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dong on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ambrocolonidus is defending against the submission attempts here by Dong.
Dong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Dong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dong missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Dong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong is trying to control. Ambrocolonidus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ambrocolonidus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ambrocolonidus tries to get out of the position.

Dong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ambrocolonidus sees it coming and defends easily.
Dong lands with a punch from half guard.
Dong passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ambrocolonidus!
Ambrocolonidus wants to control but Dong is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ambrocolonidus is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Dong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lycurgilorius Ambrocolonidus's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ambrocolonidus's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ambrocolonidus scrambles back to his feet.
Ambrocolonidus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ambrocolonidus tries to clinch there but Dong circles away.
Dong clobbers Ambrocolonidus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dong wants to clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dong.
Ambrocolonidus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dong looks to land a combination but Ambrocolonidus avoids it well.
Ambrocolonidus blocks a jab.
Ambrocolonidus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dong lands with a nice body punch.
Ambrocolonidus looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong lands a jab to Ambrocolonidus's midsection.
Dong scores with a hook to the body. Ambrocolonidus takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Ambrocolonidus shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ambrocolonidus looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Ambrocolonidus is looking for a kimura but Dong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ambrocolonidus to get the leverage.

Dong is defending against the submission attempts here by Ambrocolonidus.
Ambrocolonidus tries to stand but can't do so whilst Dong controls his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong trying to hold on to Ambrocolonidus's head to control him but Ambrocolonidus postures up.

Ambrocolonidus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Dong actively working from the bottom here.
Dong wants to get back to full guard.
Dong trying to control from the bottom.
Dong wants to improve his position but Ambrocolonidus is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dong actively working from the bottom here.
Ambrocolonidus is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Ambrocolonidus seems to be looking for submissions.
Dong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ambrocolonidus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ambrocolonidus's back!

Ambrocolonidus preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dong.

Dong is persistently looking for the submission but Ambrocolonidus is defending it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ambrocolonidus tries to break free.

Dong is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Ambrocolonidus has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Dong has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Ambrocolonidus taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Dong doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mike Dong!
Lycurgilorius Ambrocolonidus was interviewed post fight and said 'What I need to do is get back to the drawing board and plan out a new training strategy. As the saying goes: 'The fight is won in the gym but not in the ring.' I will be back. AMBROCOLONIDUS IMORTALIDAD!'.