PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shin Dong Hyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Faber
vs
Dong Hyuk

168 cm
24
138 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

167 cm
19
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Urijah Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shin Dong Hyuk!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber shoots in for a takedown but Dong Hyuk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shin Dong Hyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong Hyuk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faber shoots in for a takedown but Dong Hyuk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Faber is defended easily by Dong Hyuk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faber walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Faber throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk connects with a leg kick. Faber looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Faber looks to land a combination but Dong Hyuk avoids it well.
Dong Hyuk misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Faber has his takedown stuffed

and Dong Hyuk counters by moving into the clinch.
Dong Hyuk stalling in the clinch.
Faber wants to get back to striking at distance but Dong Hyuk won't allow it.
Faber wants a takedown but no success here.
Faber is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dong Hyuk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dong Hyuk lands a nice uppercut.
Dong Hyuk struggles to land a body shot inside as Faber controls his hands.
A short left from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk scores with a shot to the side of Faber's head.
Faber looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dong Hyuk takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber is trying to drag Dong Hyuk to the mat but Dong Hyuk just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dong Hyuk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Faber backwards.
Dong Hyuk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dong Hyuk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dong Hyuk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Faber.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong Hyuk stalls.
Faber drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dong Hyuk pulls his leg out and moves away.
Faber fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Faber.
Faber shoots in but Dong Hyuk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dong Hyuk lands a leg kick that knocks Faber off balance momentarily.
Faber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dong Hyuk as he avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber tries for a takedown but Dong Hyuk circles away easily

and Dong Hyuk counters by moving into the clinch.
Dong Hyuk lands a shoulder strike.
Faber has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dong Hyuk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Faber wants to take the fight to the mat but Dong Hyuk manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dong Hyuk stalling.
A short right from Dong Hyuk.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dong Hyuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dong Hyuk slows down the pace here.
Dong Hyuk lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shin Dong Hyuk dominated that round.
That's time! Faber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

The fight stays on the outside here - Dong Hyuk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dong Hyuk connects with a solid leg kick.
Faber on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Faber with a hook.
Dong Hyuk scores with a nice strike.
Dong Hyuk lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dong Hyuk fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Dong Hyuk gets a clinch.
Faber is trying to force a seperation but Dong Hyuk has the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Dong Hyuk fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk stops a takedown attempt from Faber.
Faber goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dong Hyuk prevents it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Faber. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dong Hyuk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Faber stalling in the clinch but Dong Hyuk improves position.
Dong Hyuk pushes Faber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dong Hyuk lands with a left to the head.
Faber is trying to break the clinch but Dong Hyuk has him pressed against the cage.

Dong Hyuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Faber blocks a head kick by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dong Hyuk throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

Faber is rocked!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Faber crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dong Hyuk - the referee stops the clock and Faber gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dong Hyuk. Faber manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dong Hyuk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Faber shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Faber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Dong Hyuk! Faber is out on his feet! Dong Hyuk rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Faber is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Faber is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shin Dong Hyuk!
A very excited looking Shin Dong Hyuk made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.