PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zak Pomona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wang Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Pomona
vs
Dong

171 cm
22
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
22
156 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zak Pomona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wang Dong!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pomona slips a jab and a cross from Dong.
Dong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dong misses with a head kick.
Pomona fails to land the takedown.
Pomona dodges the punch combination from Dong.
Pomona shoots for a takedown but Dong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zak Pomona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pomona.
Dong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong misses with a wild combination.
Pomona avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pomona blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pomona fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pomona shoots in for a double leg but Dong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pomona fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Dong.
Dong misses with a two punch combination.
Pomona changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dong tries to avoid it but Pomona manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dong to the ground. Dong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dong throws a right hand that Pomona ducks under and follows up with a left that Pomona also avoids with ease.
Dong throws a nice looking combination but Pomona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dong looks gassed!
Dong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pomona misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No joy there for Dong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pomona looks for a takedown but Dong sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pomona shoots in for a double leg but Dong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dong stuffs the takedown attempt from Pomona. Pomona gets slowly back to his feet.
Pomona looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dong is fending him off so far but Pomona persists. Nope, Dong circles away and we're back to standing.
Dong stuffs the takedown.
Pomona blocks a head kick by Dong.
Pomona slips a jab and a cross from Dong.
Dong stuffs the takedown.
Pomona has a takedown stuffed.
Dong throws a sloppy head kick and Pomona moves out of range easily.
Pomona shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dong as he avoids it easily.
Wang Dong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice sprawl there from Dong as Pomona shoots in.
Dong throws a series of punches but Pomona avoids them all with ease.

Pomona shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dong won't allow Pomona to pass to mount.
Pomona works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pomona looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Pomona working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pomona moves to the back position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wang Dong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pomona shoots in but no luck this time.
Wang Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong misses with a double jab.
Dong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dong throws a jab when Pomona was well out of range.

Dong gets caught flat footed, as Pomona shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pomona trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Pomona pushing down on Dong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pomona passes to side control.

Pomona tries for a kimura but Dong is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pomona tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Pomona working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

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

Pomona tries for a kimura but Dong is defending well.
Dong prevents Pomona from improving position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pomona looking to secure an arm triangle but Dong defends it well.

Pomona looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Pomona working for a guillotine from mount but Dong is in no mood to give up.

Pomona working for a guillotine from mount but Dong is in no mood to give up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zak Pomona dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Pomona shoots for a takedown but Dong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dong throws a right and a left that Pomona avoids nicely.
Dong misses with a two punch combination.
Dong stuffs the takedown.
An inside leg kick from Dong misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pomona shoots in for a takedown but Dong shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zak Pomona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pomona shoots in looking for a takedown. Dong tries to sprawl out of it but Pomona keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pomona has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pomona shoots in and drives through. Dong sprawls well.
Dong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pomona has a takedown stuffed.
Dong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pomona shoots for a takedown but Dong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zak Pomona is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Dong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dong throws a head kick that misses.
Pomona shoots for a takedown but Dong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pomona tries for a takedown but Dong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pomona.
A left and a right from Dong both land. Nice combination.
Pomona closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dong circles away.
Pomona shoots in but no luck this time.
Pomona fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dong misses with a two punch combination.
Pomona showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dong.
Pomona slips a jab and a cross from Dong.
Dong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pomona moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Pomona with that takedown attempt.
Pomona closes the distance and clinches up with Dong, looking for a takedown. Pomona pushes Dong against the cage but Dong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dong throws a series of punches but Pomona moves out of range.
Dong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pomona tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dong swivels and escapes.
Dong throws a nice looking combination but Pomona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pomona closes the distance and clinches up with Dong, looking for a takedown. Pomona pushes Dong against the cage but Dong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dong throws a right and a left that Pomona avoids nicely.
Dong lands a lovely overhand right.
Dong tries to bum rush Pomona with a series of wild strikes but Pomona uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pomona looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dong is fending him off so far but Pomona persists. Nope, Dong circles away and we're back to standing.
Dong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pomona.
Pomona shoots in for a takedown but Dong shows good takedown defense.
Dong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pomona moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dong swinging wilding here.
Pomona shoots in for a double leg but Dong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pomona avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dong swinging wilding here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pomona looks for a takedown but Dong sprawls well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wang Dong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wang Dong!