PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antoni Kristofer Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Vovchanchyn (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.

Kristofer Hong
vs
Vovchanchyn

180 cm
21
206 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

194 cm
21
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

VICIOUS FIGHT GEAR

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antoni Kristofer Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Vovchanchyn!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Vovchanchyn.

It looks like Antoni Kristofer Hong has been cut.
Hong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hong misses with a two punch combination.
Vovchanchyn throws a series of punches but Hong avoids them all with ease.
Hong cracks the inside of Vovchanchyn's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hong, right into the meat.
Vovchanchyn catches Hong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hong misses with a hook. Vovchanchyn ducked under it nicely.
Jose Vovchanchyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong slips a jab from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vovchanchyn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
No joy there for Vovchanchyn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vovchanchyn dips to his left and cracks Hong with an uppercut!
Vovchanchyn tries to bum rush Hong with a series of wild strikes but Hong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hong tries to score with a low kick but Vovchanchyn moves his leg out of the way.
Vovchanchyn throws a hook but Hong blocks it.
Vovchanchyn checks a leg kick nicely.
Vovchanchyn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Vovchanchyn misses with a looping right.
Hong lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vovchanchyn moves out of range of the body kick.
Hong is looking to clinch but Vovchanchyn is avoiding it.
Hong throws a head kick but Vovchanchyn moves out of range.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
Vovchanchyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Vovchanchyn.
Vovchanchyn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Vovchanchyn misses with a hook.
A big right from Vovchanchyn misses.
Vovchanchyn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hong sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Hong shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Vovchanchyn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vovchanchyn is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Check out the look on Hong's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hong prevents Vovchanchyn from escaping the position.
Hong in side control, throwing shots but Vovchanchyn defends.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vovchanchyn is not content to let Hong control the position.
Hong lands a decent elbow from side control.
Hong scoring with punches from side control.
Hong 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.
Hong throws a strike aimed at the side of Vovchanchyn's head but Vovchanchyn avoids it well.
Vovchanchyn is looking for a sweep.
Hong advances nicely into full mount.
Hong is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hong lands a couple of good shots and Vovchanchyn has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Vovchanchyn felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hong softening up his opponent with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Hong slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Hong lands with a hammerfist to the side of Vovchanchyn's head.
Hong missing with punches from the back.
Hong throwing damaging strikes from the back! Vovchanchyn could be in trouble here!
Hong is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Vovchanchyn. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

Vovchanchyn is rocked!
Hong scoring with big shots to the body. Vovchanchyn is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Vovchanchyn was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoni Kristofer Hong!
Antoni Kristofer Hong was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.