PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Kravinoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kris Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hong Entrance Song. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Kravinoff
vs
Hong

180 cm
32
195 lbs
14 - 5 - 1

180 cm
25
186 lbs
12 - 2 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Hellbent

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Kravinoff!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kris Hong!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong tries to score with a low kick but Kravinoff moves his leg out of the way.
Hong throws a leg kick
and Kravinoff counters with a straight right hand.
Kravinoff misses with an uppercut
and Hong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hong stuns Kravinoff with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kravinoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
A good leg kick by Hong.
Hong misses with a low kick.
Kravinoff misses with the body kick
and Hong counters with a nice leg kick.
Kravinoff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Hong counter with a right hand.
Hong on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kravinoff defending well as Hong loads up on a big left hand.
Hong throws a low kick, looking for Kravinoff's leg but Kravinoff calmly moves out of range.
Hong checks a leg kick nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Hong misses.
Kravinoff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kravinoff misses with a body kick.
Kravinoff throws a wild body kick that Hong sees coming a mile off.
Kravinoff's corner calls for a 1-2. Kravinoff obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kravinoff throws a low kick but Hong moves out of range easily.
Kravinoff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravinoff throws a jab when Hong was well out of range.
Hong connects with a solid leg kick.
Hong thumps Kravinoff with a low kick.
Hong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kravinoff checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kravinoff throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hong connects with a leg kick. Kravinoff looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sergei Kravinoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hong throws a jab but it's blocked by Kravinoff.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kravinoff - that will leave a mark!
Hong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kravinoff is out of range.
Kris Hong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kravinoff can pounce on him.
Hong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hong throws a front kick aimed at Kravinoff's knee but Kravinoff avoids it well.
Kravinoff misses with a kick to the body
and Hong counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong moves out of range of the strikes.
Hong works over Kravinoff's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Sergei Kravinoff has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravinoff lands a jab to the nose.
Hong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kravinoff.
Hong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kravinoff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kravinoff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Hong wants to slow Kravinoff down by chopping away at his legs.
Kravinoff misses with a low kick.
Kravinoff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kravinoff blocks a low kick nicely.
Hong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kravinoff throws a hook to the side of Hong's head but Hong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kravinoff throws a jab but it's blocked by Hong.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kravinoff.
Kravinoff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hong.
Kravinoff blocks a jab.
Kravinoff is looking to land body kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kravinoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Hong is just out of range.
Kravinoff misses with a left hand
and Hong counters with a good low kick that Kravinoff was not able to check.
Kravinoff comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kravinoff takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kravinoff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kravinoff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hong finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hong tries a head kick but it misses.
Good shot there by Hong.
Hong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kravinoff or perhaps it was just good defense by Hong, which made it look bad.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hong scores with the left hand. Kravinoff knows he should have avoided that one.
Hong throws a leg kick but Kravinoff moved away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravinoff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hong.
Hong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Hong.
Kravinoff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hong throws a solid leg kick but Kravinoff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hong.
Kravinoff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Kravinoff drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kravinoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kravinoff cracks Hong with a solid left hand.
Kravinoff throwing strikes from guard but Hong blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kravinoff preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Hong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Kravinoff's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kravinoff misses with a body kick.
Kravinoff moves out of range of the leg kick from Hong.
Kravinoff pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hong back to the cage. Kravinoff follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kravinoff lands with an overhand left.
Kravinoff fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hong.
Kravinoff fails to land with a series of punches.
Kravinoff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hong.
Hong throws a front kick aimed at Kravinoff's knee but Kravinoff avoids it well.
Kravinoff tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Hong misses
and Kravinoff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kravinoff chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hong can pounce on him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kravinoff, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kravinoff scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kravinoff throws a leg kick
and Hong counters with a thumping low kick.
Kravinoff is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kravinoff tries to move into range but Hong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravinoff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hong counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kravinoff's knee momentarily.
Kravinoff throws a hook but Hong blocks it.
Hong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kravinoff scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hong.
Kravinoff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kravinoff.
Hong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kravinoff doesn't seem bothered though.
Kravinoff connects with a body shot.
A low kick from Hong is predictable there
and Kravinoff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kravinoff on the side of the head.
Kravinoff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hong.
Kravinoff cracks Hong with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kravinoff lands a jab to Hong's midsection.
Kravinoff misses with an uppercut. Hong saw that one coming.
Kravinoff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kravinoff manages to avoid it.
Hong takes a swing at Kravinoff's ribcage but misses.
A clash of legs there as Kravinoff blocks the low kick.
Kravinoff throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hong is breathing heavily.
Hong throws a front kick aimed at Kravinoff's knee but Kravinoff avoids it well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kravinoff thumps Hong with a low kick.
Kravinoff lands a body shot.
Kravinoff scores with a jab to the body.
Kravinoff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kravinoff misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kravinoff.
Hong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hong slips under a jab from Kravinoff.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kravinoff, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong lands a body shot.
Kravinoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hong manages to avoid it.
Hong feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kravinoffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kravinoff.
Nice defenses there by Kravinoff.
Kravinoff throws a body kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hong checks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kravinoff!
Crunch! Kravinoff slams his shin into Hong's torso.
Kravinoff throws a body shot but no joy.
Kravinoff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hong.
Hong scores with a jab. Kravinoff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kravinoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hong manages to avoid it.
Kravinoff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Hong.
Hong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kravinoff.
Hong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kravinoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
Jab by Kravinoff.
Hong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kravinoff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hong motions for Kravinoff to come forward. Hong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hong throws a leg kick which misses Kravinoff's front leg but catches the back leg as Kravinoff tries to avoid it.
Kravinoff lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick from Kravinoff.
Hong checks the leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kravinoff.
Hong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kravinoff on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Kravinoff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Kravinoff's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Hong looks to score with a jab to the body but Kravinoff is just out of range.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kravinoff.
Kravinoff looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hong is avoiding damage well.
Kravinoff tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kravinoff grinds an elbow into Hong's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kravinoff off and has taken his back!
Hong is not going to allow Kravinoff to sit and survive in this position.
Hong is trying to stick to Kravinoff's back but Kravinoff is turning into Hong. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hong's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kravinoff.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kravinoff.
Kravinoff throws a strike but Hong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kravinoff has Hong pulled in close to control his posture.
Kravinoff working a defensive guard here.

Kravinoff looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hong trying to control but Kravinoff is working from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Hong is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Kravinoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hong is aware though and is defending well.

Kravinoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hong is aware though and is defending well.
Kravinoff wants to sweep but no luck.
Hong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sergei Kravinoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hong wants to control but Kravinoff is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here.
Hong scoring with punches from side control.
Kravinoff looks to move to half guard but instead Hong has passed into mount! Damn!
Kravinoff tries to lock up and control but Hong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kravinoff tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kravinoff sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hong is keen to just control but Kravinoff is a slippery customer.
Kravinoff trying to control but Hong postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravinoff is looking to improve his position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kravinoff looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Sergei Kravinoff did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Sergei Kravinoff's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kravinoff swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kravinoff has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kravinoff - that will leave a mark!
Kravinoff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hong throws a head kick that misses.
Kravinoff throws a push kick but Hong slaps the foot to one side.
Kravinoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Kravinoff throws a hook but Hong avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kravinoff.
A shot to the body from Kravinoff misses
and Hong counters with a nice leg kick.
Hong moves out of range of the leg kick from Kravinoff.
Kravinoff shoots in for a takedown but Hong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Kravinoff misses.
Hong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hong.
Hong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kravinoff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kravinoff doesn't seem bothered though.
Kravinoff throws a leg kick which misses Hong's front leg but catches the back leg as Hong tries to avoid it.
Hong throws a one two combo.
Kravinoff lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong scores with a kick to the body.
Kravinoff with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hong to score with a decent uppercut.
Kravinoff scores with a nice head shot.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kravinoff walks into a left hand.
Kravinoff misses with a body shot.
Hong misses with a body shot.
Kravinoff checks the leg kick.
Hong connects with a leg kick. Kravinoff looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kravinoff cracks Hong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hong pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kravinoff is out of range and Hong settles back down.
Kravinoff's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Hong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kravinoff. That did some damage!

Kravinoff gets a takedown into half guard.
Hong moves into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravinoff cracks Hong with a solid left hand.
Kravinoff stands and throws Hong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kravinoff postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Kravinoff is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kravinoff 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.

Kravinoff goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kravinoff's guard! Nice work there by Hong!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong throwing strikes from guard but Kravinoff blocks nicely.
Hong throws a big right hand that misses.
Kravinoff looking to control.
Hong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kravinoff keeping moving, preventing Hong from controlling successfully.
Hong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kravinoff haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kris Hong dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Kravinoff's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Kravinoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Hong is just out of range.
Hong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kris Hong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hong lands a head kick!
Hong works Kravinoff's body with a nice hook.
Hong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kravinoff.
Kravinoff throws a right and a left that Hong avoids nicely.
Hong feints and then cracks Kravinoff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kravinoff down.
Kravinoff connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kravinoff steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hong. That one must have hurt.
Hong throws a head kick that misses.
Kravinoff is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kravinoff.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hong takes a swing at Kravinoff's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kravinoff is able to avoid easily.
Hong staying out of range there.
Hong blocks a jab.
Hong lands a nice shot to the body.
Hong misses with a leg kick
and Kravinoff counters with a left to the body.
Hong feints and then cracks Kravinoff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kravinoff down.
Kravinoff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hong staying out of range there.
Hong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kravinoff throws out the jab.
Kravinoff rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kravinoff takes a swing at Hong's ribcage but misses.
Kravinoff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hong pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kravinoff was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.
Hong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kravinoff walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kravinoff throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong avoids a kick to the body.
Hong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kravinoff moves out of range of the body kick from Hong.
Kravinoff looks for the body kick but Hong saw that one coming.
Hong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kravinoff misses with an uppercut. Hong saw that one coming.
Hong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kravinoff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Kravinoff takes one to the side of the head.
Kravinoff moves out of range of the strikes.
Kravinoff dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hong. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravinoff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kravinoff throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kravinoff swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kravinoff throws a leg kick but Hong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kravinoff has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kravinoff and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kravinoff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hong throws a nice head kick!
Hong thuds his shin into the meat of Kravinoff's side.
Kravinoff takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kravinoff scores with the left hand. Hong knows he should have avoided that one.
Hong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Hong - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong takes a jab right on the kisser.
An inside leg kick lands from Kravinoff.
Hong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kravinoff.
Hong moves out of range of the body kick from Kravinoff.
Kravinoff lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hong.
Hong cracks Kravinoff with an open hand slap.
Hong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kravinoff misses with a left hand
and Kravinoff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hong connects with a right hand. Kravinoff shakes it off.
Kravinoff throws an overhand right that lands on Hong's shoulder, as Hong tries to avoid the shot.
Kravinoff moves out of range as Hong strikes.
Hong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Hong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hong 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 47:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kris Hong!
Kris Hong is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Kris Hong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.