PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anabolinen Steroidi Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nichi Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong has chosen Hong Entrance Song as his entrance music. Anabolinen Steroidi Jr had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Steroidi Jr
vs
Hong

177 cm
36
158 lbs
32 - 16 - 2

175 cm
39
156 lbs
23 - 11 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nichi Hong!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Kenichi Hosakawa and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steroidi Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hong's calf.
Hong staying out of range there.
Steroidi Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Steroidi Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steroidi Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Steroidi Jr has time to react.

It looks like Anabolinen Steroidi Jr has been cut.
Hong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hong throws the left hand but Steroidi Jr avoids the punch easily.
Steroidi Jr throws a hook but Hong avoids it easily.
Hong shoots in for a takedown but Steroidi Jr shows good takedown defense.
Hong blocks a head kick by Steroidi Jr.
Hong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hong takes one to the chin there.
Steroidi Jr wants to clinch.
Steroidi Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hong under the eye.
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!
Steroidi Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hong throws a head kick that Steroidi Jr semi-blocks.
Hong misses the body punch
and Steroidi Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steroidi Jr lands a head shot.
Hong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Steroidi Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steroidi Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Steroidi Jr missing with a left hand there. Hong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hong blocks a head kick by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr lands with a good body shot.
Steroidi Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hong.
Steroidi Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hong.
Hong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Some wild striking there from Hong.
Hong throws a jab when Steroidi Jr was well out of range.
Steroidi Jr blocks a head kick by Hong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong misses with a looping left.
Steroidi Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Steroidi Jr connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hong momentarily.
Steroidi Jr throws a body punch but Hong moves out of range.
Hong slips a straight right by Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr lands with a right hand.
Hong looks to land a body kick but Steroidi Jr moved away.
Steroidi Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Steroidi Jr.
Hong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Steroidi Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Steroidi Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hong's head.
Steroidi Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Steroidi Jr 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.
Steroidi Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Steroidi Jr with a nice head shot there.
Steroidi Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hong's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong keeping moving, preventing Steroidi Jr from controlling successfully.
Steroidi Jr working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steroidi Jr with a nice head shot there.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hong wants to sweep but no luck.
Steroidi Jr looking to pass the guard.
Steroidi Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steroidi Jr wants to control from the top but Hong keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Steroidi Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Steroidi Jr is looking to take a break and control but Hong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steroidi Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Steroidi Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hong keeps working.
Hong is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolinen Steroidi Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anabolinen Steroidi Jr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Steroidi Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hong was well out of range. Poor timing from Steroidi Jr.
Hong moves forwards but Steroidi Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hong changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steroidi Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Hong's head back.
Steroidi Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Hong off balance momentarily.
A punch combination from Steroidi Jr misses.
Steroidi Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hong dives in for a single leg takedown but Steroidi Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A jab from Hong misses.
Hong walks into a stiff left hand from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.

Steroidi Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Hong's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steroidi Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Anabolinen Steroidi Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steroidi Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Steroidi Jr stays in close to Hong's body and controls the position.
Steroidi Jr throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong controls Steroidi Jr momentarily but Steroidi Jr frees himself.
Steroidi Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Steroidi Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hong can do to turn this around?
Hong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Steroidi Jr controlling the position.
Hong throws a big right hand that misses.
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steroidi Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steroidi Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hong postures up in Steroidi Jr's guard and throws a big left but Steroidi Jr blocks it.
Steroidi Jr wants to sweep here but Hong controlling him for the moment.
Steroidi Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Steroidi Jr escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hong preventing the sweep.
Hong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steroidi Jr wants to sweep here but Hong controlling him for the moment.
Hong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Steroidi Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Steroidi Jr working for a triangle but Hong defends it easily.
Steroidi Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hong with a nice head shot there.
Steroidi Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steroidi Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Hong is proving a slippery customer.
Hong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steroidi Jr looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steroidi Jr is on top in guard.

Steroidi Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr is putting a hurting on Hong here, landing some big shots from side control.
Steroidi Jr throwing strikes but Hong manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Steroidi Jr is trying to improve his position.
Steroidi Jr wants to control but Hong postures up.
Steroidi Jr tries to buck Hong off but Hong is having none of it.
Hong working the ground and pound but Steroidi Jr is defending the strikes.
Steroidi Jr regains half guard.
Hong throwing shots but Steroidi Jr is blocking nicely.
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!
Hong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hong looks to land a strike but Steroidi Jr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anabolinen Steroidi Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Anabolinen Steroidi Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steroidi Jr. Hong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hong takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Hong.
Steroidi Jr throwing a counter right hand but Hong manages to avoid it.
Hong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steroidi Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Steroidi Jr throws a head kick but Hong moves out of range.
Steroidi Jr misses with an uppercut. Hong saw that one coming.
Hong misses with a head kick.
Steroidi Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hong feints the counter takedown.
Hong swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Steroidi Jr feints and as Hong raises his hands in defense, Steroidi Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steroidi Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Steroidi Jr is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Steroidi Jr landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steroidi Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Hong keeping moving, preventing Steroidi Jr from controlling successfully.
Hong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steroidi Jr.
Steroidi Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Steroidi Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Hong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steroidi Jr stands up over Hong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nichi Hong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steroidi Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
Steroidi Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Hong is looking to escape.
Steroidi Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Steroidi Jr with good strikes from the mount here!

Hong is rocked!
Hong takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Steroidi Jr's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anabolinen Steroidi Jr!
An out of breath Anabolinen Steroidi Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Nichi Hong spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for all the sponsors, to the org, and everyone who supported me. I dont know how long my body can go through this anymore but I want to give my all to the fans and the org '.