PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimitris Atsalopoulos (ranked 6544 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong (ranked 4023 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimitris Atsalopoulos has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Atsalopoulos
vs
Jong

200 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dimitris Atsalopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kim Jong!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jong dodges the punch combination from Atsalopoulos.

Jong moves into the clinch.
Jong working hard to break the clinch.

Atsalopoulos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jong uses from the top position.
Jong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Atsalopoulos working for a triangle but Jong defends it easily.
Jong should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Atsalopoulos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like Jong might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jong tries to free his leg and advance position but Atsalopoulos is retaining full guard.
Jong wants to stand but Atsalopoulos has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jong throws an elbow that misses. Atsalopoulos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jong's guard. Nice move by Atsalopoulos!

Atsalopoulos tries to free his leg and advance position but Jong is retaining full guard.
Atsalopoulos trying to move into half guard but instead Jong has managed to sweep!

Atsalopoulos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Atsalopoulos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jong is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Atsalopoulos is proving hard to escape from.
Jong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Atsalopoulos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jong scoring with some ground and pound.

Atsalopoulos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Atsalopoulos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jong works over Atsalopoulos with some ground and pound from guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jong controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dimitris Atsalopoulos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Atsalopoulos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jong.

Jong closes the distance and clinches.

Jong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Atsalopoulos was covering up waiting for the punch and Jong finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Jong drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Atsalopoulos dives on top into guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsalopoulos passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Atsalopoulos swings around for an armbar but Jong sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Atsalopoulos's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atsalopoulos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jong wants to stand and escape but instead Atsalopoulos has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jong is on top in guard.

Jong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Atsalopoulos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Atsalopoulos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Jong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jong wants to control from the top but Atsalopoulos keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong looking to pass the guard.
Jong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Atsalopoulos being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Jong stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jong tries a head kick but it misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atsalopoulos tries for a takedown but Jong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Jong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Atsalopoulos's guard.
Jong looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Atsalopoulos throws a series of punches but Jong avoids them all with ease.
Jong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atsalopoulos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jong swivels and escapes.

Jong fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Atsalopoulos to the ground. Jong is now in Atsalopoulos's guard.
Atsalopoulos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Atsalopoulos being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atsalopoulos wants to sweep here but Jong controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jong stands up and waves to Atsalopoulos to follow him.

Atsalopoulos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jong on his heels. He'll look to pass Jong's guard now, I'm sure.

Jong pushes Atsalopoulos off and gets back to his feet.
Atsalopoulos throws a push kick but Jong slaps the foot to one side.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jong.
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!
Jong lands a few punches from side control.
Jong advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong lands a couple of good shots and Atsalopoulos has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Atsalopoulos fending off the submission attempt from Jong.
Jong is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jong is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atsalopoulos is covering up but some of the strikes from Jong are getting through and doing damage.
Jong lands a shot to the head.

Jong has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Atsalopoulos is in real trouble here. Jong gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Atsalopoulos is tapping out! Jong wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kim Jong!