PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yung Hung Dong (ranked 184 p4p, 12 weight class) and Thomas Power (ranked 300 p4p, 17 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Hung Dong
vs
Power

170 cm
30
145 lbs
20 - 13 - 1

168 cm
31
148 lbs
24 - 16 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yung Hung Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Power!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dong misses with an uppercut.
Dong cracks the inside of Power's front leg.
Power takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Dong.
Power checks a leg kick.
Dong just misses with a punch to the body.
Power avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Power has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Power there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dong scores with a leg kick.
Power takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong tries to clinch up.
Dong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dong checks a leg kick.
Dong throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Power.
Dong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Yung Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dong scores with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Power.
Power works the jab nicely.
Dong scores with a spinning back kick!
Power goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A combination from Power does no damage.
Power avoids a punch combination nicely.
Power slips under a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dong. That's going to slow Power down.
Power on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Power has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
Dong connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Dong has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Power lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dong lands with a kick to the ribs.
Power throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
Dong takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dong.
Power walks into a jab.
Dong looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
Power blocks the body kick.
Dong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Power cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dong throws a body kick that misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Power blocks the leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dong.
Dong throws a front kick aimed at Power's knee but Power avoids it well.
Power throws a leg kick but Dong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Power closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Dong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Power misses.
Dong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dong lands with an uppercut that bounces Power off the cage and back into range.
Power misses with a leg kick
and Dong counters with an inside leg kick.
Power delivers a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dong.
Dong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Power tries to land a front kick but Dong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dong throws a push kick but Power slaps the foot to one side.
Power lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dong's sensitive parts.
Dong throws a leg kick but Power checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Dong as he connects with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dong.
Power wants to clinch up but Dong keeps it at a distance.
Dong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dong lands a nice hook to Power's body. Power takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dong sizes up Power with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Power takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dong misses the jab.
Dong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Power scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong lands with a cross.
Dong throws a leg kick which misses Power's front leg but catches the back leg as Power tries to avoid it.
Dong misses with the combination.
Power swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Power swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dong counters with an outside leg kick.
Dong lands a really nice looking cross but Power seems unphased.
Power moves out of range of the body kick from Dong.
Dong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dong keeps the fight on the outside.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Power's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Power fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid it.
Dong misses with a low kick.
Power is looking for the big counter here.
Power misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Power slips under a jab.
Dong lands a nice looking body shot.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Power ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yung Hung Dong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Power has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dong.
Dong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Power there.
Power throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily.
Power tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?
Dong throws a shot from downtown. Power moves away and avoids it.
Dong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Power moves out of range of the strikes.
Dong looks to land a right hand but Power moved out of range.
Power moves out of range of the leg kick from Dong.
Power tries to bum rush Dong with a series of wild strikes but Dong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Power might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Dong has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Power takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Dong misses.
Power throws a body kick that misses.
Power checks a low kick from Dong.
Nice cross by Dong.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Power.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dong throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Power! But no joy.
Power misses with a body kick.
Dong throws a leg kick but Power sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dong misses with a kick to the body.
Yung Hung Dong is winning the standup battle so far.
Dong misses with an uppercut.
Dong tried to score with a low kick but Power checks it.
Power has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dong fakes the leg kick and cracks Power in the body.
Dong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Power will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dong misses with a body shot.
Power swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Power scores with a hook.
Power misses with an uppercut. Dong saw that one coming.
Dong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dong lands a nice looking body kick.
Dong throws a leg kick but Power moved away.
Power defending well as Dong loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong thows a body kick. Power tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Power scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dong checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Power looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dong defending well as Power loads up on a big left hand.
Power throws an overhand right that lands on Dong's shoulder, as Dong tries to avoid the shot.
Dong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dong.
Power goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Power tries to land a front kick but Dong steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong.

Power forces Dong back against the cage and clinches.
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Power blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
Power throws a punch but it's blocked by Dong.
A nice right hand lands inside from Power.
Power fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Dong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Power smiles and moves away.
Dong throws a looping overhand right but Power ducks down to avoid it.
Dong with a jab.
A low kick from Dong is predictable there
and Power counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dong ducks right into an uppercut from Power.
Dong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Power misses with a straight right.
Power swats away the attempt to clinch by Dong.
Dong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Power's calf.
Dong lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong wants to land a leg kick but Power is out of range.
Dong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dong misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power is looking to score with low kicks.
Dong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crunch! Dong slams his shin into Power's torso.
Power checks a leg kick nicely.
Power will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dong throws the left hand but Power avoids the punch easily.
Power on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong. Dong obviously looking to wear him down.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dong.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Power.
Dong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Power sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Power flicks out a counter leg kick but Dong steps away.
Dong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Power cracks Dong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That kick from Power tenderised Dong's leg. Dong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong misses with a leg kick.
Power dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dong tries to land a leg kick but Power saw it coming and moves away.
Despite the aggression on Power's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Power on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong. Dong obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yung Hung Dong dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dong explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Power jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Power paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power walks into a jab.
Power moves out of range as Dong throws a body kick.
Power unleashes a big counter combination but Dong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Power fails to land with a series of punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Power crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dong - the referee stops the clock and Power gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dong. Power manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slow jab from Dong misses its intended target.
Power looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Power waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong.
Power scores with a jab to the jaw.
Power avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dong blocks a low kick nicely.
Dong lands with an overhand left.
Power displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dong throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Power uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dong.
Power only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Power throws out a counter right but Dong avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Power swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dong.
Dong tries a head kick but it misses.
Power tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Dong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dong blocks the body kick.
Dong wants to clinch up but Power keeps it at a distance.
Power is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Power keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dong slips under a jab from Power.
Power takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dong connects with a right hand. Power shakes it off.
Power wants to clinch up but Dong keeps it at a distance.
Dong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Power.
Power blocks a low kick nicely.
Dong looks to land a left hand but Power moved out of range nicely.
Power only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dong thumps Power with a low kick.
Thomas Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Power has taken the fight to the clinch.
Power working aggressively here.
Power throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dongs head.
Dong blocking some punches.
Dong is trying to maintain a safe position but Power gets an underhook and turns Dong into the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Power as Dong tries to tie him up.
Dong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Power's elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong looking to stall.
Power swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dong takes a shot to the head.
Dong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dong lands a shoulder strike.
Power unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dong lands with a right to the head.
Power's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Power throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dong blocks it with crossed arms.
Dong can't find room to land a body shot as Power controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Power.
Power tries a body shot but Dong blocks it.
Power tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong's elbow.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Dong has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Power uses from the top position.
Power trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dong's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong has his hands on Power's head, controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Power missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dong looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Power swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Power swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
Dong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dong throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yung Hung Dong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Power takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yung Hung Dong.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yung Hung Dong!
After winning the bout, Yung Hung Dong thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.