PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dong Hyun Ma (ranked 3990 p4p, 3888 weight class) and KJ Hoodwell (ranked 358 p4p, 349 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.

Ma
vs
Hoodwell

180 cm
25
160
5 - 5 - 0

177 cm
27
162
12 - 18 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dong Hyun Ma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, KJ Hoodwell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ma throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ma with a poor takedown
and Hoodwell counters with a nice uppercut.
Ma misses with a straight left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hoodwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoodwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Ma circles away.
Hoodwell keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Ma misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ma will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hoodwell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoodwell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ma is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hoodwell shoots in and drives through. Ma sprawls well.
Hoodwell avoids the head kick by Ma.
And Hoodwell tries to counter it with a takedown but Ma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hoodwell throws a combination that misses
and Ma counters with a two punch combo.
Sloppy strikes from Ma. Those never looked like landing.
Ma keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Hoodwell scores with a four punch combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ma wants to clinch up but Hoodwell keeps it at a distance.
Hoodwell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ma misses with a wild body shot.
Hoodwell with the counter takedown but Ma avoids it easily.
Ma shoots in but no luck this time.
And Hoodwell tries to counter it with a takedown but Ma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Hyun Ma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoodwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ma seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hoodwell lands with a straight right. Ma didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ma tries to clinch there but Hoodwell circles away.
Hoodwell feints the counter takedown.
Dong Hyun Ma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoodwell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ma looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ma misses with the combination.
Hoodwell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
No joy there for Ma, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ma looks to throw the jab but Hoodwell is out of range.
Ma misses with a hook
and Hoodwell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Ma clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hoodwell prevents a takedown attempt there.

Hoodwell pulls Ma into guard.

Hoodwell has his feet on Ma's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ma throws a head kick that misses

and Hoodwell counters by moving into the clinch.
Hoodwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KJ Hoodwell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hoodwell misses with the combination.
Ma is looking for a counter combo.
Ma misses with an uppercut
and Hoodwell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hoodwell cracks Ma with a good jab.
Hoodwell slips a jab from Ma.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoodwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ma.
Hoodwell feints the counter takedown.
Ma will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ma throws a series of punches but Hoodwell moves out of range.
Ma tries to clinch up.
Hoodwell is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hoodwell fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hoodwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ma circles away quickly and effectively.
Hoodwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ma.
Hoodwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ma.
Ma throws a big counter combination but Hoodwell scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell dodges the punch combination from Ma.
KJ Hoodwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hoodwell changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hoodwell works over Ma's head and body with a nice combination.
Ma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hoodwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ma misses with a right hand
and Hoodwell counters with a series of strikes. Ma will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ma throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoodwell counters with a series of strikes. Ma will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoodwell circles away quickly and effectively.
Ma swinging wildly here.
Hoodwell lands with a straight right. Ma didn't see that one coming.
Ma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoodwell is fending him off so far but Ma persists. Nope, Hoodwell circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoodwell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ma throws a right hand that Hoodwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoodwell also avoids with ease.
Hoodwell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ma defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ma.
Hoodwell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ma defends it well.
Ma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ma throws a series of punches but Hoodwell avoids them all with ease.
And Hoodwell tries to counter it with a takedown but Ma pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hoodwell misses with a wild combination.
Hoodwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

KJ Hoodwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Ma throws a left and a right that both miss

and Hoodwell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hoodwell.

Hoodwell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hoodwell has managed to get both his arms back between Ma's legs - danger averted.

Hoodwell stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Ma throws up his legs and catches Hoodwell in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Hoodwell tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Ma! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dong Hyun Ma!
After the big win, Dong Hyun Ma made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sakura Style and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.