PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yong Ching Dong (ranked 3003 p4p, 4302 weight class) and Dalton Laxson (ranked 202 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Ching Dong
vs
Laxson

168 cm
23
135
0 - 0 - 0

162 cm
18
140
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yong Ching Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dalton Laxson!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ching Dong gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Ching Dong pulls guard effortlessly.
Ching Dong keeping moving, preventing Laxson from controlling successfully.
Ching Dong pulls Laxson in to control the position.
Laxson wants to control from the top but Ching Dong keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laxson controlling from the top position.
Ching Dong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Laxson is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ching Dong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Laxson is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ching Dong fails with a takedown attempt.
Ching Dong tries for a takedown but Laxson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Laxson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laxson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laxson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yong Ching Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ching Dong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Laxson shoots in and bounces Ching Dong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Laxson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ching Dong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laxson has managed to get both his arms back between Ching Dong's legs - danger averted.
Laxson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Laxson wants to control from the top but Ching Dong keeps moving.
Laxson content to stall in guard here.

Ching Dong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Laxson defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laxson postures up.
Ching Dong wants to stand up but Laxson is controlling him.
Laxson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ching Dong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ching Dong seems keen to control Laxson's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ching Dong wants to stand and escape but Laxson is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laxson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ching Dong circles away.

Laxson tries to keep at a distance but Ching Dong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ching Dong tries to pull guard but Laxson won't allow it.
Ching Dong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Laxson walks away with a smile on his face. Ching Dong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Laxson has his takedown stuffed

and Ching Dong counters by moving into the clinch.
Ching Dong has Laxson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laxson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laxson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ching Dong to keep the fight standing.
Laxson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ching Dong to keep the fight standing.

Ching Dong pulls guard effortlessly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Yong Ching Dong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Laxson feints and as Ching Dong raises his hands in defense, Laxson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ching Dong working a defensive guard here.
Ching Dong is really struggling to control Laxson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ching Dong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ching Dong wants to sweep but no luck.

Laxson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Laxson shoots in and bounces Ching Dong off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ching Dong trying to keep a closed guard but Laxson is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laxson trying to control but Ching Dong is working from the bottom.
Ching Dong can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laxson controls the pace.
Ching Dong is trying to control the position but Laxson postures up.
Ching Dong wants to sweep here but Laxson controlling him for the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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.
Ching Dong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ching Dong lands a nice shot that snaps Laxson's head back.

Ching Dong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ching Dong looking for a takedown.
Laxson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Laxson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ching Dong drops down looking for an ankle pick but Laxson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ching Dong shoots for a double leg takedown but Laxson sprawls well. He's pushed Ching Dong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yong Ching Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ching Dong moves into range and clinches up with Laxson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Laxson.
Ching Dong landing knees to the head.

Laxson breaks the clinch.

Laxson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Laxson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Laxson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dalton Laxson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ching Dong slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Laxson slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laxson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ching Dong is trying to control but can't.
Ching Dong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ching Dong is looking for a sweep. Laxson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laxson stops Ching Dong from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dalton Laxson 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!

Laxson connects with a crisp jab.

Laxson gets a takedown into half guard.

Laxson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ching Dong is just riding it out for now. Laxson eventually gives up the hold.
Ching Dong is looking for a sweep. Laxson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laxson wants to take a breather but Ching Dong is having none of it.
Ching Dong trying to hold on to Laxson's head to control him but Laxson postures up.
Ching Dong wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Laxson seems content to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ching Dong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ching Dong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Laxson defends well and Ching Dong ends up having to push Laxson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Laxson jumps guard but Ching Dong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ching Dong tries to pull guard but Laxson holds him up against the cage and eventually Ching Dong drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laxson can't get the takedown.
Ching Dong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laxson just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yong Ching Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Laxson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ching Dong is looking for a sweep. Laxson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Laxson controlling the action here.
Ching Dong trying to control from the bottom.
Ching Dong is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Laxson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Laxson looks to land a strike but Ching Dong avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laxson wants to control from the top but Ching Dong keeps moving.
Ching Dong 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Laxson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ching Dong did well to prevent Laxson getting side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Laxson is looking to take a break and control but Ching Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ching Dong is trying to stand.
Ching Dong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laxson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ching Dong manages to get to full guard.
Laxson wants to control from the top but Ching Dong keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ching Dong managing to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ching Dong closes the distance and pushes Laxson back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dalton Laxson.
I think Laxson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Dalton Laxson!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Dalton Laxson!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Dalton Laxson!

Dalton Laxson wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Dalton Laxson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.