PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between KJ Dempsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hung Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dong has chosen Lollipop - BIGBANG and 2NE1 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dempsey
vs
Dong

181 cm
27
218 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

170 cm
28
224 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Revolution Fatigues

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 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, KJ Dempsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hung Dong!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dempsey with a nice cross.

Dong looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dempsey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dempsey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dempsey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dong wants to control from the top but Dempsey keeps moving.

Dempsey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dong passes into half guard.
Dempsey misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dempsey moves into full guard.
Dempsey throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dong stands and throws Dempsey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dempsey is not content to let Dong control the position.
Dong misses with the ground and pound.
Dempsey is looking to reverse the position.
Dempsey manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Dempsey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dong pulls his head out easily.
Dempsey keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.
Dempsey misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dempsey is trying to control but Dong manages to pass to mount!
Dong pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dempsey tries to lock up and control but Dong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dong putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dempsey is looking to get to half guard.
Dempsey regains half guard.
Dong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dempsey with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dong trying to control from half guard but Dempsey is working away.
Dempsey wants to get back to full guard.
Dempsey trying to hold on to Dong's head to control him but Dong postures up.
Dong is trying to control the action in half guard but Dempsey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dempsey tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.
Dong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dempsey throws a head kick but Dong moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong lands a nice shot to the body.
Dempsey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dempsey throws a predictable looking body shot

and Dong counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dempsey can't keep his opponent in guard - Dong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dempsey is refusing to be controlled, as Dong sits in half guard.

Dong is looking for a kimura but Dempsey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dong to get the leverage.
Dempsey wants to control but Dong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dempsey defending well though.
Dempsey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dong.
Dempsey wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hung Dong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dong slips under a jab.
Dempsey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dempsey looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Dempsey moves out of range of the body kick from Dong.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dong.
Dempsey lands with a cross.
Dempsey misses with a wild combination.
Dempsey takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dempsey jabs Dong right on the nose. Dong blinks but takes it well.
Dong shoots in but no luck this time.
Dong scores with a body shot.
Dong ducks right into an uppercut from Dempsey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dempsey throws an overhand right that lands on Dong's shoulder, as Dong tries to avoid the shot.
KJ Dempsey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Dong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong wants to control but Dempsey is keeping him busy.
Hung Dong has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong is breathing heavily.
Dempsey gets back to full guard.
Dong trying to control but Dempsey is working from the bottom.

Dempsey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dong is aware though and is defending well.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dempsey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Dempsey looking for a guillotine here but Dong defends easily.
Dempsey wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong pushes down on Dempsey's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Dempsey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dong moves into full mount! Dempsey won't be happy about that!
Dong looking to control but Dempsey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dempsey is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dempsey is looking to escape.
Dong breaks from Dempsey's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dempsey sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dempsey regains full guard. Nicely done.

Dempsey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dong is aware though and is defending well.

Dempsey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dong defends it easily.
Dempsey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong pushing down on Dempsey's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dempsey tries to get to full guard but Dong has control of the leg.
Dempsey is not content to let Dong control the position.
Dong trying to pass the guard but Dempsey defending well.
Dempsey tries to roll over but Dong keeps him under control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dong slips a nice elbow through Dempsey's hands, connecting with Dempsey's forehead.
Dong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dempsey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Hung Dong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Dong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
KJ Dempsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dempsey blocks a head kick by Dong.
A shot to the liver by Dempsey. Beautiful body shot.
Dempsey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dempsey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dong throws a series of punches but Dempsey avoids them all with ease.
Dong takes a swing at Dempsey's ribcage but misses.
KJ Dempsey is winning the standup battle so far.
Dong on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Dempsey moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dempsey has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
Dong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dempsey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dempsey is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dempsey lands a hook that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
A short right from Dempsey on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong looking to stall.
Dempsey misses with some punches.
Dong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hook to the body lands for Dempsey.
Dong takes a shot to the head.
Dempsey taking a breather.
Dempsey gets through Dong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dong misses with a knee to the head.
Dempsey is working Dong over against the cage.
Dempsey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dempsey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dempsey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dempsey lands a damaging elbow.
Dempsey lands with a light punch inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dempsey working hard to break the clinch.
Dempsey prevents the takedown attempt.
Dempsey has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
Dong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dempsey pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dempsey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dempsey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dempsey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dempsey swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dempsey misses with the head strike.
Dempsey lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong tries for a takedown but Dempsey manages to get underhooks.
KJ Dempsey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hung Dong.
Dong is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dempsey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dempsey scores with a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dempsey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dong obliges.
Dempsey scores with a shot to the side of Dong's head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dempsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dempsey has a couple of punches blocked by Dong.
Dong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dempsey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dempsey throws an elbow but it misses.
Dempsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dempsey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dempsey misses with an elbow strike.
KJ Dempsey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dempsey's efforts to push away.
Dong takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dempsey lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dempsey trying to stall but Dong improves his position.
Dempsey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dong as Dempsey tries to tie him up.
Dempsey struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dempsey misses with an elbow over the top.
Dong drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dempsey gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dempsey working some nice short punches in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
KJ Dempsey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dong 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hung Dong!
Hung Dong thanked the fans post fight for their support.