PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dong Ming Pak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dong Ming Pak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ming Pak
vs
Xiii

171 cm
29
156 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

170 cm
27
158 lbs
18 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's All 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dong Ming Pak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wedge Xiii!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pak shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xiii defends it nicely.
Xiii lands with a straight right. Pak didn't see that one coming.
Pak misses with a takedown attempt - Xiii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circling - Pak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiii ducks under a wild hook from Pak.

Xiii closes the distance and pushes Pak back into the cage.
Xiii is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pak is keeping busy.
Xiii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Xiii misses with the head strike.
Xiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Xiii lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pak doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pak is pushing Xiii up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Xiii working aggressively here.
Xiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xiii.
Pak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Xiii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Ming Pak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiii trying to stall but Pak improves his position.
Pak slows down the pace here.
Pak blocks an uppercut.
Pak misses with a punch on the inside.
Pak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xiii's elbow.
Xiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiii throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Xiii.
Xiii misses with a punch on the inside.
Pak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiii tries a body shot but Pak blocks it.
Xiii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pak backwards.
Xiii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pak lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Pak lands with a short shot to the head.
Xiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiii misses with a body punch.
Xiii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiii lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pak.
Xiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pak backwards.
A short right from Xiii on the inside.
Xiii taking a breather.
Xiii misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiii blocks an uppercut.
Xiii lands a hook that snaps the head of Pak backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Xiii takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Pak gets control of Xiii's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pak will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Pak looking for a guillotine here but Xiii defends easily.

Pak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xiii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Xiii scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Pak looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Xiii has picked Pak up and slammed him! Pak can't keep hold of the triangle and Xiii manages to pass to side control!
We've been hearing good reports from Pak's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Xiii staying calm.
Pak taking a bit of punishment here - Xiii scoring with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pak takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xiii looks up at the clock and then as Pak takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Xiii smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Xiii cracks Pak with a big elbow.
Xiii lands a few punches from side control.
Xiii is working Pak over with some ground and pound from side control.

It looks like Dong Ming Pak has been cut.
Xiii working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pak is looking for a sweep.
Pak is not content to let Xiii control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xiii cracks Pak with a big right hand but Pak just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pak can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wedge Xiii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dong Ming Pak's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Xiii looks to land a right hand but Pak moved out of range.
Pak looks to land a right hand but Xiii moved out of range.
Xiii is looking to clinch.
Xiii throws a low kick, looking for Pak's leg but Pak calmly moves out of range.
Xiii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dong Ming Pak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xiii tries to land a leg kick but Pak saw it coming and moves away.
Xiii lands a lovely overhand right.
Xiii is looking to land body kicks.
Xiii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xiii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pak paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Xiii slips under a jab.
Pak misses with a wild body shot.

Pak rushes Xiii and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pak decides to pull guard.
Xiii scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Xiii working some strikes from top position.
Xiii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Xiii postures up.
Xiii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Xiii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Xiii chips away with some ground and pound.
Pak trying to control the position.

Pak looking for a guillotine here but Xiii defends easily.
Wedge Xiii has got the better of the ground game so far.

Pak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xiii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii tries to free his leg and advance position but Pak is retaining full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiii trying to control the position from guard on top but Pak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Bruize Brothers inform me that Xiii has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pak is trying to control the position but Xiii postures up.

Pak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xiii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xiii controls the pace.
Xiii is in close to Pak's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Xiii tries to free his leg and advance position but Pak is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pak holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pak looking for a guillotine here but Xiii defends easily.
Pak is trying to keep Xiii in close.

Pak has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Xiii is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pak.
Xiii working the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Xiii's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Xiii working the ground and pound from side control.
Xiii cracks Pak with a big right hand but Pak just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
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!
Xiii lands an elbow.
Pak stops Xiii from passing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii landing a few strikes.

Dong Ming Pak's cut is getting worse.
Xiii working the ground and pound from side control.
Xiii creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pak sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Xiii seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Pak manages to work his way to half guard, despite Xiii's best efforts.
Pak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Xiii is trying to control the action in half guard but Pak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pak wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice strikes from Xiii there.

Dong Ming Pak's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

Pak actively working from the bottom here.
Xiii is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pak!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wedge Xiii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dong Ming Pak's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Pak moves out of range as Xiii strikes.
Xiii takes a swing at Pak's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Xiii misses.
Pak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xiii wants to clinch.

Pak has Xiii up against the cage in a clinch.
Xiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pak misses with some punches.

Pak turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Xiii gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pak looking to control but Xiii is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Pak's lack of action.
Xiii trying to hold on to Pak's head to control him but Pak postures up.
Xiii is positioning himself well to prevent Pak advancing to mount.

Pak is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pak takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Xiii is trying to get back to full guard.

Pak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xiii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pak.
Dong Ming Pak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wedge Xiii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak is thwarting Xiii's attempts to control the position.
Xiii preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

Pak is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pak is stalling here. Xiii is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pak seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Xiii has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pak is trying to improve his position.
Pak is being controlled here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak is looking to regain half guard here but Xiii keeps moving and retains side control.
Xiii staying calm.
Xiii trying to control the action but Pak is working from the bottom.
Xiii is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pak will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pak is looking for a sweep.
Pak is trying to escape the position but Xiii is controlling the position.

Wedge Xiii has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Xiii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xiii tries to clinch but Pak moves out of range.

Pak shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pak showed some decent athleticism there.
Xiii is looking for a sweep. Pak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pak wants to control but Xiii is keeping him busy.

Pak is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Xiii doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xiii is trying to maintain the position but Pak is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dong Ming Pak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Xiii has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wedge Xiii!
Wedge Xiii bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.