PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wedge Xiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong Ming Pak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Xiii
vs
Ming Pak

170 cm
28
158 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

171 cm
30
156 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wedge Xiii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dong Ming Pak!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Xiii rushes Pak and presses him up against the cage.
Xiii scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiii.
Xiii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xiii tries to work over Pak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pak told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Pak wants a takedown but no success here.
Pak fails to pull guard.
Pak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xiii lands a body punch.
Xiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Pak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pak stalling against the cage.
Xiii throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Pak scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Xiii.
Pak pushes Xiii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiii working aggressively here.
Pak has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Xiii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wedge Xiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dong Ming Pak.
Still in the clinch, Xiii scores with a nice short uppercut.

It looks like Dong Ming Pak has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pak.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pak backwards.
Pak lands a left hand.
Pak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pak tries to stall but Xiii uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pak fails to pull guard.
Pak jumps guard but Xiii stands there with Pak around his waist. Pak gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Pak fails to pull guard.
Nice body punch from Xiii.
A shot in the inside from Xiii.
Xiii misses with the head strike.
Xiii working aggressively here.
Pak avoids a wild elbow strike from Xiii.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pak tries to score a body lock takedown but Xiii shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pak lands with a right to the head.
Pak blocks a body shot from Xiii.
Pak wants a takedown but no success here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak blocks an uppercut.
Xiii misses with a punch on the inside.
Xiii prevents the takedown attempt.
Pak misses with the head strike.
Xiii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Pak controls his hands.
Xiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiii.
Xiii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pak misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Pak fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pak.
Pak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pak blocks an elbow strike.
Pak misses with the head strike.
Pak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pak tries for a takedown but Xiii manages to get underhooks.
Xiii lands with a short shot to the head.
Xiii scores with a shot to the side of Pak's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Xiii can't find room to land a body shot as Pak controls the action.
Good body shot from Xiii.
Pak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pak gets through Xiii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pak digs a right hand underneath Xiii's ribcage. Xiii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pak.
Pak fails to pull guard.
Pak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Xiii is defending well.
Pak lands a left hand.
Xiii misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pak.
Xiii connects with a knee to the head.
Xiii can't find room to land a body shot as Pak controls the action.
Xiii working aggressively here.
Xiii working aggressively here.
Xiii lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pak misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xiii.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii misses with a punch on the inside.
Xiii blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xiii.
Pak is trying to pull guard but Xiii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pak's elbow.
Xiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Pak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiii misses with the head strike.
Xiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Xiii scores with a shot to the side of Pak's head.
A head punch on the inside from Xiii fails to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Pak has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Xiii clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Pak controlling well, preventing Xiii from escaping the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Xiii'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.

Pak has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wedge Xiii will probably get the nod.
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 throws a body punch but Pak moves out of range.
Pak blocks a jab.
Pak doesn't manage to clinch there - Xiii circles away.
Xiii misses with a hook.
Xiii avoids the body shot from Pak.
Pak lands with a cross.
Xiii misses with a low kick.

Pak gets a clinch.
Pak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Xiii just stands there and leans against the cage.
Pak misses with a punch to the body.
Xiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Pak controls his hands.
Wedge Xiii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Xiii lands a shoulder strike.
Pak gets through Xiii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pak looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pak has hold of one of Xiii's legs. Xiii is fighting the takedown attempt but Pak gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Pak wants to control from the top but Xiii keeps moving.
Pak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xiii is keeping the position for now.
Xiii is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pak is controlling him.
Xiii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pak's guard.
Pak controls Xiii momentarily but Xiii frees himself.
Xiii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xiii wants to control from the top but Pak keeps moving.

Pak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xiii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xiii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pak has momentary wrist control but Xiii slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii stands up over Pak, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiii looking to sit in guard and control but Pak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pak wants to control from the top but Xiii keeps moving.
Pak looking to sit in guard and control but Xiii gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pak trying to keep a closed guard but Xiii is proving a slippery customer.
Pak lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Xiii is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii throwing strikes but missing.
Xiii chips away with some ground and pound.
Xiii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Xiii trying to control but Pak is working from the bottom.

Pak has an active guard here but Xiii has managed to pass into half guard.
Pak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Xiii is working away from the top position though.
Xiii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pak is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pak is not content to let Xiii control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii throwing shots but Pak is blocking nicely.
Xiii is trying to control. Pak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Xiii trying to control the pace.
Xiii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xiii is keen to just control but Pak is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pak wants to get back to full guard.
Xiii seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pak blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xiii.
Xiii prevents Pak from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Pak actively working from the bottom here.
Pak is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wedge Xiii dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dong Ming Pak's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

The fighters circling - Xiii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pak.
Xiii misses with a body shot.
Xiii throws out a loose jab but Pak uses good head movement to avoid it.

Pak gets tackled into the cage by Xiii. Xiii maintains the clinch.
Xiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pak's elbow.
Pak misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xiii scores with a shoulder strike.
Xiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xiii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pak takes an elbow to the temple.
Xiii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Xiii blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pak misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiii blocks an uppercut.
Xiii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Xiii is fighting off a takedown attempt but Pak is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Xiii to the mat. Xiii regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Xiii manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pak tries to reverse the position but Xiii maintains control.
Pak is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Xiii with shots to the head and body - Pak looks very uncomfortable down there.
Xiii with the ground and pound from mount.
The referee warns Pak that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pak is in a horrible position here. Xiii smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pak is looking to get to half guard.
Pak is in a horrible position here. Xiii smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Dong Ming Pak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wedge Xiii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiii looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pak is squirming around, avoiding Xiii's attempts to control the action.
Xiii content just to control the position here.
Pak is desperately trying to improve his position but Xiii has a good base and remains in mount.
Pak wants to hold on but Xiii pushes him away.
Pak can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiii controlling the position easily from mount.
Pak can't escape the position.
Xiii sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pak is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiii controlling from the full mount.
Xiii has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pak is working to get back to half guard.
Pak wants to control but Xiii is having none of it.
Xiii controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wedge Xiii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Xiii has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wedge Xiii!
In his post fight interview, Wedge Xiii started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.