PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antoni Kristofer Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Ford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hong's entrance music is Super Power. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Kristofer Hong
vs
Ford

180 cm
34
184 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

179 cm
27
175 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antoni Kristofer Hong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Ford!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ford stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ford misses with a right hand
and Hong counters with a solid body kick.
Hong has his takedown stuffed
and Ford counters with a head kick. That will keep Hong thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Hong misses with a body kick.
Ford has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hong lands a slapping body shot.
Hong throws a hook to the side of Ford's head but Ford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ford's calf.
Ford slips under a jab.
Antoni Kristofer Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ford pushes Hong up against the cage in a clinch.
Ford leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hong lands a shoulder strike.
Ford gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Antoni Kristofer Hong has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hong gets control of Ford's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hong wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hong 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.
Hong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ford's guard.

Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ford trying to control the position.
Hong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hong trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
Ford 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hong distracts Ford with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ford has Hong pulled in close to control his posture.
Hong chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ford is pulling down on Hong's head to control his posture.
Hong with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hong is looking to work some ground and pound but Ford has wrist control.
Ford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hong wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.

Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ford's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ford is on top in guard.

Ford won't allow Hong to sweep him here.
Hong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ford stopping the sweep attempt from Hong.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hong is on top in guard.

Hong wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Ford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antoni Kristofer Hong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hong lands a jab to the nose.
Hong's corner calls for a 1-2. Hong obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hong misses with a body kick.
Ford's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ford scrambles back to his feet.
Hong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A slow jab from Ford misses its intended target.
Hong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ford throws out the jab.
Hong throws a big counter combination but Ford scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hong throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford.
It seemed like Ford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Antoni Kristofer Hong is winning the standup battle so far.
Hong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hong takes one to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hong looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range.
Hong lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ford's hands.
Hong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hong throws the left hand but Ford avoids the punch easily.
Hong lands with an uppercut that bounces Ford off the cage and back into range.
Alan Ford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Hong catches Ford right on the button with a cross.
A punch combination from Ford misses.
Hong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like Alan Ford has been cut.
Hong looks to score with a jab to the body but Ford is just out of range.
Hong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around?
Donk. Hong catches Ford right on the button with a cross.
Hong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ford lands with a slapping head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ford defending well as Hong loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Ford.
Ford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ford pinned against the cage. Ford gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ford moves out of range as Hong throws a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hong, as that shot connected.
Hong does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ford slips a jab from Hong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ford misses with a body punch
and Hong counters with a two punch combo.
Hong blocks a head kick by Ford.
Hong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ford as he avoids it easily.
Hong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ford.
Hong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford.
Ford tries to counter with a clinch but Hong shakes him off and moves away.
Ford walks into a stiff left hand from Hong.
Hong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Ford - just one landing.
Ford tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hong scores with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Hong misses
letting Ford counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ford gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ford moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hong takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Hong.
A swing and a miss from Hong.
Ford lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.
Hong lands a front kick.
Hong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hong lands a lovely overhand right.
Ford throws a right and a left that Hong avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hong. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antoni Kristofer Hong dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hong misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Hong coming out on top.
Ford misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Hong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Hong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ford moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Hong misses.
Ford slips a straight right by Hong.
Ford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong throws a lazy uppercut
and Ford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ford ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford throws out a loose jab but Hong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ford misses with a two punch combination.
Ford takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hong.
Hong misses with a hook. Ford ducked under it nicely.
Hong looks for the body kick but Ford saw that one coming.
Hong thuds his right hand into Ford's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hong throws a looping overhand right but Ford ducks down to avoid it.
Hong misses with a body shot.
Hong moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFord.
Hong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ford is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Ford fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hong, pushing him back against the cage.
Hong lands a body punch.

Ford is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hong is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ford to the mat. Ford regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Ford has his feet on Hong's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hong blocks a jab.
Ford moves out of range as Hong strikes.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Hong.
Alan Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
No joy there for Hong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Hong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong throws a strike but Ford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Antoni Kristofer Hong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ford lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hong 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.
Ford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ford must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hong stops Ford from standing up.
Hong throws a big right hand that misses.
Ford is looking to sweep but instead, Hong has passed into half guard.
Hong throwing shots but Ford is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong is keen to just control but Ford is a slippery customer.
Hong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hong lands a nice short elbow.
Ford wants to control but Hong is keeping busy.
Hong is trying to control. Ford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ford trying to hold on to Hong's head to control him but Hong postures up.
Hong is trying to control the action in half guard but Ford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antoni Kristofer Hong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoni Kristofer Hong!
A victorious Antoni Kristofer Hong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.