Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HFC 98: Davito vs Holly
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Dong rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Dew counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dong is pressing down on Dew's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dew throws a big right hand that misses.
Dong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dew is one step ahead there.
Dew looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dew throws a big elbow that misses.
Dong seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dew postures up in Dong's guard and throws a big left but Dong blocks it. #T1#
Dew loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dong looking to control.
Dong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dew working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dew moves away from the strike by Dong.
Dong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dew moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Dew gets a takedown into half guard.
Dew is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Dong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dew.
Dew throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dew thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dong's head.
Dew thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dong's head.
Dew looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dong is pressing down on Dew's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dew with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dew throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Dew with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dew missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dew working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dong's head.
Dew scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dew throwing strikes from guard but Dong blocks nicely.
Dew throws a big right hand that misses.
Dong is controlling Dew's posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dong wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Dew closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dong to the mat! Dong manages to get full guard.
Dong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dew won't allow Dong to sweep him here.
Dew keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dong's head.
Dong trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dong is pulling down on Dew's head. It's preventing any offense from Dew, at least for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kent Dew dominated that round.
That's time! Dong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Dong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dew.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dew or perhaps it was just good defense by Dong, which made it look bad.
Dong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dew.
A little feinted left hand from Dong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dew.
Wang Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kent Dew.#TD2#
Dew closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dong did well to prevent Dew getting side control.
Dong is trying to control but Dew manages to pass to mount!
Dong avoids a strike by Dew and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Dew's guard! Fantastic escape!
Dew tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kent Dew has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Dong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dew wants to sweep here but Dong controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Dew is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dong defends well.
Dong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dong wants to control from the top but Dew keeps moving.
Dong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dong working the ground and pound from side control.
Dew is not content to let Dong control the position.
Dew tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Dong tries to move to mount but Dew blocks the move with his legs.
Dew gets back to half guard.
Dew regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Dew is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong pushes down on Dew's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dong is stalling here. Dew is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dong seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dew has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dew scoring with punches from side control.
Dew works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dong takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dew misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Dong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dew throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kent Dew will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Dew shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dong as he avoids it easily.
Dew checks a low kick from Dong.
Dew changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dong tries to avoid it but Dew manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dong to the ground. Dong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dew shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dong pinned against the cage. Dong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wang Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kent Dew.#TD2#
Dew drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dong controlling Dew's posture.
Dew connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong managing to control the position. #T1#
Dew throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dong enables Dew to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dew postures up in Dong's guard and throws a big left but Dong blocks it.
Dew postures up in Dong's guard and throws a big left but Dong blocks it.
Dong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dew with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dew missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dong managing to control the position. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dew accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dew.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dew.
Dong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dew tries for a takedown but Dong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dew checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dew. #T4#
Dong leaves Dew with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dew looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dong is fending him off so far but Dew persists. Nope, Dong circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Dew tries to sprawl but Dong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice strikes from Dong there.
Dong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dew is refusing to be controlled, as Dong sits in half guard.
Dew is trying to get back to full guard.
Dong wants to free his trapped foot but Dew is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wang Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dew felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong working the head and body with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wang Dong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dew 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kent Dew!

Event: HFC 94: Ilmarinen vs Davito
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
Bashir moves out of range of the leg kick from Dong.
Dong throws a body kick that misses
and Bashir cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dong lands an overhand right.
Dong slips a jab and a cross from Bashir.
Dong tries to clinch up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bashir darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bashir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bashir feints a jab promting Dong to slip. Bashir then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dong slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Dong misses the target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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!
Bashir connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dong's hands.
Dong tests Bashir's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bashir looks to land a combination but Dong avoids it well.
Bashir tests Dong's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Bashir misses with a wild combination.
Bashir thuds his right hand into Dong's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Dong moves into the clinch.
Dong pushes Bashir back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bashir lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Dong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dong tries a body shot but Bashir blocks it.
A short right from Dong on the inside.
Bashir throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Bashir's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bashir lands with an uppercut that bounces Dong off the cage and back into range.
Dong takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bashir is defended easily by Dong.#T2#
Dong throws a series of punches but Bashir moves out of range.
Bashir takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
Bashir throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.
Bashir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wang Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bashir connects with a jab.
A low kick lands for Dong.
Dong tries to clinch but Bashir is having none of it.
Bashir lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bashir throws a looping overhand right but Dong ducks down to avoid it.
Bashir just misses with a punch to the body.
Bashir lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dong circles away quickly and effectively.
Bashir is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dong tries to clinch up.
Dong lands a head shot.#T3#
Dong throws a sloppy head kick and Bashir moves out of range easily.
Dong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bashir swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dong.
Bashir throws a right and a left that Dong avoids nicely.
Bashir lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Dong is rocked!
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bashir.
Dong steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dong throws a nice looking combination but Bashir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bashir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bashir scores with a body shot.
Dong moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bashir lands with an overhand left.
Dong is still on wobbly legs! Can Bashir finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong throws a right hand that Bashir ducks under and follows up with a left that Bashir also avoids with ease.
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bashir throws out the jab.
Dong seems to have recovered his senses.
Dong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bashir.
Bashir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong. #T4#
The fighters circling - Bashir throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bashir misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dong tries a head kick but it misses.
Bashir looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Dong changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bashir looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Dong working away.#SUB2#
Dong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bashir knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bashir tries to buck Dong off but Dong is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong landing a few strikes.
Bashir is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Bashir dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dong.
Bashir misses with a straight right.
Bashir misses with a straight left.
Dong flicks out a counter leg kick but Bashir steps away.
Bashir throws a body shot but no joy.
Dong unleashes a big counter combination but Bashir bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dong slips under a jab.
Bashir on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong. Dong obviously looking to wear him down.
Dong tries to clinch up.
Dong drops his hands momentarily and Bashir takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Dong clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Bashir pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bashir misses the jab.#CL2#
Dong moves into range and clinches up with Bashir.
Bashir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dong can do to turn this around?
Dong utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short uppercut from Bashir. #T1##BC#
Bashir breaks the clinch.
Julian Bashir is winning the standup battle so far.
Bashir looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Bashir thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Dong.
Bashir lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Dong misses the target.
Bashir misses with an uppercut. Dong saw that one coming.
Dong tries to clinch but Bashir is having none of it.
Bashir leaves Dong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bashir slips under a jab.
Bashir throwing a counter right hand but Dong manages to avoid it.
Dong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dong throws a solid leg kick but Bashir takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dong.
Dong misses with a low kick.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch but Bashir swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Bashir ducks under a wild hook from Dong.
Dong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Dong misses.
Dong slips under a jab from Bashir.
Dong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dong doesn't manage to clinch there - Bashir circles away.
Bashir misses with an uppercut.
Dong tries to clinch but Bashir is having none of it.
Bashir steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Bashir feints and as Dong raises his hands in defense, Bashir changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Bashir gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bashir thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bashir misses with a body punch
and Dong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bashir dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Bashir connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dong momentarily.
Bashir swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
Bashir has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dong finds it's way round the side to connect with Bashir's head.
Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Bashir.
Bashir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dong.
Bashir staying out of range there.
Bashir drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dong sprawls and moves away.
Dong is looking to clinch but Bashir is avoiding it.
Bashir swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dong! But no joy.
Bashir takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bashir connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dong's hands.
Bashir throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Bashir stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bashir.
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!
Dong connects with a leg kick.
Bashir misses with an uppercut. Dong saw that one coming.
Dong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bashir with a body shot.
Dong misses with an uppercut.
Bashir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong.#CL2#
Dong moves into the clinch.
Dong dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC2#
Dong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Dong misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bashir misses the target.
A lazy body kick from Dong
and Bashir counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dong stuffs the takedown.
Dong misses with a straight right.
Dong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julian Bashir dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bashir bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bashir throws a jab but it's blocked by Dong.
The crowd cheers as Bashir lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dong doesn't seem phased though.
Dong tries a low kick but Bashir avoids it.
Bashir throws a hook but Dong avoids it easily.
Dong tries to bum rush Bashir with a series of wild strikes but Bashir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dong scores with a nice body kick.
Dong misses with the body kick#TD#
and Bashir counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bashir throwing shots but Dong is blocking nicely.
Bashir controlling the pace.
Dong has hold of Bashir's hands but Bashir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
Dong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bashir is working away from the top position though.
Bashir is keen to just control but Dong is a slippery customer.
Bashir is really struggling to control Dong but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dong felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Dong wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Dong actively working from the bottom here.
Julian Bashir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bashir seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bashir lands with a punch from half guard.
Bashir prevents Dong from improving his position.
Wang Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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.
Ground and pound from Bashir.
Dong tries to get to full guard but Bashir has control of the leg.
Bashir is controlling the pace.
Dong on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bashir is trying to control. Dong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Bashir looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dong manages to get to full guard.
Julian Bashir is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Bashir trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A low kick from Dong misses #TD#
and Bashir counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dong! #T4#
Dong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Bashir.
Bashir seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Bashir showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bashir, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Bashir!
A very excited looking Julian Bashir made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RISE 184
Date: Jul 01, 2023

#R1#
Dong wants to land a leg kick but Huust is out of range. #TD#
Dong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dong tries to pass to full mount but Huust defends it.
Dong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dong is trying to control. Huust wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dong looks to land a strike but Huust avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Huust preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Huust is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dong throws a strike but Huust rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Huust is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dong wants to sweep here but Huust controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Dong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Huust is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Huust avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dong seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Dong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Dong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Dong is working for a kimura but Huust is defending it quite comfortably.
Dong is looking to stall here but Huust recovers full guard.
Huust looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Huust is trying to control the position but Dong postures up.
Dong throws an elbow that misses. Huust uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dong's guard. Nice move by Huust!#REVB#
Huust slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Dong has his foot on Huust's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Huust works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Dong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Dong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Huust is positioning himself well to prevent Dong advancing to mount.
Dong throwing shots but Huust is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Dong is trying to work for a kimura but Huust is defending well.
Huust wants to control but Dong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Huust has hold of Dong's hands but Dong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Dong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Huust digs a good hook to Dong's body.
Huust's coach down at Hellfire Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Huust's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Huust throws a leg kick which misses Dong's front leg but catches the back leg as Dong tries to avoid it.
Huust uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dong closes the distance and clinches up with Huust, looking for a takedown. Dong pushes Huust against the cage but Huust circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dong digs a good body shot into Huust's ribs.
Reico Huust is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Huust throws a leg kick but Dong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Huust looks to land a combination but Dong avoids it well.
Huust leaves Dong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Huust sizes up Dong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong shoots in looking for a takedown but Huust manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Huust throws out a counter right but Dong avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wang Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong throws a front kick aimed at Huust's knee but Huust avoids it well.
Dong misses with a hook.
Huust was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dong shoots in but no luck this time.
Huust throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Dong tries to land a leg kick but Huust saw it coming and moves away. #TD#
Dong scores with a takedown into Huust's guard.
Huust not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Dong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Huust is keeping the position.#T2#
Dong 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.
Dong preventing the sweep.
Wang Dong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dong throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Huust tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dong tried to counter with a leg kick but Huust avoided it.
Huust throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reico Huust seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Dong.
Huust pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Huust thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dong if he has to take too many more of those.
Huust lands a really nice looking cross but Dong seems unphased. #TD#
Dong closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Huust to the mat! Huust manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Dong trying to control but Huust is working from the bottom.
Huust wants to improve his position but instead Dong has moved into half guard.
Dong slips a nice elbow through Huust's hands, connecting with Huust's forehead.
Dong is just content to waste time from the top position. Huust takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dong passes into half guard. #SUB#
Dong is working for a kimura but Huust is defending it quite comfortably. #T4#
Huust trying to control here.
Dong missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Dong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dong is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wang Dong will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Huust ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Huust tests Dong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Huust sprawls well. Huust wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dong gets slowly back to his feet.
Dong moves out of range of the body kick.
Dong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A decent looking cross lands there for Huust.
A nice leg kick from Huust, right into the meat of the thigh.
Huust is looking to slow Dong down with leg kicks.
Huust connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong fails with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dong.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wang Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huust throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Huust scores with a nice strike.
Huust throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Huust checks the leg kick nicely there.
Huust scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Huust dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Huust darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Huust lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Huust swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Huust just manages to avoid it.
Dong takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Huust keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reico Huust seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Huust as he avoids it easily.
Huust misses with a two punch combination.
Dong wants to land a leg kick but Huust is out of range.
Huust fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dong.
Huust takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
Dong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Dong looks to land a right hand but Huust moved out of range.
Huust throws a right hand that Dong ducks under and follows up with a left that Dong also avoids with ease.
Huust throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dong takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Dong gets the takedown into side control.
Dong throws a strike aimed at the side of Huust's head but Huust avoids it well.
Dong cracks Huust with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Huust is not content to let Dong control the position. #SUB#
Dong wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Huust, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Dong tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dong throws an elbow but Huust slips to the side and avoids it well.
Reico Huust has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dong throws an elbow but Huust slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from Dong crashes against the mat.
Dong working away.
Dong in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Dong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Huust is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Dong looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Dong seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huust takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
A lull in the action here.
Dong trying to control the position but Huust is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reico Huust comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: RISE 182
Date: Jun 24, 2023

#R1#
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dong as he avoids it easily.
Santos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Dong takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Dong shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Santos wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well.
Dong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Santos's coaches at The Scrap Squad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Santos is defending well.
Dong wants to advance to full mount but Santos doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T1##SUB#
Santos has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dong 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 Santos.
Santos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Dong throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos is looking to reverse the position.
Dong scores with punches from side control.
Santos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Santos wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well. #SUB2#
Dong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Santos sees it coming and defends easily.
Dong trying to mount his opponent but Santos defends it. #T2#
Santos controlling the position well.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Dong is very close to passing his half guard.
Dong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dong is trying to control the action in half guard but Santos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Santos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dong pulls his head out easily.
Santos tries to get to full guard but Dong has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Santos wants to control but Dong is keeping busy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santos somewhat.
Dong feints the counter takedown.
Santos with a nice cross.
Santos with a nice cross.
Dong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.#T4##TD2#
Dong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dong works over Santos with some ground and pound from guard.
Santos is trying to hold Dong in close to prevent damage but Dong has managed to pass into half guard.
Dong scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Dong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Santos defends it well.
Santos is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dong is keen to just control but Santos is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Dong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Santos cracks Dong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dong wants to slow Santos down by chopping away at his legs.
Dong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
A cross from Santos lands.
Dong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dong as he jumps to the side.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dong. #TD2#
Dong drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dong looking to pass the guard.
Dong postures up.
Dong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santos pulls Dong in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Santos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Santos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dong is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Santos scores with a couple of nice shots.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Santos connects with a nice short shot to Dong's temple.
Dong manages to get to full guard.
Santos wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there. #T2##SUB2#
Dong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos lands a couple of digs.
Santos scoring with some ground and pound.
Santos wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dong has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Dong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Santos working some strikes from top position.
Dong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dong isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Santos stacks Dong on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Santos!
Santos controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Santos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wang Dong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Santos controls the position from side control.
Santos postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Dong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Santos scores with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dong is looking to regain half guard here but Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michel Santos dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santos shoots in but no luck this time.
A little jabbing left from Dong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dong lands a lovely overhand right.
Michel Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
Santos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dong.
Santos avoids the body shot from Dong.
Dong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Santos misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Dong to counter with a crisp jab.
Dong missing with a left hand there. Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Santos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dong was covering up waiting for the punch and Santos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dong trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Santos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Santos is trying to keep Dong in close. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Santos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dong throwing strikes from guard but Santos blocks nicely. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dong throws an elbow but Santos slips to the side and avoids it well.
Santos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dong has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Santos is looking to improve his position but Dong isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Dong raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dong looking to control but Santos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Santos is trying to escape the mount.
Santos holds on to Dong around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Santos tries to lock up and control but Dong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Santos tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Dong working the ground and pound effectively.
Santos is looking to get to half guard.
Dong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Santos is looking to get to half guard.
Dong dominating with strikes here.
Santos is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dong landing shots from mount.
Dong fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC2#Santos is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Wang Dong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wang Dong!
Our winner, Wang Dong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: RISE 173
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Dong misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Goodman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Goodman lands strikes from half guard.
Goodman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dong wants to get back to full guard.
Dong is pressing down on Goodman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Goodman postures up and lands a big shot to Dong's brow. #SUB#
Dong throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goodman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman lands a couple of digs.
Dong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.#T1#
Goodman stays in close to Dong's body and controls the position.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Dong looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goodman is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Goodman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goodman has managed to get both his arms back between Dong's legs - danger averted.
Goodman lands a couple of elbows.
Goodman sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Goodman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
Goodman throwing strikes but missing.
Goodman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goodman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goodman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dong's head.#T3#
Goodman stands up over Dong, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dong looking for a sweep. Not yet Dong, not yet.
Goodman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goodman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong is keeping the position for now.
Goodman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dong's head.
Goodman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving.
Goodman lands a couple of digs.
Goodman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dong tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Goodman advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Goodman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dong is just riding it out for now. Goodman eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Goodman working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Dong is defending against the submission attempts here by Goodman. #SUB#
Dong looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dong taking some punishment here, with Goodman in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Goodman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dong slips a jab and a cross from Goodman.
Dong misses the jab.
A big right from Dong misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dong.
Dong checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dong fails with the takedown
and Goodman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong staying out of range there.
Dong misses with a straight right.
Dong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
A leg kick checked by Goodman.
Goodman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Goodman catches Dong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Dong misses with a takedown attempt
and Goodman counters with a series of strikes. Dong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dong thows a leg kick but Goodman checks it #TD2#
and Goodman counters with a shoot takedown. Dong fights it but they end up in guard.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dong has Goodman pulled in close to control his posture.
Goodman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goodman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Goodman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Goodman trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dong has his foot on Goodman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Goodman works his way back into a safe position though.
Dong has momentary wrist control but Goodman slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Dong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goodman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goodman stopping the sweep attempt from Dong.#SUB#
Dong looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goodman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dong is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goodman wants to control from the top but Dong keeps moving. #T3#
Goodman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dong has momentary wrist control but Goodman slips an elbow through the middle.
Goodman with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goodman landing with the ground and pound.
Goodman working some strikes from top position.
Goodman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Dong is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goodman defends well.#SUB#
Dong is looking for a triangle here but Goodman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T4#
Goodman working the head with strikes.
Dong looking for a sweep but Goodman has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Goodman with a couple of short strikes.#ROC2#Dong is rocked!
Goodman controlling the position easily from mount.
Goodman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goodman with good strikes from the mount here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

White Goodman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Goodman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dong shoots in but no luck this time.
Dong lands a jab to the head.
Goodman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Goodman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dong.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dong shoots for a double leg takedown but Goodman sprawls well. He's pushed Dong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Goodman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Goodman misses with a wild combination.
Goodman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T1#
Goodman throws a low kick but Dong avoids it.
Dong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goodman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Goodman lands a lovely overhand right.
Goodman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Goodman scores with a hook.
Oh Dong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dong looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Goodman counters with a double leg. Dong bangs his head on the mat and seems to be on queer street here... Goodman follows up with punches and the ref steps in to end the fight! It was the slam that caused all the problems.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). White Goodman!
White Goodman looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Losing is a genetic disorder much like baldness or necrophilia and its only your fault if you don't hate yourself enough to do something about it! Join Globo Gym !!'.

Event: RISE 163
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Breaker tries to sprawl but Dong drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Breaker wants to improve his position but Dong is controlling well.
Dong lands strikes from half guard.
Dong is controlling the pace.
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
Dong wants to control but Breaker is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Breaker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Dong moves into full mount! Breaker won't be happy about that!
Breaker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Breaker slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dong throwing shots but Breaker is blocking nicely.
Dong is trying to control the action in half guard but Breaker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Breaker wants to control but Dong passes into side.
Dong trying to control the action but Breaker is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dong lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Breaker is looking to regain half guard here but Dong keeps moving and retains side control.
Dong trying to control the position but Breaker is working away.
Breaker can't do much from the bottom here.
Breaker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Dong stalling.
Breaker wants to control but Dong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dong trying to control the pace.
Breaker is looking to improve his position.
Dong throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Breaker to regain full guard.
Dong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Breaker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dong controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Breaker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Breaker looking to control.
Dong throws a strike but Breaker rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Breaker throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Breaker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Breaker has managed to get both his arms back between Dong's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breaker wants to pass the guard but Dong is keeping the position.
Dong is trying to control the position but Breaker postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Dong dominated that round.
That's time! Breaker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Dong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Breaker quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Dong seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Breaker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Breaker striking off his back but it's not causing Dong any problems.
Dong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Breaker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Breaker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Breaker controls Dong momentarily but Dong frees himself. #T1#
Breaker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Breaker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dong 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 Breaker.
Dong wants to control but Breaker is keeping him busy.
Breaker wants to control but Dong postures up.
Dong tries to move to mount but Breaker blocks the move with his legs.
Breaker is looking to regain half guard here but Dong keeps moving and retains side control.
Breaker struggling a bit here.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Breaker gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Breaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dong pulls his head out easily.
Dong wants to control but Breaker is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Breaker actively working from the bottom here.
Dong working the head and body with strikes.
Breaker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Breaker looking to control.
Dong controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3#
Breaker looking for a sweep. Not yet Breaker, not yet.
Dong with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Breaker is on top in guard. #REVR#
Breaker looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Breaker throws an elbow that misses. Dong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Breaker's guard. Nice move by Dong!#REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Breaker keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully. #T4#
Dong tries to free his leg and advance position but Breaker is retaining full guard.
Dong preventing the sweep.
Breaker throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Dong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Breaker keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass. #SUB#
Breaker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dong defends well.
Dong is pushing down on Breaker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Breaker is fighting to maintain full guard but Dong has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breaker is not content to let Dong control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wang Dong 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Breaker.
You can see the frustration on Dong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Breaker tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Breaker has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dong can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Breaker is looking to take a break and control but Dong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dong is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB#
Breaker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dong takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Breaker throws an elbow but Dong slips to the side and avoids it well.
Breaker landing strikes.
Dong felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Breaker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dong is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Breaker working away.
Breaker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Breaker wants to control but Dong is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Breaker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wang Dong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dong takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain. #SUB#
Breaker goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Breaker's guard! Nice work there by Dong! #T3##SUB#
Breaker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dong is aware though and is defending well.
Dong looking to pass the guard.
Breaker tries to strike from the bottom.
Breaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Breaker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dong passes into half guard.
Dong slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dong is looking to take a break and control but Breaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dong slips a nice elbow through Breaker's hands, connecting with Breaker's forehead.
Breaker is trying to get back to full guard.
Dong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Breaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dong pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Breaker wants to get back to full guard.
Ankle Breaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wang Dong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dong content to control rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ankle Breaker.
Well Dong 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wang Dong!
A relieved looking Wang Dong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Dong drives through and clinches with Pending against the cage.
Pending looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A left hand lands to the body for Dong. #BC2#
Dong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Dong darts in and clinches Pending up against the cage.
Pending could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dong lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#It looks like Fyodor Pending has been cut.
Dong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body. #BC2#
Dong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dong. #CL2#
Dong pushes Pending up against the cage in a clinch.
Dong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Dong - that landed with a thud.
Dong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pending backwards.
Dong scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Dong. #ROC2#Pending is rocked!#BC2#
Dong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Oh Pending is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Dong darts in and clinches Pending up against the cage.
Pending seems to have got his legs back now.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dong. #T1#
Dong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pending takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pending takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dong.
Dong pushes Pending back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dong lands an elbow inside.
Pending takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Dong.
Dong creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Pending with a big uppercut! Pending tries to clinch up but Dong pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Pending to the mat! Pending covers up and Dong unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wang Dong!
A victorious Wang Dong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SSG 112 Gracie vs Berendas
Date: Feb 26, 2023

175 cm
23 yrs
135 lbs

165 cm
20 yrs
140 lbs