PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Derek Blueboy (ranked 4386 p4p, 4296 weight class) and Song Joong Ki (ranked 220 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Blueboy
vs
Joong Ki

172 cm
24
135
2 - 2 - 0

164 cm
25
143
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Derek Blueboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Song Joong Ki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blueboy has a takedown stuffed.
Joong Ki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joong Ki lands a slapping body shot.
Blueboy misses with a wild combination.

Blueboy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Joong Ki holds on to Blueboy's head and controls the position momentarily.
Blueboy trying to control the action but Joong Ki is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joong Ki is looking to regain half guard here but Blueboy keeps moving and retains side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Blueboy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Joong Ki keeps working.

Blueboy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Blueboy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Joong Ki stuffs the takedown.
Blueboy goes for a double leg but Joong Ki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Joong Ki continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Blueboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blueboy is breathing heavily.
Joong Ki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joong Ki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blueboy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Joong Ki walks away with a smile on his face. Blueboy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Joong Ki lands a right hook to the body.
Joong Ki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joong Ki lands a right hook to the body.
Joong Ki scores with a body shot.
Joong Ki lands a nice shot to the body.
Joong Ki lands with a shot to the body.
Joong Ki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blueboy doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the liver by Joong Ki. Beautiful body shot.
Joong Ki connects with a body shot.
Blueboy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joong Ki scores with a shot to the body.
Blueboy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blueboy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Song Joong Ki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Joong Ki digs a good hook to Blueboy's body.
Joong Ki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blueboy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blueboy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joong Ki as he jumps to the side.
Joong Ki connects with a body shot that sends Blueboy's belly button to the back.
Joong Ki jabs Blueboy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joong Ki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joong Ki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blueboy rather than just go for the knockout.
Blueboy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Joong Ki scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joong Ki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blueboy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Joong Ki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joong Ki lands a jab to Blueboy's midsection.
Joong Ki lands a nice looking body shot.
Joong Ki jabs Blueboy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joong Ki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joong Ki thuds a left hand into Blueboy's body.
Joong Ki lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Joong Ki does it's job there.
Joong Ki keeps the fight on the outside.
Joong Ki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Joong Ki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blueboy at a distance.
Joong Ki digs a good body shot into Blueboy's ribs.
Joong Ki lands with a good body shot.
Joong Ki throws a shot to the body.
Joong Ki works Blueboy's body with a nice hook.
Blueboy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joong Ki digs a good body shot into Blueboy's ribs.
Joong Ki scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Song Joong Ki dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Joong Ki thuds a left hand into Blueboy's body.
Joong Ki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joong Ki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blueboy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Song Joong Ki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blueboy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Joong Ki.
Blueboy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joong Ki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Blueboy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Joong Ki moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joong Ki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blueboy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Joong Ki punishes Blueboy's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blueboy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Joong Ki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice body punch from Joong Ki.
Joong Ki getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joong Ki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joong Ki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Joong Ki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joong Ki connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joong Ki tests Blueboy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joong Ki digs a good body shot into Blueboy's ribs.
Blueboy fails to land with a series of punches.
Derek Blueboy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blueboy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blueboy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joong Ki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joong Ki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joong Ki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Joong Ki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joong Ki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joong Ki lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joong Ki punishes Blueboy's body with a nice straight punch.
Joong Ki lands a nice shot that snaps Blueboy's head back.
Joong Ki throws a shot to the body.
Joong Ki cracks a nice hook into Blueboy's ribs.
Blueboy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joong Ki circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joong Ki lands a two punch combo.
Joong Ki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blueboy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joong Ki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joong Ki connects with a body shot.
Joong Ki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
No luck for Blueboy with that takedown attempt.
Joong Ki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joong Ki scores with a body shot.
Joong Ki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blueboy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joong Ki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blueboy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Joong Ki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blueboy at a distance.
Blueboy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joong Ki bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Blueboy's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joong Ki jabs Blueboy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Joong Ki punishes Blueboy's body with a nice straight punch.
Joong Ki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Joong Ki lands a nice looking body shot.
Joong Ki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joong Ki scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Blueboy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joong Ki thuds a left hand into Blueboy's body.
Joong Ki scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joong Ki lands with a good body shot.
Joong Ki thuds a left hand into Blueboy's body.
Blueboy throws a hook but Joong Ki blocks it.
Joong Ki lands with a nice body punch.
Joong Ki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joong Ki scores with a shot to the body.
Joong Ki jabs at Blueboy's body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joong Ki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joong Ki thuds a left hand into Blueboy's body.
Joong Ki cracks a nice hook into Blueboy's ribs.
Nice body punch from Joong Ki.
Joong Ki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Joong Ki thuds a left hand into Blueboy's body.
Joong Ki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blueboy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Joong Ki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joong Ki thuds a left hand into Blueboy's body.
Joong Ki works Blueboy's body with a nice hook.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joong Ki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joong Ki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joong Ki lands a nice hook to Blueboy's body. Blueboy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Joong Ki scores with the left hand. Blueboy knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Song Joong Ki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Joong Ki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joong Ki digs a good hook to Blueboy's body.
Blueboy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joong Ki digs a good body shot into Blueboy's ribs.
Joong Ki connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Joong Ki cracks Blueboy with an open hand slap.

Blueboy moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Blueboy's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Blueboy is trying to pull guard but Joong Ki turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Blueboy working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joong Ki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joong Ki lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blueboy backwards.
Blueboy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joong Ki fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blueboy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joong Ki lands a slapping body shot.
Joong Ki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joong Ki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Joong Ki jabs at Blueboy's body.
Joong Ki lands a right hook to the body.
Blueboy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Song Joong Ki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joong Ki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joong Ki lands with a good body shot.
Joong Ki scores with a hook to the body. Blueboy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Blueboy tries to move into range but Joong Ki moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joong Ki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blueboy at a distance.
Joong Ki works Blueboy's body with a nice hook.
Joong Ki jabs at Blueboy's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joong Ki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Blueboy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Joong Ki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Joong Ki thuds a left hand into Blueboy's body.
Joong Ki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joong Ki with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Joong Ki lands with a nice body punch.
Joong Ki lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Blueboy at a distance.
Joong Ki scores with a jab to the head.
Joong Ki jabs at Blueboy's body.
Joong Ki scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Blueboy doesn't seem bothered though.
Joong Ki tests Blueboy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blueboy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Joong Ki connects with a body shot that sends Blueboy's belly button to the back.
Joong Ki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice body punch from Joong Ki.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blueboy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joong Ki but Joong Ki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Blueboy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joong Ki lands a body shot.
Blueboy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Joong Ki.
Blueboy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joong Ki stuns Blueboy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Joong Ki fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joong Ki lands a nice looking body shot.
Joong Ki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blueboy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the liver by Joong Ki. Beautiful body shot.
Joong Ki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joong Ki jabs Blueboy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joong Ki jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blueboy or perhaps it was just good defense by Joong Ki, which made it look bad.
Joong Ki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blueboy with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joong Ki thuds a left hand into Blueboy's body.
Joong Ki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joong Ki comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Joong Ki lands a lovely overhand right.
Joong Ki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Joong Ki lands a nice looking body shot.
Joong Ki cracks Blueboy with an open hand slap.
Joong Ki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joong Ki dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blueboy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joong Ki lands a right hook to the body.
Joong Ki lands with a straight right. Blueboy didn't see that one coming.
Derek Blueboy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joong Ki stuns Blueboy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Song Joong Ki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Joong Ki winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Song Joong Ki!