PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Schwarzenegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jong Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Schwarzenegger
vs
Jong Dong

225 cm
19
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arnold Schwarzenegger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kim Jong Dong!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jong Dong tries to sprawl but Schwarzenegger drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Schwarzenegger is working for a kimura but Jong Dong is defending it quite comfortably.
Jong Dong keeping control of the position.
Schwarzenegger wants to control but Jong Dong is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Dong keeps control of the position for the meantime.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kim Jong Dong was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Schwarzenegger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jong Dong is fending him off so far but Schwarzenegger persists. Nope, Jong Dong circles away and we're back to standing.

Jong Dong drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jong 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Jong Dong has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kim Jong Dong wasn't active enough on the ground.
Schwarzenegger misses with a takedown

and Jong Dong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jong Dong controlling from the top position.
Jong Dong passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong passes to side control.
Jong Dong advances to mount.
Jong Dong controlling from the full mount.
Schwarzenegger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Schwarzenegger tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kim Jong Dong hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Schwarzenegger closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schwarzenegger throws a leg kick but Jong Dong moved away.
Schwarzenegger misses with a kick to the body.
Schwarzenegger wants to clinch

and Jong Dong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Dong dominated that round.
That's time! Schwarzenegger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Schwarzenegger doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jong Dong counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Schwarzenegger!
Jong Dong controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kim Jong Dong wasn't active enough on the ground.
Schwarzenegger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jong Dong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schwarzenegger won't be happy with that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Dong advances to full mount.
Jong Dong content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kim Jong Dong.
Jong Dong shoots in and drives through. Schwarzenegger sprawls well.
Jong Dong shoots for a takedown but Schwarzenegger saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schwarzenegger. That's going to slow Jong Dong down.
Schwarzenegger looks to land a body kick but Jong Dong moved away.
Schwarzenegger with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jong Dong counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Schwarzenegger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jong 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger wants to stand and escape but Jong Dong is having none of it.
Jong Dong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kim Jong Dong was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Schwarzenegger shoots and misses

and Jong Dong counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jong Dong content to control rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kim Jong Dong.
Schwarzenegger with a poor takedown

and Jong Dong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schwarzenegger's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jong Dong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Schwarzenegger's guard.
Jong Dong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jong Dong passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jong Dong controlling his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Dong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Jong Dong shoots and misses
and Schwarzenegger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Schwarzenegger pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jong Dong back to the cage. Schwarzenegger follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Kim Jong Dong has been cut.
Jong Dong fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Jong Dong or perhaps it was just good defense by Schwarzenegger which made him look bad.
Arnold Schwarzenegger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kim Jong Dong.
Schwarzenegger shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jong Dong defends it nicely.
Jong Dong avoids the head kick by Schwarzenegger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger misses with a takedown

and Jong Dong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schwarzenegger won't be happy with that.
Jong Dong controls the position from side control.
Schwarzenegger gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jong Dong content just to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger tries to hold on but Jong Dong pushes him away.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kim Jong Dong hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Schwarzenegger darts in trying to clinch

and Jong Dong decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schwarzenegger's guard.

Schwarzenegger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jong Dong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jong Dong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jong Dong stays in close to Schwarzenegger's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kim Jong Dong was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jong Dong changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schwarzenegger tries to avoid it but Jong Dong manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schwarzenegger to the ground. Schwarzenegger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Schwarzenegger misses with a takedown attempt

and Jong Dong counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jong Dong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jong Dong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jong Dong 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Jong Dong!