PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pamela Manderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tonichie Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Manderson
vs
Hong

187 cm
23
183 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

175 cm
28
172 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

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1337 ANZAC

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pamela Manderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tonichie Hong!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manderson.
Manderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Manderson moves away from the strike by Hong.
Hong wants to clinch up but Manderson keeps it at a distance.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Manderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Manderson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hong tries to close the distance and clinch but Manderson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Manderson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Manderson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Decent striking displayed by Hong there.
Hong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manderson.
Hong lands a glancing blow to the side of Manderson's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manderson moves away.
Manderson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hong throws a hook but Manderson blocks it.
Hong throws a head kick that misses.
Manderson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manderson swings for the body but Hong moves out of range.
Manderson shoots in but Hong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pamela Manderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hong misses with a few strikes there.
Hong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Manderson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hong throws a hook but Manderson avoids it easily.
Hong is looking to chop away at Manderson's legs.
Manderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hong manages to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Manderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hong is trying to get back to his feet.
Hong takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Manderson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hong defending against the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manderson lands some shots froms side control.
Manderson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Manderson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Manderson's guard! Nice work there by Hong!
Manderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manderson is trying to control. Hong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Manderson prevents Hong from standing back up.
Manderson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Manderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hong tries to kick Manderson off but Manderson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Manderson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hong!
Manderson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manderson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hong tries to buck Manderson off but he can't manage it.
Manderson punching from mount but Hong doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Manderson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hong's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Manderson looking to finish with strikes here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hong can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hong is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hong is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manderson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Manderson punching from mount but Hong doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Manderson with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pamela Manderson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Manderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Hong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hong swivels and escapes.
Manderson needs to keep his hands up - Hong had a free shot at his head there.
Hong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tonichie Hong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A punch combination from Hong misses.
Hong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hong misses with a lunging right hand
and Manderson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hong lands an overhand right.
Manderson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Manderson slips a jab from Hong.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hong forces Manderson back against the cage and clinches.
Manderson is trying to pull guard but Hong turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pamela Manderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Manderson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Manderson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manderson blocks it with crossed arms.

Manderson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Manderson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hong wants to control from the top but Manderson keeps moving.
Manderson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Manderson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hong defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Manderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hong stopping the sweep attempt from Manderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manderson is trying to keep Hong in close.
Hong sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manderson is keeping the position for now.
Manderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Tonichie Hong has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Manderson backs up against the cage.
Tonichie Hong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Manderson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hong misses with a looping left.
Manderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hong avoids it really well and circles away.
Hong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hong.

Hong has Manderson up against the cage in a clinch.

Manderson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manderson misses the shot to the body.
Hong moves away from the strike by Manderson.
Manderson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!

Manderson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hong regains half guard, as Manderson was trying to land strikes.
Manderson 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.
Manderson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hong's head.
Hong looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hong pushes Manderson off looking to stand but Manderson dives back in and keeps control.
Manderson is trying to control. Hong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tonichie Hong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Manderson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Hong clinches up with Manderson and pushes him back against the cage.
Manderson tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
Hong lands a damaging elbow.
Manderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hong tries to land a knee to the head but Manderson blocks with his arms.
Manderson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hong is keeping busy.
Manderson jumps guard but Hong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pamela Manderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manderson blocks the elbow strike.
Hong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Manderson takes an elbow to the temple.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Hong breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Manderson moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hong scores with a nice head shot.
Hong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Manderson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Manderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pamela Manderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hong looks like he's trying to stand up.
Manderson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hong defending well though.
Manderson prevents Hong from standing back up.
Manderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hong regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Manderson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manderson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hong is looking to stand up but Manderson isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manderson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hong is looking to stand up but Manderson isn't so interested in that idea.
Manderson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manderson is looking to work some ground and pound but Hong has wrist control.
Manderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Manderson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Manderson, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Manderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hong manages to get himself to full guard.
Manderson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong keeping moving, preventing Manderson from controlling successfully.
Manderson throws an elbow that misses. Hong uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Manderson's guard. Nice move by Hong!
Hong would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Manderson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hong sitting in guard here, content to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hong trying to control the position from guard on top but Manderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

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 Pamela Manderson.
I think Manderson 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pamela Manderson!
During a confident post fight interview, Pamela Manderson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.