PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dong Ming Pak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wonka has chosen Mr Rotten Treats - Insane Clown Posse as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Ming Pak
vs
Wonka

171 cm
32
156 lbs
17 - 8 - 0

173 cm
29
146 lbs
22 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 4 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dong Ming Pak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willy Wonka!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pak.

Pak has managed to clinch.

Wonka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Pak misses.

Wonka gets caught flat footed, as Pak shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Wonka working for a triangle but Pak defends it easily.
Wonka keeping full guard, as Pak tries to pass.
Pak won't allow Wonka to sweep him here.
Pak wants to control from the top but Wonka keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wonka is trying to keep Pak in close.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wonka thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wonka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wonka misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pak. Wonka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wonka.
Pak tries to clinch but Wonka is having none of it.
Pak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wonka.
Pak with a poor takedown
and Wonka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Ming Pak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wonka just misses with a punch to the body.

Wonka clinches up with Pak and pushes him back against the cage.
Pak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wonka is trying to break the clinch but Pak has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pak.
Pak misses with some punches.
Pak tries to pull guard but Wonka won't allow it.

Wonka breaks the clinch.
Dong Ming Pak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pak lands a really nice looking cross but Wonka seems unphased.
Wonka lands with an overhand left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Pak. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Wonka moves into the clinch successfully.
Pak tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pak working aggressively here.
Pak tries to pull guard but Wonka forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wonka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pak is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wonka is defending well.
Wonka slows down the pace here.

Wonka manages to break the clinch.
Wonka slips a jab from Pak.
Pak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wonka takes a jab right on the kisser.

Pak rushes Wonka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pak lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak takes a shot to the head.

Wonka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pak defending well as Wonka loads up on a big left hand.
Wonka looks to score with a jab to the body but Pak is just out of range.
Wonka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab from Pak.

Wonka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Wonka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Pak shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pak showed some decent athleticism there.
Pak prevents Wonka from improving his position.
Wonka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pak's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pak's back!
Pak has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Wonka.
Pak is trying to remain composed but Wonka is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Pak is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD: Lightning Kicks, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pak breaks Wonka's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pak looking to pass the guard.
Wonka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pak slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wonka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pak 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wonka throws out a loose jab but Pak uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wonka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pak has time to react.
Wonka throws a lazy right hand but Pak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wonka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wonka wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Willy Wonka will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wonka lands a jab.
Pak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wonka.
Pak ducks under a wild hook from Wonka.
Pak looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Wonka gets a clinch.
Pak wants a takedown.
Pak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Wonka on the inside.
Pak digs a right hand into Wonka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wonka's gas tank.
Pak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wonka's elbow.
Pak keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wonka's efforts to push away.
Pak misses with a punch on the inside.
Pak stalling in the clinch but Wonka improves position.
Pak lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka digs a right hand into Pak's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pak's gas tank.
Wonka misses with the head strike.
Pak is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Ming Pak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wonka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pak's elbow.
Pak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pak looking for a takedown.
Pak looking to stall.
Wonka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wonka lands a shot to the body.

Wonka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wonka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pak tries to clinch there but Wonka circles away.
Wonka loads up on a big right hand but Pak slips the punch.
Wonka looks to throw the jab but Pak is out of range.
Pak misses with a looping left.
Wonka misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonka lands with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pak misses with a hook. Wonka ducked under it nicely.
Wonka throws a body punch but Pak moves out of range.
Pak tries to clinch up but Wonka circles away and keeps his distance.
Pak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wonka swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed right hand from Wonka misses the target.
Wonka scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Wonka.
Pak with a poor takedown
and Wonka counters with a nice body shot.
Willy Wonka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pak connects with the punch.
Pak scores with a hook.
Pak fails with the takedown.
Pak fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pak misses with a few strikes there.
Wonka misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Wonka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wonka.
Pak misses the jab.
Pak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wonka.
Wonka's corner calls for a 1-2. Wonka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wonka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wonka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pak throws out the jab.
Pak moves in looking to clinch but Wonka pushes him off.
Pak looks to land a left hand but Wonka moved out of range nicely.
Wonka misses with a straight left.
Pak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pak displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wonka throws out the jab.
Pak misses with a looping left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonka's corner calls for a 1-2. Wonka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pak is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wonka.
Wonka lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wonka stuns Pak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pak avoids a punch combination nicely.

Wonka has managed to clinch.
Wonka tries to break the clinch but Pak is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Wonka.
Wonka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pak is trying to maintain a safe position but Wonka gets an underhook and turns Pak into the cage.
Pak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wonka backwards.
Pak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pak blocks an uppercut.
Wonka misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Wonka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wonka takes a swing at Pak's ribcage but misses.
Pak with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wonka to score with a decent uppercut.
Wonka ducks under a wild hook from Pak.
Pak is looking to clinch.
Pak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wonka.
Wonka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pak fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wonka takes one to the chin there.
Pak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wonka throws an overhand right that lands on Pak's shoulder, as Pak tries to avoid the shot.
Pak throws the left hand but Wonka avoids the punch easily.
Pak swings for the body but Wonka moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Wonka misses the target.
Pak takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Wonka clinches with his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Wonka.
A short right from Wonka.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pak - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pak goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wonka prevents it.
Pak lands a left hand.
Wonka presses Pak against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pak has Wonka pressed against the cage, preventing Wonka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wonka has had enough of the clinch but Pak keeps him there for the moment.
Wonka scores with a shot to the side of Pak's head.
Wonka is trying to break the clinch but Pak is controlling him.
Pak throws a punch but it's blocked by Wonka.
Wonka can't find room to land a body shot as Pak controls the action.
Pak tries to work over Wonka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wonka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wonka throws a punch but it's blocked by Pak.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wonka as Pak tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Wonka manages to break the clinch.
Wonka throws a looping overhand right but Pak ducks down to avoid it.
Wonka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pak.
Wonka looks to throw the jab but Pak is out of range.
Pak dives in for a single leg takedown but Wonka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pak is trying to drag Wonka to the mat but Wonka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Ming Pak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Pak.

Pak has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wonka uses from the top position.
Wonka looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonka passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak is looking for a sweep. Wonka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wonka trying to control from half guard but Pak is working away.
Pak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wonka is working away from the top position though.
Wonka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pak keeps working.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wonka works his way into full mount!
Pak is working to get back to half guard.
Wonka wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wonka is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Pak in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Wonka has control of Pak's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pak regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Pak is desperately trying to improve his position but Wonka has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wonka punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wonka lands a nice shot to the head.
Pak regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wonka lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Willy Wonka really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Pak throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wonka on the side of the head.
Pak lunges at Wonka with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wonka's hand.
Willy Wonka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pak punishes Wonka's body with a nice straight punch.
Pak takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wonka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wonka throws a hook to the side of Pak's head but Pak sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pak looks to land a left hand but Wonka moved out of range nicely.
Pak shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wonka as he jumps to the side.
Pak works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pak misses with an uppercut.
Wonka staying out of range there.
Pak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wonka tests Pak's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Dong Ming Pak has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka connects with a crisp jab.
Wonka scores with a hook to the body. Pak takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wonka misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Pak. Those never looked like landing.
Decent striking displayed by Wonka there.
Wonka throws out a loose jab but Pak uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Wonka lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pak doesn't seem phased though.
Wonka misses with a body shot.
Pak shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wonka as he avoids it easily.
Pak misses with a straight left.
Wonka scores with the left hand. Pak knows he should have avoided that one.
Wonka throws a body punch but Pak moves out of range.
Dong Ming Pak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pak dives in and grabs Wonka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wonka pushes down on Pak's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dong Ming Pak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wonka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wonka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pak was well out of range. Poor timing from Wonka.
Pak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wonka.
The crowd cheers as Pak lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wonka doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wonka looks to land a right hand but Pak moved out of range.
Pak slips under a jab from Wonka.
Wonka cracks Pak with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wonka checks the leg kick.
Wonka scores with a shot to the body.
Pak shoots in but Wonka avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Wonka gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pak misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wonka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pak backwards.
Pak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wonka backwards.
Wonka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wonka as Pak tries to tie him up.
Pak swings wildly with an uppercut but Wonka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Willy Wonka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Willy Wonka seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wonka's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pak tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wonka can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Pak.
Pak throws a punch but it's blocked by Wonka.
Pak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pak can't find room to land a body shot as Wonka controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonka has a couple of punches blocked by Pak.
Pak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pak throws a head punch that misses.
Pak changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wonka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wonka moves out of range as Pak strikes.
Pak misses with a wild combination.
Wonka blocks a jab.
Pak is looking to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wonka blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wonka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pak.
Pak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Pak misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Willy Wonka.
Well Wonka 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 36:40
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 36:40
Judge James Glass scores the fight 36:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Wonka!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Willy Wonka made sure he mentioned Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.