PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grimur Agnarsson (ranked 2351 p4p, 117 weight class) and Yung Hung Dong (ranked 2617 p4p, 131 weight class). Agnarsson comes to the cage accompanied by Drop death - Squeel. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Agnarsson
vs
Hung Dong

166 cm
22
147 lbs
7 - 5 - 1

170 cm
22
145 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

XFighter Clothing

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 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Grimur Agnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yung Hung Dong!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong slips a jab and a cross from Agnarsson.
Both fighters circling a little - Dong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dong looks to throw a body kick
and Agnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Agnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Dong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Agnarsson misses.
Agnarsson lands a nice hook to Dong's body. Dong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dong looks for the body kick but Agnarsson saw that one coming.
Agnarsson tries to counter by clinching up but Dong breaks away and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
Dong misses with an uppercut
and Agnarsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Agnarsson's head coaches at Dark Corner that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Agnarsson avoids the head kick by Dong.
Dong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dong. Dong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Agnarsson missing with a left hand there. Dong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Agnarsson misses the jab.
Agnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Agnarsson misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Agnarsson misses its intended target.
Yung Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Agnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Agnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Agnarsson throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
Dong misses with a hook
and Agnarsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Dong throws a shot to the body.
Dong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong tries a head kick but it misses.
Agnarsson avoids the body shot from Dong.
Dong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dong throws a push kick but Agnarsson slaps the foot to one side.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dong.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dong lands a front kick.
Dong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agnarsson.
Dong throws a leg kick
and Agnarsson counters with a left and a right that stings Dong.
Dong looks for the body kick but Agnarsson saw that one coming.
Dong moves away from the strike by Agnarsson.
Dong misses with a hook
and Agnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dong misses the body punch
and Agnarsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Agnarsson looks to land a right hand but Dong moved out of range.
Agnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Agnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Agnarsson lands the left hand.
Dong with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dong counters with a thumping low kick.
Agnarsson cracks Dong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Agnarsson throws an off balance right hand
letting Dong counter with a right hand.
Dong slips a jab from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a straight left.
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agnarsson throws out the jab.
Dong let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dong feints and then cracks Agnarsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Agnarsson down.
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 Grimur Agnarsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Agnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Agnarsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dong counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dong throws a body shot but no joy.
Agnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Dong manages to avoid it.
A combination from Dong does no damage.
Agnarsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dong digs a good hook to Agnarsson's body.
Agnarsson looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Agnarsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dong tried to score with a low kick but Agnarsson checks it.
Grimur Agnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agnarsson moves away.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Agnarsson.
Dong moves forwards but Agnarsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong throws a leg kick but Agnarsson moved away.
Agnarsson takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
Agnarsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Agnarsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A good leg kick by Dong.
Agnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dong looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Agnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Dong responds with a good body kick, but Agnarsson manages to step out the way in time.
Agnarsson scores with a hook.
Agnarsson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Agnarsson, as that shot connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong is looking to slow Agnarsson down with leg kicks.
Agnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Agnarsson.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Agnarsson misses with a left hand
and Dong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Agnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Agnarsson looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Dong swings widly with a right hand
and Agnarsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Dong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson throws an off balance right hand
and Dong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Agnarsson tries to clinch there but Dong circles away.
Dong throws out a counter right but Agnarsson avoids it with no problem.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot.
Dong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Agnarsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Agnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Dong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Agnarsson checks a leg kick nicely.
Dong scores with a push kick.
Dong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Agnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dong. Agnarsson does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agnarsson moves away.
Dong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agnarsson.
Dong throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dong throws a hook to the side of Agnarsson's head but Agnarsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Agnarsson tries to counter by clinching up but Dong breaks away and moves out of range.
Agnarsson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dong throws the kick towards the body but Agnarsson avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Agnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Agnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dong counters with a body kick.
Dong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Agnarsson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Dong steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dong misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yung Hung Dong 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! This is the final round!

Agnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Agnarsson misses its intended target.
Dong connects with a right hand. Agnarsson shakes it off.
Dong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Dong looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agnarsson checks a low kick from Dong.
Dong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Agnarsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice defenses there by Dong.
Dong is looking to slow Agnarsson down with leg kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Agnarsson is out of range.
Agnarsson misses the jab.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Agnarsson swings widly with a right hand
and Dong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Agnarsson misses with a body shot.
Agnarsson staying out of range there.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Agnarsson.
Dong lands a nice looking body shot.
That kick from Dong tenderised Agnarsson's leg. Agnarsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dong misses with the body kick
letting Agnarsson counter with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson misses with a right hand
and Agnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Agnarsson slips under a jab.
A good leg kick by Dong.
Dong slips under a jab from Agnarsson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Agnarsson misses with a looping right.
Agnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dong lands a slapping body shot.
Agnarsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Agnarsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Dong lands a nice shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dong.
A jab from Agnarsson misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dong.
Agnarsson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A slow jab from Agnarsson misses its intended target.
Agnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson misses with a hook
and Dong finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dong thuds his shin into the meat of Agnarsson's side.
Dong slips under a jab from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson throws a looping overhand right but Dong ducks down to avoid it.
Dong appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dong throws a front kick that sends Agnarsson stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong is looking to score with low kicks.
Dong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Agnarsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Agnarsson throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Agnarsson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Agnarsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dong doesn't seem bothered though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yung Hung Dong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yung Hung Dong!
Yung Hung Dong thanked the fans post fight for their support.