PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Dee Gong (ranked 2671 p4p, 23476 weight class) and Fre Ledanch (ranked 301 p4p, 566 weight class). Ledanch has chosen 0:40 / 6:29 The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gong
vs
Ledanch

190 cm
20
205
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
223
5 - 3 - 0

Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Excellent MT
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dee Gong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fre Ledanch!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ledanch moves away.
As Gong backs off Ledanch throws a huge counter combo but Gong manages to avoid it all.
A punch combination from Gong misses.
Gong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ledanch circles away quickly and effectively.
Gong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ledanch moves away.
Ledanch lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ledanch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ledanch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ledanch avoids the body shot from Gong.
Ledanch has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gong is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ledanch throws a wild body kick that Gong sees coming a mile off.

Gong gets a clinch.
Gong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ledanch or not.

Ledanch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gong looks to land a left hand but Ledanch moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gong misses with a hook. Ledanch ducked under it nicely.
Ledanch digs a good hook to Gong's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gong blocks a head kick by Ledanch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ledanch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gong.
Ledanch is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ledanch pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gong cracks Ledanch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Gong misses with a hook.
Ledanch throws a head kick that misses.
Ledanch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ledanch throws a right and a left that Gong avoids nicely.
Gong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ledanch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gong eats them both and turns towards Ledanch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ledanch counters with a series of strikes. Gong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ledanch.
Gong works Ledanch's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ledanch misses with the combination.
Gong is looking to counter the offense by Ledanch and move into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledanch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ledanch.

Gong gets a clinch.
Ledanch is trying to break free.
Gong lands a nice shot to the body.
Gong lands with a light punch inside.
Ledanch looks winded!
Ledanch wants to get back to striking at distance but Gong won't allow it.
Gong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gong.
Our sources have told us that Gong has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Gong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Gong.
Gong scores with a shoulder strike.
Gong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Gong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gong lands a right hand.
Gong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ledanch backwards.
Gong lands a right hand.

Ledanch is rocked!
Gong tries a body shot but Ledanch blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dee Gong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A looping hook to the body misses from Gong. Ledanch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gong throws a jab when Ledanch was well out of range.
Gong lands with a straight right. Ledanch didn't see that one coming.
Gong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gong throws a body punch but Ledanch moves out of range.
Gong throws a hook but Ledanch blocks it.
Ledanch dodges the punch combination from Gong.
Dee Gong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Gong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gong works the jab nicely.
Dee Gong is winning the standup battle so far.
Ledanch throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gong.
Ledanch misses with a head kick.
Ledanch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gong connects with the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ledanch momentarily.
Gong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gong missing with a left hand there. Ledanch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gong misses with an uppercut
and Ledanch counters with a series of strikes. Gong will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gong scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A shot to the liver by Gong. Beautiful body shot.
Gong scores with a decent looking hook.
Gong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ledanch can do to turn this around?
Gong throws a hook but Ledanch avoids it easily.
Fre Ledanch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gong misses the shot to the body.
Gong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gong lands a body shot.
Gong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ledanch moves away.
Gong takes a swing at Ledanch's ribcage but misses.
Ledanch throws a head kick but Gong moves out of range.
No joy there for Ledanch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Gong has Ledanch up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ledanch is looking to break free of the clinch but Gong has double underhooks.
Ledanch is trying to break free.
Gong lands with a light punch inside.
Gong lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ledanch or not.
Ledanch is breathing heavily.
Ledanch blocks a body shot from Gong.
Gong misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Gong.
Ledanch is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gong.
A shot in the inside from Gong.
Ledanch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ledanch backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gong lands a right hand.
A shot in the inside from Gong.
Ledanch takes a shot to the head.
Gong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ledanch backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dee Gong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fre Ledanch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gong misses the shot to the body.
Gong throws a series of strikes that have Ledanch backpedaling.
Gong throws out a loose jab but Ledanch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gong lands with a good body shot.
Ledanch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gong.
Gong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ledanch.
Despite the aggression on Ledanch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ledanch lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gong connects with a jab.
Ledanch looks to throw a body kick

and Gong counters by clinching up.
Ledanch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledanch unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ledanch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gong lands with a light punch inside.
Ledanch misses with a punch to the body.
Gong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ledanch wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ledanch tries to land a knee to the head but Gong blocks with his arms.
Dee Gong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ledanch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gong keeps control of Ledanch as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gong.
Gong lands a hook that snaps the head of Ledanch backwards.
Gong scores with a hook to the body.
Gong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gong stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gong lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gong lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Gong.
Gong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ledanchs head.
Good body shot from Gong.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gong lands a right hand.
Ledanch is still on wobbly legs! Can Gong finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gong.
Ledanch misses with an elbow over the top.
Ledanch seems to have recovered his senses.
Gong lands a hook that snaps the head of Ledanch backwards.
A short body shot lands from Gong as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Gong.
Good body shot from Gong.
Gong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gong gets through Ledanch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gong lands a nice uppercut.
Gong presses Ledanch against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Gong.
Gong lands a nice shot to the body.
Gong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ledanch's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gong tries to throw a body punch but Ledanch avoids it by throwing Gong back against the ropes.
Gong tries a body shot but Ledanch blocks it.

Gong breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Ledanch with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Ledanch looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Ledanch get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Gong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ledanch looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dee Gong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Nard Betker scores the fight for Dee Gong!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Dee Gong!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Dee Gong!

Dee Gong wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Dee Gong misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.