PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drake Vonstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hung Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vonstein might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Seether - Remedy. Dong has chosen Lollipop - BIGBANG and 2NE1 as his entrance music. Hung Dong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Vonstein
vs
Dong

184 cm
34
223 lbs
17 - 18 - 1

170 cm
30
224 lbs
24 - 16 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Revolution Fatigues

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Drake Vonstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hung Dong!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vonstein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dong wants to clinch up but Vonstein keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Dong. No joy for Vonstein on that attempt.
Nice body punch from Dong.
Dong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

Dong dives in and scores a takedown into Vonstein's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Dong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong trying to control the position from guard on top but Vonstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vonstein keeping full guard, as Dong tries to pass.

Vonstein looking for a guillotine here but Dong defends easily.
Vonstein lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dong!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong tries to hold on but Vonstein postures up.
Dong holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vonstein tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Vonstein takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dong blocking the ground and pound.
Vonstein content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein raining down hammerfists from mount.
Vonstein working Dong over with strikes here.

Vonstein working for a submission but Dong is keeping him at bay.
Vonstein looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vonstein working Dong over with strikes here.
Vonstein trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vonstein avoids the attempt from Dong to control.
Vonstein tries to control but Dong wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong tries to hold on but Vonstein pushes him away.
Dong is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vonstein landing punches.
Dong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vonstein lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dong is trying to escape the mount.
Vonstein putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Vonstein jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dong manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Check out the look on Vonstein's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vonstein lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dong down.
Vonstein lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Vonstein looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dong is trying to improve his position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Vonstein thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Vonstein dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Vonstein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dong can pounce on him.
Dong tries to clinch up but Vonstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Dong staying out of range there.
Vonstein moves out of range of the body kick.
Dong misses with a straight right.

Dong lands a head kick that stumbles Vonstein and the fighters go to the mat.

It looks like Drake Vonstein has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Vonstein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dong is aware though and is defending well.
Vonstein pulls Dong in close to prevent any damage.

Vonstein has his foot on Dong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dong works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonstein keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vonstein is on top in guard.
Vonstein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Vonstein drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dong!
Vonstein is trying to get back to half guard.
Vonstein is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein is looking to improve his position.
Drake Vonstein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dong moves into full mount! Vonstein won't be happy about that!
Vonstein tries to hold on but Dong pushes him away.
Dong with shots to the head and body - Vonstein looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong with good strikes from the mount here!
Vonstein is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dong trying to control but Vonstein is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein is looking to get to half guard.
Dong raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vonstein is working to get back to half guard.
Dong with a couple of short strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong lands a big shot there that rocks Vonstein but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vonstein is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dong tries to control but Vonstein wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dong postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vonstein looks a forlorn figure.
Dong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dong lands a big elbow.
Vonstein is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vonstein keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hung Dong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Drake Vonstein's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Vonstein manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dong on his heels. He'll look to pass Dong's guard now, I'm sure.
Vonstein won't allow Dong to sweep him here.

Dong is looking for a triangle but Vonstein pushes his legs off easily.
Vonstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dong is on top in guard.
Dong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dong trying to control but Vonstein is working from the bottom.
Dong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vonstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vonstein tries to strike from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vonstein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dong connects with a couple of short punches.
Dong wants to pass the guard but Vonstein is keeping the position.
Vonstein lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dong!
Vonstein avoids the attempt from Dong to control.
Vonstein lands a nice shot to the head.
Vonstein 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.
Vonstein landing strikes from the mount and Dong is in trouble!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein tries to control but Dong wriggling away.
Dong is looking to improve his position but Vonstein isn't that keen on the idea.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Vonstein is working for a guillotine from mount but Dong frees his head quite easily.
Dong is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dong manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vonstein is pressing down on Dong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dong is holding on for now.
Vonstein working Dong over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong manages to get to full guard.
Dong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vonstein passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Vonstein working away.
Vonstein lands a few punches from side control.

Vonstein is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vonstein is looking to improve his position.
Dong lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Vonstein looking for submissions off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Vonstein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vonstein 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Vonstein!
An out of breath Drake Vonstein thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.