PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jang Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Gambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Jung
vs
Gambler

175 cm
19
174 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

176 cm
23
173 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jang Jung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jonny Gambler!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gambler works over Jung's head and body with a nice combination.
Jung tries for a takedown but Gambler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Jung takes the fight into the clinch.
Gambler tries to pull guard but Jung won't allow it.

Jung pulls guard successfully.
Gambler throwing strikes from guard but Jung blocks nicely.
Gambler advances position into side control!
Gambler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jung is trying to control Gambler's posture but Gambler avoids it.

Gambler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jung knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Gambler is trying to get an arm triangle but Jung is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Gambler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jung wants to get back to his feet but Gambler is dominant here and he's now got Jung's back!

Jung is in a bad position with Gambler working for a choke. Jung manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Jung prevents Gambler from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jung cracks Gambler with a solid left hand.
Jung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jung postures up and lands a big shot to Gambler's brow.
Jung content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Gambler has his foot on Jung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jung works his way back into a safe position though.
Gambler looks gassed!
Gambler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jung throwing strikes from guard but Gambler blocks nicely.
Jung would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jung is pushing down on Gambler's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gambler is fighting to maintain full guard but Jung has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jung with the ground and pound but Gambler uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jung is in close to Gambler's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gambler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jung is aware though and is defending well.
Jung knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gambler on the ground.

Gambler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jung works over Gambler with some ground and pound from guard.
Jung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jung stands up over Gambler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

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

Gambler looking for a guillotine here but Jung defends easily.

Jung stands and steps away. Gambler gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Jung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jung gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Jung - that landed with a thud.
Jung lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jung - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Jung successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gambler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jung trying to control the position.
Jung is looking to stand back up but Gambler counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jung.
Gambler prevents Jung from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jonny Gambler will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gambler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gambler looks to land a combination but Jung avoids it well.
Jung wants to clinch.
Gambler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gambler lands a body shot.

Jung drives through and clinches with Gambler against the cage.
Jung trying to land knees to the body.

Jung manages to break the clinch.
Jung tries to clinch but Gambler is having none of it.
Gambler throws a nice looking combination but Jung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gambler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jung lands a two punch combo.
Jung throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gambler counters with a series of strikes. Jung will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jung looks for a takedown but Gambler sprawls well.
Gambler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambler throws a right hand that Jung ducks under and follows up with a left that Jung also avoids with ease.
Jung swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gambler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jung throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jonny Gambler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gambler tries to avoid it but Jung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gambler to the ground. Gambler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gambler misses with a double jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jung.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jang Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jung throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gambler counters with a nice body shot.
Gambler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jang Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jung misses with a body shot
and Gambler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gambler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jung.
Jung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gambler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gambler stuffs the takedown attempt from Jung. Jung gets slowly back to his feet.
Jung wants to clinch
and Gambler counters with a two punch combo.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch but Gambler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jung showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gambler.
Jang Jung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jung tries for a takedown but Gambler circles away easily
and Gambler counters with a left and a right that stings Jung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Jung instigates a clinch.
Gambler blocking some punches.
Gambler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jung walks away with a smile on his face. Gambler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gambler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jung.
Jung moves in looking to clinch but Gambler pushes him off.
Gambler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gambler blocks a head kick by Jung.
Gambler blocks a head kick by Jung.
Gambler misses with the combination.

Jung closes the distance and clinches.
Gambler gets underhooks to prevent Jung's takedown attempt.
Gambler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gambler tries to pull guard but Jung holds him up against the cage and eventually Gambler drops back down to his feet.

Jung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gambler as he jumps to the side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung wants to clinch up but Gambler keeps it at a distance.
Gambler throws a combination. Jung tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gambler throws a series of punches but Jung moves out of range.
Gambler keeps the fight on the outside.
Gambler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jung swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gambler counters with a two punch combo.
Gambler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Jung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gambler jumps guard but Jung stands there with Gambler around his waist. Gambler gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Gambler has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jung is trying to keep an underhook but Gambler manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gambler thows a huge punch but Jung dodges it nicely.

Gambler decides to stand up.
Gambler throws a right hand that Jung ducks under and follows up with a left that Jung also avoids with ease.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung pushes Gambler away with a front kick.
Gambler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gambler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jung doesn't seem bothered though.
Gambler misses with a two punch combination.
Jung misses with a takedown attempt
and Gambler counters with a three punch combo that has Jung backing up. Jung nods at Gambler to acknowledge the strikes.
Jung swinging wildly here.
Jung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gambler circles away.
Gambler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jung falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gambler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jung thinking.
Gambler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jung misses with a combination
and Gambler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jung throws a head kick but Gambler moves out of range.
Gambler stalks Jung and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jung's face. Jung staggers backwards, shaken.
Jung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gambler misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Gambler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jung's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jung misses with a takedown attempt
and Gambler counters with a one-two to the body.
A combination from Gambler does no damage.
Jung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gambler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gambler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gambler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jung.

Jung has taken the fight to the clinch.

Jung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gambler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gambler.
Jung shoots in for a takedown but Gambler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jung is looking to clinch but Gambler is avoiding it.
Gambler with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung shoots and misses
and Gambler counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jang Jung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jung takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Gambler tries to keep at a distance but Jung has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Jung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jung trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambler tries to pull guard but Jung won't allow it.
Gambler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gambler can't break the clinch.

Jung breaks from the clinch.
Jung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gambler fails to land with a series of punches.
Jung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jung swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gambler counters with a one-two to the body.
Gambler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gambler misses with the combination.
Jung tries to clinch but Gambler moves out of range.
Gambler works over Jung's head and body with a nice combination.
Gambler throws a series of punches but Jung avoids them all with ease.
Gambler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jung.
Jung plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jung is looking to clinch.
Gambler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jung misses with a wild body shot.
Jung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jung tries to clinch there but Gambler circles away.

Jung moves into the clinch successfully.
Jung is trying to break free.
Jung tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gambler smiles and moves away.
Jung has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jung dodges the punch combination from Gambler.
Jung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gambler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gambler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gambler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jung tries to clinch up but Gambler circles away and keeps his distance.
Jung throws out a loose jab but Gambler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gambler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Danga de danga de dang - Gambler scores with a four punch combination!
Jung misses with a combination
and Gambler counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gambler blocks a head kick by Jung.

Jung closes the distance and clinches.
Gambler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gambler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jung has him pressed against the cage.
Jung fails to pull guard.

Jung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jung throws a series of punches but Gambler moves out of range.
Jung swinging wildly here.
Gambler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jung scores with a sloppy right hand. Gambler should have avoided that one.
Gambler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jung moves in looking to clinch but Gambler pushes him off.
Gambler fails to land with a series of punches.
Gambler leaves Jung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jung throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gambler counters with a one-two to the body.
Gambler swats away the attempt to clinch by Jung.
Jung misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gambler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jung is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Gambler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jung doesn't seem phased though.
Gambler misses with the combination.
Gambler misses with the combination.
Jung moves in looking to clinch but Gambler pushes him off.
A combination from Gambler does no damage.

Jung drives through and clinches with Gambler against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jung drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gambler gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jung pushes Gambler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jang Jung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonny Gambler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jung lands a body punch.

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 Jang Jung.
I think Gambler has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Gambler!