PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Ung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Eccleston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ung
vs
Eccleston

178 cm
24
226 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

186 cm
20
250 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Ung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Christopher Eccleston!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eccleston misses with a body shot.
Eccleston misses with a wild body shot.
Ung shoots in but Eccleston avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Ung feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ung controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Eccleston is looking to stand back up but Ung counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Eccleston.
Eccleston is not content to let Ung control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ung is taking a breather. Eccleston says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ung seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Eccleston for as long as he can get away with.
Ung trying to control from half guard but Eccleston is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kevin Ung.

Eccleston fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ung sprawls well initially but Eccleston persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ung is concentrating on defense, preventing Eccleston from advancing position.
Eccleston missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Eccleston thows a huge punch but Ung dodges it nicely.
Ung is trying to maintain the position but Eccleston is very close to passing his half guard.
Ung wants to get back to his feet.
Ung moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Eccleston is looking to work some ground and pound but Ung has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ung is pulling down on Eccleston's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eccleston accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ung keeping moving, preventing Eccleston from controlling successfully.
Ung wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Eccleston is now in half guard.
Ung trying to control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ung is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Ung dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eccleston tries to avoid it but Ung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eccleston to the ground. Eccleston escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ung looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eccleston is fending him off so far but Ung persists. Nope, Eccleston circles away and we're back to standing.
Ung fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kevin Ung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eccleston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Eccleston with a poor takedown

and Ung counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ung with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ung is keen to just control but Eccleston is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ung gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Ung shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Eccleston manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ung trying to control but Eccleston is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kevin Ung.
Eccleston tries to close the distance and clinch but Ung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Eccleston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ung not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Eccleston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eccleston throws a strike but Ung rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ung looking to sit in guard and control but Eccleston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eccleston postures up.

Ung working for submissions but it's allowed Eccleston to get to half guard.
Eccleston is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ung wants to improve his position but Eccleston is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Eccleston is thwarting Ung's attempts to control the position.
Eccleston with the ground and pound but Ung uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Eccleston is one step ahead there.
Ung is trying to control the position but Eccleston postures up.
Eccleston thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Ung dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Eccleston tries for a takedown but Ung circles away easily

and Ung counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Eccleston!

Ung is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Eccleston has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Eccleston wants to try and get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Eccleston can do anything to dispel that myth.
Eccleston is trying to stand but he's just given Ung his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Ung looking to hold on to the position here but Eccleston rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Ung controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ung looking to sit in guard and control but Eccleston gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kevin Ung.
Eccleston tries to clinch but Ung moves away

and Ung counters with a single leg into guard. Eccleston didn't expect that.

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

Eccleston closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ung did well to prevent Eccleston getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eccleston winds up and cracks Ung with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ung moves into full guard.
Eccleston wants to control from the top but Ung keeps moving.
Eccleston must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Eccleston throwing strikes from guard but Ung blocks nicely.
Eccleston missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Eccleston throws a strike but Ung rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ung wants to control from the top but Eccleston keeps moving.
Kevin Ung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ung stays in close to Eccleston's body and controls the position.
Christopher Eccleston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ung advances position into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Ung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ung, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Ung!