PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josip Simunic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Brunk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Brunk's choice of entrance music: Hukka Blues. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Terry Brunk enters the cage!

Simunic
vs
Brunk

195 cm
25
196 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
27
184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josip Simunic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Terry Brunk!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunk tries to clinch but Simunic is having none of it.
Brunk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simunic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brunk tries to clinch there but Simunic circles away.
Simunic misses with a head kick.
Brunk avoids the head kick by Simunic.
Simunic throws a sloppy head kick and Brunk moves out of range easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Simunic.
A punch combination from Brunk misses.
Brunk wants to clinch up but Simunic keeps it at a distance.
Brunk dodges the punch combination from Simunic.
Brunk doesn't manage to clinch there - Simunic circles away.
Simunic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brunk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simunic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Simunic.
Brunk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brunk looks gassed!
Simunic throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Simunic throws a head kick that half lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simunic misses with a head kick.
Brunk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simunic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunk blocks a head kick by Simunic.
Simunic throws a head kick that Brunk semi-blocks.
Brunk stuffs the takedown.
Simunic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Brunk's head.
A head kick misses from Brunk.
Brunk takes one to the side of the head.
Brunk fails with the takedown
and Simunic counters with a leg kick.
Brunk tries to clinch but Simunic moves out of range.
Brunk avoids the head kick by Simunic.
Simunic lands with a kick to the temple. Brunk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Brunk throws a head kick that misses.
Simunic misses with a head kick.
Brunk throws a big shot that misses.
Simunic scores with a kick to the body.
Simunic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brunk swivels and escapes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simunic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brunk avoids the head kick by Simunic.
Brunk tries a head kick but it misses.
Simunic throws a head kick that misses.
Simunic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brunk avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josip Simunic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simunic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Simunic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simunic scores with a head kick.
Simunic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brunk avoids the head kick by Simunic.
Brunk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Simunic sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Simunic throws a sloppy head kick and Brunk moves out of range easily.
Simunic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simunic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simunic throws a head kick that Brunk semi-blocks.

Simunic moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simunic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brunk avoids it.
Brunk has Simunic pushed against the cage.
Simunic is looking to break free of the clinch but Brunk has double underhooks.

Simunic pulls guard successfully.

Simunic looking for a guillotine here but Brunk defends easily.
Brunk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Simunic is keeping the position for now.

Brunk stands up from Simunic's guard - Brunk perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simunic digs a good body shot into Brunk's ribs.
Simunic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A good leg kick by Simunic.

Simunic moves into range and clinches up with Brunk.
Simunic connects with a knee to the head.
Simunic landing knees to the body.
Simunic avoids the elbow strike from Brunk, against the cage.

Simunic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simunic tries a head kick but it misses.
Brunk tests Simunic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simunic swats away the attempt to clinch by Brunk.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simunic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brunk moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Simunic throws a lazy head kick

and Brunk counters with a single leg into guard. Simunic didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josip Simunic dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Brunk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Simunic throws an overhand right that lands on Brunk's shoulder, as Brunk tries to avoid the shot.

Simunic clinches.
Simunic is trying to force a seperation but Brunk has the dominant position.
Simunic tries to break the clinch but Brunk is controlling the position.
Brunk landing knees to the head.

Brunk manages to break the clinch.
Simunic throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Brunk.
Simunic misses with a head kick.
Simunic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Simunic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Josip Simunic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brunk moves out of range of the body kick.
Simunic avoids the head kick by Brunk.
Simunic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simunic thows a body kick. Brunk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Simunic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Brunk moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simunic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Simunic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brunk keeps control of Simunic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brunk has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Simunic.

Simunic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Josip Simunic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Brunk. No joy for Simunic on that attempt.
Simunic lands a high kick!

Simunic has managed to clinch.
Brunk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Simunic has him pressed against the cage.
Brunk with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Simunic manages to break the clinch.
Brunk avoids the head kick by Simunic.
Simunic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brunk blocks a head kick by Simunic.
Simunic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Simunic closes the distance and clinches up with Brunk, looking for a takedown. Simunic pushes Brunk against the cage but Brunk circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josip Simunic. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Simunic has Brunk up against the cage in a clinch.
Simunic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brunk throws an elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simunic is looking to break free of the clinch but Brunk has double underhooks.
The referee calls for Brunk to work.
Simunic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brunk is defending well for now.
Brunk looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Simunic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Brunk tries to keep at a distance but Simunic has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brunk tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Simunic breaks from the clinch.

Simunic has closed the distance and engaged Brunk in a clinch.

Simunic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brunk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Simunic throws a sloppy head kick and Brunk moves out of range easily.
Brunk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simunic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Josip Simunic is winning the standup battle so far.
Brunk avoids the head kick by Simunic.
Brunk tries to clinch up.
Simunic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunk blocks a head kick by Simunic.
Simunic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brunk's head backwards.
Simunic throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brunk fails with the takedown.
Simunic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick by Simunic misses
and Brunk counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Simunic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simunic.
A cross from Simunic lands.
Brunk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simunic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Simunic is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simunic misses with a head kick.
A head kick from Simunic lands but Brunk takes it in his stride.
Brunk tries to clinch but Simunic moves out of range.
Simunic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Simunic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Brunk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brunk wants it to stay on the feet.
Brunk tries to clinch there but Simunic circles away.
A head kick by Simunic misses

and Brunk counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brunk won't allow Simunic to get back to his feet.
Brunk is pushing down on Simunic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simunic is fighting to maintain full guard but Brunk has managed to sneak the leg through.
It looks like Brunk is going to stand back up.
Simunic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brunk wants to control but Simunic is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Josip Simunic will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Brunk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brunk blocks a head kick by Simunic.
Simunic stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brunk misses with a straight left.
Brunk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Simunic defends it nicely.
Simunic's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Simunic duly obliges.
Simunic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Simunic darts in and clinches Brunk up against the cage.

Simunic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simunic throws a head kick but Brunk moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Simunic rushes Brunk and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Simunic.
Simunic has had enough of the clinch but Brunk keeps him there for the moment.

Simunic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Simunic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simunic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simunic fails with a takedown attempt.
Simunic leaves Brunk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brunk tries to clinch but Simunic moves out of range.
Simunic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brunk avoids the head kick by Simunic.
Brunk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simunic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Simunic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brunk tries to clinch but Simunic is having none of it.
Simunic tries a head kick but it misses.
Brunk looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Josip Simunic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Brunk.
Brunk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brunk misses with a two punch combination.

That's two 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.
Brunk blocks a head kick by Simunic.
Brunk throws a sloppy head kick and Simunic moves out of range easily.
Brunk takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Simunic scores with a head kick.
Brunk blocks a head kick by Simunic.
Nice sprawl there from Simunic as Brunk shoots in.
Simunic cracks Brunk with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Brunk throws a hook but Simunic blocks it.
A head kick misses from Simunic.
Brunk misses with a low kick.
Simunic swings away with a body shot that misses

and Brunk counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Simunic!
Simunic is squirming around, avoiding Brunk's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terry Brunk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Josip Simunic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four 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.
Simunic is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Simunic really wants to buck Brunk off and get back to his feet.
Simunic wants to hold on but Brunk pushes him away.

Brunk working for a submission but Simunic is keeping him at bay.
Brunk misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Brunk throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Simunic because Brunk loaded up on that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Terry Brunk.
I think Simunic 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!