PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chance Hyun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Mark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hyun
vs
Mark

173 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

167 cm
20
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chance Hyun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Mark!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyun lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hyun thuds a left hand into Mark's body.
Mark shoots in for a double leg but Hyun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Hyun decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hyun is controlling the pace.
Mark is trying to stand back up but Hyun is controlling him
Mark tries to get to full guard but Hyun has control of the leg.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hyun throwing shots but Mark is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyun uses his free foot to push down on Mark's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mark.
Mark is trying to stand up.

Hyun looking for a guillotine from mount but Mark is having none of it.
Hyun wants to control the pace but Mark is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You get the feeling that Mark really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hyun tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mark keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyun controlling his opponent.
Hyun with a couple of short strikes.
Mark is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mark looks gassed!
Hyun working the ground and pound effectively.
Hyun controlling the pace for now.
Hyun is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyun won't let Mark get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Hyun is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mark can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mark looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Hyun punishes Mark with strikes from the back mount.

Hyun is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mark is defending well though. Hyun let's go of the attempt for now.

Hyun working for the choke.

Mark is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mark misses with a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hyun.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hyun.
Hyun lands a jab to Mark's midsection.
Hyun connects with a body shot.
Mark takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hyun thows a body kick. Mark tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyun moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hyun dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hyun lands a two punch combo.
Chance Hyun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hyun rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mark moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hyun looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hyun moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hyun lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chance Hyun dominated that round.
That's time! Hyun's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Hyun scores with a body shot.
Hyun misses with a head kick.
Mark goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hyun misses with a head kick.
Mark tries to bum rush Hyun with a series of wild strikes but Hyun uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mark falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hyun counters with a right hand to the body.

Mark instigates a clinch.
Hyun has Mark pressed against the cage, preventing Mark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Hyun manages to pull guard.
Hyun keeping moving, preventing Mark from controlling successfully.
Mark trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hyun manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Hyun is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyun wants to control from the top but Mark keeps moving.
Hyun slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mark is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hyun is controlling him.
Hyun connects with a couple of short punches.

Hyun gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Hyun looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hyun sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hyun drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hyun jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Hyun drops back looking for a leg! Mark is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mark manages to kick Hyun off! Hyun jumps back into Mark's guard.
Hyun wants to control from the top but Mark keeps moving.
Mark is looking to stand up but Hyun isn't so interested in that idea.
Hyun has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hyun looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyun slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hyun scoring with punches from side control.
Hyun controls the position.
Hyun scores with punches from side control.
Hyun wants to control but Mark is keeping him busy.
Mark wants to get back to his feet.
Hyun controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hyun tries for a kimura but Mark is defending well.
Mark pushes Hyun away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hyun gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hyun controlling from side mount.
Hyun tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mark's legs.
Mark is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hyun taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chance Hyun dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mark moves forwards but Hyun connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hyun keeps Mark at a distance using the push kick.
Good exchange - Hyun coming out on top.
Hyun moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mark takes one to the chin there.

Mark changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hyun looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chance Hyun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mark in the domination position with Hyun hanging on.
Mark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hyun keeps working.
Hyun wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyun tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hyun struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Mark seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Hyun struggling a bit here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mark throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

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.
Hyun is not content to let Mark control the position.
Mark landing a few strikes.
Mark throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hyun manages to get back to half guard.

Hyun is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mark pulls his head out easily.
Mark working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mark drops an elbow to the side of Hyun's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyun is holding on to half guard well.
Hyun is staying active underneath Mark, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hyun wants to get back to full guard.
Mark wants to take a breather but Hyun is having none of it.

Hyun looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Mark seems to be working for a kimura but Hyun defends the submission attempt.
Hyun trying to hold on to Mark's head to control him but Mark postures up.
Hyun regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mark.

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.
Mark wants to control from the top but Hyun keeps moving.
Mark is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hyun wants to sweep but no luck.

Hyun uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Hyun throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mark's head.
Mark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jon Mark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chance Hyun is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hyun wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chance Hyun showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hyun, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chance Hyun!