PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alecxsander Pitpitunge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chan Sung Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitpitunge comes to the cage accompanied by Never Say Die. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Pitpitunge
vs
Sung Jung

195 cm
24
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 Tokyo, Alecxsander Pitpitunge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chan Sung Jung!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shigeki Sano and Tatsuya Matsuyama.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sung Jung shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pitpitunge's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Pitpitunge will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Sung Jung got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pitpitunge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sung Jung has managed to get both his arms back between Pitpitunge's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sung Jung stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Sung Jung lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Pitpitunge shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sung Jung's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitpitunge prevents Sung Jung from getting back to his feet.
Pitpitunge has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pitpitunge trying to control but Sung Jung is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Pitpitunge gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A punch combination from Sung Jung misses.
Pitpitunge keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung Jung shoots in for a takedown but Pitpitunge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sung Jung looks gassed!
Pitpitunge moves in looking to clinch but Sung Jung pushes him off.

Pitpitunge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sung Jung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pitpitunge can't get the takedown.
Sung Jung is pressed up against the cage. Pitpitunge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sung Jung down to the mat. Sung Jung avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pitpitunge fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alecxsander Pitpitunge. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pitpitunge gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pitpitunge might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pitpitunge has a closed guard, preventing Sung Jung from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sung Jung decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Pitpitunge, up you get!
Pitpitunge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sung Jung.

Sung Jung scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitpitunge is looking to improve his position.
Pitpitunge manages to get to full guard.
Pitpitunge thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Pitpitunge has a closed guard, preventing Sung Jung from standing up.
Pitpitunge tries to strike from the bottom.
Pitpitunge trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung Jung wanted to stand there but Pitpitunge had control of the position.
Pitpitunge wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sung Jung wants to stand and escape but instead Pitpitunge has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Pitpitunge stands up from Sung Jung's guard - Pitpitunge perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pitpitunge tries to clinch but Sung Jung is having none of it.

Pitpitunge feints and as Sung Jung raises his hands in defense, Pitpitunge changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sung Jung wants to stand up but Pitpitunge is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitpitunge chips away with some ground and pound.
Sung Jung is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pitpitunge dives into side control.
Pitpitunge staying calm.

Pitpitunge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sung Jung knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitpitunge working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pitpitunge trying to control the position but Sung Jung is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alecxsander Pitpitunge will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sung Jung shoots in and bounces Pitpitunge off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sung Jung has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pitpitunge is proving hard to escape from.
Chan Sung Jung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pitpitunge manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sung Jung manages to get himself to full guard.

Pitpitunge gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pitpitunge shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sung Jung defends it nicely.
Sung Jung slaps away a takedown attempt from Pitpitunge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitpitunge is looking to clinch.
Sung Jung tries to close the distance and clinch but Pitpitunge swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pitpitunge fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alecxsander Pitpitunge. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sung Jung moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sung Jung as Pitpitunge tries to tie him up.

Pitpitunge is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sung Jung can't fight it off and eventually Pitpitunge manages to take the fight to the floor. Sung Jung looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sung Jung is looking to stand up but Pitpitunge isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sung Jung is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Pitpitunge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Pitpitunge as Sung Jung shoots in.
Sung Jung is looking to clinch but Pitpitunge is avoiding it.
Pitpitunge shoots in and drives through. Sung Jung sprawls well.

Sung Jung drives through and clinches with Pitpitunge against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sung Jung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pitpitunge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sung Jung pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitpitunge doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Sung Jung counters by moving into the clinch.
Sung Jung lands a left hand.
Pitpitunge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sung Jung wants to break free but Pitpitunge has control.
Sung Jung swings wildly with an uppercut but Pitpitunge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pitpitunge slows down the pace here.
Sung Jung lands a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitpitunge blocks an uppercut.

Sung Jung breaks from the clinch.
Sung Jung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pitpitunge.
Sung Jung with a lazy takedown attempt

so Pitpitunge counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sung Jung is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pitpitunge is controlling him.
Pitpitunge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pitpitunge passes Sung Jung's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sung Jung is staying active underneath Pitpitunge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitpitunge is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sung Jung!
Pitpitunge lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sung Jung wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
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 Alecxsander Pitpitunge will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Pitpitunge throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sung Jung fails with the takedown.
Alecxsander Pitpitunge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sung Jung fails with the takedown.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pitpitunge.

Sung Jung gets tackled into the cage by Pitpitunge. Pitpitunge maintains the clinch.
Pitpitunge unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pitpitunge tries to pull guard but Sung Jung holds him up against the cage and eventually Pitpitunge drops back down to his feet.
Pitpitunge dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pitpitunge manages to break the clinch.
Sung Jung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pitpitunge wants to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pitpitunge.
Pitpitunge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Pitpitunge rushes Sung Jung and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Pitpitunge throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sung Jung prevents the takedown attempt.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitpitunge shoots in for a double leg but Sung Jung sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alecxsander Pitpitunge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sung Jung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sung Jung will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Pitpitunge pushes Sung Jung up against the cage in a clinch.

Pitpitunge gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sung Jung pushes Pitpitunge off looking to stand but Pitpitunge dives back in and keeps control.
Pitpitunge working the head and body with strikes.
Sung Jung is trying to stand.
Pitpitunge has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pitpitunge looking to finish Sung Jung with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sung Jung!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung Jung trying desperately to get to his feet.
Pitpitunge controlling the position easily from mount.
Sung Jung really wants to buck Pitpitunge off and get back to his feet.
Sung Jung is trying to stand but he's just given Pitpitunge his back.
Pitpitunge lands a shot to the head.
Sung Jung is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Sung Jung is trying to defend against the choke here but Pitpitunge has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Pitpitunge Tightens the hold and Sung Jung taps out furiously! Pitpitunge displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alecxsander Pitpitunge!
Our winner, Alecxsander Pitpitunge, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.