PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Hitscock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sungwon Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hitscock comes to the cage accompanied by My Drinking Problem. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Hitscock
vs
Jung

183 cm
22
168 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

182 cm
24
174 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alfred Hitscock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sungwon Jung!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Hitscock misses.
Hitscock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jung manages to avoid it.
Jung avoids the head kick by Hitscock.
Jung gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jung throws a combination that misses
and Hitscock counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jung tries to bum rush Hitscock with a series of wild strikes but Hitscock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jung dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jung ducks under a wild hook from Hitscock.
Jung connects with the punch.
Hitscock throws a jab but it's blocked by Jung.
Hitscock lands a nice looking body shot.
Jung takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitscock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jung.
Jung shoots in but Hitscock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And Hitscock counters with a quick kick to the body but Jung blocks it.
Jung throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hitscock throws a front kick aimed at Jung's knee but Jung avoids it well.
Hitscock misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hitscock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jung tries to free his leg and advance position but Hitscock is retaining full guard.
Hitscock is pulling down on Jung's head to control his posture.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitscock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hitscock pulls Jung in close to prevent any damage.
Jung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jung being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hitscock scores with a leg kick.
Hitscock throws a hook but Jung avoids it easily.
Alfred Hitscock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hitscock throws a hook but Jung blocks it.
Hitscock looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Jung drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hitscock is pulling down on Jung's head. It's preventing any offense from Jung, at least for the moment.
Jung looking to pass the guard.
Hitscock is pulling down on Jung's head. It's preventing any offense from Jung, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung tries to free his leg and advance position but Hitscock is retaining full guard.
Hitscock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jung advances position into side control!
Jung misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hitscock is looking for a sweep.
Jung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hitscock keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hitscock wants to control but Jung postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hitscock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hitscock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hitscock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sungwon Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitscock throws the kick towards the body but Jung avoids it.
Hitscock throws a leg kick but Jung moved away.
Hitscock seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch but Hitscock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Jung.
Jung blocks a leg kick.
Hitscock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hitscock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jung misses with the combination.
Hitscock misses with the combination.
Jung changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good work by Jung as he checks the leg kick.
Jung takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jung throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hitscock to counter with a crisp jab.
Hitscock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jung with the counter takedown but Hitscock avoids it easily.
Jung tries to clinch up but Hitscock circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alfred Hitscock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Hitscock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jung misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Hitscock to counter with a crisp jab.
Jung connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hitscock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jung.
Sungwon Jung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hitscock lands with a hook. Jung tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
No luck for Jung with that takedown attempt.
Hitscock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hitscock lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jung's sensitive parts.
Jung shoots in but Hitscock avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hitscock swats away the attempt to clinch by Jung.
Jung throws a shot from downtown. Hitscock moves away and avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hitscock, right into the meat.
Hitscock circles away from the clinch attempt.

Jung closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitscock is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hitscock wants to control but Jung is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hitscock is concentrating on defense, preventing Jung from advancing position.
Jung is pressing down on Hitscock's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hitscock is holding on for now.
Hitscock trying to control but Jung postures up.
Hitscock holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung wants to free his trapped foot but Hitscock is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hitscock preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jung throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hitscock.
Hitscock looks to score with a jab to the body but Jung is just out of range.
Hitscock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jung checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jung blocks the body kick.
Jung with the counter takedown but Hitscock avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Hitscock.
Jung chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hitscock can pounce on him.
Hitscock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hitscock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jung can do to turn this around?
Nice body kick there by Hitscock.
Hitscock lands with an uppercut that bounces Jung off the cage and back into range.
Hitscock's corner calls for a 1-2. Hitscock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hitscock misses with a leg kick

and Jung counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hitscock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitscock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hitscock pulls Jung in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitscock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hitscock managing to control the position.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitscock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hitscock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jung pushes down on Hitscock's leg and manages to get into half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hitscock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hitscock misses with an uppercut. Jung saw that one coming.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hitscock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hitscock throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jung misses with a hook
and Hitscock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hitscock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jung is able to avoid easily.
Jung scores with a three punch combo!
Hitscock connects with a single shot there.
Sloppy strikes from Jung. Those never looked like landing.
Jung avoids the head kick by Hitscock.
Hitscock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jung tries to clinch but Hitscock is having none of it.
Hitscock appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hitscock connects with a crisp jab.
Hitscock tries to land a front kick but Jung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jung is looking to clinch but Hitscock is avoiding it.
Hitscock scores with a jab. Jung acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hitscock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hitscock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jung was well out of range. Poor timing from Hitscock.
Jung moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hitscock throws a leg kick but Jung sees it coming and moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alfred Hitscock dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hitscock scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Hitscock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jung misses with a combination
enabling Hitscock to counter with a crisp jab.

Hitscock gets caught flat footed, as Jung shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hitscock trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung throws a big elbow that misses.
Hitscock looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitscock keeping full guard, as Jung tries to pass.
Jung passes Hitscock's left leg - he's now in half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jung working aggressively here.
Jung tries to throw a body punch but Hitscock avoids it by throwing Jung back against the cage.
Jung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hitscock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hitscock is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hitscock works on Jung's body with a couple of short punches.
Hitscock throws a punch but it's blocked by Jung.
Jung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alfred Hitscock is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitscock lands a left hand.
Jung trying to stall but Hitscock improves his position.
Hitscock prevents a body shot from Jung.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jung.
Jung just leaning against Hitscock, taking a breather.
Hitscock stalling in the clinch.

Hitscock breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hitscock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jung has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jung and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hitscock scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jung shoots for a takedown but Hitscock saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitscock feints and then cracks Jung's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jung down.
Hitscock looks to land a combination but Jung avoids it well.
Hitscock throws a shot from downtown. Jung moves away and avoids it.
Hitscock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Jung instigates a clinch.
Hitscock lands an uppercut.
Jung throws a head punch that misses.

Hitscock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hitscock displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jung.
Hitscock tests Jung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jung throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Hitscock tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jung.

Hitscock gets caught napping as Jung dives in and scores a takedown. Hitscock manages to retain guard.
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!
Hitscock is controlling Jung's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitscock trying to keep a closed guard but Jung is proving a slippery customer.

Jung drops back looking for a leg! Hitscock is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hitscock manages to kick Jung off! Jung jumps back into Hitscock's guard.
Jung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hitscock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hitscock has control of Jung's left arm, preventing Jung from doing any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alfred Hitscock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hitscock, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alfred Hitscock!
A very excited looking Alfred Hitscock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Sungwon Jung stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger, just need more training.'.