PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hop Sing Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jung comes into the arena with Jiu Jitsu blaring out of the sound system. Gonzalez has chosen Gangsta Gangsta by N.W.A as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Sing Jung
vs
Gonzalez

150 cm
27
155 lbs
18 - 7 - 0

185 cm
21
164 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

King of Fists

Unity Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hop Sing Jung!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Jung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez with a lazy takedown attempt

and Jung holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jung is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gonzalez to keep the fight standing.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jung.
Gonzalez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jung backwards.

Jung has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gonzalez regains guard immediately.
Jung might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jung's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Gonzalez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jung gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gonzalez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jung defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gonzalez is keeping the position for now.
Jung controlling from the top position.

Gonzalez has an active guard here but Jung has managed to pass into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jung content to control rather than advance.
Gonzalez tries to roll over but Jung keeps him under control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jung controlling the pace.
Jung is pressing down on Gonzalez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gonzalez is holding on for now.
Gonzalez is looking to control Jung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gonzalez avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gonzalez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jung wants to pass to mount but Gonzalez is defending the position.
Gonzalez is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.

Jung is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jung controlling the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jung tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez ducks under a wild hook from Jung.

That's four 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 body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Jung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Jung avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gonzalez.
Jung fails with an attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gonzalez! But no joy.
Gonzalez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jung was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jung.
Gonzalez tests Jung's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gonzalez throws a jab when Jung was well out of range.
Jung is looking to counter the offense by Gonzalez and move into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jung looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Jung's head but Jung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A looping hook to the body misses from Jung. Gonzalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage.
Gonzalez defending well as Jung loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzalez throws out a counter right but Jung avoids it with no problem.

Jung closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jung is trying to drag Gonzalez to the mat but Gonzalez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Gonzalez manages to break the clinch.
Jung misses with a hook
and Gonzalez counters with a nice uppercut.
Gonzalez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jung looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.
Gonzalez misses with a right hand

and Jung counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jung is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Jung drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gonzalez looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gonzalez looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gonzalez!

This has been an exciting period of action!
Jung is trying to control Gonzalez's posture but Gonzalez avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jung with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Jung is working for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending it quite comfortably.
Jung takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gonzalez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung controlling the action here.

Jung is trying to work for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending well.

Jung looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jung prevents Gonzalez from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is looking to control Jung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gonzalez avoid being mounted?
Well, if Jung is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonzalez can do to turn this around?

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.
Jung trying to pass the guard but Gonzalez defending well.
Gonzalez trying to control but Jung postures up.
Jung is trying to control the action in half guard but Gonzalez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gonzalez misses with a lunging right hand

and Jung counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jung.

Jung is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gonzalez can't fight it off and eventually Jung manages to take the fight to the floor. Gonzalez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jung engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jung wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hop Sing Jung dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jung showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gonzalez.
Jung feinted with a counter takedown.
Nate Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jung swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzalez wants to slow Jung down by chopping away at his legs.
Jung half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gonzalez throws a jab when Jung was well out of range.
A cross from Gonzalez lands.
Jung fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gonzalez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, jab by Gonzalez - just one landing.
Gonzalez slips a straight right by Jung.
Jung closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a left and a right that stings Jung.
Nate Gonzalez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jung walks into a stiff left hand from Gonzalez.

Jung moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jung jumps into guard, dragging Gonzalez to the mat.
Jung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jung has control of Gonzalez's left arm, preventing Gonzalez from doing any damage.
Jung looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there.
Jung is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gonzalez is fighting to break Jung's control of his arms but Jung is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jung is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jung is keeping the position for now.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jung just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Jung.
Gonzalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jung misses with a wild body shot.
Jung misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jung with a body shot.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Jung is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez lands a jab-cross combination.
Gonzalez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jung throws a body shot but no joy.

Jung has Gonzalez up against the cage in a clinch.

Gonzalez jumps guard.
Jung works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Jung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jung is looking to take a break and control but Gonzalez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gonzalez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jung pulls his head out easily.
Jung looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Jung is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gonzalez is just riding it out for now. Jung eventually gives up the hold.

Jung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nate Gonzalez really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
A nice side step and Gonzalez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Jung misses the target.
A slow jab from Jung misses its intended target.
Gonzalez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gonzalez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jung.
Jung's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gonzalez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jung scrambles back to his feet.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Jung.
Jung blocks a jab.
Gonzalez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jung tries to clinch but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Jung lands a right hook to the body.
Gonzalez throws a poor cross that misses

and Jung counters with a shoot takedown. Gonzalez fights it but they end up in guard.
Jung content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gonzalez working for a triangle but Jung defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Jung not doing much here.

Jung is looking for a kimura but Gonzalez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jung to get the leverage.

Jung is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gonzalez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jung.

Jung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two 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.
Jung is looking to advance position but Gonzalez won't allow it.
Gonzalez wants to control but Jung is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Jung is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gonzalez works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung stands and throws Gonzalez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jung slows the pace down.
Gonzalez is looking to reverse the position.
Gonzalez trying to remain calm as Jung controls from the top position.

Jung is trying to get an arm triangle but Gonzalez is defending well.
Gonzalez is looking for a sweep.

Jung goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gonzalez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jung but great work by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez landing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung regains half guard there - taking advantage of Gonzalez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Jung desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gonzalez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jung keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez prevents Jung from improving his position.
Jung is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 3Band MMA ($500/week), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Jung is staying active underneath Gonzalez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hop Sing Jung had his way with Nate Gonzalez in that 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!

Jung misses the body punch
and Gonzalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Jung.
Gonzalez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jung is looking to wear down Gonzalez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

Jung gets a clinch.

Jung works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jung advances position into side control!
Gonzalez wants to control but Jung postures up.
We've been informed that Gonzalez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jung takes a little break here. Gonzalez wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung is looking to take a break and control but Gonzalez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jung is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gonzalez will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jung wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonzalez, who protects the arm well.
Gonzalez prevents Jung from improving position.

Jung tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jung passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gonzalez!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jung wants to control the pace but Gonzalez is squirming around nicely.
Gonzalez wants to hold on but Jung pushes him away.

Jung goes for an armbar but Gonzalez turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gonzalez.
Jung wants to sweep here but Gonzalez controlling him for the moment.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Jung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung controlling Gonzalez's posture.
Jung's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jung working a defensive guard here.
Nate Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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.
Jung controls Gonzalez momentarily but Gonzalez frees himself.
Hop Sing Jung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jung controlling the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jung swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Jung tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheers as Gonzalez lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jung doesn't seem phased though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Jung ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Jung misses the target.
Jung misses the jab.
Jung avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hop Sing Jung showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jung 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Hop Sing Jung!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Hop Sing Jung!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Hop Sing Jung!

Hop Sing Jung wins by unanimous decision!
Hop Sing Jung retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Hop Sing Jung thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Nate Gonzalez was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry I couldn't get it done tonight. I wanna thank my team and I'll be back.'.