PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Runner (ranked 4685 p4p, 360 weight class) and Jung Woo Park Jr (ranked 4985 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Runner
vs
Woo Park Jr

175 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Runner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jung Woo Park Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Runner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Woo Park Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Woo Park Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Runner misses with a straight right.
Runner lands a head kick. Woo Park Jr smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Runner throws a right and a left that Woo Park Jr avoids nicely.
A nice side step and Woo Park Jr releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnny Runner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Runner tries a head kick but it misses.
Runner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Runner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Runner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Woo Park Jr tries to clinch but Runner is having none of it.
Runner tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Woo Park Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Woo Park Jr avoids the head kick by Runner.
Runner throws a head kick but Woo Park Jr moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Runner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Woo Park Jr wants to counter the offense by Runner and move into the clinch position.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Woo Park Jr.
Runner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woo Park Jr.
Runner throws a head kick that misses.
Runner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Woo Park Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Runner looks for the body kick but Woo Park Jr saw that one coming.
Woo Park Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runner misses the jab.
Woo Park Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Runner pushes him away.
The crowd cheers as Runner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Woo Park Jr doesn't seem phased though.
Runner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Woo Park Jr.
Runner takes a swing at Woo Park Jr's ribcage but misses.
Runner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Runner staying out of range there.
Runner throws a head kick that misses.
Woo Park Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from Runner.
Runner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Woo Park Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Runner throws an off balance right hand
and Woo Park Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woo Park Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Runner.
Woo Park Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Runner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Woo Park Jr avoids the head kick by Runner.
Runner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woo Park Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Runner with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Runner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Runner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Runner.
A swing and a miss from Runner.
Runner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Runner is breathing heavily.
Woo Park Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Runner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Woo Park Jr manages to avoid it.
Runner throws a lazy uppercut

and Woo Park Jr counters by clinching up.
Woo Park Jr just leaning against Runner, taking a breather.
Woo Park Jr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Runner blocks an uppercut.
Runner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Runner manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runner. Woo Park Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runner swings for the body but Woo Park Jr moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Woo Park Jr! But no joy.
Runner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Runner throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice jab there from Woo Park Jr.
Woo Park Jr misses with a hook.
Woo Park Jr throws a hook but Runner blocks it.
Woo Park Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Runner is just out of range.
Woo Park Jr avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Runner throws a head kick but Woo Park Jr moves out of range.
Woo Park Jr doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Runner looks to land a body kick but Woo Park Jr moved away.
A head kick by Runner misses
enabling Woo Park Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Runner misses with a hook.
Woo Park Jr wants to counter with a clinch but Runner pushes him away.
Woo Park Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Runner throws a body shot but no joy.
Woo Park Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Woo Park Jr tries to clinch but Runner moves out of range.
Woo Park Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runner misses with a hook.
Runner just misses with a punch to the body.
Woo Park Jr is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Runner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Runner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Runner throws a shot from downtown. Woo Park Jr moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woo Park Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Runner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Woo Park Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Runner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Woo Park Jr lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Runner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Runner is looking to land body kicks.
Woo Park Jr scores with the left hand. Runner knows he should have avoided that one.
Woo Park Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Woo Park Jr avoids the head kick by Runner.
Woo Park Jr might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Runner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Woo Park Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Woo Park Jr closes the distance and clinches.
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 Johnny Runner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Woo Park Jr lands an overhand right.
Runner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woo Park Jr looks to land a left hand but Runner moved out of range nicely.
Runner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Runner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woo Park Jr moves away.
It seemed like Woo Park Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Woo Park Jr misses with a looping right.
Runner misses the shot to the body.
Runner throws a lazy head kick
and Woo Park Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Runner misses with a body shot.
Woo Park Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Woo Park Jr.
Woo Park Jr staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woo Park Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Runner doesn't seem bothered though.
Runner misses with a head kick.
Johnny Runner is winning the standup battle so far.
Woo Park Jr wants to clinch up but Runner keeps it at a distance.
Runner throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Woo Park Jr! But no joy.
Woo Park Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Runner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woo Park Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Runner throws a body punch but Woo Park Jr moves out of range.
Runner throws a push kick but Woo Park Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Runner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Woo Park Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Woo Park Jr looks to land a left hand but Runner moved out of range nicely.
Runner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Runner tried to score with a low kick but Woo Park Jr checks it.
Runner throws a sloppy head kick and Woo Park Jr moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Runner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Runner throws a body shot but no joy.
Woo Park Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Woo Park Jr catches Runner right on the button with a cross.
Runner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Woo Park Jr in his tracks.
Woo Park Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Woo Park Jr misses.
Woo Park Jr throws out a loose jab but Runner uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Woo Park Jr tries to get set, Runner tries to push him back and clinch up but Woo Park Jr manages to avoid the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woo Park Jr throws a hook to the side of Runner's head but Runner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Runner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Woo Park Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Woo Park Jr ducks under a wild hook from Runner.
Woo Park Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Woo Park Jr does it's job there.
Woo Park Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Woo Park Jr.
A lazy left from Runner finds it's target.
Woo Park Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Runner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Woo Park Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Runner.
Runner missing with a left hand there. Woo Park Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Woo Park Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Runner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Woo Park Jr tries to clinch there but Runner circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Runner misses with a right hand
and Woo Park Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Runner loads up on a big right hand but Woo Park Jr slips the punch.
Runner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Woo Park Jr swings for the body but Runner moves out of range.
Runner wants to land a leg kick but Woo Park Jr is out of range.
Runner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Woo Park Jr.
Woo Park Jr throws out a loose jab but Runner uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Runner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Runner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Woo Park Jr lands with an overhand left.
Woo Park Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Runner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Woo Park Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Runner throws a head kick but Woo Park Jr moves out of range.
Runner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Runner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Runner misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runner tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woo Park Jr lands a nice shot that snaps Runner's head back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Woo Park Jr.
Runner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Woo Park Jr throws a good cross that connects.
Runner takes one to the chin there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Runner. Woo Park Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Woo Park Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Runner takes one to the side of the head.
Runner throws a sloppy head kick and Woo Park Jr moves out of range easily.
Runner misses with the body kick

and Woo Park Jr moves into the clinch.
Woo Park Jr tries to pull guard but Runner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Runner blocks an uppercut.
Woo Park Jr lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jung Woo Park Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Woo Park Jr cracks Runner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Runner lands a nice shot that snaps Woo Park Jr's head back.
Runner misses with a hook to the body

and Woo Park Jr moves into the clinch.
Runner letting Woo Park Jr take a breather here.
Woo Park Jr digs a right hand into Runner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Runner's gas tank.
Woo Park Jr lands a hook that snaps the head of Runner backwards.
A shot in the inside from Woo Park Jr.
Woo Park Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Woo Park Jr pushes Runner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Woo Park Jr to work.
A frustrated look appears on Runner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Woo Park Jr throws a head punch that misses.
Woo Park Jr stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runner is trying to break the clinch but Woo Park Jr is controlling him.

Runner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Runner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Runner missing with a left hand there. Woo Park Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Woo Park Jr throws a jab when Runner was well out of range.
Runner throws a sloppy head kick

and Woo Park Jr holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Woo Park Jr misses with the head strike.
Woo Park Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Runner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Woo Park Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Runner is trying to push Woo Park Jr away but Woo Park Jr has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A frustrated look appears on Runner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Woo Park Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Runner backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Runner's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woo Park Jr tries a body shot but Runner blocks it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Woo Park Jr throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Woo Park Jr on the inside.
Woo Park Jr tries to stall but Runner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Woo Park Jr taking a breather.
Woo Park Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Runner blocks a body shot from Woo Park Jr.

Runner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Runner tries a head kick but it misses.
Runner stalks Woo Park Jr and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Woo Park Jr's face. Woo Park Jr staggers backwards, shaken.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Woo Park Jr tests Runner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Runner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woo Park Jr counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woo Park Jr avoids the head kick by Runner.
Runner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Woo Park Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Runner misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Woo Park Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Runner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Runner tries a head kick but it misses.
Runner throws a sloppy head kick and Woo Park Jr moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Woo Park Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Woo Park Jr scores with a body shot.
Woo Park Jr wants to clinch up but Runner keeps it at a distance.
Woo Park Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Runner throws out the jab.
A jab from Runner misses.
Woo Park Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Woo Park Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Woo Park Jr looks to land a left hand but Runner moved out of range nicely.
Runner pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Runner misses with a head kick.
Woo Park Jr lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Woo Park Jr.
Woo Park Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up but Runner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Runner tries to move into range but Woo Park Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Woo Park Jr finds it's way through Runner's defenses.
Runner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woo Park Jr.
Woo Park Jr lands a jab.
Runner misses the jab.
Woo Park Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Woo Park Jr lands with a hook. Runner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Woo Park Jr dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Woo Park Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woo Park Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Runner ducks under a wild hook from Woo Park Jr.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jung Woo Park Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Woo Park Jr has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jung Woo Park Jr!
After winning the bout, Jung Woo Park Jr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.