PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Boris Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pung Rundgung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Becker comes to the cage accompanied by Justus Köhncke - Timecode. Rundgung has chosen Bullsonparade as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Becker
vs
Rundgung

187 cm
21
194 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

185 cm
22
195 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Becker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Pung Rundgung!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Becker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rundgung was covering up waiting for the punch and Becker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Becker drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Becker jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Becker postures up in Rundgung's guard and throws a big left but Rundgung blocks it.

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

Becker drops back looking for a leg! Rundgung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rundgung manages to kick Becker off! Becker jumps back into Rundgung's guard.
Rundgung looking for a sweep. Not yet Rundgung, not yet.
Becker won't allow Rundgung to get back to his feet.
Becker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Becker lands a nice forearm strike.

Becker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rundgung is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rundgung tries to bench press Becker off him but Becker keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker working away.

Becker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rundgung manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Rundgung is looking for a kimura here.
Becker is positioning himself well to prevent Rundgung advancing to mount.
Rundgung missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Becker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rundgung looking to pass the guard.
Becker is trying to keep Rundgung in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rundgung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Becker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rundgung gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Becker pulls Rundgung in close to prevent any damage.
Becker looking to control.

Becker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rundgung defends well.
Rundgung thows a big elbow that misses.
Rundgung must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Becker has Rundgung pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Becker wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rundgung throws a big right hand that misses.
Becker working a defensive guard here.

Becker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rundgung trying to control the position from guard on top but Becker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Rundgung is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rundgung trying to control the position from guard on top but Becker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Becker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rundgung is one step ahead there.
Becker is controlling Rundgung's posture.

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.
Becker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rundgung!

Becker is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rundgung has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Becker has hold of Rundgung's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Rundgung manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rundgung is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Becker jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Rundgung is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Rundgung and Becker has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rundgung tries to buck Becker off but Becker is having none of it.
Rundgung is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Becker tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Becker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Becker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rundgung connects with the punch.
Rundgung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rundgung shoots for a double leg takedown but Becker sprawls well. He's pushed Rundgung's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Rundgung does it's job there.
Rundgung bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Becker's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Becker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rundgung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Rundgung. That snapped Becker's head back.
Rundgung misses with a straight right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rundgung.
Rundgung connects with a right hand. Becker shakes it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Rundgung.
Becker misses with a takedown attempt
and Rundgung counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Becker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rundgung quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Becker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rundgung has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Becker is working away from the top position though.
Becker throws a strike but Rundgung avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Becker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rundgung working a defensive guard here.
Becker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rundgung trying to keep a closed guard but Becker is proving a slippery customer.
Rundgung wants to stand but Becker is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rundgung is trying to control the position but Becker postures up.
Becker makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Becker drops back looking for a leg! Rundgung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rundgung manages to kick Becker off! Becker jumps back into Rundgung's guard.
Becker distracts Rundgung with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rundgung controls Becker momentarily but Becker frees himself.
Boris Becker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Becker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rundgung dives on top into guard.
Rundgung trying to control the position from guard on top but Becker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Becker is pulling down on Rundgung's head to control his posture.
Becker trying to strike off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rundgung throwing strikes but missing.
Becker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rundgung.
Becker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Rundgung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rundgung won't allow Becker to sweep him here.
Becker is trying to keep Rundgung in close.
Rundgung trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rundgung preventing the sweep.
Becker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rundgung is trying to stand up here but Becker is controlling him well.

Becker is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four 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.
Rundgung keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rundgung looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rundgung wants to control but Becker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Becker is nestled in close to Rundgung, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rundgung wants to control but Becker is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rundgung is breathing heavily.

Becker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rundgung sees it coming and defends easily.
Becker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Becker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Becker is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Becker dominated that second round.
That's time! Becker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rundgung misses with a takedown

and Becker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Becker is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Becker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Becker throwing strikes but missing.
Becker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rundgung working a defensive guard here.
Rundgung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Becker drops back looking for a leg! Rundgung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rundgung manages to kick Becker off! Becker jumps back into Rundgung's guard.

Rundgung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Becker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rundgung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Becker postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rundgung is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rundgung is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Becker advances to half guard.
Rundgung wants to improve his position but Becker is controlling well.

Becker is working for a submission of some sort.
Becker slips a nice elbow through Rundgung's hands, connecting with Rundgung's forehead.
Becker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Becker lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rundgung is looking to control Becker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rundgung avoid being mounted?

Becker maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Rundgung could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Becker has cracked it and Rundgung is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Becker!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Becker!