PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tragen Hyabusa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kim Jonghyun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Hyabusa
vs
Jonghyun

183 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

184 cm
26
167 lbs
8 - 5 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tragen Hyabusa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kim Jonghyun!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyabusa shoots in looking for a takedown. Jonghyun tries to sprawl out of it but Hyabusa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jonghyun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hyabusa has a takedown stuffed.
Hyabusa shoots in looking for a takedown. Jonghyun tries to sprawl out of it but Hyabusa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jonghyun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tragen Hyabusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Hyabusa misses
and Jonghyun counters with a good low kick that Hyabusa was not able to check.
Tragen Hyabusa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyabusa lands a two punch combo.

Hyabusa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jonghyun, pushing him back against the cage.
Hyabusa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hyabusa tries to pull guard but Jonghyun won't allow it.

Hyabusa pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jonghyun wants to pass the guard but Hyabusa is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hyabusa holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa keeping full guard, as Jonghyun tries to pass.
Hyabusa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jonghyun trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hyabusa's guard.
Jonghyun wants to control from the top but Hyabusa keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hyabusa throws a leg kick
and Jonghyun counters with a left and a right that stings Hyabusa.
Jonghyun dodges the punch combination from Hyabusa.
Good exchange - Jonghyun coming out on top.
Jonghyun throws a head kick that misses.
Jonghyun throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jonghyun forces Hyabusa back against the cage and clinches.
Jonghyun with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hyabusa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jonghyun.
Jonghyun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hyabusa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hyabusa is trying to break the clinch but Jonghyun has him pressed against the cage.

Hyabusa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hyabusa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jonghyun trying to control the position from guard on top but Hyabusa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Jonghyun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hyabusa keeping full guard, as Jonghyun tries to pass.

Hyabusa looking for a guillotine here but Jonghyun defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hyabusa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jonghyun wants to control from the top but Hyabusa keeps moving.
Hyabusa lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jonghyun!
Jonghyun is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jonghyun is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

Hyabusa jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Jonghyun is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Jonghyun and Hyabusa has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jonghyun can't do much from the bottom here.
Hyabusa wants to control for a moment but Jonghyun uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonghyun wants to get back to full guard.
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 Tragen Hyabusa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hyabusa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hyabusa.
Jonghyun tries to clinch but Hyabusa is having none of it.
Hyabusa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jonghyun but Jonghyun pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hyabusa shoots in for a double leg but Jonghyun sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tragen Hyabusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonghyun lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jonghyun cracks the inside of Hyabusa's front leg.
Jonghyun takes a swing at Hyabusa's ribcage but misses.
Jonghyun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Jonghyun. No joy for Hyabusa on that attempt.
Hyabusa shoots in looking for a takedown. Jonghyun tries to sprawl out of it but Hyabusa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jonghyun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tragen Hyabusa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jonghyun misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Jonghyun. Those never looked like landing.
Jonghyun slaps away a takedown attempt from Hyabusa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jonghyun with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Jonghyun. No joy for Hyabusa on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Jonghyun.
Jonghyun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hyabusa.
A head kick misses from Hyabusa.
Jonghyun swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hyabusa avoids a kick to the body.

Hyabusa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hyabusa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jonghyun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hyabusa can't get the takedown.
Hyabusa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jonghyun looking to slow down the pace here.

Jonghyun breaks the clinch.
Jonghyun fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hyabusa clinches.
Hyabusa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jonghyun is defending well for now.
Jonghyun using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hyabusa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jonghyun looking to throw knees to the head but Hyabusa is blocking nicely.

Jonghyun breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jonghyun throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hyabusa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left lands for Jonghyun.
Hyabusa misses with a takedown attempt - Jonghyun sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hyabusa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Hyabusa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jonghyun looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jonghyun explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Hyabusa shoots in for a takedown but Jonghyun shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hyabusa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jonghyun sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hyabusa somewhat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jonghyun throws a sloppy head kick and Hyabusa moves out of range easily.
Jonghyun throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jonghyun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jonghyun looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jonghyun scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jonghyun showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hyabusa shoots for a double leg takedown but Jonghyun sprawls well. He's pushed Hyabusa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hyabusa shoots for a takedown but Jonghyun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jonghyun scores with a head kick.

Jonghyun clinches with his opponent.

Jonghyun breaks the clinch.
Jonghyun avoids the head kick by Hyabusa.
Hyabusa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jonghyun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hyabusa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horrible takedown by Hyabusa or perhaps it was just good defense by Jonghyun which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tragen Hyabusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jonghyun connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hyabusa momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hyabusa has closed the distance and engaged Jonghyun in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hyabusa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jonghyun.
Jonghyun is trying to stall.
Hyabusa can't get the takedown.
Jonghyun has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Hyabusa breaks from the clinch.
Jonghyun moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hyabusa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jonghyun.

Hyabusa has closed the distance and engaged Jonghyun in a clinch.
Hyabusa lands a knee to the body.
Hyabusa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa tries to pull guard but Jonghyun forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Jonghyun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jonghyun stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jonghyun trying to control the position but instead, Hyabusa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jonghyun into the cage.
Jonghyun with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Jonghyun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jonghyun stuffs the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jonghyun throws a nice head kick!
Jab by Jonghyun.
Hyabusa has a takedown stuffed.
Jonghyun tries to bum rush Hyabusa with a series of wild strikes but Hyabusa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonghyun connects with an inside leg kick.
Hyabusa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kim Jonghyun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jonghyun throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Hyabusa with that takedown attempt.
Hyabusa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jonghyun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Hyabusa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Hyabusa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Hyabusa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Jonghyun has worked his arm free - good work by Jonghyun!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonghyun manages to get back to half guard.

Hyabusa is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jonghyun sees it coming and defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hyabusa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hyabusa shoots in but Jonghyun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jonghyun chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hyabusa swings for the body but Jonghyun moves out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jonghyun is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hyabusa is defending well for now.
Hyabusa wants a takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hyabusa as Jonghyun tries to tie him up.
Hyabusa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hyabusa is trying to pull guard but Jonghyun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tragen Hyabusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jonghyun misses with a knee to the head.
Jonghyun tries a knee to the head but Hyabusa blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonghyun tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Hyabusa jumps guard.
Jonghyun wants to control from the top but Hyabusa keeps moving.
Jonghyun throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hyabusa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Hyabusa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jonghyun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hyabusa looking to control.
Jonghyun working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jonghyun stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hyabusa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hyabusa can't keep his opponent in guard - Jonghyun advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jonghyun thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hyabusa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jonghyun pulls his head out easily.
Jonghyun tries to pass to full mount but Hyabusa defends it.

Hyabusa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jonghyun thows a huge punch but Hyabusa dodges it nicely.

Jonghyun stands up from half guard.
Hyabusa shoots in looking for a takedown. Jonghyun tries to sprawl out of it but Hyabusa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jonghyun manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyabusa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jonghyun instigates a clinch.
Jonghyun wants to stall.
Jonghyun misses with a knee strike.
Jonghyun pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Jonghyun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kim Jonghyun seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hyabusa takes one to the side of the head.
Hyabusa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hyabusa shoots in but no luck this time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jonghyun.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jonghyun pinned against the cage. Jonghyun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hyabusa throws a head kick but Jonghyun moves out of range.
Hyabusa fails with a takedown attempt.
Hyabusa throws a series of punches but Jonghyun moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jonghyun throws a head kick that misses.
Hyabusa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jonghyun defends it nicely.
Hyabusa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jonghyun dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jonghyun looks to land a combination. Hyabusa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hyabusa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hyabusa thuds a left hand into Jonghyun's body.
Jonghyun pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hyabusa thuds a left hand into Jonghyun's body.
Hyabusa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jonghyun misses with a body kick.
Jonghyun misses with a series of wild punches.
Jonghyun misses with a series of wild punches.
Jonghyun throws a head kick but Hyabusa moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyabusa closes the distance and clinches up with Jonghyun, looking for a takedown. Hyabusa pushes Jonghyun against the cage but Jonghyun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hyabusa dives in and grabs Jonghyun's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jonghyun pushes down on Hyabusa's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tragen Hyabusa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hyabusa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jonghyun counters with an outside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jonghyun.
Hyabusa lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Hyabusa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jonghyun lands a knee to the head.
Hyabusa gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hyabusa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jonghyun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonghyun landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jonghyun wants to stall.
Hyabusa is working for takedown but Jonghyun is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jonghyun misses with a knee strike.
Jonghyun is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hyabusa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hyabusa wants to get back to striking at distance but Jonghyun won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hyabusa as Jonghyun tries to tie him up.
Jonghyun tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Hyabusa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hyabusa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hyabusa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Jonghyun stands up from Hyabusa's guard - Jonghyun perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hyabusa keeps the fight on the outside.
Hyabusa closes the distance and clinches up with Jonghyun, looking for a takedown. Hyabusa pushes Jonghyun against the cage but Jonghyun circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jonghyun lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jonghyun throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hyabusa throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Jonghyun counters with an inside leg kick.
Hyabusa shoots in and drives through. Jonghyun sprawls well.
Hyabusa shoots for a double leg takedown but Jonghyun sprawls well. He's pushed Hyabusa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonghyun misses with a head kick.
Jonghyun connects with an inside leg kick.
Hyabusa fails with a takedown attempt.
Jonghyun scores with a head kick.
Hyabusa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jonghyun is looking to clinch.
Hyabusa shoots in but Jonghyun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jonghyun blocks a head kick by Hyabusa.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Jonghyun comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jonghyun 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Kim Jonghyun!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Kim Jonghyun!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Kim Jonghyun!

Kim Jonghyun wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Kim Jonghyun 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.