PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo Bernardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jung Chan Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bernardo
vs
Chan Sung

180 cm
21
160 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bernardo Bernardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jung Chan Sung!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bernardo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chan Sung is trying to defend but Bernardo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Chan Sung makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chan Sung.
Chan Sung keeping moving, preventing Bernardo from controlling successfully.
Bernardo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chan Sung is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bernardo wants to control but Chan Sung is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chan Sung missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bernardo is pressing down on Chan Sung's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chan Sung trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chan Sung is looking to work some ground and pound but Bernardo has wrist control.

Bernardo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chan Sung defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chan Sung passes into half guard.

Chan Sung is trying to work for a kimura but Bernardo is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardo is trying to control but can't.
Bernardo wants to improve his position but Chan Sung is controlling well.
Chan Sung is pressing down on Bernardo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bernardo is holding on for now.

Bernardo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chan Sung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bernardo defending well though.
Chan Sung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chan Sung works his way into side control.
Bernardo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bernardo trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chan Sung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bernardo defending well though.
Bernardo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Bernardo actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo trying to control but Chan Sung postures up.

Chan Sung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Chan Sung seems to be working for a kimura but Bernardo defends the submission attempt.

Chan Sung is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bernardo defends it well.
Bernardo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bernardo keeping moving, preventing Chan Sung from controlling successfully.

Chan Sung 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.
Chan Sung preventing the sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo controls Chan Sung momentarily but Chan Sung frees himself.
Chan Sung stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bernardo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bernardo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chan Sung's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernardo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bernardo looking to pass the guard.

Chan Sung looking for a guillotine here but Bernardo defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Chan Sung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Chan Sung looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Bernardo 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chan Sung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bernardo defends it easily.
Bernardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chan Sung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Chan Sung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bernardo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bernardo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bernardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Chan Sung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bernardo advances to half guard.
Chan Sung is looking to improve his position.
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 Bernardo Bernardo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Bernardo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chan Sung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bernardo pinned against the cage. Bernardo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Bernardo closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chan Sung's guard.
Chan Sung managing to control the position.
Bernardo trying to control but Chan Sung is working from the bottom.
Bernardo stopping the sweep attempt from Chan Sung.
Chan Sung manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Chan Sung can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bernardo is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chan Sung.
Chan Sung wants to control the pace but Bernardo is squirming around nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Chan Sung there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Bernardo regains half guard.
Bernardo is looking to improve his position.

Chan Sung 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.

Chan Sung is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bernardo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chan Sung.
Bernardo wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo is trying to control but can't.
Bernardo is looking for a sweep. Chan Sung is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bernardo trying to hold on to Chan Sung's head to control him but Chan Sung postures up.

Chan Sung is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bernardo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Bernardo is looking for a triangle but Chan Sung pushes his legs off easily.
Chan Sung won't allow Bernardo to sweep him here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chan Sung postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Bernardo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chan Sung defends it easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan Sung with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bernardo keeping moving, preventing Chan Sung from controlling successfully.
Chan Sung throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Chan Sung drops back looking for a leg! Bernardo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bernardo manages to kick Chan Sung off! Chan Sung jumps back into Bernardo's guard.
Chan Sung preventing the sweep.
Chan Sung throws a big right hand that misses.
Bernardo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chan Sung!
Chan Sung has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bernardo takes Chan Sung's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Chan Sung is in trouble.
Bernardo wants to control but Chan Sung is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan Sung is in bad spot here.

Bernardo is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Chan Sung is defending well though. Bernardo let's go of the attempt for now.
Chan Sung is trying to stand back up.
Bernardo is hanging on to Chan Sung's back as he tries to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernardo is looking to control Chan Sung but Chan Sung is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Chan Sung trying to control the position but Bernardo manages to sink in the hooks.
Bernardo really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Chan Sung.
Chan Sung tries to break free.
Bernardo Bernardo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Chan Sung defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Chan Sung preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bernardo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bernardo Bernardo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bernardo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Bernardo seems to be looking for submissions.
Chan Sung moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bernardo trying to control but Chan Sung is working from the bottom.
Bernardo prevents Chan Sung from getting back to his feet.

Chan Sung has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bernardo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Chan Sung throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chan Sung looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Bernardo is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Chan Sung has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Bernardo is looking to defend but Chan Sung has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Bernardo! Chan Sung pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Bernardo taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jung Chan Sung!