PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Sang Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Smith
vs
Sang Jung

195 cm
26
275 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
275 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jin Sang Jung!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jung shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smith avoids the head kick by Jung.
Smith looks to land a combination but Jung avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jung shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sam Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Sang Jung.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jung.
Jung is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith throws a right hand that Jung ducks under and follows up with a left that Jung also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jung looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jung checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jung throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sam Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jung takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jung has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jung slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Jung shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jung gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith slips under a jab.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jung wants to clinch.
Jung dives in and grabs Smith's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Jung's head and hops out.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a double jab.

Jung has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jung has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jung fails to pull guard.

Jung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jung.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jung.
Smith throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jung.
Jung showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Jung closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Jung tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jung is trying desperately to land a takedown but Smith is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jung.
Jung dodges the punch combination from Smith.
An inside leg kick lands from Smith.
Jung fails with the takedown.

Jung gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Jung won't allow it.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with the left hand. Jung knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jung backs up against the cage.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Jung on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Smith. Smith obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jung.
Sam Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jung takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jung moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Jung wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jung throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Jung backing up. Jung nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Jung rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jung is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Jung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Jung closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith throws a head kick but Jung moves out of range.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jung misses with a few strikes there.
Jung wants to clinch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jung slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Jung walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jung moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Jung does no damage.

Jung gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Jung to work.

Jung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jung is looking to clinch.
Jung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jung fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a leg kick which misses Jung's front leg but catches the back leg as Jung tries to avoid it.
Smith moves out of range of the leg kick from Jung.
Jung throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Jung gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jung tries to score a power double leg takedown but Smith sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jung somewhat.
Sam Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Sang Jung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jung takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jung shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Smith jabs at Jung's body.
Jung is breathing heavily.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Jung misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Jung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jung throws a leg kick but Smith sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith leaves Jung with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jung tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Jung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith lunges at Jung with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jung's hand.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jung takes one on the button.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith lands a nice hook to Jung's body. Jung takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jung throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jung off to one side.
Smith blocks a head kick by Jung.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith throws a series of punches but Jung moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Smith dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Jung fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jung tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Jung shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Sam Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jin Sang Jung.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jung looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith throws a right and a left that Jung avoids nicely.
A head kick by Jung misses
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Jung.
Jung has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Jung tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith lands a high kick!
Jung shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sam Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jung shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Jung blocks the body kick.
Jung will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smith scores with a one two! Jung had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jung shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jung takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jung fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jung shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jung circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sam Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith tries to bum rush Jung with a series of wild strikes but Jung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sam Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jung on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Jung rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Jung wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith tries to circle away but Jung has him pinned against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith prevents a takedown attempt there.

Jung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Smith, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Smith!