PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Budo Tung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Slone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Tung
vs
Slone

168 cm
25
139 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

170 cm
22
137 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Budo Tung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Slone!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tung swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slone misses with a body shot.
Slone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slone throws a front kick aimed at Tung's knee but Tung avoids it well.
Tung slips under a jab.
Slone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tung circles away quickly and effectively.
Slone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tung throws a series of punches but Slone moves out of range.
Slone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slone misses with a wild combination.
Slone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Slone misses with a two punch combination.
Slone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tung moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tung misses with the combination.
Slone with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tung to score with a decent uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slone is looking to score with low kicks.
Tung connects with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Slone slips under a jab from Tung.
Tung lands the left hand.
Slone throws an overhand right that lands on Tung's shoulder, as Tung tries to avoid the shot.
Slone misses with an attempted mid kick.
Slone tries to work over Tung's front leg with a kick but Tung checks it.
Slone throws a right hand that Tung ducks under and follows up with a left that Tung also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Slone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tung lands a nice shot that snaps Slone's head back.
Tung lands the left hand.
Slone misses with a jab, cross combination.
Slone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slone looks winded!
Slone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Slone misses with a double jab
and Tung counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Slone thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Tung.
We've been told by Tung's head coaches at >TAPOUT ELITE< that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Slone needs to keep his hands up - Tung had a free shot at his head there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tung scores with a sloppy right hand. Slone should have avoided that one.
Tung uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Slone has time to react.
Slone wants to land a leg kick but Tung is out of range.
A cross from Tung lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slone.
Tung connects with a nice looking jab.
Tung throws a series of punches but Slone avoids them all with ease.
Tung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slone throws a low kick, looking for Tung's leg but Tung calmly moves out of range.
Tung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slone moves out of range as Tung strikes.
No joy there for Tung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tung takes a swing at Slone's ribcage but misses.
Slone throws a right hand that Tung ducks under and follows up with a left that Tung also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slone.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slone.
Slone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slone throws a right and a left that Tung avoids nicely.
Slone throws a nice looking combination but Tung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tung moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tung feints a jab promting Slone to slip. Tung then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Slone slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
No joy there for Slone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tung connects with a nice looking jab.
Slone throws a series of punches but Tung moves out of range.
Slone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tung lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tung comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tung is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tung misses with a few strikes there.
Slone misses with a few strikes there.
Slone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Tung.
Slone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tung fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slone misses with a low kick.
Tung lunges at Slone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Slone's hand.
Slone misses with a low kick.
Tung jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
No joy there for Slone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice jab there from Tung.
Tung goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A combination from Slone does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tung lands with a hook. Slone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tung lands a glancing blow to the side of Slone's head.
Slone takes one on the button.
Slone throws a leg kick but Tung checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Budo Tung dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Slone tries to bum rush Tung with a series of wild strikes but Tung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tung fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tung blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from Tung.
Donk. Tung catches Slone right on the button with a cross.
Tung connects with a right hand. Slone shakes it off.
Slone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Slone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tung.
Slone misses with a double jab
and Tung counters with a two punch combo.
Slone throws a chopping leg kick but Tung manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tung lands a body shot.
Tung digs a good body shot into Slone's ribs.
Slone throws a right and a left that Tung avoids nicely.
Tung lands with an uppercut that bounces Slone off the cage and back into range.
Budo Tung is winning the standup battle so far.
Tung connects with the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slone throws a right and a left that Tung avoids nicely.
Slone is breathing heavily.
Tung lands with a cross.
Tung throws a jab but it's blocked by Slone.
Slone throws a leg kick that misses.
Slone throws a series of punches but Tung moves out of range.
Slone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tung finds it's way round the side to connect with Slone's head.
Tung looks to land a combination. Slone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tung darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slone on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Slone thows a body shot but no joy.
Tung punishes Slone's body with a nice straight punch.
Budo Tung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slone misses with a low kick.
Slone misses with a two punch combination.
Tung misses with a double jab.
Slone throws a series of punches but Tung moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tung lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tung.
Tung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tung fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slone on the side of the head.
Slone tries to bum rush Tung with a series of wild strikes but Tung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tung scores with a hook.
Slone throws a nice looking combination but Tung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tung scores with a nice right hand.
Tung connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Slone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tung takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tung with a hook.
Slone takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tung scores with the left hand. Slone knows he should have avoided that one.
Tung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tung fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slone pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slone thows a body shot but no joy.
Tung lands a slapping body shot.
Slone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tung circles away quickly and effectively.
Slone throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tung counters with a series of strikes. Slone will be more careful next time no doubt.
Some wild striking there from Tung.
Slone doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tung digs a good body shot into Slone's ribs.
Slone throws a nice looking combination but Tung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tung fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Slone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Slone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tung dips to his left and cracks Slone with an uppercut!
Tung digs a good body shot into Slone's ribs.
Slone throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tung scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tung throws a series of punches but Slone moves out of range.
Tung lands a glancing blow to the side of Slone's head.
Tung shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Slone eats them both and turns towards Tung to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Slone throws a series of punches but Tung moves out of range.
Tung darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Slone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tung.
Tung throws a looping overhand right but Slone ducks down to avoid it.
Slone throws a series of punches but Tung moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tung throws a series of punches but Slone moves out of range.
Slone throws a series of punches but Tung avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Slone tries to bum rush Tung with a series of wild strikes but Tung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Tung.
Tung stalks Slone and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Slone's face. Slone staggers backwards, shaken.
Slone throws a chopping leg kick but Tung manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Budo Tung dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Slone looks to land a combination but Tung avoids it well.
Tung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tung scores with a jab to the jaw.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tung.
Slone throws a right hand that Tung ducks under and follows up with a left that Tung also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheers as Slone lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tung doesn't seem phased though.
Slone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tung comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tung throws a shot from downtown. Slone moves away and avoids it.
Tung scores with the left hand. Slone knows he should have avoided that one.
Tung connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tung, as that shot connected.
A jab lands there for Tung.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tung misses with a straight left.
Slone throws the kick towards the body but Tung avoids it.
Tung lands a nice hook to Slone's body. Slone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slone misses with a low kick.
Tung lands a slapping body shot.
Slone lands with a nice combination. Tung backs away looking to recover.
Tung connects with a body shot that sends Slone's belly button to the back.
Tung with a nice cross.
Slone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tung circles away quickly and effectively.
Tung misses with the combination.
Tung goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tung lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tung lands with a hook. Slone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tung clobbers Slone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Slone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tung throws out the jab.
Slone misses with the combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tung works the jab nicely.
Tung keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Slone just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Slone does no damage.
Tung fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Slone on the side of the head.
Tung dodges the punch combination from Slone.
Tung cracks Slone with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tung connects with a right hand. Slone shakes it off.
Tung connects with a crisp jab.
Tung catches Slone with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Slone misses with a double jab.
Slone takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tung is working the combinations to good effect here.
Tung fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tung with a nice cross.
Slone looks to throw the jab but Tung is out of range.
Slone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Slone thuds a left hand into Tung's body.
Slone throws a series of punches but Tung moves out of range.
Tung connects with a good right hand that stumbles Slone. Slone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tung scores with a crisp jab that stopped Slone in his tracks.
Slone moves forwards but Tung connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tung checks a low kick from Slone.
Slone throws a body kick that misses.
Nice straight punches there by Tung. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tung.
Tung fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tung lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tung.
Tung moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tung connects with a looping right hand.
Chad Slone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Slone might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tung has got the better of the exchanges.
Slone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Slone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tung dodges the punch combination from Slone.
Tung is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Slone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Slone. Those never looked like landing.
Tung cracks Slone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tung cracks Slone with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tung.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick from Slone misses.
A cross from Tung lands.
Slone misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Budo Tung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tung has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Budo Tung!
During a confident post fight interview, Budo Tung thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.