PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ho Chi Min (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Kung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Chi Min
vs
Kung

182 cm
22
200 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
198 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ho Chi Min!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Kung!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kung closes the distance and clinches up with Chi Min, looking for a takedown. Kung pushes Chi Min against the cage but Chi Min circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stefan Kung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kung misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Chi Min to counter with a crisp jab.
Chi Min misses with a straight left.
Kung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chi Min defends it nicely.
We've been told by Chi Min's head coaches at Restricted area that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ho Chi Min has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Kung.
Chi Min stuffs the takedown.
Chi Min looks to land a body kick but Kung moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kung darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chi Min does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kung is looking to stall here but Chi Min recovers full guard.
Kung makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kung trying to control the position from guard on top but Chi Min is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Kung drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chi Min looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chi Min looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chi Min!

Kung tries to buck Chi Min off but Chi Min is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chi Min wants to control but Kung is keeping him busy.
Kung is trying to control Chi Min's posture but Chi Min avoids it.
Kung is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chi Min tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kung struggling a bit here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kung is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

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.
Kung is trying to maintain the position but Chi Min is very close to passing his half guard.
Kung has a hand on Chi Min's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Chi Min takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Kung tries to hold on but Chi Min pushes him away.
Kung is looking to improve his position but Chi Min isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ho Chi Min dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

No luck for Kung with that takedown attempt.
Kung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chi Min makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chi Min pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Kung scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Chi Min's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chi Min is not content to let Kung control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chi Min prevents Kung from improving position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chi Min keeps working.

Kung goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chi Min has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kung but great work by Chi Min.
Kung is looking to regain half guard here but Chi Min keeps moving and retains side control.
Kung is trying to control Chi Min's posture but Chi Min avoids it.
Kung gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kung is trying to maintain the position but Chi Min is very close to passing his half guard.
Kung works his way to full guard. Good work.

Kung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chi Min trying to control the position from guard on top but Kung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stefan Kung has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chi Min stopping the sweep attempt from Kung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kung is looking for a triangle here but Chi Min uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kung manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Kung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kung misses with a head shot. Chi Min uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kung accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kung trying to control but Chi Min is working from the bottom.
Kung loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kung throwing strikes from guard but Chi Min blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chi Min is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan Kung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Chi Min looks to land a combination but Kung avoids it well.

Chi Min gets a clinch.
Chi Min lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kung or not.
Chi Min stalling in the clinch but Kung improves position.
Chi Min lands with a left to the head.
Kung is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chi Min lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Chi Min.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kung.
Kung fails to pull guard.
Kung is trying to drag Chi Min to the mat but Chi Min just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ho Chi Min has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Kung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chi Min unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kung lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chi Min stalling.
Chi Min makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chi Min misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chi Min lands an elbow that stopped Kung in his tracks for a moment.
Chi Min is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kung can do to turn this around?
Chi Min missing with knees to the body.
Kung tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chi Min smiles and moves away.
Kung shoots for a double leg takedown but Chi Min sprawls well. He's pushed Kung's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Chi Min gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chi Min lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kung backwards.
Kung takes a shot to the head.
Kung misses with the head strike.
Chi Min gets underhooks to prevent Kung's takedown attempt.
Kung wants a takedown.
Kung struggles to land a body shot inside as Chi Min controls his hands.
Chi Min lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kung backwards.
Chi Min working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kung has a couple of punches blocked by Chi Min.
Chi Min lands a hook that snaps the head of Kung backwards.
Chi Min gets underhooks to prevent Kung's takedown attempt.

Kung has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Chi Min clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Even with his hooks in, Kung manages to miss with strikes from the back.

Kung is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Kung is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chi Min defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Kung somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kung tightening his grip on Chi Min, looking for the choke.

Kung is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chi Min has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Even with his hooks in, Kung manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Well, with Kung on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chi Min is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kung connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Chi Min to escape the position.
Kung missing with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Chi Min's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Kung missing with punches from the back.
Kung gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.

Chi Min fending off the submission attempt from Kung.
Kung controlling well, preventing Chi Min from escaping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ho Chi Min showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chi Min has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ho Chi Min!