PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kah Fing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James VonBrunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fing might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ganster Love. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fing
vs
VonBrunn

181 cm
23
176 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

NATURAL BEAST

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kah Fing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James VonBrunn!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Hugh Johnson and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fing throws a head kick that misses.
Fing cracks the inside of VonBrunn's front leg.
Fing throws a sloppy head kick and VonBrunn moves out of range easily.
Fing misses with a low kick.
VonBrunn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fing can pounce on him.
VonBrunn thows a leg kick but Fing checks it
and Fing makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fing pivots, looking for a leg kick but VonBrunn is out of range and Fing settles back down.
VonBrunn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fing ducks under a wild hook from VonBrunn.
VonBrunn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fing throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
VonBrunn scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Kah Fing has been cut.
A lazy body kick from VonBrunn
and Fing finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fing moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
VonBrunn scores with a sloppy right hand. Fing should have avoided that one.
VonBrunn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fing counters with a body kick.
VonBrunn swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fing.
Fing goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fing moves away from the strike by VonBrunn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fing takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fing lands with a nice body kick.
VonBrunn looks gassed!
VonBrunn throws a big shot that misses.
Fing slips under a jab from VonBrunn.
VonBrunn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
VonBrunn misses with the body kick
and Fing counters with a solid body kick.
Fing lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
VonBrunn walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fing.

Fing has managed to clinch.
Fing landing knees to the body.
Fing tries to land knees in the clinch but VonBrunn avoids the damage to the body.
Fing crunches a lovely knee into VonBrunn's ribcage.

Fing's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
VonBrunn steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fing. That one must have hurt.

Fing clinches.
Fing working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fing unloads a knee to the mid-section. VonBrunn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fing scores a nice knee to the body.
Come on Fing - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
VonBrunn wants a takedown but no success here.
A knee to the head by Fing.
Fing landing knees to the body.

Fing's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fing throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
VonBrunn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fing.
Fing connects with a solid leg kick.
Fing fakes the leg kick and cracks VonBrunn in the body.
Fing moves out of range as VonBrunn strikes.
VonBrunn throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fing lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fing - that will leave a mark!
James VonBrunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fing.

Fing rushes VonBrunn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Fing.
Fing lands a knee to the head.
Fing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from VonBrunn.
Fing slowing the pace effectively.
Fing throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but VonBrunn blocks it with crossed arms.
VonBrunn avoiding damage as Fing throws knees to the body.
VonBrunn can't break the clinch.
VonBrunn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
VonBrunn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fing lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fing trying to control the position but instead, VonBrunn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fing into the cage.
Fing lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
VonBrunn has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fing.
VonBrunn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
VonBrunn struggles to land a body shot inside as Fing controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
VonBrunn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
VonBrunn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
VonBrunn avoiding damage as Fing throws knees to the body.
Fing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from VonBrunn.
A hook to the body from Fing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
VonBrunn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
VonBrunn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fing unloads a knee to the mid-section. VonBrunn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fing connects with a nasty looking knee right to VonBrunn's face.
VonBrunn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
VonBrunn digs a right hand into Fing's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fing's gas tank.
VonBrunn lands a left hand.
Fing stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
VonBrunn tries to work over Fing's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Fing.
Fing lands a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fing with an attempt at a knee that misses.
VonBrunn lands with a light punch inside.
VonBrunn wants to stall.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from VonBrunn.
VonBrunn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fing trying to control the position but instead, VonBrunn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fing into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kah Fing dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kah Fing's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fing misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fing is looking to slow VonBrunn down with leg kicks.
VonBrunn stuns Fing with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Fing clinches with his opponent.
VonBrunn is trying to break the clinch but Fing has him pressed against the cage.
VonBrunn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fing has him pressed against the cage.
VonBrunn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fing tries a knee to the head but VonBrunn blocks it.
Fing landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
VonBrunn is looking to break free of the clinch but Fing has double underhooks.
VonBrunn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by VonBrunn as Fing tries to tie him up.

VonBrunn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
VonBrunn lands a jab to the head.
Fing pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
VonBrunn lands a head shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fing moves forwards but VonBrunn connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VonBrunn misses with a looping left.
VonBrunn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fing takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fing pivots, looking for a leg kick but VonBrunn is out of range and Fing settles back down.
VonBrunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fing.
VonBrunn throws a push kick but Fing slaps the foot to one side.
Fing chopping away at his opponent's legs.
VonBrunn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
VonBrunn throws a combination that misses
and Fing counters with a low kick, right behind VonBrunn 's knee.
Fing fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt VonBrunn.
VonBrunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fing throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Fing misses.
VonBrunn looks to throw a body kick
and Fing counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fing chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before VonBrunn can pounce on him.
Fing lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
VonBrunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fing moves away.
Fing lands a head kick. VonBrunn smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
VonBrunn throws a leg kick
and Fing counters with a head kick. That will keep VonBrunn thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
VonBrunn tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fing.
A head kick by VonBrunn misses

and Fing holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fing tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
VonBrunn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fing has him pressed against the cage.
VonBrunn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
VonBrunn has had enough of the clinch but Fing keeps him there for the moment.
VonBrunn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fing misses with a knee strike.
VonBrunn wants to break free but Fing has control.
VonBrunn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fing backwards.
Fing connects with a nasty looking knee right to VonBrunn's face.
VonBrunn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fing is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fing prevents a body shot from VonBrunn.
Fing tries to land a knee to the head but VonBrunn blocks with his arms.
Fing is trying to stall.
VonBrunn goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fing prevents it.
VonBrunn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fing working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fing with a knee to the head.
Fing is looking to control VonBrunn's arms but VonBrunn gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fing has his back to the cage.
VonBrunn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
VonBrunn misses with a body punch.
VonBrunn wants to get back to striking at distance but Fing won't allow it.
Fing tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
VonBrunn avoiding damage as Fing throws knees to the body.
VonBrunn lands with a light punch inside.
VonBrunn wants to get back to striking at distance but Fing won't allow it.
VonBrunn lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
VonBrunn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A looping hook to the body misses from VonBrunn. Fing does a little dance to reset his feet.
VonBrunn fails to land with a series of punches.
A shot to the body from VonBrunn misses
and Fing counters with a nice kick to the body.
VonBrunn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
VonBrunn clobbers Fing with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
VonBrunn has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fing.
VonBrunn takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fing tries to move into range but VonBrunn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
VonBrunn lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Fing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
VonBrunn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
VonBrunn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fing. Fing obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from VonBrunn misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James VonBrunn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kah Fing's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

VonBrunn connects with a high kick.
Fing uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from VonBrunn.
Fing blocks a jab.
VonBrunn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
VonBrunn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fing is able to avoid easily.
VonBrunn looks to land a right hand but Fing moved out of range.
VonBrunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fing.
VonBrunn misses with a series of wild punches.

Fing clinches with his opponent.
Fing is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
VonBrunn can't break the clinch.
VonBrunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for VonBrunn.
Fing stalls.
VonBrunn is working Fing over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, VonBrunn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, VonBrunn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fing stalls.
VonBrunn wants to break free but Fing has control.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
VonBrunn swings wildly with an uppercut but Fing uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fing using the Thai plumb to throw knees but VonBrunn has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
VonBrunn blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fing landing some nice looking knees to the body.
VonBrunn has had enough of the clinch but Fing keeps him there for the moment.
Knees to the body from Fing.
Fing trying to land knees to the body.
VonBrunn avoiding damage as Fing throws knees to the body.
Fing misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from VonBrunn.
Fing misses with a knee strike.
VonBrunn wants to break free but Fing has control.
VonBrunn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fing has him pressed against the cage.
Fing missing with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

VonBrunn has hold of one of Fing's legs. Fing is fighting the takedown attempt but VonBrunn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
VonBrunn throws a strike but Fing rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
VonBrunn throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
VonBrunn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
VonBrunn prevents Fing from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VonBrunn scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Fing?
VonBrunn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
VonBrunn looking to land elbow strikes but Fing uses the position to regain half guard.
VonBrunn prevents Fing from improving his position.
VonBrunn is pressing down on Fing's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fing is holding on for now.
Fing wants to improve his position but VonBrunn is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fing is controlling VonBrunn's position as best he can from this difficult position.
VonBrunn thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fing to regain full guard.
VonBrunn postures up.
VonBrunn postures up in Fing's guard and throws a big left but Fing blocks it.
VonBrunn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Fing moves into range and clinches up with VonBrunn.
Fing with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
James VonBrunn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think VonBrunn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!