PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pung Rundgung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Caldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rundgung comes to the cage accompanied by Bullsonparade. Pung Rundgung has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rundgung
vs
Caldwell

185 cm
24
195 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

186 cm
25
200 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

STEEL PENN'S SKIN SHOP

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 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Pung Rundgung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Caldwell!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rundgung swats away the attempt to clinch by Caldwell.
Rundgung scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rundgung misses with a low kick.
A combination from Caldwell does no damage.
Caldwell shoots in for a takedown but Rundgung shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Caldwell avoids the head kick by Rundgung.
Rundgung lands a jab-cross combination.
No joy there for Caldwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caldwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rundgung jabs at Caldwell's body.
Caldwell misses with a takedown attempt - Rundgung sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Caldwell moves in looking to clinch but Rundgung pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Caldwell avoids the body shot from Rundgung.
Some wild striking there from Rundgung.
Rundgung tries a low kick but Caldwell avoids it.
Rundgung throws a one two combo.
Caldwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caldwell swinging wildly here.
Rundgung misses with a looping right.
Rundgung swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pung Rundgung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rundgung misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Caldwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rundgung throws an overhand right that lands on Caldwell's shoulder, as Caldwell tries to avoid the shot.
Rundgung connects with a single shot there.
Rundgung circles away from the clinch attempt.
No joy there for Caldwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caldwell tries to clinch but Rundgung moves out of range.
Caldwell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rundgung counters with a series of strikes. Caldwell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Caldwell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rundgung to score with a decent uppercut.
Caldwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rundgung lands a nice shot to the body.
Rundgung throws the left hand but Caldwell avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Rundgung. Those never looked like landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rundgung on the side of the head.
Caldwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Pung Rundgung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Caldwell.
Rundgung throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rundgung keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caldwell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rundgung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rundgung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rundgung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A right-left combo lands from Caldwell.
Rundgung defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Caldwell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rundgung misses with a straight right.
Caldwell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rundgung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caldwell moves away.
Caldwell misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rundgung. Caldwell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Caldwell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rundgung.
Rundgung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caldwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Rundgung throws an off balance right hand

and Caldwell moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pung Rundgung 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.

Rundgung uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Caldwell misses with a double jab
and Rundgung counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Caldwell tries to bum rush Rundgung with a series of wild strikes but Rundgung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rundgung moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
No joy there for Caldwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caldwell lands with a good body shot.
Caldwell moves out of range of the strikes.
Rundgung misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Caldwell is defended easily by Rundgung.
Rundgung ducks under a wild hook from Caldwell.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rundgung looks to throw the jab but Caldwell is out of range.
Caldwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rundgung makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Caldwell checks a leg kick.
Caldwell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Caldwell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rundgung throws the left hand but Caldwell avoids the punch easily.
Caldwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Caldwell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rundgung tries to avoid it but Caldwell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rundgung to the ground. Rundgung escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pung Rundgung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Caldwell.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caldwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Caldwell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jimmy Caldwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell throws a series of punches but Rundgung avoids them all with ease.
Caldwell shoots in but Rundgung avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rundgung keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Caldwell is breathing heavily.
Rundgung thows a body shot but no joy.
Caldwell walks into a jab.
Rundgung leaves Caldwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Caldwell ducks under a wild hook from Rundgung.
Rundgung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caldwell moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rundgung back to the cage. Caldwell follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sloppy strikes from Rundgung. Those never looked like landing.
Rundgung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rundgung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caldwell circles away quickly and effectively.
Rundgung throws a lazy right hand but Caldwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Caldwell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rundgung scores with a hook.
Caldwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Rundgung circles away.
Rundgung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caldwell manages to avoid it.
Caldwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Caldwell closes the distance and clinches.

Caldwell breaks the clinch.
Pung Rundgung is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Rundgung misses
and Rundgung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Rundgung, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Caldwell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rundgung.
Rundgung scores with a three punch combo!
Caldwell closes the distance and clinches up with Rundgung, looking for a takedown. Caldwell pushes Rundgung against the cage but Rundgung circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rundgung throws a nice looking combination but Caldwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Caldwell lands with a nice body punch.
Pung Rundgung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rundgung closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Caldwell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caldwell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rundgung doesn't seem bothered though.
Caldwell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rundgung rather than just go for the knockout.
Rundgung cracks Caldwell with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pung Rundgung 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!

Caldwell throws a combination that misses
and Rundgung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Rundgung misses its intended target.
Rundgung drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Caldwell wants to clinch but Rundgung slips to the side
and Rundgung counters with a nice uppercut.
Caldwell moves forwards but Rundgung connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Caldwell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Caldwell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Caldwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caldwell slips a jab and a cross from Rundgung.
Rundgung misses with an uppercut. Caldwell saw that one coming.
Caldwell shoots in and drives through. Rundgung sprawls well.
A punch combination from Rundgung misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rundgung misses with a wild combination.
Rundgung throws a hook to the side of Caldwell's head but Caldwell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Caldwell.
Caldwell is trying desperately to land a takedown but Rundgung is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Caldwell.
Rundgung connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Caldwell has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rundgung throws a lazy uppercut
and Caldwell counters with a left to the body.
Caldwell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rundgung lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rundgung throws a right hand that Caldwell ducks under and follows up with a left that Caldwell also avoids with ease.
Caldwell fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell takes a swing at Rundgung's ribcage but misses.
Caldwell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Horrible takedown by Caldwell or perhaps it was just good defense by Rundgung which made him look bad.
Pung Rundgung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Caldwell.
Rundgung lands with a nice body punch.
Nice straight punches there by Caldwell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Caldwell.
Caldwell shoots in but no luck this time.
Caldwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rundgung lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Caldwell.
Rundgung keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Caldwell slips a jab and a cross from Rundgung.
Rundgung takes a swing at Caldwell's ribcage but misses.
Caldwell swinging wildly here.
Caldwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caldwell shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rundgung pinned against the cage. Rundgung gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Caldwell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rundgung throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Caldwell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rundgung avoids it really well and circles away.
Rundgung dips to his left and cracks Caldwell with an uppercut!
Rundgung loads up on a big right hand but Caldwell slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Rundgung misses the target.
Rundgung will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caldwell just misses with a punch to the body.
Caldwell takes one to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pung Rundgung showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rundgung, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Pung Rundgung!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Pung Rundgung!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Pung Rundgung!

Pung Rundgung wins by unanimous decision!