PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matteo Minonzio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Son Go Chung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minonzio's entrance music is Metallica Enter Sandman. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Minonzio
vs
Go Chung

189 cm
21
206 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Matteo Minonzio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Son Go Chung!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Minonzio fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Go Chung to the ground. Minonzio is now in Go Chung's guard.
Minonzio postures up in Go Chung's guard and throws a big left but Go Chung blocks it.
Minonzio postures up in Go Chung's guard and throws a big left but Go Chung blocks it.
Minonzio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Go Chung really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Minonzio. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Minonzio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Minonzio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Go Chung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Go Chung wants to stand but Minonzio is controlling the position.
Go Chung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Minonzio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Go Chung is looking to stand up but Minonzio isn't so interested in that idea.
Minonzio is looking to work some ground and pound but Go Chung has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minonzio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Minonzio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minonzio postures up in Go Chung's guard and throws a big left but Go Chung blocks it.
Minonzio throwing strikes but missing.
Minonzio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Minonzio throwing strikes but missing.
Go Chung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Minonzio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Minonzio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Minonzio with a nice head shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minonzio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Minonzio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Minonzio drops back looking for a leg! Go Chung is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Go Chung manages to kick Minonzio off! Minonzio jumps back into Go Chung's guard.
Minonzio lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Minonzio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Minonzio is looking to work some ground and pound but Go Chung has wrist control.
Minonzio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minonzio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Minonzio throws a big elbow that misses.

Minonzio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Minonzio throws a big right hand that misses.
Minonzio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Minonzio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Minonzio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Minonzio thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Minonzio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Minonzio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Minonzio is looking to work some ground and pound but Go Chung has wrist control.
Minonzio throws a big elbow that misses.
Go Chung preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Minonzio is looking to work some ground and pound but Go Chung has wrist control.
Minonzio throwing strikes but missing.
Minonzio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Minonzio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Minonzio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Minonzio with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matteo Minonzio dominated that round.
That's time! Minonzio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Go Chung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Minonzio.
Go Chung tries to clinch but Minonzio is having none of it.

Minonzio closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Go Chung avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Minonzio.
Go Chung managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Minonzio.

Minonzio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Go Chung has escaped the position, nice work there.

Minonzio tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Minonzio has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Minonzio working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Minonzio are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Minonzio tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Minonzio fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Minonzio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Go Chung, who protects the arm well.

Minonzio is trying to get an arm triangle but Go Chung is defending well.
Go Chung parries the strikes from Minonzio easily there. Minonzio is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Go Chung to escape.
Go Chung is pushing Minonzio's head away, looking to escape. Minonzio manages to hold on to the position though.
Minonzio misses with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minonzio working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Go Chung is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Minonzio is controlling him well.

Minonzio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Go Chung has escaped the position, nice work there.
Go Chung is trying to buck Minonzio off.
Minonzio lands a decent elbow from side control.

It looks like Son Go Chung has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ground and pound from Minonzio seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Minonzio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Go Chung, who protects the arm well.

Go Chung throws Minonzio to one side and escapes!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Go Chung.
Minonzio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Go Chung can do to turn this around?
Go Chung keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Go Chung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Minonzio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Matteo Minonzio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minonzio shoots in looking for a takedown but Go Chung manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Minonzio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matteo Minonzio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Go Chung tries to clinch up.
Minonzio has a takedown stuffed.
Minonzio slips a jab and a cross from Go Chung.
Go Chung stuffs the takedown attempt from Minonzio. Minonzio gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Minonzio tries to move into range but Go Chung moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good leg kick by Go Chung there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Go Chung is looking to clinch but Minonzio is avoiding it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Go Chung doesn't manage to clinch there - Minonzio circles away.
Go Chung closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Go Chung throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Minonzio.
Son Go Chung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Minonzio.
Go Chung tries to clinch but Minonzio moves out of range.
Matteo Minonzio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Go Chung moves into the clinch.
Minonzio has Go Chung pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Go Chung manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Minonzio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Go Chung wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Go Chung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Go Chung wants to stall.
Go Chung lands an elbow just above Minonzio 's eye.
Go Chung lands an elbow inside.
Minonzio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Go Chung after a bit of a struggle.
Minonzio dodges an elbow strike from Go Chung.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Go Chung is trying to push Minonzio away but Minonzio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Go Chung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Go Chung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minonzio looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Go Chung is fending him off so far but Minonzio persists. Nope, Go Chung circles away and we're back to standing.
Go Chung fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Matteo Minonzio will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Son Go Chung's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Go Chung throws a right hand that Minonzio ducks under and follows up with a left that Minonzio also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Minonzio.
Minonzio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Go Chung drives through and clinches with Minonzio against the cage.
Go Chung is trying to break the clinch but Minonzio has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Go Chung.
A bit of stalling here from Go Chung.
Go Chung gets underhooks to prevent Minonzio's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matteo Minonzio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Minonzio takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Go Chung.
Minonzio takes an elbow to the forehead.
Minonzio keeps control of Go Chung as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Minonzio wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Minonzio goes for a takedown attempt but Go Chung pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Go Chung throws a nice looking combination but Minonzio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Go Chung stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Go Chung wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Go Chung tries to clinch there but Minonzio circles away.
Minonzio swats away the attempt to clinch by Go Chung.
Minonzio shoots in looking for a takedown but Go Chung manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Minonzio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Go Chung throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Minonzio.
Go Chung tries to clinch there but Minonzio circles away.
Go Chung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Minonzio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Minonzio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Go Chung clinches with his opponent.
Go Chung prevents the takedown attempt.
Go Chung creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Minonzio's defenses.
Minonzio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Go Chung gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Go Chung lands an elbow inside that Minonzio shrugs off.
Go Chung crunches a lovely knee into Minonzio's ribcage.
Go Chung avoiding damage.

Go Chung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Go Chung wants to clinch up but Minonzio keeps it at a distance.
Go Chung looks to land a combination. Minonzio sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Go Chung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Minonzio.
Minonzio avoids a punch combination nicely.
Go Chung is looking to clinch.
Go Chung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Minonzio swats away the attempt to clinch by Go Chung.
Nice sprawl there from Go Chung as Minonzio shoots in.
A left and a right from Go Chung both land. Nice combination.
Go Chung fails in his attempt to clinch.
Minonzio fails with the takedown.
Minonzio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Go Chung sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Minonzio somewhat.
A punch lands to the side of Minonzio 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Go Chung connects with a high kick.
Son Go Chung seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Go Chung tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Minonzio gets tackled into the cage by Go Chung. Go Chung maintains the clinch.
Go Chung lands a damaging elbow.
Minonzio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Nice elbow from Go Chung.
Go Chung lands an elbow inside that Minonzio shrugs off.
Go Chung lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Go Chung gets underhooks to prevent Minonzio's takedown attempt.
Go Chung lands an elbow inside.
Minonzio can't get the takedown.
Go Chung lands an elbow just above Minonzio 's eye.
Go Chung lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Go Chung has had enough of the clinch but Minonzio keeps him there for the moment.
Go Chung is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Minonzio is keeping busy.
Minonzio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Go Chung pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Go Chung lands a damaging elbow.
Minonzio takes an elbow to the temple.
Minonzio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Go Chung fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Go Chung feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Minonzio's calf.
Minonzio takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Minonzio is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Go Chung misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Minonzio is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Go Chung.
Oh Minonzio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Go Chung lands with a big left! Minonzio is wobbled badly! Go Chung comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Minonzio to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Son Go Chung!
A determined Son Go Chung didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!