PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will DeFrank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sang Min Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will DeFrank has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

DeFrank
vs
Min Kim

180 cm
22
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
27
186 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Global Empire MMA Gear

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Will DeFrank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sang Min Kim!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeFrank misses with a body shot.
Will DeFrank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeFrank fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeFrank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
DeFrank takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
DeFrank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeFrank fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeFrank chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kim can pounce on him.
DeFrank fails with a takedown attempt.
Kim looks to land a combination. DeFrank sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kim keeps the fight on the outside.
That kick from Kim tenderised DeFrank's leg. DeFrank is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kim throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

DeFrank drives through with a takedown into Kim's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
DeFrank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kim keeping full guard, as DeFrank tries to pass.
DeFrank is looking to work some ground and pound but Kim has wrist control.
DeFrank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeFrank postures up.
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.
DeFrank looking to sit in guard and control but Kim gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeFrank is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but DeFrank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeFrank seems keen to control Kim's posture.
Kim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeFrank swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kim wants to control from the top but DeFrank keeps moving.
Kim throws a big right hand that misses.
DeFrank is pulling down on Kim's head. It's preventing any offense from Kim, at least for the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
DeFrank shoots in and drives through. Kim sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeFrank tries a low kick but Kim avoids it.
Kim jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kim throws a leg kick which misses DeFrank's front leg but catches the back leg as DeFrank tries to avoid it.
DeFrank on the wrong end of a nice jab.

DeFrank gets a double leg takedown into Kim's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim working a defensive guard but DeFrank passes into half guard.
Kim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
DeFrank postures up in Kim's guard and throws a big left but Kim blocks it.
DeFrank won't allow Kim to sweep him here.
Kim wants to control but DeFrank passes easily into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim wants to get back to full guard.
DeFrank lands strikes from half guard.

DeFrank wants to work for an arm triangle but Kim is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kim is pressing down on DeFrank's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeFrank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeFrank trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
DeFrank is looking to work some ground and pound but Kim has wrist control.
Kim trying to keep a closed guard but DeFrank is proving a slippery customer.
DeFrank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kim wants to sweep here but DeFrank controlling him for the moment.
Kim seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Kim is looking for a triangle but DeFrank pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeFrank is working Kim over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

DeFrank avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeFrank missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
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!
DeFrank is working Kim over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kim looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeFrank is one step ahead there.
DeFrank scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as DeFrank accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
DeFrank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
DeFrank postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Will DeFrank will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

The fight stays on the outside here - DeFrank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeFrank throws a leg kick but Kim moved away.
DeFrank's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kim connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DeFrank scrambles back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeFrank.
Kim scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Kim drives through and clinches with DeFrank against the cage.
DeFrank tries to break the clinch but Kim is controlling the position.
Kim lands an elbow inside.
DeFrank is trying to push Kim away but Kim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kim manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Kim on the inside.
A short left from Kim.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kim - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Kim.
Come on Kim - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeFrank backwards.
Kim stalling.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
DeFrank wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kim has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kim as DeFrank tries to tie him up.
Kim pressing his opponent against the cage.
DeFrank looking to stall.
Kim lands a body shot.
DeFrank trying to stall but Kim improves his position.
DeFrank wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kim has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeFrank.
Kim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
DeFrank is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kim has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DeFrank is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
DeFrank is trying to force a seperation but Kim has the dominant position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kim leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Kim.
A frustrated look appears on DeFrank's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on DeFrank's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DeFrank is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
DeFrank drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeFrank is trying to break the clinch but Kim is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeFrank wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeFrank is trying to maintain a safe position but Kim gets an underhook and turns DeFrank into the cage.
Kim scores with a knee to the head.
DeFrank wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kim has him pressed against the cage.
DeFrank looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Will DeFrank.
Kim circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeFrank shoots in looking for a takedown. Kim tries to sprawl out of it but DeFrank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kim manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kim looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeFrank fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeFrank takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch but DeFrank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim keeps the fight on the outside.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Kim.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

Kim forces DeFrank back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Kim on the inside.
Kim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DeFrank wants to stall.
A nice left hand lands by Kim.
Sang Min Kim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kim on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DeFrank is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice body punch from Kim.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kim leaning against his opponent.
DeFrank tries to break free but Kim pushes him back against the cage.
DeFrank tries to circle away but Kim has him pinned against the cage.
Kim scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sang Min Kim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

DeFrank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kim is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Kim gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DeFrank changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kim fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kim pushes DeFrank away with a front kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Kim.
DeFrank misses with a shot to the body
and Kim counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Kim rushes DeFrank and presses him up against the cage.
DeFrank is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
DeFrank wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
DeFrank is looking for a takedown.
DeFrank is trying to break the clinch but Kim is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kim as DeFrank tries to tie him up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
DeFrank misses with some punches.
DeFrank pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
DeFrank wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
DeFrank taking a breather.
DeFrank tries to circle away but Kim has him pinned against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Kim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Kim jumps guard and drags DeFrank to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
DeFrank is looking to work some ground and pound but Kim has wrist control.
DeFrank throwing strikes from guard but Kim blocks nicely.
Will DeFrank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kim is trying to control the position but DeFrank postures up.
DeFrank throws a big elbow that misses.
DeFrank won't allow Kim to sweep him here.
Kim pulls DeFrank in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeFrank trying to control but Kim is working from the bottom.
DeFrank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeFrank throwing strikes but missing.
Kim wants to sweep here but DeFrank controlling him for the moment.
DeFrank postures up in Kim's guard and throws a big left but Kim blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
DeFrank throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeFrank is looking to advance position but Kim has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kim unloading with bombs!
DeFrank is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
DeFrank on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DeFrank tries to get out of the position.
Kim content just to control the position here.

Kim is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, DeFrank has managed to escape the submission attempt.
DeFrank wants to hold on but Kim pushes him away.
Kim throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim trying to control but DeFrank is having none of it.
Kim lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
DeFrank working to try and regain half guard.
Kim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kim raining down shots from the mount!
DeFrank wants to control but Kim is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
DeFrank manages to regain half guard. Good work.
DeFrank is not content to let Kim control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sang Min Kim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kim 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sang Min Kim!
Our winner, Sang Min Kim, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.