PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred The Shank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Sung has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sung
vs
The Shank

180 cm
29
180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

173 cm
21
173 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Determined

Backyard Fighting

Sparta Fightware

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Sung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fred The Shank!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Shank misses the shot to the body.
The Shank scores with a spinning back kick!
The Shank throws a nice looking combination but Sung bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and The Shank counters with a single leg into guard. Sung didn't expect that.
Sung can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Shank controls the pace.
The Shank must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Sung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sung is trying to control the position but The Shank postures up.
Sung trying to control the position here.
Sung is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Shank sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sung keeping moving, preventing The Shank from controlling successfully.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Fred The Shank wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sung misses with a takedown attempt
and The Shank counters with a one-two to the body.
The Shank misses with a wild combination.
Sung with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Shank counters with a series of strikes. Sung will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Sung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sung misses with a takedown attempt
and The Shank counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The Shank works over Sung's head and body with a nice combination.
Sung tries to move into range but The Shank moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Shank moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fred The Shank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sung dodges the punch combination from The Shank.
Sung with a poor takedown
and The Shank counters with a series of strikes. Sung will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sung with a lazy takedown attempt

and The Shank counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Sung is breathing heavily.

Sung actively working from the bottom here.
The Shank stalling.
The Shank wants to take a breather but Sung is having none of it.
The Shank trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Shank tries to pass to full mount but Sung defends it.
Sung is not content to let The Shank control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Fred The Shank.
Sung shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Shank as he jumps to the side.
A solid body kick from The Shank.
Sung with a poor takedown
and The Shank counters with a left and a right that stings Sung.
Sung has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from The Shank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sung blocks a head kick by The Shank.
The Shank moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by The Shank!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sung. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The Shank bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A punch combination from The Shank misses.
The Shank with a hook.
Sung with a lazy takedown attempt

and The Shank counters by clinching up.
The Shank unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sung lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sung is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Shank pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Shank using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

The Shank breaks the clinch.
Sung misses with a takedown attempt
and The Shank counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The Shank lands with a nice combination. Sung backs away looking to recover.
Sung tries for a takedown but The Shank circles away easily
and The Shank counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The Shank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The Shank lands a jab to the nose.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head kick from The Shank lands but Sung takes it in his stride.
Sung with a poor takedown

so The Shank counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sung has a closed guard, preventing The Shank from standing up.
The Shank wants to pass the guard but Sung is keeping the position.
The Shank trying to control the position from guard on top but Sung is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Shank sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sung's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung wants to control but The Shank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sung is positioning himself well to prevent The Shank advancing to mount.
The Shank trying to control from half guard but Sung is working away.
Sung avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Shank.
The Shank is keen to just control but Sung is a slippery customer.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The Shank is taking a breather. Sung says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Fred The Shank has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sung has his takedown stuffed
and The Shank counters with a low kick, right behind Sung 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Sung. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Shank throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The Shank misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Shank moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Sung takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Shank swinging wildly here.
Sung doesn't succeed with the takedown

and The Shank counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Shank working Sung over with knees to the body.

The Shank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Shank throws a head kick that Sung semi-blocks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Shank moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sung misses with a takedown
and The Shank counters with a body kick that stops Sung in his tracks momentarily.
The Shank lands a nice looking body shot.
The Shank slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sung stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from The Shank.
The Shank goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The Shank lands with a shot to the body.
The Shank dips to his left and cracks Sung with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Shank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Shank misses with a wild combination.
Sung tries for a takedown but The Shank circles away easily

and The Shank counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Shank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Shank connects with an inside leg kick.
The Shank is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sung with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Shank counters with a nice uppercut.
The Shank throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fred The Shank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by The Shank there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Shank misses with a double jab.
The Shank turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Shank lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sung with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sung takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sung is on the wrong end of a nice combination from The Shank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fred The Shank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

The Shank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Shank catches Sung with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sung moves out of range of the strikes.
Sung will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The Shank lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sung doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Shank counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sung thinking.
The Shank works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Shank displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sung gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Shank counters with a nice body kick.
The Shank moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Sung is rocked!
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!
The Shank thuds his shin into the meat of Sung's side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Shank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sung. That did some damage!
The Shank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sung shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Shank makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Sung really felt that one!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Sung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Shank tries to bum rush Sung with a series of wild strikes but Sung uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sung misses with a takedown attempt
and The Shank counters with a left and a right that stings Sung.
The Shank throws a nice head kick!
A combination from The Shank does no damage.
A nice combination there by The Shank.
Sung misses with a takedown
and The Shank counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Shank scores with a push kick.
The Shank scores with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Shank fails to land with a series of punches.
The Shank lands a jab.
The Shank lands a leg kick that knocks Sung off balance momentarily.
Sam Sung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from The Shank - that will leave a mark!
Sung is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The Shank throws a series of punches but Sung avoids them all with ease.
A solid body kick from The Shank.
Sung misses with a takedown attempt
and The Shank counters with a slapping leg kick.
The Shank clobbers Sung with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Shank scores with a head kick. Sung tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The Shank connects with a high kick.
The Shank fails to land with a series of punches.
Sung tries for a takedown but The Shank circles away easily
and The Shank counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sung's knee momentarily.
Sung takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice shot by The Shank.
A decent looking body kick lands there for The Shank.
Sung fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Shank moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The Shank lands a right hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by The Shank.
The Shank scores with a spinning back kick!
The Shank lands with a slapping head kick.
Sung looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sung tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Shank sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sung somewhat.
The Shank throws a right hand that Sung ducks under and follows up with a left that Sung also avoids with ease.
The Shank stuns Sung with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sung misses with a takedown
and The Shank counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sung thinking.
Sam Sung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fred The Shank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Shank throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fred The Shank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well The Shank has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred The Shank!
Fred The Shank looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'woooooooooooooooooo'.