PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sungwon Jung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jung's choice of entrance music: Body Head Bangerz feat. Lil' Boosie & Young Bleed - I Smoke, I Drank. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Kingsley
vs
Jung

183 cm
30
195 lbs
12 - 4 - 1

192 cm
30
220 lbs
21 - 12 - 1

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Sydney Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Kingsley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Sungwon Jung!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jung swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jung misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Kingsley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jung scores with a punch to the head.
Kingsley tries to land a front kick but Jung steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good leg kick by Jung there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jung looks for the body kick but Kingsley saw that one coming.
Kingsley throws a jab but it's blocked by Jung.
Jung bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jung goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kingsley's corner calls for a 1-2. Kingsley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sungwon Jung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingsley checks a leg kick.
Kingsley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kingsley is looking to land body kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jung.
Jung connects with an inside leg kick.
Kingsley has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kingsley just misses with a punch to the body.
Jung avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kingsley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jung moves away from the strike by Kingsley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsley throws a hook to the side of Jung's head but Jung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kingsley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jung.
Kingsley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jung scores with a body shot.
Jung lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kingsley's sensitive parts.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jung has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jung misses with a body shot.
Jung blocks a low kick nicely.
Kingsley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jung's calf.
Kingsley avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jung avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jung scores with a jab. Kingsley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kingsley misses with a straight left.
Kingsley throws an overhand right that lands on Jung's shoulder, as Jung tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from Kingsley. No joy for Jung on that attempt.
Kingsley misses with a low kick.
Kingsley is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Jung's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jung throws a hook to the side of Kingsley's head but Kingsley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kingsley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingsley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kingsley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jung looks to throw the jab but Kingsley is out of range.
Jung throws a jab but it's blocked by Kingsley.
Jung scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Kingsley.
Kingsley throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kingsley throws a leg kick but Jung moved away.
A head kick misses from Jung.
Kingsley throws the left hand but Jung avoids the punch easily.
Kingsley thows a leg kick but Jung checks it

and Jung counters with a shoot takedown. Kingsley fights it but they end up in guard.
Jung trying to control but Kingsley is working from the bottom.
Jung postures up.
Jung scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kingsley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jung preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingsley is working hard here to advance position.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jung looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jung looking to pass the guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters circling - Kingsley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kingsley throws a leg kick that is checked

and Jung counters with a takedown into side control.
Jung trying to control the action but Kingsley is working from the bottom.
Jung cracks Kingsley with a big right hand but Kingsley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kingsley is looking for a sweep.
Kingsley sneaks back into half guard.
Jung takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jung wants to pass the guard but Kingsley is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung wants to take a breather but Kingsley is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sungwon Jung dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jung misses with a wild body shot.
Kingsley drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jung sprawls and moves away.
Jung throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Kingsley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jung wants to clinch up but Kingsley keeps it at a distance.
Jung misses with an uppercut. Kingsley saw that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Jung blocks the leg kick.
Jung swings for the body but Kingsley moves out of range.
It looked like Kingsley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jung.
Kingsley scores with a leg kick.
Kingsley punishes Jung's body with a nice straight punch.
Good shot there by Jung.
Jab, jab by Jung - just one landing.
Jab from Kingsley.
Sungwon Jung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kingsley.
Kingsley throws an overhand right that lands on Jung's shoulder, as Jung tries to avoid the shot.
Jung throws a lazy right hand but Kingsley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kingsley throws out a loose jab but Jung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jung throws a hook to the side of Kingsley's head but Kingsley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kingsley clobbers Jung with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingsley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jung is out of range and Kingsley settles back down.
Jung tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung misses the jab.
Jung connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kingsley is looking to score with low kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kingsley.
Jung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kingsley.
Donk. Jung catches Kingsley right on the button with a cross.
Kingsley misses with a body shot.
Jung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Jung does it's job there.
Jung avoids the body shot from Kingsley.
Jung waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kingsley.
A punch combination from Kingsley misses.
Jung scores with a spinning back kick!
Kingsley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kingsley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Kingsley.
Jung tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingsley was well out of range. Poor timing from Jung.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kingsley.
Kingsley throws a head kick that misses.
Kingsley connects with a solid leg kick.
Jung throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kingsley will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kingsley swings for the body but Jung moves out of range.
Kingsley misses with a looping left.
Jung lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jung tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kingsley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kingsley scores with a leg kick.
Jung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kingsley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kingsley throws a hook to the side of Jung's head but Jung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jung moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kingsley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jung ducks under a wild hook from Kingsley.
A good leg kick by Jung.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Kingsley slams his shin into Jung's torso.
Kingsley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jung.
A head kick misses from Jung.
Kingsley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kingsley blocks the body kick.
Jung lands a jab to Kingsley's midsection.
Jung throws a body punch but Kingsley moves out of range.
Jung throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kingsley takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jung throws a leg kick which misses Kingsley's front leg but catches the back leg as Kingsley tries to avoid it.
Kyle Kingsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kingsley manages to avoid it.
Kingsley tries to land a leg kick but Jung saw it coming and moves away.
Kingsley misses with a body shot.
Jung's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kingsley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jung ducks right into an uppercut from Kingsley.
Kingsley walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jung checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jung tries to counter with a clinch but Kingsley shakes him off and moves away.
Jung fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jung takes a swing at Kingsley's ribcage but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jung takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jung lands an overhand right.
Jung fails to land the takedown.
Kingsley checks a leg kick nicely.
Kingsley looks to land a left hand but Jung moved out of range nicely.
Jung stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jung shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kingsley but Kingsley pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Jung shoots in and bounces Kingsley off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jung trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kingsley working for a triangle but Jung defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sungwon Jung.
Well Jung 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 18:20
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 18:20
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 18:20

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sungwon Jung!
An intense looking Sungwon Jung took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Tank you, tank you for coming.'.