PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kim Jong Illin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Attila The Hun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jong Illin comes to the cage accompanied by So lonely. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jong Illin
vs
The Hun

180 cm
25
196 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kim Jong Illin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Attila The Hun!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jong Illin scores with a one two! The Hun had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

The Hun clinches up with Jong Illin and pushes him back against the cage.

The Hun pulls Jong Illin into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The Hun has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jong Illin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

The Hun looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jong Illin has picked The Hun up and slammed him! The Hun can't keep hold of the triangle and Jong Illin manages to pass to side control!
Jong Illin is looking to take a break and control but The Hun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jong Illin taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Hun is trying to get back to half guard.
The Hun dodges the ground and pound from Jong Illin.
The Hun is trying to control Jong Illin's posture but Jong Illin avoids it.
Jong Illin is looking to take a break and control but The Hun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Hun is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Hun is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jong Illin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Hun defending well though.
Still in half guard, Jong Illin seems content to control.
The Hun wants to improve his position but Jong Illin is controlling well.

The Hun looking for submissions off his back.
Jong Illin seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

The Hun actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Hun is staying active underneath Jong Illin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The Hun is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jong Illin pulls his head out easily.
The Hun slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jong Illin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jong Illin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jong Illin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

The Hun looking for a guillotine here but Jong Illin defends easily.

The Hun working for a triangle but Jong Illin defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Illin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jong Illin is looking to work some ground and pound but The Hun has wrist control.
Jong Illin trying to control but The Hun is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Hun wants to hit a switch here but Jong Illin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for The Hun there!
Jong Illin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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 Kim Jong Illin will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

The Hun takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jong Illin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Hun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck for The Hun with that takedown attempt.

Jong Illin has The Hun up against the cage in a clinch.
The Hun is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jong Illin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jong Illin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jong Illin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Hun in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jong Illin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
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 Hun looking for a takedown.
Kim Jong Illin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Attila The Hun.
Jong Illin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jong Illin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The Hun blocks it with crossed arms.
The Hun takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jong Illin taking a breather.
Knees to the body from Jong Illin.
Jong Illin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jong Illin lands a left hand.
Jong Illin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jong Illin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The Hun is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jong Illin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has The Hun in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jong Illin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jong Illin lands a good knee to the midsection. The Hun won't want to take too many of those.
Jong Illin is pushing The Hun up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jong Illin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Hun is keeping busy.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jong Illin.
The Hun managing to block the knees to the body from Jong Illin.
Jong Illin gets underhooks to prevent The Hun's takedown attempt.
Jong Illin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Hun is defending well for now.
Jong Illin tries to stall but The Hun uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jong Illin utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jong Illin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Jong Illin.
Jong Illin lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Jong Illin.
Jong Illin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jong Illin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The Hun blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jong Illin is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jong Illin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. The Hun is defending well for now.
The Hun takes a knee to the side of the body.
A shot in the inside from Jong Illin.
Jong Illin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Hun tries for a takedown but Jong Illin manages to get underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Jong Illin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jong Illin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knees to the body from Jong Illin.
Jong Illin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jong Illin tries to land knees in the clinch but The Hun avoids the damage to the body.
The Hun changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jong Illin fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jong Illin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jong Illin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The Hun closes the distance and clinches up with Jong Illin, looking for a takedown. The Hun pushes Jong Illin against the cage but Jong Illin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Jong Illin darts in and clinches The Hun up against the cage.
The Hun being controlled against the cage.
Jong Illin trying to land knees to the body.
The Hun goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jong Illin prevents it.
A body shot lands from Jong Illin.
Jong Illin landing knees to the head.
The Hun has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Jong Illin after a bit of a struggle.
The Hun takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jong Illin missing with knees to the body.
The Hun has Jong Illin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jong Illin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jong Illin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Hun's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Jong Illin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jong Illin throws a head punch that misses.
Jong Illin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jong Illin is trying to maintain a safe position but The Hun gets an underhook and turns Jong Illin into the cage.
Jong Illin landing knees to the body.
Jong Illin tries a body shot but The Hun blocks it.
Jong Illin looking to slow down the pace here.
Jong Illin is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kim Jong Illin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jong Illin landing knees to the body.
Jong Illin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Hun wants a takedown.
Jong Illin landing knees to the body.
Jong Illin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jong Illin lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kim Jong Illin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Jong Illin tries to clinch up but The Hun circles away and keeps his distance.
The Hun tries to clinch but Jong Illin is having none of it.
The Hun shoots in but no luck this time.
Jong Illin tries to clinch but The Hun moves out of range.
Kim Jong Illin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Hun drops his hands for a split second and Jong Illin immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into The Hun face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Jong Illin follows up with a right hand that knocks The Hun into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kim Jong Illin!
In his post fight interview, Kim Jong Illin started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.