PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wu Tseng (ranked 4982 p4p, 5175 weight class) and Marcel Columbia (ranked 465 p4p, 479 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tseng
vs
Columbia

184 cm
18
235
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
18
279
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wu Tseng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcel Columbia!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Ren Mimura and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tseng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Columbia.
Tseng lands a body shot.
Columbia misses with a two punch combination.
Tseng is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tseng fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Columbia misses with a few strikes there.
Columbia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Columbia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Columbia misses with an uppercut. Tseng saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Columbia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Columbia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tseng lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tseng lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tseng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Tseng digs a right hand underneath Columbia's ribcage. Columbia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Columbia wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Columbia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tseng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tseng stalling.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tseng.
Columbia looks winded!
Tseng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tseng lands a body punch in the clinch.
Columbia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tseng's elbow.
Tseng is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tseng.

It looks like Marcel Columbia has been cut.
Columbia misses with the head strike.
Tseng lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tseng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tseng holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Tseng content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tseng lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tseng works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tseng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
A short right from Tseng on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Tseng.
Tseng stalling.
Tseng is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Tseng is trying to maintain a safe position but Columbia gets an underhook and turns Tseng into the ropes.
Tseng lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Tseng.
Good body shot from Tseng.
Tseng scores with a shot to the side of Columbia's head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tseng.
Tseng lands a nice shot to the body.
Tseng lands a shot to the body.
Tseng presses Columbia against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Tseng.
Tseng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Columbia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tseng lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tseng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tseng lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Tseng scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tseng scores with a shot to the side of Columbia's head.
Tseng lands with a right to the head.
Tseng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Columbia.
Tseng pushes Columbia back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tseng cracks Columbia with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Tseng.
Tseng cracks Columbia with a nice body shot.
Tseng throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Columbias head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right handed body shot lands from Tseng.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tseng.
Tseng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tseng has Columbia pushed against the ropes.
Tseng keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Columbia's efforts to push away.
Tseng is trying to maintain a safe position but Columbia gets an underhook and turns Tseng into the ropes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Tseng - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Tseng - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Tseng scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tseng presses Columbia against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tseng digs a right hand underneath Columbia's ribcage. Columbia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tseng lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Columbia or not.
Tseng pushes Columbia back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tseng presses Columbia against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tseng is leaning against Columbia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tseng lands with a left to the head.
Tseng lands a nice shot to the body.
Tseng is working Columbia over against the ropes.
Tseng works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tseng stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tseng lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Tseng.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tseng.
Nice body punch from Tseng.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Tseng.
Columbia throws a punch but it's blocked by Tseng.
Tseng lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Columbia or not.
Nice body punch from Tseng - that landed with a thud.
Tseng content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Tseng.
Tseng lands a nice shot to the body.
Tseng trying to control the position but instead, Columbia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tseng into the ropes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Good body shot from Tseng.
Tseng softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tseng has Columbia pressed against the ropes.
Tseng is trying to stall.
Tseng leaning against his opponent.
Tseng tries to stall but Columbia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wu Tseng.
Tseng with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tseng moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Columbia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tseng cracks a nice hook into Columbia's ribs.
Tseng paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Tseng fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Columbia, pushing him back against the ropes.
Tseng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Columbia.
Tseng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Tseng - that landed with a thud.
Tseng is trying to stall.
Columbia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tseng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tseng lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Tseng scores with a shoulder strike.

That has opened up Marcel Columbia's cut even more.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Tseng.
Tseng is leaning against Columbia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tseng lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbia backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tseng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tseng cracks Columbia with a nice body shot.
Tseng stalling against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Tseng.
Tseng lands a hook that snaps the head of Columbia backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Tseng.
Tseng lands a body shot.
Tseng is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Columbia is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tseng stalling in the clinch but Columbia improves position.
Tseng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Tseng - that landed with a thud.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tseng lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Tseng.
Tseng stalls.
Tseng lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tseng wants to stall.
Tseng is trying to maintain a safe position but Columbia gets an underhook and turns Tseng into the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wu Tseng.
Nice shot lands for Tseng.
Columbia takes a shot to the body in his stride.

Tseng pushes Columbia up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tseng works on Columbia's body with a couple of short punches.
Tseng lands a shot to the body.
Tseng content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tseng tries to stall but Columbia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tseng lands a left hand.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tseng lands with a light punch inside.
Tseng works on Columbia's body with a couple of short punches.
Tseng lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Columbia backwards.
Tseng pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Tseng stalling in the clinch.
Tseng is leaning against Columbia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tseng lands a body shot.
Tseng digs a right hand into Columbia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Columbia's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Tseng as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Tseng - that landed with a thud.
Tseng's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tseng stalls.
Tseng stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wu Tseng dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcel Columbia's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tseng lands a glancing blow to the side of Columbia's head.
Tseng throws out a powerful jab.
Tseng fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tseng takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Tseng rushes Columbia and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Columbia swings wildly with an uppercut but Tseng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Tseng.
Columbia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tseng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short right from Tseng.
Tseng blocks an uppercut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tseng here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Columbia is breathing heavily.
Tseng taking a breather.
Tseng throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Columbias head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tseng.
Nice body punch from Tseng.
Columbia swings wildly with an uppercut but Tseng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tseng tries to stall but Columbia uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tseng softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Tseng lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tseng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tseng works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tseng effectively controlling the action here.
Tseng holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Tseng throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Columbias head.
Tseng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Columbia.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tseng - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Columbia as Tseng tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tseng lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Columbia or not.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Columbia as Tseng tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Wu Tseng.

Tseng closes the distance and pushes Columbia back into the ropes.
Tseng is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Columbia is keeping busy.
A body shot lands from Tseng.
Columbia is trying to break the clinch but Tseng is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Tseng as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Tseng on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tseng scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tseng effectively controlling the action here.
Tseng lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tseng displaying some good clinch control by pressing Columbia up against the ropes.
Tseng lands a body punch.
Tseng lands with a left to the head.
Tseng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tseng manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tseng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Columbia.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tseng.
Tseng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Columbia is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tseng.
Columbia is still on wobbly legs! Can Tseng finish him?
Tseng lands with a light punch inside.
Tseng makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tseng digs a right hand underneath Columbia's ribcage. Columbia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wu Tseng has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tseng is looking to control Columbia's arms but Columbia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tseng has his back to the ropes.
A short right from Tseng on the inside.
Tseng stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Tseng.
Tseng will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Columbia up against the ropes.
Tseng looking to slow down the pace here.
Columbia seems to have recovered his senses.
Tseng digs a right hand into Columbia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Columbia's gas tank.
Tseng lands with a left to the head.
Columbia misses with some punches.
Columbia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tseng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Columbia can do to turn this around?
Tseng stalling.
A left hand lands to the body for Tseng.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tseng stalling the fight.
A short body shot lands from Tseng as the two fighters clinch.
Tseng lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tseng lands a shoulder strike.
Tseng digs a right hand into Columbia's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Columbia's gas tank.
Tseng effectively controlling the action here.
Tseng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tseng trying to control the position but instead, Columbia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tseng into the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Tseng.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tseng - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Tseng works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tseng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Columbia.
A left hand lands to the body for Tseng.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Columbia misses with some punches.
Columbia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tseng taking a breather.
Tseng lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Columbia backwards.
Tseng digs a right hand underneath Columbia's ribcage. Columbia let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tseng scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tseng throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tseng.
Tseng lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Columbia backwards.
Nice body punch from Tseng - that landed with a thud.
Tseng scores with a shot to the side of Columbia's head.
Tseng scores with a hook to the body.
Tseng lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tseng lands a right hand that snaps the head of Columbia backwards.
Tseng lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Columbia to his knees! Tseng keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wu Tseng!