PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Wong (ranked 6156 p4p, 4036 weight class) and Jamari Lexington (ranked 625 p4p, 467 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wong
vs
Lexington

178 cm
25
165
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
23
175
3 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steven Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jamari Lexington!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lexington doesn't manage to clinch there - Wong circles away.

Wong closes the distance and pushes Lexington back into the cage.
Wong lands an elbow that stopped Lexington in his tracks for a moment.
Wong misses with a punch to the body.
Lexington stalling in the clinch but Wong improves position.
Lexington tries to pull guard but Wong forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wong landing knees to the body.
Wong lands an elbow just above Lexington 's eye.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wong as Lexington tries to tie him up.
Wong can't find room to land a body shot as Lexington controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wong - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lexington is trying to break free.
Lexington is trying to break the clinch but Wong is controlling him.

Wong is trying to trip Lexington. He has hold of a leg but Lexington is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wong persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Lexington pushes Wong off and scrambles back to his feet.
Lexington has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lexington is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Wong closes the distance and clinches.
Wong using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lexington looks winded!
Lexington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wong smiles and moves away.
Steven Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamari Lexington.

Wong has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wong.
Lexington tries to break the clinch but Wong is controlling the position.
Wong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lexington wants to take the fight to the mat but Wong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wong lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wong tries a knee to the head but Lexington blocks it.

Wong turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wong wants to stand but Lexington is controlling his arm.
The ground and pound from Wong seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Wong working the strikes but Lexington uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lexington manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wong won't allow Lexington to get back to his feet.
Lexington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wong won't allow Lexington to get back to his feet.
Wong slips nicely into half guard.
Lexington wants to control but Wong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lexington's head.
Wong working over Lexington with some ground and pound. Lexington looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lexington wants to control but Wong is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lexington slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lexington is on top in guard.

Wong is looking to stand back up but Lexington counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wong.
Lexington is trying to control. Wong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wong wants to stand back up but Lexington manages to pass into side control.
Lexington trying to control the position but Wong is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lexington has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lexington passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wong!
Wong has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.

Lexington has managed to slip his arm under Wong's chin. This could be all over... yep, Wong is tapping out! Submission win for Lexington.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jamari Lexington!