PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Chang (ranked 4467 p4p, 4437 weight class) and Markku Chang (ranked 338 p4p, 337 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.

Chang
vs
Chang

176 cm
18
146
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pekka Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Markku Chang!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pekka Chang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Markku Chang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Markku Chang slips a jab from Pekka Chang.
Markku Chang misses with a hook.
Markku Chang works over Pekka Chang's head and body with a nice combination.
Markku Chang is looking to clinch but Pekka Chang is avoiding it.
Markku Chang misses with an uppercut
and Pekka Chang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Markku Chang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pekka Chang. Pekka Chang obviously looking to wear him down.
Pekka Chang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pekka Chang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Markku Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Markku Chang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markku Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pekka Chang manages to avoid it.
Markku Chang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markku Chang blocks a jab.
Markku Chang misses with a leg kick.
Pekka Chang checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A slow jab from Markku Chang misses its intended target.
Pekka Chang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pekka Chang misses with a body kick.
Markku Chang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka Chang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Pekka Chang.
Markku Chang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pekka Chang looks to land a right hand but Markku Chang moved out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Pekka Chang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pekka Chang slips a straight right by Markku Chang.
Markku Chang tries to score with a low kick but Pekka Chang moves his leg out of the way.
Markku Chang moves away from the strike by Pekka Chang.
Pekka Chang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Markku Chang ducks under a wild hook from Pekka Chang.
A little jabbing left from Markku Chang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Markku Chang will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pekka Chang avoids the body shot from Markku Chang.
Pekka Chang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Markku Chang misses with an uppercut.
Markku Chang ducks under a wild hook from Pekka Chang.
Markku Chang is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Markku Chang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Markku Chang tries to land a front kick but Pekka Chang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markku Chang checks the leg kick.
Markku Chang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pekka Chang.
Pekka Chang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Markku Chang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pekka Chang avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 fighters circling - Pekka Chang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markku Chang missing with a left hand there. Pekka Chang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Markku Chang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Markku Chang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pekka Chang, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Markku Chang on the inside.
Pekka Chang working aggressively here.

Pekka Chang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pekka Chang connects with a body shot that sends Markku Chang's belly button to the back.
A clash of legs there as Markku Chang blocks the low kick.
Pekka Chang backing away here, and Markku Chang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pekka Chang moves out of range of the leg kick from Markku Chang.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pekka Chang.
Markku Chang misses with a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekka Chang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pekka Chang misses with an uppercut.
Pekka Chang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Markku Chang.
Pekka Chang throws a leg kick but Markku Chang checks it.

Markku Chang clinches up against the cage.

Pekka Chang breaks from the clinch.
Pekka Chang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markku Chang.
Pekka Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Markku Chang.
Markku Chang wants to clinch up but Pekka Chang keeps it at a distance.
Pekka Chang throws a low kick but Markku Chang avoids it.
Markku Chang tries to score with a low kick but Pekka Chang moves his leg out of the way.
Markku Chang tries to clinch there but Pekka Chang circles away.
Markku Chang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pekka Chang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markku Chang throws a jab when Pekka Chang was well out of range.
Markku Chang on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Markku Chang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pekka Chang.
Markku Chang throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pekka Chang counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markku Chang throws a wild body kick that Pekka Chang sees coming a mile off.
A big left from Pekka Chang misses.
Markku Chang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pekka Chang misses with a leg kick.
Markku Chang throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pekka Chang.
A low kick lands for Markku Chang.
Markku Chang throws out a loose jab but Pekka Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pekka Chang throws a hook but Markku Chang blocks it.
Markku Chang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pekka Chang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pekka Chang will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Markku Chang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Markku Chang.
Pekka Chang thows a leg kick but Markku Chang checks it
and Markku Chang counters with a straight right hand.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Markku Chang in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Pekka Chang misses the jab.
Pekka Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markku Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Pekka Chang.
Pekka Chang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Markku Chang moves out of range as Pekka Chang strikes.
Markku Chang fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pekka Chang is winning the standup battle so far.
Pekka Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markku Chang manages to avoid it.
Markku Chang throws a one two combo.
Markku Chang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pekka Chang counters with a nice leg kick.
Pekka Chang misses with a looping left.
Markku Chang throws a front kick aimed at Pekka Chang's knee but Pekka Chang avoids it well.
Pekka Chang misses with a straight left.
A cross from Pekka Chang lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markku Chang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markku Chang scores with a jab. Pekka Chang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Markku Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Markku Chang tries to score with a low kick but Pekka Chang moves his leg out of the way.
Markku Chang throws out a loose jab but Pekka Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pekka Chang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pekka Chang misses with an uppercut. Markku Chang saw that one coming.
Pekka Chang looks to score with a jab to the body but Markku Chang is just out of range.
Pekka Chang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Markku Chang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Pekka Chang backs off Markku Chang throws a huge counter combo but Pekka Chang manages to avoid it all.
Pekka Chang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Markku Chang misses the target.
Pekka Chang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pekka Chang throws out a loose jab but Markku Chang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pekka Chang swings for the body but Markku Chang moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Pekka Chang misses the target.
Markku Chang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pekka Chang loads up on a big right hand but Markku Chang slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Pekka Chang blocks the low kick.
Some wild striking there from Pekka Chang.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markku Chang misses with a body shot.
Pekka Chang slips under a jab from Markku Chang.
The fighters circling - Markku Chang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markku Chang throws a right hand that Pekka Chang ducks under and follows up with a left that Pekka Chang also avoids with ease.
Pekka Chang throws out a leg kick but Markku Chang moves out of range and Pekka Chang only half commits.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Pekka Chang.
Pekka Chang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Markku Chang lands a jab to Pekka Chang's midsection.
Pekka Chang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Markku Chang lands a leg kick that knocks Pekka Chang off balance momentarily.
Markku Chang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pekka Chang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Pekka Chang avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markku Chang finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pekka Chang moves away from the strike by Markku Chang.
Pekka Chang misses with a looping left.
Markku Chang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pekka Chang misses with an uppercut
and Markku Chang counters with a stiff right hand.
Pekka Chang blocks a leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pekka Chang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markku Chang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pekka Chang walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Markku Chang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Markku Chang slips a jab from Pekka Chang.
Markku Chang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Markku Chang throws an overhand right that lands on Pekka Chang's shoulder, as Pekka Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Pekka Chang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pekka Chang throws a body punch but Markku Chang moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Markku Chang! But no joy.
Pekka Chang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markku Chang.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekka Chang misses with a looping right.
Markku Chang swinging wildly here.
Pekka Chang is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pekka Chang misses the jab.
Pekka Chang throws a hook but Markku Chang avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Pekka Chang.
Pekka Chang moves forwards but Markku Chang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pekka Chang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pekka Chang ducks under a wild hook from Markku Chang.
Pekka Chang misses with an uppercut. Markku Chang saw that one coming.
A clash of legs there as Pekka Chang blocks the low kick.
Markku Chang wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Markku Chang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Markku Chang throws a series of punches but Pekka Chang moves out of range.
Pekka Chang throws a leg kick but Markku Chang checks it.
Pekka Chang sets himself, and Markku Chang steps forward looking for the clinch! Pekka Chang avoids it this time.
Markku Chang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pekka Chang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pekka Chang connects with a leg kick.
Markku Chang moves to clinch but Pekka Chang breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Markku Chang tries to score with a low kick but Pekka Chang moves his leg out of the way.
Pekka Chang lands a front kick.
Markku Chang misses with a head kick.
Pekka Chang misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markku Chang ducks under a wild hook from Pekka Chang.
An inside leg kick from Markku Chang misses.
Pekka Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pekka Chang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Markku Chang throws out the jab.
Pekka Chang swings for the body but Markku Chang moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pekka Chang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Markku Chang throws a looping overhand right but Pekka Chang ducks down to avoid it.
Markku Chang tries to land a front kick but Pekka Chang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pekka Chang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Markku Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Markku Chang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pekka Chang has time to react.
Pekka Chang avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jab by Markku Chang.
Pekka Chang connects with a body shot.
Markku Chang checks a low kick from Pekka Chang.
Markku Chang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Pekka Chang misses the target.
Markku Chang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pekka Chang blocks a leg kick.
Markku Chang misses with a straight left.
Markku Chang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pekka Chang is out of range and Markku Chang settles back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pekka Chang looks to land a left hand but Markku Chang moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Pekka Chang misses its intended target.
Pekka Chang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pekka Chang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pekka Chang. That's going to slow Markku Chang down.
Markku Chang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Markku Chang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pekka Chang with a nice calf kick.
Pekka Chang dodges the punch combination from Markku Chang.
Pekka Chang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Markku Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pekka Chang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Markku Chang.
Markku Chang throws a leg kick
and Pekka Chang counters with a nice low kick that buckles Markku Chang's knee momentarily.
Markku Chang throws a right hand that misses
and Pekka Chang counters with an inside leg kick.
Pekka Chang moves away from the strike by Markku Chang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pekka Chang misses with an uppercut.
Pekka Chang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markku Chang.
A jab from Markku Chang does it's job there.
Markku Chang moves out of range as Pekka Chang throws a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Markku Chang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Markku Chang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pekka Chang scores with a sloppy right hand. Markku Chang should have avoided that one.
Markku Chang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pekka Chang.
Pekka Chang checks a low kick from Markku Chang.
Pekka Chang moves out of range as Markku Chang strikes.
As Markku Chang backs away, Pekka Chang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Markku Chang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pekka Chang takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pekka Chang.
Pekka Chang with the inside leg kick.
Markku Chang avoids a kick to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pekka Chang blocks a leg kick.
Markku Chang looks to land a combination but Pekka Chang avoids it well.
Markku Chang misses with a lunging right hand
and Pekka Chang counters with a slapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab by Markku Chang.
Pekka Chang ducks right into an uppercut from Markku Chang.
Pekka Chang throws the kick towards the body but Markku Chang avoids it.
Markku Chang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pekka Chang thumps Markku Chang with a low kick.
Pekka Chang takes a swing at Markku Chang's ribcage but misses.
Markku Chang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pekka Chang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Markku Chang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pekka Chang has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pekka Chang there as he acknowledges the shot.
Markku Chang misses with a hook.
Pekka Chang throws a leg kick but Markku Chang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick misses from Markku Chang.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pekka Chang.
I think Pekka Chang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!