PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mustaf Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hailong Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ali comes to the cage accompanied by encore/numb. Mustaf Ali has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ali
vs
Wang

195 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
257 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mustaf Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Hailong Wang!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wang displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ali.
Ali ducks under a wild hook from Wang.
Ali moves to clinch but Wang breaks away
and Wang counters with a straight right hand.
Wang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ali has time to react.
Good shot there by Wang.
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!

Ali clinches up against the cage.
Wang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ali is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wang gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wang avoiding damage as Ali throws knees to the body.

Wang gets control of Ali's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wang will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ali is controlling him.

Ali drops back looking for a leg! Wang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wang manages to kick Ali off! Ali jumps back into Wang's guard.
Wang trying to keep a closed guard but Ali is proving a slippery customer.
Ali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ali with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali prevents Wang from getting back to his feet.
Ali wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Wang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ali prevents Wang from getting back to his feet.
Ali makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wang can do anything to dispel that myth.

Ali drops back looking for a leg! Wang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wang manages to kick Ali off! Ali jumps back into Wang's guard.
Wang striking off his back but it's not causing Ali any problems.
Ali wants to pass the guard but Wang is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ali scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ali is looking to work some ground and pound but Wang has wrist control.
Ali with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ali is one step ahead there.
Ali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ali working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wang's head.
Wang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Wang throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wang can't keep his opponent in guard - Ali advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wang looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali working Wang over with strikes.
Ali missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wang tries to get to full guard but Ali has control of the leg.
Ali throwing shots but Wang is blocking nicely.
Ali wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Ali sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wang defending well though.
Wang misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ali uses his free foot to push down on Wang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wang.

Ali is working for a guillotine from mount but Wang frees his head quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wang hang on?
Ali lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Ali connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ali lands a big elbow.

Ali working for a guillotine from mount but Wang is in no mood to give up.
Wang tries to lock up and control but Ali gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali prevents Wang from getting the reversal.
Ali connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ali landing shots from mount.
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!
Ali in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mustaf Ali dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wang stuffs the takedown.
Wang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Wang.
Ali closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense.
Ali ducks right into an uppercut from Wang.
Ali takes one to the side of the head.
Mustaf Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Wang finds it's way through Ali's defenses.
Wang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mustaf Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ali's head backwards.
A jab from Wang finds it's way through Ali's defenses.
Wang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wang looks to land a left hand but Ali moved out of range nicely.
Wang scores with a nice right hand.
Wang scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wang might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wang scores with a decent looking hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali takes one to the side of the head.
Mustaf Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ali looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ali on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wang scores with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A cross from Wang lands.
Wang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wang misses with an uppercut.
Ali shoots in and drives through. Wang sprawls well.
Wang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ali. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Wang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wang circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Wang misses.
Ali shoots in looking for a takedown but Wang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ali's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ali dives in and grabs Wang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wang pushes down on Ali's head and hops out.
Wang connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ali slips under a jab.
Ali closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wang circles away.
Ali slips under a jab from Wang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wang but Wang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ali's hands.
Wang lands with an overhand left.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali tries to clinch but Wang is having none of it.
Ali takes one on the button.
Wang throws a hook but Ali blocks it.
Wang looks to land a right hand but Ali moved out of range.

Wang gets caught flat footed, as Ali shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ali accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wang is trying to keep Ali in close.
Wang tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ali throws a big right hand that misses.
Ali pushes down on Wang's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Ali there.
Wang is trying to get back to full guard.
Ali missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Ali is looking for a kimura but Wang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ali to get the leverage.
Wang really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ali. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ali working Wang over with strikes.
Wang trying to hold on to Ali's head to control him but Ali postures up.
Wang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ali.
Ali throwing shots but Wang is blocking nicely.
Ali uses his free foot to push down on Wang's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wang.
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ali in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wang wants to hold on but Ali pushes him away.
Wang tries to reverse the position but Ali maintains control.

Wang defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ali.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang working to try and regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ali landing strikes from the mount and Wang is in trouble!
Ali pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hailong Wang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ali tries to bum rush Wang with a series of wild strikes but Wang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wang throws a poor cross that misses

and Ali counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ali.
Wang is trying to drag Ali to the mat but Ali just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ali is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wang has Ali pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ali manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ali lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ali throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Ali landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Ali pulls guard effortlessly.
Ali manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wang is in a horrible position here. Ali smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wang tries to hold on but Ali pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ali trying to control but Wang is having none of it.
Ali has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ali lands a big shot there that rocks Wang but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ali working the ground and pound effectively.

Ali looking for a guillotine from mount but Wang is having none of it.
Ali thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Ali is working for a guillotine from mount but Wang frees his head quite easily.

Ali has hold of Wang's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wang manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Ali is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Wang has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ali thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ali landing strikes from the mount.
Ali looking to finish Wang with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wang!
Ali scoring with strikes but Wang is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang tries to hold on but Ali pushes him away.
Ali prevents Wang from getting the reversal.
Ali lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ali cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mustaf Ali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ali has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wang's face.

Ali jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wang manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wang is looking for a sweep.
Ali moves into full mount!
Ali looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wang tries to hold on but Ali postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ali lands with some strikes.
Wang is looking to improve his position but Ali isn't that keen on the idea.
Ali scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wang?
Wang is in a horrible position here. Ali smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ali raining down hammerfists from mount.

Ali has hold of Wang's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wang manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ali cracks Wang with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mustaf Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ali 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustaf Ali!