PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Ming Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Burgundy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Burgundy
vs
Ming Chang

172 cm
25
155 lbs
10 - 0 - 1

171 cm
31
165 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Down Under - Supplements. New 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dave Ming Chang!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgundy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ming Chang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burgundy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Burgundy misses.
Burgundy throws a left and a right that both miss

and Ming Chang counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Burgundy tries to kick Ming Chang off but Ming Chang keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ming Chang missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Ming Chang is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Burgundy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ming Chang.

Ming Chang is trying to work for a kimura but Burgundy is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ming Chang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ming Chang wants to work for an arm triangle but Burgundy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ming Chang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ming Chang prevents Burgundy from standing back up.
Ming Chang scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Ming Chang is looking for a kimura here.
Ming Chang not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ming Chang throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Burgundy to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ming Chang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy trying to keep a closed guard but Ming Chang is proving a slippery customer.
Ming Chang looking to pass the guard.
Ming Chang's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ming Chang chips away with some ground and pound.
Ming Chang with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burgundy keeping moving, preventing Ming Chang from controlling successfully.
Ming Chang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ming Chang postures up in Burgundy's guard and throws a big left but Burgundy blocks it.
Ming Chang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burgundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ming Chang won't allow Burgundy to sweep him here.
Burgundy keeping moving, preventing Ming Chang from controlling successfully.
Ming Chang throws an elbow that misses. Burgundy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ming Chang's guard. Nice move by Burgundy!

Ming Chang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burgundy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burgundy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ming Chang is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burgundy is controlling him.
Burgundy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ming Chang is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ming Chang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burgundy is one step ahead there.
Ming Chang is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ron Burgundy.
Ming Chang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ming Chang avoids the body shot from Burgundy.
Ming Chang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burgundy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ming Chang. Burgundy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burgundy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ming Chang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burgundy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ming Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Burgundy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Ming Chang dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A left lands for Burgundy.
Ming Chang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burgundy as he avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burgundy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burgundy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burgundy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Burgundy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Burgundy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Ming Chang.
Ming Chang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burgundy.
Ming Chang tries to score with a low kick but Burgundy moves his leg out of the way.
Burgundy tries to clinch up but Ming Chang circles away and keeps his distance.
Burgundy misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy looks to throw the jab but Ming Chang is out of range.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgundy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burgundy throws a body punch but Ming Chang moves out of range.
Burgundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ming Chang moves away.
Ming Chang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burgundy.
Ming Chang tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Burgundy swivels and escapes.
Burgundy thows a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burgundy, as that shot connected.
Ming Chang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burgundy.
Ming Chang tries for a takedown but Burgundy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Ming Chang.
Ming Chang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Burgundy tries to close the distance and clinch but Ming Chang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ron Burgundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy just misses with a punch to the body.
Ming Chang fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burgundy misses with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Ming Chang misses.
Burgundy takes a swing at Ming Chang's ribcage but misses.
Ming Chang drops his hands momentarily and Burgundy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Burgundy lands with a hook. Ming Chang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Burgundy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ming Chang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burgundy tries to clinch up but Ming Chang circles away and keeps his distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ming Chang works the jab nicely.
Burgundy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ming Chang.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy lands with an overhand left.
Ming Chang moves out of range as Burgundy throws a body kick.
Ming Chang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ming Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burgundy lands with a nice combination. Ming Chang backs away looking to recover.
Ming Chang tries for a takedown but Burgundy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Burgundy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Burgundy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ming Chang takes a swing at Burgundy's ribcage but misses.
Burgundy throws a body punch but Ming Chang moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ming Chang drops his hands momentarily and Burgundy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick from Burgundy is predictable there
and Ming Chang counters with a left and a right that stings Burgundy.
Burgundy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ming Chang moves away.
Burgundy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burgundy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Ming Chang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burgundy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burgundy throws a wild body kick that Ming Chang sees coming a mile off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burgundy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ming Chang fails with a takedown attempt.
Burgundy moves in looking to clinch but Ming Chang pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ron Burgundy dominated that second round.
That's time! Burgundy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ming Chang moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice combination there by Ming Chang.

Ming Chang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ming Chang won't allow Burgundy to get back to his feet.
Burgundy looking to control.

Ming Chang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Burgundy dives on top into guard.
Burgundy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burgundy wants to control from the top but Ming Chang keeps moving.
Ming Chang throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

Ming Chang has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burgundy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ming Chang keeping full guard, as Burgundy tries to pass.
Burgundy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Burgundy gets to his feet. Ming Chang looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ron Burgundy is winning the standup battle so far.
Ming Chang misses with a looping left.
Burgundy throws a body punch but Ming Chang moves out of range.

Ming Chang looking to score a takedown here. Burgundy is defending well but Ming Chang drives through and ends up in Burgundy's guard.
Ming Chang throwing strikes from guard but Burgundy blocks nicely.
Ming Chang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burgundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ming Chang throws a strike but Burgundy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Burgundy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ming Chang has his foot on Burgundy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burgundy works his way back into a safe position though.
Burgundy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Ming Chang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burgundy defends it easily.
Burgundy trying to control but Ming Chang is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgundy is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ming Chang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Ming Chang looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Burgundy has picked Ming Chang up and slammed him! Ming Chang can't keep hold of the triangle and Burgundy manages to pass to side control!
Burgundy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ming Chang wants to control but Burgundy postures up.
Ming Chang is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dave Ming Chang has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ming Chang is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ming Chang is trying to control Burgundy's posture but Burgundy avoids it.
Burgundy controlling the position from side mount.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ron Burgundy just wasn't active enough.
Burgundy throws a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick by Ming Chang misses
letting Burgundy counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgundy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ming Chang if he has to take too many more of those.
Burgundy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ron Burgundy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Ming Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dave Ming Chang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A leg kick checked by Ming Chang.
Burgundy misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Burgundy misses.
Burgundy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ming Chang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Burgundy, right into the meat.
A head kick from Burgundy lands but Ming Chang takes it in his stride.
Burgundy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ming Chang at a distance.
Burgundy throws a hook to the side of Ming Chang's head but Ming Chang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ming Chang fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy thows a body shot but no joy.
Ming Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burgundy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A combination from Ming Chang does no damage.
Burgundy throws a sloppy head kick and Ming Chang moves out of range easily.
Burgundy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Burgundy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burgundy lands a nice looking body shot.

Ming Chang looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy is trying to control but can't.

Ming Chang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burgundy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ming Chang.
Ming Chang thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Burgundy's head.
Burgundy is looking to escape.

Ming Chang is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy is trying to control but can't.
Burgundy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ming Chang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Ming Chang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burgundy sees it coming and defends easily.
Ming Chang not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ming Chang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ming Chang throws a strike but Burgundy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Ming Chang pushing down on Burgundy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ming Chang throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Burgundy is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ming Chang is trying to control. Burgundy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ming Chang landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burgundy trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dave Ming Chang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Burgundy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Burgundy misses with a hook to the body
letting Ming Chang counter with a right hand.
Ming Chang moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Burgundy. That snapped Ming Chang's head back.
Burgundy throws a looping overhand right but Ming Chang ducks down to avoid it.
Ming Chang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burgundy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Burgundy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ming Chang, pushing him back against the cage.
Burgundy misses with some punches.
Ming Chang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burgundy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ming Chang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ming Chang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Burgundy but Burgundy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ming Chang blocks the body kick.
Burgundy punishes Ming Chang's body with a nice straight punch.
Burgundy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ming Chang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burgundy throws a body punch but Ming Chang moves out of range.
Burgundy throws the left hand but Ming Chang avoids the punch easily.
Ming Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burgundy.
Burgundy is looking to wear down Ming Chang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ming Chang punishes Burgundy's body with a nice straight punch.
Burgundy misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ming Chang takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burgundy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ming Chang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burgundy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ming Chang circles away.
Ming Chang shoots in looking for a takedown. Burgundy tries to sprawl out of it but Ming Chang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Burgundy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Ming Chang.
Burgundy throws a hook to the side of Ming Chang's head but Ming Chang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Ming Chang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Burgundy's guard.
Burgundy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burgundy is looking to stand up but Ming Chang isn't so interested in that idea.
Ming Chang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ming Chang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burgundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burgundy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ming Chang wants to control from the top but Burgundy keeps moving.
Ming Chang wants to pass the guard but Burgundy is keeping the position.
Ming Chang throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ming Chang wants to control from the top but Burgundy keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burgundy leaves Ming Chang with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ming Chang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burgundy.
Burgundy tries to clinch up.
Ming Chang takes one to the chin there.
Burgundy throws a lazy uppercut
and Ming Chang makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burgundy throws a shot from downtown. Ming Chang moves away and avoids it.
Ming Chang ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ron Burgundy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burgundy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 48:47
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 49:47
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Burgundy!
Ron Burgundy retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Ron Burgundy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.