PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zhijing Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip Schreiber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phillip Schreiber told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Wang
vs
Schreiber

179 cm
19
162 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
161 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhijing Wang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phillip Schreiber!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Schreiber. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.

Schreiber shoots in and gets a takedown into Wang's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Wang has an active guard here but Schreiber has managed to pass into half guard.
Schreiber controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schreiber missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schreiber prevents Wang from improving his position.
Schreiber trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.

Schreiber is looking for a kimura here.
Wang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schreiber is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Phillip Schreiber.
Wang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wang dodges the punch combination from Schreiber.
Zhijing Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wang tries a head kick but it misses.
Schreiber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wang moves away.

Schreiber closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Schreiber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang gets full guard.
Wang is pulling down on Schreiber's head to control his posture.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schreiber wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Schreiber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Wang is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schreiber is aware though and is defending well.
Schreiber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wang works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schreiber content to stall in guard here.
Schreiber wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Schreiber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wang swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wang had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schreiber defends it easily.

Schreiber is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wang has escaped and now he's on top!

Wang drops back looking for a leg! Schreiber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schreiber manages to kick Wang off! Wang jumps back into Schreiber's guard.

Wang drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schreiber dives on top into guard.
Wang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schreiber is one step ahead there.
Wang is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wang is looking for a triangle here but Schreiber uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Schreiber advances to mount.
Schreiber looking to control but Wang is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wang takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wang tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Schreiber dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Schreiber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good shot there by Wang.
Wang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wang throws the kick towards the body but Schreiber avoids it.
Phillip Schreiber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Schreiber just misses with a punch to the body.
Wang lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crunch! Wang slams his shin into Schreiber's torso.
Wang lands a high kick!

It looks like Phillip Schreiber has been cut.
Wang looks for the body kick but Schreiber saw that one coming.
Wang just misses with a punch to the body.
Schreiber misses with a looping right.
Schreiber staying out of range there.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Schreiber.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Schreiber thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wang gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Schreiber thows a huge punch but Wang dodges it nicely.
Schreiber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Schreiber thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wang's head.
Wang is looking to escape.
Schreiber thows a huge punch but Wang dodges it nicely.
Schreiber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Wang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wang wants to control the position but Schreiber says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Schreiber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.

Wang is defending against the submission attempts here by Schreiber.
Schreiber works his way into side control.
Phillip Schreiber has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schreiber tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schreiber misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Schreiber sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wang is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wang tries to control but Schreiber manages to take his back.
Schreiber struggling to keep hold of the position.
Schreiber is punishing Wang with some ground and pound.
Schreiber is not going to allow Wang to sit and survive in this position.

Schreiber has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wang tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schreiber controlling the position easily from mount.
Schreiber wants to take his opponent's back but Wang doesn't allow it.
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Schreiber working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wang is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Phillip Schreiber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Phillip Schreiber's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wang keeps Schreiber at a distance using the push kick.
Schreiber throws a body punch but Wang moves out of range.
Wang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wang scores with a head kick. Schreiber tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wang keeps Schreiber at a distance using the push kick.
Wang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Schreiber closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schreiber advances to mount.
Wang is squirming around, avoiding Schreiber's attempts to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Schreiber is looking to work his way around to Wang's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schreiber tries to control but Wang wriggling away.
Schreiber punishing his opponent with strikes.
Schreiber breaks from Wang's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wang regains half guard.
Schreiber has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wang really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wang wants to get back to his feet.
Wang is working to get back to half guard.
Wang tries to lock up and control but Schreiber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Schreiber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wang is looking to escape.
Wang regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schreiber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schreiber works his way into side control.
Wang gets back to half guard.
Schreiber 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.
Schreiber content just to control the position here.
Schreiber 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schreiber avoids the attempt from Wang to control.
Schreiber working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Schreiber cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Schreiber is looking to take Wang's back but instead Wang gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Wang wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schreiber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wang keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wang won't allow Schreiber to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Schreiber really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phillip Schreiber's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schreiber stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wang misses the shot to the body.

Schreiber darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Schreiber stops Wang from getting back to his feet.
Wang is looking to improve his position.
Wang is staying active underneath Schreiber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schreiber 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 sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Schreiber thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wang's head.
Schreiber trying to control from half guard but Wang is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schreiber works his way into side control.
Wang struggling a bit here.
Schreiber cracks Wang with a big elbow.
Wang prevents Schreiber from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Wang's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Schreiber wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Wang struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schreiber tries to advance to mount but Wang denies him.
Schreiber happy to just control the position for now.
Wang avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Schreiber.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Schreiber throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wang tries to buck Schreiber off but Schreiber is having none of it.
Schreiber content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Schreiber has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schreiber trying to control the action but Wang is working from the bottom.
Wang manages to work his way to half guard, despite Schreiber's best efforts.
Schreiber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wang defending well though.
Schreiber throwing shots but Wang is blocking nicely.
Schreiber slows the pace down in half guard.
Schreiber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wang does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Schreiber is working for a submission of some sort.
Schreiber is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Schreiber.
Schreiber works his foot free and advances to mount.

Schreiber moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Wang has worked his arm free - good work by Wang!
Wang tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wang can't do much from the bottom here.
Schreiber trying to control the position but Wang is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Schreiber dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Phillip Schreiber's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Schreiber misses with a two punch combination.

Schreiber gets a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Schreiber seems content to control.

Wang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schreiber pulls his head out easily.
Wang wants to improve his position but Schreiber is controlling well.
Schreiber is looking to advance position but Wang won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Schreiber is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schreiber is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wang tries to roll over but Schreiber keeps him under control.
Wang blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schreiber.
Wang is looking for a sweep. Schreiber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wang missing with punches from the bottom.
Schreiber lands strikes from half guard.
Wang tries to roll over but Schreiber keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schreiber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wang defending well though.
Schreiber wants to control but Wang is keeping him busy.
Schreiber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wang makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wang.
Wang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schreiber looking to sit in guard and control but Wang gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Schreiber is keeping the position.
Wang trying to control the position from guard on top but Schreiber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schreiber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Schreiber keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Phillip Schreiber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schreiber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wang throwing strikes but missing.
Schreiber looking for a sweep. Not yet Schreiber, not yet.
Schreiber keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully.
Wang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Schreiber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zhijing Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wang drops back looking for a leg! Schreiber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schreiber manages to kick Wang off! Wang jumps back into Schreiber's guard.
Wang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schreiber working a defensive guard here.
Wang lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schreiber pulls Wang in close to prevent any damage.

Schreiber is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phillip Schreiber.
I've got Schreiber winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 45:50
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 46:50
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Schreiber!
Phillip Schreiber is the new lightweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Phillip Schreiber waved his t-shirt featuring Outkast Clothing Line's logo in front of the cameras.