PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Master Chuin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxime Oppong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuin's entrance music is Remo WIlliams Theme. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Chuin
vs
Oppong

173 cm
29
168 lbs
14 - 13 - 1

174 cm
25
165 lbs
9 - 7 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Master Chuin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Maxime Oppong!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chuin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Chuin gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Oppong is looking to reverse the position.
Oppong is trying to control Chuin's posture but Chuin avoids it.

Chuin is trying to get an arm triangle but Oppong is defending well.

Chuin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Oppong knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

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

Chuin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chuin working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppong tries to improve position but can't.
Oppong can't do much from the bottom here.

Chuin tries for a kimura but Oppong is defending well.
Oppong is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chuin off and has taken his back!
Oppong is trying to stick to Chuin's back but Chuin is turning into Oppong. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Oppong's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chuin.
Oppong keeping full guard, as Chuin tries to pass.
Oppong can't keep his opponent in guard - Chuin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chuin trying to control from half guard but Oppong is working away.
Oppong controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Oppong wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oppong is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oppong is staying active underneath Chuin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oppong is looking to control Chuin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oppong avoid being mounted?

Chuin is looking for a kimura here.
Oppong regains full guard. Nicely done.
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!
Chuin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oppong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oppong pulls Chuin in close to prevent any damage.
Oppong tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuin postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Maxime Oppong was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Chuin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oppong is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oppong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Oppong is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oppong is pressing down on Chuin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chuin wants to control from the top but Oppong keeps moving.
Oppong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chuin's guard.
Oppong cracks Chuin with a solid left hand.
Oppong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Chuin working for a triangle but Oppong defends it easily.
Oppong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oppong lands a couple of digs.
Oppong scoring with some ground and pound.
Oppong distracts Chuin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oppong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Chuin working for a triangle but Oppong defends it easily.
Oppong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Chuin is looking for a triangle but Oppong pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oppong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chuin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chuin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oppong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maxime Oppong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Chuin gets the takedown into side control.
Oppong can't do much from the bottom here.
Oppong tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Chuin tries for a kimura but Oppong is defending well.
Oppong is looking to regain half guard here but Chuin keeps moving and retains side control.

Chuin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oppong has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oppong is trying to control Chuin's posture but Chuin avoids it.

Chuin is trying to get an arm triangle but Oppong is defending well.
Chuin trying to control the position but Oppong is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chuin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Oppong manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chuin's best efforts.

Chuin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Oppong keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Oppong is looking for a sweep. Chuin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chuin trying to control the action but Oppong is working from the bottom.
Oppong is looking to control Chuin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oppong avoid being mounted?

Chuin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chuin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Oppong is trying to get back to full guard.
Oppong is trying to control but can't.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Oppong manages to get to full guard.
Oppong is trying to keep Chuin in close.
Chuin trying to control but Oppong is working from the bottom.
Oppong trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chuin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oppong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chuin manages to get himself to full guard.
Oppong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Oppong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chuin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chuin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Chuin looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chuin trying to control but Oppong is having none of it.
Oppong tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chuin has control of Oppong's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Oppong regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Chuin working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oppong holds on to Chuin around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.

Chuin with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Oppong is trying to escape the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oppong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oppong regains half guard.
Oppong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chuin is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Maxime Oppong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Oppong scores with a takedown into Chuin's guard.

Chuin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oppong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Chuin working for a triangle but Oppong defends it easily.

Chuin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oppong is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oppong cracks Chuin with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oppong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chuin's head.
Oppong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oppong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chuin's head.
Oppong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chuin controls Oppong momentarily but Oppong frees himself.
Chuin wants to sweep here but Oppong controlling him for the moment.
Oppong landing some decent shots from guard.
Oppong postures up in Chuin's guard and throws a big left but Chuin blocks it.
Oppong working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chuin's head.

Chuin looking for a guillotine here but Oppong defends easily.
Oppong chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oppong preventing the sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oppong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oppong preventing the sweep.
Oppong is working Chuin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Chuin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oppong landing some decent shots from guard.
Chuin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maxime Oppong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oppong gets full guard.
Oppong is pulling down on Chuin's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chuin trying to control the position from guard on top but Oppong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oppong controls Chuin momentarily but Chuin frees himself.
Oppong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Chuin is pressing down on Oppong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Oppong with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oppong is working Chuin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oppong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oppong lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Chuin looking for a guillotine here but Oppong defends easily.
Oppong throwing strikes from guard but Chuin blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Chuin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oppong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oppong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oppong landing with the ground and pound.
Master Chuin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oppong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oppong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oppong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oppong cracks Chuin with a solid left hand.

Chuin working for a triangle but Oppong defends it easily.

Chuin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Oppong uses it to pass to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maxime Oppong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oppong 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxime Oppong!
During a confident post fight interview, Maxime Oppong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.