PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wing Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Wang
vs
BenderIsGreat

170 cm
23
149 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

173 cm
23
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wing Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BenderIsGreat tries to clinch up but Wang circles away and keeps his distance.
BenderIsGreat looks to clinch
and Wang counters with a left and a right that stings BenderIsGreat.
BenderIsGreat fails in his attempt to clinch.

Wang clinches up with BenderIsGreat and pushes him back against the cage.
Wang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wang being controlled against the cage.
Wang lands a shot to the body.
Wang leaning against his opponent.
Wang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Wang for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
BenderIsGreat scores a nice knee to the body.
BenderIsGreat looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BenderIsGreat misses with a body punch.
BenderIsGreat tries a body shot but Wang blocks it.
BenderIsGreat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
BenderIsGreat can't find room to land a body shot as Wang controls the action.
Wang is pushing BenderIsGreat up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of BenderIsGreat backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wang as BenderIsGreat tries to tie him up.
Wang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wang pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from BenderIsGreat.
A short uppercut from Wang.
BenderIsGreat is trying to maintain a safe position but Wang gets an underhook and turns BenderIsGreat into the cage.

BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

BenderIsGreat gets tackled into the cage by Wang. Wang maintains the clinch.
Wang tries a body shot but BenderIsGreat blocks it.
BenderIsGreat struggles to land a body shot inside as Wang controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BenderIsGreat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wang is defending well for now.
Wang tries a body shot but BenderIsGreat blocks it.
Wang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
BenderIsGreat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wang is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from BenderIsGreat on the inside.
BenderIsGreat looking to slow down the pace here.
Wang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning BenderIsGreat up against the cage.
Wang trying to control the position but instead, BenderIsGreat has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wang into the cage.
BenderIsGreat wants to stall.
Wang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with BenderIsGreat's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A frustrated look appears on Wang's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wang throws a hook but BenderIsGreat avoids it easily.

Wang has closed the distance and engaged BenderIsGreat in a clinch.
BenderIsGreat lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Wang.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wang as BenderIsGreat tries to tie him up.
Wang taking a breather.

BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Nice combo by Wang! Oh, that's hurt him - BenderIsGreat falls to the canvas and Wang follows him into side control.

BenderIsGreat is rocked!

It looks like BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat has been cut.
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!
BenderIsGreat wants to get back to his feet but Wang drags him back down.
BenderIsGreat is still in real trouble! Can Wang finish him?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wing Wang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

BenderIsGreat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
BenderIsGreat seems to have recovered his senses.

Wang moves into range and clinches up with BenderIsGreat.
BenderIsGreat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wang lands a body punch in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as BenderIsGreat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nice body punch from Wang.
Wang has had enough of the clinch but BenderIsGreat keeps him there for the moment.
Wang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
BenderIsGreat letting Wang take a breather here.
BenderIsGreat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Wang.

BenderIsGreat manages to break the clinch.
Wang cracks BenderIsGreat with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BenderIsGreat closes the distance looking to clinch

and Wang counters with a big uppercut that knocks BenderIsGreat off his feet! Wang dives into side control looking to finish!
BenderIsGreat is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wang trying to control the action but BenderIsGreat is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wing Wang.
BenderIsGreat tries to clinch but Wang is having none of it.
Wang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

BenderIsGreat takes the fight into the clinch.
Wang is trying to break the clinch but BenderIsGreat is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Wang fails to land.
Wang is struggling to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite BenderIsGreat's efforts to push away.
BenderIsGreat taking a breather.
BenderIsGreat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Wang can't find room to land a body shot as BenderIsGreat controls the action.
BenderIsGreat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
BenderIsGreat misses with a punch to the body.
Wing Wang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
BenderIsGreat prevents a body shot from Wang.
BenderIsGreat takes a shot to the head.
Wang throws a punch but it's blocked by BenderIsGreat.

BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Wang clinches up with BenderIsGreat and pushes him back against the cage.
Wang tries to break free but BenderIsGreat pushes him back against the cage.
BenderIsGreat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wang is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, BenderIsGreat throws an elbow but misses.
Wang misses with a body punch.
BenderIsGreat trying to stall but Wang improves his position.
BenderIsGreat looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wang scores with a shot to the side of BenderIsGreat's head.
BenderIsGreat working aggressively here.
BenderIsGreat wants to break free but Wang has control.
BenderIsGreat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wang's efforts to push away.
Wang can't find room to land a body shot as BenderIsGreat controls the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BenderIsGreat tries to land a knee to the head but Wang blocks with his arms.
BenderIsGreat tries a body shot but Wang blocks it.
Wang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite BenderIsGreat's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wing Wang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Wang drives through and clinches with BenderIsGreat against the cage.
BenderIsGreat misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Wang.
Wang is looking to break free of the clinch but BenderIsGreat has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down BenderIsGreat.
Wang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite BenderIsGreat's efforts to push away.
BenderIsGreat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
BenderIsGreat throws a head punch that misses.
BenderIsGreat taking a breather.
Wang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wang effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang struggles to land a body shot inside as BenderIsGreat controls his hands.
Wang blocks a body shot from BenderIsGreat.
Wang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A frustrated look appears on Wang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wang.
BenderIsGreat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Wang.
Wang avoiding damage as BenderIsGreat throws knees to the body.
BenderIsGreat is trying to break the clinch but Wang has him pressed against the cage.
Wang misses with a punch to the body.
BenderIsGreat blocks a body shot from Wang.
Wang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wing Wang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BenderIsGreat tries to stall but Wang uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Wang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Wang does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - BenderIsGreat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wang closes the distance and lands a one-two.
BenderIsGreat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BenderIsGreat is looking to clinch but Wang is avoiding it.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BenderIsGreat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Wang rushes BenderIsGreat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wang looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wang is trying to force a seperation but BenderIsGreat has the dominant position.
Wang tries to break the clinch but BenderIsGreat is controlling the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wang dodges an elbow strike from BenderIsGreat.
BenderIsGreat looking to stall.
Wang tries to work over BenderIsGreat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
BenderIsGreat is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
BenderIsGreat wants to get back to striking at distance but Wang won't allow it.
BenderIsGreat misses with a body punch.
Wang cracks BenderIsGreat with a nice body shot.

Wang breaks the clinch.
BenderIsGreat throws a leg kick which misses Wang's front leg but catches the back leg as Wang tries to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang swats away the attempt to clinch by BenderIsGreat.
Wang keeps the fight on the outside.

BenderIsGreat has managed to clinch.
BenderIsGreat BenderIsGreat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A quick uppercut on the inside from BenderIsGreat.
BenderIsGreat lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Wang.
BenderIsGreat swings wildly with an uppercut but Wang uses good head movement to avoid it.

BenderIsGreat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wang throws a one two combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wang misses with a series of wild punches.

Wang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wang lands a left hand that snaps the head of BenderIsGreat backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wing Wang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Wing Wang!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Wing Wang!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Wing Wang!

Wing Wang wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Wing Wang 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.