PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ting Yan Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wang's choice of entrance music: Minority - Green Day. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Rogers
vs
Yan Wang

190 cm
40
193 lbs
32 - 30 - 0

185 cm
33
195 lbs
27 - 15 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ting Yan Wang!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rogers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wang. Wang obviously looking to wear him down.
Wang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wang misses with a kick to the body.
Wang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wang circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wang.
Rogers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wang.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wang.
Wang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been told by Rogers's head coaches at MuscleWorks Amsterdam™ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wang jabs at Rogers's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Wang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rogers.
Wang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Wang.
Ting Yan Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wang throws a body kick that misses.
Wang connects with a crisp jab.
Rogers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rogers shoots in looking for a takedown. Wang tries to sprawl out of it but Rogers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Wang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers tries to land a leg kick but Wang saw it coming and moves away.
Wang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rogers manages to avoid it.
Rogers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ting Yan Wang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang cracks a nice hook into Rogers's ribs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wang.
Wang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rogers.
Rogers moves out of range of the body kick.
Wang is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rogers rather than just go for the knockout.
Wang tries to bum rush Rogers with a series of wild strikes but Rogers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wang cracks Rogers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wang looks to land a body kick but Rogers moved away.
Wang's corner calls for a 1-2. Wang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rogers takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wang.
Wang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rogers had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wang digs a good hook to Rogers's body.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wang.
Rogers misses with a hook. Wang ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wang.
Rogers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Rogers. 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 jab to the body.
Rogers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wang cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wang lands with an overhand left.
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!
Wang lands a high kick!
Wang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wang cracks Rogers with an open hand slap.
Rogers jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Wang.
Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - Wang circles away.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Rogers wants to clinch up but Wang keeps it at a distance.
Wang lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Wang as Rogers shoots in.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rogers. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wang scores with a shot to the body.
Wang uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rogers has time to react.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A shot to the body from Rogers misses
and Wang counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rogers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rogers is breathing heavily.
Wang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ting Yan Wang dominated that round.
That's time! Rogers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wang stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wang wants it to stay on the feet.
Wang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wang lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wang digs a good hook to Rogers's body.
Wang lands a front kick.
Wang scores with a jab. Rogers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rogers crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wang - the referee stops the clock and Rogers gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wang. Rogers manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ting Yan Wang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wang punishes Rogers's body with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the liver by Wang. Beautiful body shot.
Wang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wang ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wang checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wang connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Wang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wang - that will leave a mark!
Wang cracks the inside of Rogers's front leg.
Rogers will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Wang lands with a cross.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wang - that will leave a mark!
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!
Wang jabs at Rogers's body.
Wang connects with a high kick.
Wang thuds a left hand into Rogers's body.
Wang connects with a single shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Wang.
Rogers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wang.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang jabs Rogers to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rogers on the side of the head.
Wang lands with a slapping head kick.
Wang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Rogers is rocked!
Wang lands a right hook to the body.
Oh Rogers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A jab from Wang finds it's way through Rogers's defenses.
Wang scores with a push kick.
Rogers seems to have got his legs back now.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Wang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Wang.
Wang works the jab nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wang cracks Rogers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Wang.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wang. That's going to slow Rogers down.
Wang keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wang scores with a push kick.
Wang with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Wang lands a big head kick that sends Rogers tumbling to the mat! Wang takes a step backwards and waves Rogers back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang connects with a body shot.
Wang thumps Rogers with a low kick.
Rogers ducks right into an uppercut from Wang.
Wang lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rogers takes a step back to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Wang.
Wang lands a jab to the head.
Wang lands a front kick.
Rogers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rogers is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rogers's calf.
Jab, jab by Wang - just one landing.
Wang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wang connects with a body shot that sends Rogers's belly button to the back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wang lands a high kick!
Wang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ting Yan Wang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Rogers goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Steve Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wang lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rogers at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Wang.
Wang lands a head shot.
Wang looks to land a body kick but Rogers moved away.
Wang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Rogers walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wang.
Wang works Rogers's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wang scores with a body shot.
Wang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rogers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wang can pounce on him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wang throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rogers gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wang.
Rogers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Rogers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wang.
Wang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rogers.
Wang lands a jab to Rogers's midsection.
A jab lands there for 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!
Wang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rogers under the eye.
Wang lands with an uppercut that bounces Rogers off the ropes and back into range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wang thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rogers if he has to take too many more of those.
Wang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rogers's calf.
Some wild striking there from Wang.
Wang lands with a nice body kick.
Rogers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wang moves away from the strike by Rogers.
Wang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Wang.
Wang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rogers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wang with a nice cross.
Wang lands an overhand right.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but Wang shows good takedown defense.
That kick from Wang tenderised Rogers's leg. Rogers is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rogers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wang manages to avoid it.
Rogers takes a swing at Wang's ribcage but misses.
Wang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rogers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wang lands a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wang scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rogers scores with a one two! Wang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rogers moves out of range as Wang throws a body kick.
Wang scores with a leg kick.
Wang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Rogers moves into the clinch.
Rogers misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Wang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rogers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ting Yan Wang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rogers throws a right hand that Wang ducks under and follows up with a left that Wang also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ting Yan Wang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wang 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ting Yan Wang!
A very excited looking Ting Yan 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.