PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quasim Quasar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Wong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Quasar
vs
Wong

203 cm
16
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
230 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Condemned

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quasim Quasar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Wong!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quasar shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wong defends it nicely.
Wong looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Wong shoots in and bounces Quasar off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Quasar working for a triangle but Wong defends it easily.
Quasar trying to keep a closed guard but Wong is proving a slippery customer.
Quasar wants to hit a switch here but Wong passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Quasar there!
Quasar can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

Wong has hold of Quasar's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Quasar manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wong manages to capitalize on a mistake by Quasar to take his back!

Wong working for the choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong keeps control of the position as Quasar tries to break free.
Quasar is trying to get back to his feet but Wong has full control of the position and if anything, Quasar has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Quasar can't escape the position.
Quasar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wong on the ground.

Quasar is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Quasar right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wong is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Quasar wants to control his opponent's hands but Wong gets his hands free.

Quasar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wong.
Wong controlling well, preventing Quasar from escaping the position.
Quasar trying to control the position but Wong manages to sink in the hooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Quasar doesn't escape.
Quasar avoids the strikes from Wong.
Quasar is trying to break free.

Wong is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wong lands strikes to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wong controlling from the back.

Wong working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Wong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wong moves into the clinch.
Wong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wong keeps control of Quasar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Quasar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Quasar looking to slow down the pace here.
Quasar wants a takedown.
Quasar trying to control the position but instead, Wong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Quasar into the cage.
Quasar wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quasar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wong walks away with a smile on his face. Quasar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quasim Quasar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quasar tries to clinch up.

Wong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Quasar, pushing him back against the cage.
Quasar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wong just stands there and leans against the cage.

Wong turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wong misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wong advances to mount.
Wong misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Quasar holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wong tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Joe Wong has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quasar holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wong tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Wong is working for a guillotine from mount but Quasar frees his head quite easily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wong thowing shots but they're missing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wong throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wong with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Wong working for a guillotine from mount but Quasar is in no mood to give up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wong is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Quasar can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Quasar defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wong punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Wong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Wong clinches up against the cage.
Quasar is looking to break free of the clinch but Wong has double underhooks.
Wong wants a takedown.
Quasar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wong after a bit of a struggle.
Wong gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Quasar.
Quasar is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wong is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quasim Quasar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wong gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Quasar regains guard.
Wong passes into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Wong stands up out of the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong fails to land the takedown.
Quasar lands a nice hook to Wong's body. Wong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Quasar tries to clinch but Wong is having none of it.
Quasar shoots in looking for a takedown but Wong manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Quasar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wong fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wong fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Quasar tries to clinch but Wong moves out of range.
Quasar tries for a takedown but Wong circles away easily
and Wong counters with a solid body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong fails to land the takedown.
Quasar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Wong has closed the distance and engaged Quasar in a clinch.
Quasar is pressed up against the cage. Wong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Quasar down to the mat. Quasar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Quasar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Quasar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Quasar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Quasar is looking to clinch.
Quasar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wong as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quasar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wong as he jumps to the side.
Wong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quasar defends it nicely.

Wong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Quasar working a defensive guard but Wong passes into half guard.
Wong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wong throwing shots but Quasar is blocking nicely.
Wong is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wong seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Quasar is trying to maintain the position but Wong is very close to passing his half guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Joe Wong.

Wong moves into the clinch.
Quasim Quasar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Wong is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wong gets control of Quasar's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wong will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Wong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wong 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Wong!