PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Cardamom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Cardamom will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Wong
vs
Cardamom

179 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
29
179 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Voodoo Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Cardamom!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardamom sizes up Wong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've been informed that Cardamom has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wong is looking to clinch.
Wong tries to clinch up but Cardamom circles away and keeps his distance.
Cardamom circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Cardamom misses.

Cardamom gets tackled into the cage by Wong. Wong maintains the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Cardamom as the two fighters clinch.
Cardamom effectively controlling the action here.

Cardamom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Decent striking displayed by Cardamom there.
Cardamom's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cardamom scrambles back to his feet.
Cardamom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wong lands a right hook to the body.
Cardamom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cardamom forces Wong back against the cage and clinches.
Cardamom presses Wong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardamom controlling the action here for a moment.

Cardamom pulls guard successfully.
Cardamom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wong is in close to Cardamom's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cardamom trying to keep a closed guard but Wong is proving a slippery customer.
Cardamom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wong working some strikes from top position.

Cardamom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cardamom looking to control but Wong passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong trying to control the action but Cardamom is working from the bottom.
Cardamom wants to improve his position but Wong is controlling well.
Cardamom works his way to full guard. Good work.

Cardamom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wong defends well.
Cardamom looking for a sweep. Not yet Cardamom, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cardamom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wong wants to pass the guard but Cardamom is keeping the position.
Cardamom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wong wants to control from the top but Cardamom keeps moving.
Wong wants to pass the guard but Cardamom is keeping the position.
Wong stands up over Cardamom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cardamom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wong wants to sweep but no luck.
Cardamom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cardamom trying to control but Wong is working from the bottom.
Wong wants to sweep here but Cardamom controlling him for the moment.

Wong looking for a guillotine here but Cardamom defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cardamom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Cardamom dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wong wants to clinch.
Nice shot by Cardamom.
Wong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cardamom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wong scrambles back to his feet.

Cardamom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wong, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wong fails to land.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cardamom.
Wong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wong misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong presses Cardamom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Cardamom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cardamom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Cardamom lands a beautiful left hook that drops Wong. Wong tries to recover but Cardamom is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Wong lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Cardamom!
Max Cardamom was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.