PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sum Ting Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sum Ting Wong has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ting Wong
vs
Law

162 cm
26
159 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

180 cm
24
170 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Arcticus University: London

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 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sum Ting Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Law!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong slaps away a takedown attempt from Law, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Law has a takedown stuffed.

Wong moves into the clinch successfully.
Law is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wong is defending well.
Sum Ting Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Law.
Wong gets underhooks to prevent Law's takedown attempt.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Law has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Law.
Wong lands a knee to the head.
Law fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Law takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wong crunches a lovely knee into Law's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Law is defending well for now.
Wong looking to throw knees to the head but Law is blocking nicely.
Law misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Law has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Law tightens his grip and picks Wong up, before dumping him to the ground. Wong manages to land in guard.
Wong keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.
Law pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wong is keeping the position for now.
Law engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Law on the ground.
Wong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Law stays in close to Wong's body and controls the position.
Law lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Law postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law distracts Wong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wong trying to control the position.
Law pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wong is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Law shoots for a takedown but Wong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wong misses with a wild body shot.
Law shoots in for a takedown but Wong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've been told by Wong's head coaches at Cylon Training Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Law drives through with a takedown into Wong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Wong kicks Law off and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law shoots in for a double leg but Wong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Wong moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wong tries to land knees in the clinch but Law avoids the damage to the body.
Law struggles to land a body shot inside as Wong controls his hands.
Law lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wong obliges.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wong obliges.
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Law trying to control the position but instead, Wong has worked for underhooks and has pushed Law into the cage.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Law lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Law managing to block the knees to the body from Wong.
Law has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wong after a bit of a struggle.
Law stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sum Ting Wong 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 swings for the body but Law moves out of range.
Law misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wong.
Law throws a body punch but Wong moves out of range.
Law throws a jab but it's blocked by Wong.
Law lands a body shot.
Law looks to score with a jab to the body but Wong is just out of range.

Wong moves into range and clinches up with Law.
Wong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Law has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Law is pushing Wong up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wong tries to land knees in the clinch but Law avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Law takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Law wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law jumps guard but Wong stands there with Law around his waist. Law gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Law is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sum Ting Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Law.
Law is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Law drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Law is trying to force a seperation but Wong has the dominant position.
Law has a couple of punches blocked by Wong.
Law tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sum Ting Wong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Law is trying to drag Wong to the mat but Wong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Law has clasped his hands together around Wong's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Law's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Law working his ground and pound in the gym.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law wants to control but Wong is keeping him busy.
Law throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Law working over Wong with some ground and pound. Wong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Law drops an elbow to the side of Wong's head.
Law keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wong preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Law slows the pace down in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wong avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Law.
Wong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Law is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wong sees it coming and defends easily.
Law missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wong tries to get to full guard but Law has control of the leg.
Law thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wong's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Law throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wong trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Wong tries to lock up and control but Law gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Law in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Law sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wong tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jackson Law will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Wong moves into the clinch.
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Law drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wong pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wong wants to clinch up but Law keeps it at a distance.
Law shoots in for a takedown but Wong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Law moves away.
Wong tries to clinch but Law moves out of range.
Wong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Law can do to turn this around?
Wong moves away from the strike by Law.
Wong wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wong takes one to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wong is out of range and Law settles back down.
Law looks to throw the jab but Wong is out of range.
Wong just misses with a punch to the body.

Wong has closed the distance and engaged Law in a clinch.
Wong blocks an uppercut.
Law trying to stall but Wong improves his position.
Law wants a takedown but no success here.
Sum Ting Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Law.
Wong landing knees to the head.
Law gets through Wong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Law is working for takedown but Wong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Law tries to score a body lock takedown but Wong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Law drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wong tries a knee to the head but Law blocks it.
Wong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wong tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Law avoids it.
Wong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Law successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wong preventing the sweep.
Wong wanted to stand there but Law had control of the position.
Law trying to control the position.
Law looking for a sweep. Not yet Law, not yet.
Wong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Law escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law working a defensive guard here.
Wong trying to control but Law is working from the bottom.
Law is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wong is fighting to break Law's control of his arms but Law is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Law throws a looping overhand right but Wong ducks down to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Law tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wong tries to clinch up but Law circles away and keeps his distance.
Law drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wong defends it well.
Law lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Law waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wong.
Wong throws a jab when Law was well out of range.
Wong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wong throws a leg kick but Law sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Wong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Law, pushing him back against the cage.
Law avoiding damage as Wong throws knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wong throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Law blocks it with crossed arms.
Law misses with a hook from the clinch.
Law tries to score a body lock takedown but Wong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wong misses with a knee strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sum Ting Wong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wong has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sum Ting Wong!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Sum Ting Wong waved his t-shirt featuring Arcticus University: London's logo in front of the cameras.