PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rychy Wartola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oolong Chang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Wartola
vs
Chang

185 cm
18
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rychy Wartola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oolong Chang!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chang instigates a clinch.
Chang blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wartola.
Chang tries to pull guard but Wartola holds him up against the cage and eventually Chang drops back down to his feet.
Wartola throws a knee to the head but misses.

Chang breaks the clinch.
Wartola tries to close the distance and clinch but Chang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Wartola has managed to clinch.
Wartola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chang avoids it.

Chang jumps into guard, dragging Wartola to the mat.
Wartola trying to control the position from guard on top but Chang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wartola avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chang controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang keeping moving, preventing Wartola from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chang holds on and takes a little breather.
Wartola trying to control but Chang is working from the bottom.
Chang looking for a sweep. Not yet Chang, not yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chang trying to control the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Wartola forces Chang back against the cage and clinches.
Chang landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chang breaks the clinch.
No luck for Chang with that takedown attempt.
Chang tries for a takedown but Wartola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rychy Wartola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oolong Chang.
Wartola tries to clinch but Chang moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Chang.

Chang moves into the clinch.
Chang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wartola misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chang.
Wartola lands an elbow inside.

Chang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wartola tries to clinch there but Chang circles away.

Wartola moves into range and clinches up with Chang.
Wartola is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chang.
Chang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wartola pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wartola walks away with a smile on his face. Chang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chang looks winded!

Chang shoots in and bounces Wartola off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Wartola wriggles free and stands up.
Chang goes for a double leg but Wartola avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wartola continues to drive forward.
Wartola tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Wartola moves into the clinch.
Wartola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chang's elbow.
Wartola lands a shoulder strike.
Wartola is struggling to control the position.
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!
Wartola is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Wartola.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wartola.
Chang blocks an uppercut.
Chang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wartola smiles and moves away.

Wartola has Chang up against the cage in a clinch.

Chang has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wartola uses from the top position.
Chang keeping moving, preventing Wartola from controlling successfully.
Wartola tries to stand but Chang is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rychy Wartola dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wartola closes the distance and pushes Chang back into the cage.
Wartola struggles to land a body shot inside as Chang controls his hands.
Chang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wartola lands with a short shot to the head.
Wartola has a couple of punches blocked by Chang.

Chang gets control of Wartola's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chang will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Chang is trying to control the position but Wartola postures up.
Wartola wants to control from the top but Chang keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang wants to sweep here but Wartola controlling him for the moment.
Wartola trying to control but Chang is working from the bottom.
Wartola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chang can do to turn this around?
Chang trying to keep a closed guard but Wartola is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Chang wants to control the position but Wartola says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Chang is trying is best to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chang gets back to full guard.
Wartola throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chang wants to sweep here but Wartola controlling him for the moment.
Chang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wartola tries to clinch but Chang moves out of range.
Chang is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wartola wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Chang.
Wartola stuffs the takedown attempt from Chang. Chang gets slowly back to his feet.
Chang shoots in for a takedown but Wartola shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chang is breathing heavily.

Wartola clinches up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang tries to pull guard but Wartola won't allow it.
Rychy Wartola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oolong Chang.
Wartola tries to throw a body punch but Chang avoids it by throwing Wartola back against the cage.
Chang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Chang is looking for a takedown.
Wartola digs a right hand into Chang's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chang's gas tank.
Wartola is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chang avoiding damage as Wartola throws knees to the body.
Wartola lands a damaging elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wartola.
Wartola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wartola lands a left hand.
Chang blocks an uppercut.
Chang drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wartola pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wartola is looking to clinch but Chang is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wartola tries to close the distance and clinch but Chang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chang feints a counter leg kick.
Chang keeps the fight on the outside.
Wartola tries to clinch up.
Chang keeps the fight on the outside.
Rychy Wartola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wartola wants to clinch but Chang slips to the side
and Wartola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Wartola closes the distance and clinches.
Wartola tries to land a knee to the head but Chang blocks with his arms.
Chang lands with a left to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wartola pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rychy Wartola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wartola throws an elbow but it misses.
Wartola tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wartola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chang avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chang.
Wartola can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action.
Wartola gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rychy Wartola dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Wartola fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wartola displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chang.
Wartola is looking to clinch but Chang is avoiding it.

Chang clinches.
Wartola throws a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Wartola.
Chang avoiding damage.

Chang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chang shoots in looking for a takedown but Wartola manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wartola throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Chang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wartola tries to close the distance and clinch but Chang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wartola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wartola sets himself, and Chang steps forward looking for the clinch! Wartola avoids it this time.

Chang has managed to clinch.
Chang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wartola has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chang.
Chang dodges an elbow strike from Wartola.
Wartola misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Chang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wartola is looking to clinch but Chang is avoiding it.
Wartola moves in looking to clinch but Chang pushes him off.
Wartola displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chang.
Rychy Wartola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oolong Chang.
Wartola is looking to clinch but Chang is avoiding it.
Wartola throws a jab when Chang was well out of range.
Wartola tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wartola tries to clinch but Chang is having none of it.
Wartola moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChang.

Wartola closes the distance and clinches.
Chang fails to pull guard.

Chang breaks the clinch.
Wartola stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wartola wants it to stay on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wartola closes the distance and clinches.
Chang avoiding damage as Wartola throws knees to the body.
Chang wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wartola has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wartola throws an elbow but misses.
Wartola misses with a punch to the body.
Chang tries to throw a body punch but Wartola avoids it by throwing Chang back against the cage.
Chang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wartola tries to throw a body punch but Chang avoids it by throwing Wartola back against the cage.
Wartola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chang avoids it.
Wartola misses with some punches.
Chang is trying to stall.
Chang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wartola smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wartola wants to clinch up but Chang keeps it at a distance.
Wartola tries to clinch up.
Wartola moves in looking to clinch but Chang pushes him off.
Wartola on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Wartola gets tackled into the cage by Chang. Chang maintains the clinch.
Chang is trying to drag Wartola to the mat but Wartola just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wartola has a couple of punches blocked by Chang.
Chang tries to pull guard but Wartola holds him up against the cage and eventually Chang drops back down to his feet.
Wartola misses with the head strike.
Chang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wartola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wartola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chang avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chang managing to block the knees to the body from Wartola.
Chang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wartola just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chang wants a takedown but no success here.
Chang takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wartola works on Chang's body with a couple of short punches.
Wartola cracks Chang with a nice body shot.
Wartola cracks Chang with a nice body shot.
Wartola lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wartola.
Chang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wartola smiles and moves away.

Chang gets tackled into the cage by Wartola. Wartola maintains the clinch.
Oolong Chang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rychy Wartola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chang tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wartola smiles and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rychy Wartola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wartola, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rychy Wartola!